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2011 Q2 Front Office v3.59

posted Apr 11, 2011 11:37 AM by Rose Shapiro   [ updated Jun 2, 2011 1:15 PM ]

quick!Office Commander Front Office version 3.59 with the Virtual Office 6.1 is now available for BETA testing. This release includes many new features, but our main focus was on 3 items:
 
1. SSL communication: Bell notified their subscribers, that Sympatico would be discontinuing the use of existing SMTP severs for email transmission. Only SSL authenticated email transmission will be supported through Sympatico services. To support Commander clients using Sympatico servers, we built a new component supporting SSL communication. File / Set Program Preferences - F6 includes a flag to switch to SSL
 
2. Unconfirmed Appointments is now available with Virtual Office. The process is completely revamped to support an unlimited number of contacts. Showings can be confirmed by each appointment, or with each contact for multiple showings. Call the Seller or Showing Agent once and confirm all the appointments.
 
3.  Integration with SettlementRoom. SettlementRoom is a Transaction Mamagement System providing 24/7 access to all involved parties. Features include task tracking, activity reminders, document storage and more. SettlementRoom reduces time spent by office admin on "status" check calls and "chasing" the agents for missing information such as lawyer names. Document storage provides a paperless solution to brokers and the agents. MySettlementRoom button in Virtual Office bypasses confidential password providing agents with easy access to their transactions. Please contact us or visit http://settlementroom.com/ to obtain more details.
 
Some of other powerful enhancements include:
  • Pending showing(s) for listings that changed status to inactive. When the listing status is changed to Sold, Leased, Cancelled, Suspended or Expired, appointments that have been confirmed for future, are moved automatically to the Unconfirmed Appointments screen. A yellow bar indicates the listing status has changed and the wizard will guide you through calling the Showing Agent to cancel the appointment confirmed prior to the listing status change.
  • Ability to import External Agent Datbase from Oakville Board
  • Add custom questions to Showing Feedback Questionnaire. Office administrator can create new questions. Sale Representatives can select the questions they want to use with their listings.
  • Showing Feedback is compatible with Blackberry
  • Commission Payout notification can be e-mailed to Buying and Selling agents (View attached presentation)
Below please find a full list of enhancements.
 
Module Release Description
     
Admin VO6.1 Enable Admin to view Website Visits per agent
Appointments 3.59 Seller appointment slip defaults to customized form. **PowerPoint attached**
Appointments 3.59 Seller appointment slip can be sent to each contact
Appointments 3.59 When listing status is changed to Sold/Cancelled/Suspended and Expired, appointments that were confirmed for future time, automatically return to Unconfirm  Appt page. The yellow bar indicates the new status and defaults to Call Showing Agent.
Calendar VO6.1 Enabled full screen view of event calendar
Calendar VO6.1 Enable iframing Event Calendar for public events to show on client's website
Config 3.59 Security Level 1 flagged as Owner/Manager is able to process registration for events and use quick!Community messaging
Export 3.59 Optional flag added to include Sq Ft
Event Notification VO6.1 Enable automatic notification to be sent to registered agents
Event Notification VO6.1 Recurring events can be excluded from showing on calendar and set to notify selected agents / groups
Event Notification VO6.1

Enhanced Commission Payout notification to include Buying Agent. **PowerPoint attached**

General VO6.1 "My Website Visits" displays the total number of hits for all listings
General VO6.1 Open Houses are presented as slide show
Import 3.59 Enable Agent Database import from Oakville Board
Integration VO6.1 SettlementRoom integration bypass password for agents logging via VO6
Listings 3.59 Contact Info in Seller/Appt TAB allows to enter unlimited number of contacts and specify their role such as: Seller, Tenant, Buying Agent **PowerPoint attached**
MLS VO6.1 Appointments requested from TREB generate slip sent to contacts specified on listing
Msg 3.59 Incorporate SSL into email paging to support clients  who use Bell as their IE provider
Msg 3.59 Auto append sender's initial for quick!Community paging
Phone list 3.59 Added "Website Type" option to Confidential TAB to allow admin filter subscribed agent and view hits on their profiles
Reports VO6.1 Event charge specified as “Bill my Account” is automatically recorded in Supplies report by person/group
Reports VO6.1 Mgt Report displays ALL GroupMessages sent via "Group" as a separate category
Reports VO6.1 Appointment requested from TREB and confirmed in Commander shows correct status
SF VO6.1 Enable Showing Feedback Questionnaire customization. Admin is able to add a new questions on behalf of the company. Agents are able to select the questions they want to use for their listings
SF VO6.1 Showing Feedback Request Letter is moved to VO6 Template letters using the same structure
SF VO6.1 Showing Feedback notification is received by all subscribed listing agents
SF VO6.1 Showing Feedback View page is compatible with Blackberry (bold and torch), iPhones and Androids
SF VO6.1 When Showing Agent submits the answers, "Thanks" prompt indicates that the feedback was successfully submitted
SF VO6.1 Replace Save with Send button
UncApp VO6.1 Enhanced Unconfirmed Appts process allow confirming showing for each contact
 
 
 http://tinyurl.com/3cnw2nj
 
 
 
