Summary
Learn how to configure automatic SMS messages in Box+Dice so that when a buyer is checked in through the app, they automatically receive a follow-up message, helping you respond quickly and consistently after each inspection
This article covers:
- Overview
- Enable automatic SMS for buyer check-ins
- Customise your message
- Set message delay and sender options
Overview
You can set up automatic SMS messaging in the Box+Dice web platform, ensuring that when buyers are checked in through the mobile app, they instantly receive your chosen message. This automation helps streamline communication and ensures consistent follow-up after every open home.
Enable automatic SMS for buyer check-ins
To enable automatic SMS:
- Go to: Settings > Automations > SMS
- Select your Office from the list
- Enable Automatically send a message when buyer is checked in to an inspection
Once enabled, additional configuration options will appear on the same screen, allowing you to set up how and when messages are sent.
You can also:
- Enable Automatically send message when buyer registered via QR code (optional) - This sends an SMS when a buyer registers via QR code
- Enable Send SMS from sender name rather than number (optional) - You can control how your sender name appears to recipients
When send SMS from sender name rather than number’ is disabled, messages are sent using the consultant’s mobile number (Sender ID) by default, but when enabled, you can add a sender name (up to 11 characters) to appear as the message sender instead.
Customise your SMS message
Once enabled, you can write your message and use merge fields to personalise it.
- Use the merge fields to customise your message
Set message delay and sender options
You can also control when the SMS is sent.
- In the Message Delay field, Select how long the Message will be delayed after the Buyer check-in
This allows you to delay messages until an open home has finished.
- Click Save
Once saved, automatic SMS messages will now send when buyers are checked in through the Box+Dice app, ensuring quick, consistent, and professional follow-up after every inspection.