BHG Executive Real Estate Complete Resource Library

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate | Executive Real Estate New Agent Mobile App Onboarding Download from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Confirm brokerage login credentials before first use.

New Agent App Onboarding Sheet

Use this as the phone setup checklist for newly onboarded agents.

Agent Name: ________________________________

Start Date: __________________

Office: ________________________________

Trainer: _____________________

1. Required Day-One Apps

App

Use

Why the agent needs it

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BHG Connect

Brokerage hub

Access brand tools, company updates, resources, and internal communication.

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SmartMLS

MLS access

Search listings, listing data, agent tools, and MLS workflow.

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ShowingTime

Showings

Schedule and manage buyer showings and seller feedback.

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Showami

Showing coverage

Find or accept showing assistance when coverage is approved by the brokerage.

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DocuSign

E-signatures

Send, sign, and manage transaction paperwork.

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Google Drive

File storage

Store buyer/seller docs, listing photos, PDFs, and onboarding files.

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Gmail

Email

Business communication and file delivery.

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Google Calendar

Calendar

Appointments, showings, open houses, inspections, and deadlines.

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Zoom

Video meetings

Listing appointments, buyer consults, and team trainings.

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Google Meet

Video meetings

Alternate meeting platform for clients and internal meetings.

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Canva

Marketing

Social posts, listing flyers, open house pieces, and branded graphics.

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Regrid

Mapping

Parcel data, property boundaries, and ownership mapping for listings and prospecting.

Setup order: Email first, then calendar/drive, then BHG systems, MLS, ShowingTime, Showami, DocuSign, video meeting apps, and Canva.

2. Lead, Open House & Digital Contact Apps

App

Use

Why the agent needs it

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Zillow

Leads / search

Consumer-facing listing search and lead follow-up.

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HomeLight

Lead / referral

Referral or seller-lead platform when assigned.

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Opcity

Lead routing

Online lead response platform when assigned by brokerage.

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Open House

Open house tool

Capture visitors and organize open house activity.

[ ] Digital business card QR code/contact sharing for networking and open houses. Only activate lead platforms the agent is actually assigned to. Turn on notifications for lead-response apps once the agent has brokerage approval. Popl

3. Marketing, Networking & Productivity Apps

App

Use

Why the agent needs it

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LinkedIn

Professional network Post closings, market expertise, recruiting content, and agent-to-agent networking.

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TikTok

Social video

Short-form listing, neighborhood, and education videos.

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Nextdoor

Local network

Neighborhood visibility and local referral conversations.

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Claude

AI writing assistant

Draft listing descriptions, captions, client follow-up, and training notes for review before sending

Use these for brand awareness, listing exposure, community content, recruiting visibility, and agent networking. AI-written content must be checked for accuracy and compliance before sending or posting.

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