 
 

2011 Q2 Back Office 4.0.1

posted Jan 20, 2011 7:12 AM by Rose Shapiro   [ updated Apr 18, 2011 8:31 AM ]

We are very excited to announce that quick!Office Commander Back Office 4.0.1 is now available for download.

 

Based on your feedback, some of the implemented functionality includes:

 

  • New look and feel of Home Page and some other screens were implemented
  • Re-arranged and removed redundant short cut buttons such as “comm plans”, “comm rules” etc
  • Unlimited Manager Overrides supports offices that calculate bonuses for recruiting purposes
  • The ability to import multiple listings from Front Office
  • In the Company Profile we have added a new TAB labeled Synchronization/Integration.  All the information relating to the integration to QuickBooks®, Front Office and Settlement Room will be configured here.
  • New letter templates added for when Buyer pays the commission and when Brokerages use Transaction Fees. 
  • Added “Start Of Day” report labeled “Agent Up To Date Commission Plan Level” to allow you to see when agents have met various levels of their graduated commission plans.
Commander Back Office 4.0.1 is our way of saying: Thank You all for your continued support and loyalty. We wish you a Wonderful, Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year.
 
Release Module Description Sorted by Module WITHIN Release
4.0.1 General Enhanced the license encryption logic to support .net 3.5
4.0.1 General Implemented separate installation packages for Commander Front and Back programs
4.0.1 General The activation window is visible, when activating the program 
4.0.1 General Upload Support Data includes the ability to upload QuickBooks® database
4.0.1 General Eliminated unnecessary warning of Auto backup failure, if it was created successfully 
4.0.1 General All users can now backup the program regardless of their network permissions
4.0.1 General Added ability to import multiple listings from quickOffice Commander Front Office
4.0.1 General Added utility to import Settlement Room Transactions
4.0.1 General Subsequent updates will include a progress bar indicating time left to download 
4.0.1 General "Reset ASID" via quickTRS Admin has been disabled. Emphasys Software technical support will assist when required
4.0.1 General Program now supports 1024 x 768 screen resolution
4.0.1 General Re-arranged and removed redundant short cut buttons
4.0.1 General Added "Set As Server" option in quickTRS Admin, to allow setting the current computer as the server
4.0.1 General Added “Refresh LESOneBO Service” option in quickTRS Admin, to restart LESOneBO on server from any Workstation(s)/Server. If service was manually stopped, this function will not start service. 
4.0.1 Company Profile Added HST calculation type on the Company Information tab 
4.0.1 Company Profile Removed redundant field and enhanced labels where applicable
4.0.1 Company Profile Mass Opt In/Opt Out Agents, External Agents, Brokers, Buyers/Sellers and Attorneys option has been added for the Transaction Management System
4.0.1 Company Profile Enhanced "Other Fee" tab to include explanation of how the other fees are calculated
4.0.1 Company Profile Added “Start Of Day” report labeled “Agent Up To Date Commission Plan Level” to allow you to see when agents have met various levels of their graduated commission plans.
4.0.1 Company Profile In the Company Profile we have added a new TAB labeled Synchronization/Integration.  All the information relating to the integration to QuickBooks®, Front Office and Settlement Room will be configured here
4.0.1 Company Profile New Tab "Workstation/Branch" allows users to customize grid, highlight and text colours 
4.0.1 File Maintenance Agent Anniversary end date warns you now if you select an incorrect date
4.0.1 File Maintenance Added new tab to Agent Profile to support unlimited number of Manager Overrides
4.0.1 Reports D1 format of the Transaction Record Sheet now displays information entered in the Explanation textbox 
4.0.1 Reports External agents names will now display on all formats of the Transaction Record Sheet
4.0.1 Reports MLS # field added to the A1 & A2 formats of the Transaction Record Sheet
4.0.1 Reports Corrected the label from Trans Fee # to MLS # on the M2 & MA formats of the Transaction Record Sheet
4.0.1 Reports Enhanced A2 & D1 versions of the Transaction Record Sheet to display Other Fee after split detail as separate line items
4.0.1 Reports Deposits held by 3rd Parties will now display on the Broker version of the D1 Transaction Record Sheet
4.0.1 Reports Removed redundant information from Lists / Resources reports
4.0.1 Reports New letter templates added for when Buyer pays the commission and when Brokerages use Transaction Fees
4.0.1 Reports Corrected the Agent Commission 12 Month Ranking report as related to date searches
4.0.1 Reports Corrected the Transaction Commission/Fee/Sales Summary report when date type = Firm
4.0.1 Transactions If no default city is set via System Defaults, City field is empty in the Transaction 
4.0.1 Transactions In case the Seller need to be changed in transaction, Commission Receivable and Commission Payable will be updated accordingly
4.0.1 Transactions "Percent of End" field allows user to enter a specific amount in the Gross field
4.0.1 Transactions Corrected the Manager Override issue when its calculation base uses the Broker Portion and Agent assigned a 100% to Brokerage commission plan
4.0.1 Transactions A pop-up window will allow you to select Selling/Buying/Both sides during the transaction entry process. Depending on the option selected, transaction will auto-populate with the brokerage information on the Comm and Depo tab of the transaction
4.0.1 Transactions Rearranged order of the transaction action buttons
4.0.1 Trust The program validates the Deposit Paid field when processing the closing
4.0.1 Trust Enhanced warning when voiding a transaction to include redeeming a GIC/Term Deposit 
 
