In today’s world, more and more programs are interacting with each other, so interfaces are becoming more important. If these interfaces are managed correctly, they contribute to the business success of the company.

Enterprise IT is becoming increasingly modular with a focus on microservices that enable companies to respond quickly to customer needs. As a result, API (Application Programming Interface) interfaces are becoming more and more in demand to connect the various applications.

An ERP system used by companies in the real estate industry stores a large amount of resident data, such as the name and location of the residential unit. The front-end of ERP systems is often not very user-oriented and adjustments to it are often not possible or can only be implemented with a lot of effort.

If an additional application is now added, e.g. a digital locking system or a tenant communication app, then this application also requires the data record from the ERP system. The manager would now have to maintain two completely identical data sets and update both databases with each tenant change.

However, if both applications are connected via an API, they use the same data set. Therefore, only one data record has to be maintained and in case of changes, the administrator only has to log into a system to adjust the data record there.

For example, software solutions can use “matching algorithms” in the leasing process to filter out suitable tenants during the tenant selection process and already make a pre-selection. The whole thing happens according to specific categories that are selected before. Complex credit checks can also be carried out conveniently online. Unsuitable interested parties can then be canceled simply by clicking on the mouse. In addition, tenant data can be analyzed at the touch of a button. This allows for quick detailed and clear reports, e.g. which apartment size is most in demand or even which real estate portal was used most often. Other solutions store queried data from potential interested parties for a period of time so that they are immediately informed when a comparable property from the inventory becomes available.

Other software tools control all communication with potential prospects. For example, personalized e-mail templates can be used to arrange viewings or send property reservations at the click of a mouse.