 
http://tinyurl.com/4s7sq3w
  

2010 Q4 Commander 3.58 with Virtual Office 6 release in production

posted Dec 10, 2010 1:50 PM by Rose Shapiro   [ updated Jan 20, 2011 10:10 AM ]

Welcome to your new Virtual Office. Web Acess has been completely revamped to become your Office Intranet. Sales Associates can communicate efficiently with the office, with each other and with colleagues from other Brokerage. View and Register for Office Events, Inquire who is available to host an Open House and much, much more..... Phone List and company's listings feed automatically company's and agents website. Lead capture through customized webpages for Sales Associates and/or Brokerage integrates with quick!Office Commander. View the detail at Virtual Office 6

2009 Q4 Back Office BETA

posted Nov 30, 2009 10:14 AM by Rose Shapiro   [ updated Jan 20, 2011 10:10 AM by Rose Shapiro ]

We are pleased to announce that Commander Back Office RELEASE 3.2112 is scheduled to begin Beta testing on December 1, 2009. Highlights of this release are located HERE

Commander 5 Web Access Q4 Release

posted Oct 1, 2009 9:24 AM by Rose Shapiro   [ updated Jan 20, 2011 10:10 AM by Rose Shapiro ]

We are pleased to announce that Commander Front Office RELEASE 3.54 with Commander 5.1 Web Access is scheduled to begin beta testing on October 26.  Highlights of this release are located HERE

Jul 22, 2009 Emphasys acquires quick!Office Commander

posted Jul 29, 2009 6:04 AM by Hanna Ostrowiecki   [ updated Jan 20, 2011 10:10 AM by Rose Shapiro ]

On Jul 22, 2009 quick!Office Commander was acquired by Emphasys Software. Details are HERE.

Commander 5 Web Access Q2 Release To Production

posted Jul 6, 2009 8:46 AM by Rose Shapiro   [ updated Jan 20, 2011 10:10 AM by Rose Shapiro ]

We are pleased to announce that Commander Front Office RELEASE 3.53 with Commander 5 Web Access is scheduled to begin beta testing on July 7th with a view to moving to production on August 31, 2009.  Commander 5 comparison features are located  HERE.  Samples of the new User Interface including new and updated features can be found HERE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Commander Front Office 3.53 Q2 Release to Production

posted Jun 8, 2009 1:26 PM by Rose Shapiro   [ updated Jan 20, 2011 10:10 AM by Rose Shapiro ]

We are pleased to announce that quick!Office Commander Front Office RELEASE 3.53 is available for all Relationship Plan clients to download.  Beta tests were successfully completed on June 8, 2009.
 
We would like to thank all those clients that participated in the BETA testing process.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Commander Back Office 3.2111 Q2 Release to Production

posted May 26, 2009 12:01 PM by Rose Shapiro   [ updated Jan 20, 2011 10:10 AM by Rose Shapiro ]

We are pleased to announce that quick!Office Commander Back Office RELEASE 3.2111 is available for all Relationship Plan clients to download.  Beta tests were successfully completed on May 25, 2009.
 
We would like to thank all those clients that participated in the BETA testing process.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Commander Front Office 3.53 Q2 Release

posted May 2, 2009 4:33 AM by Hanna Ostrowiecki   [ updated Jan 20, 2011 10:10 AM by Rose Shapiro ]

We are pleased to announce that Commander Front RELEASE 3.53 is scheduled to begin beta testing on May 24th with a view to moving to production on June 10, 2009.  Highlights of this release are located HERE

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