
ApproveThis manages your roomvu Integration approvals.
April 17, 2025
Integration Category: Marketing Automation
When "Good Enough" Approval Processes Cost Deals
Real estate teams using roomvu know the drill: You've got automated video content pumping out to 15 neighborhoods, leads pouring in from 8 different platforms, and exactly 3.7 seconds to catch a decision-maker's attention between showings. Now imagine adding manual approval processes to that mix. Spreadsheet trackers. Slack pings getting buried. Clients wondering why their property video still says "coming soon" three days later.
ApproveThis isn't another app to juggle – it's the missing layer that makes roomvu actually work with your team's existing chaos. We automate the approval bottlenecks that kill momentum in distributed teams. No more chasing sign-offs from busy agents or explaining to clients why their listing video got delayed because someone forgot to check their email.
How This Plays Out in the Wild
Let's get specific. A 150-person brokerage uses roomvu for hyperlocal video marketing across 12 franchise locations. Their old process: Franchise managers email draft videos to regional directors, who forward to legal, who CC the listing agent. Version control? A nightmare. ApproveThis steps in as the traffic cop:
- Agents submit video drafts via roomvu → Auto-triggers approval chain in ApproveThis
- Legal gets first look (compliance check), then franchise lead (branding), then client (final sign-off)
- Each step has deadlines. Miss one? Auto-escalates up the chain.
Result: Videos go live 62% faster. Clients see their property featured before the Sunday open house rush. And regional directors stop playing "where's Waldo?" with email threads.
Three Ways This Combo Actually Moves Needles
1. Lead Management That Doesn't Leak
roomvu's lead gen tools are sharp. But when new leads hit your CRM, who decides:
- Which agent gets the lead?
- When to trigger follow-up sequences?
- Whether it's worth sending a custom video proposal?
ApproveThis acts as your qualification gatekeeper. Set up Zapier to:
roomvu lead → Check against criteria (price range, location, source) → Auto-route for approval if outside normal bounds.
Example: A $5M waterfront lead pops up. Your standard threshold is $2M. ApproveThis flags it, pings the luxury team lead, and holds automated follow-ups until human eyes verify it's not a typo.
2. Content That Doesn't Embarrass You
roomvu's automated videos are gold... until they're not. We've all seen the horror stories:
"Beautiful 3-bedroom home in [ERROR: NEIGHBORHOOD_NOT_FOUND]"
ApproveThis adds a sanity check layer without slowing things down. Use roomvu's scheduling + ApproveThis' conditional thresholds:
- Videos under $X budget? Auto-approve
- New neighborhood template? Require broker sign-off
- Client-specific edits? Loop them in via email (no app login needed)
3. Client Reporting That Actually Impresses
Here's the dirty secret: roomvu's analytics are great internally. But clients want to see their metrics, not your team's dashboard. ApproveThis bridges the gap:
Monthly report generated in roomvu → Approval request sent to client → They review stats → Add comments → Approve with one click.
No more "I never saw that PDF!" excuses. Approval audit trails double as proof of delivery.
Setup That Takes Less Time Than a Coffee Run
If you can order DoorDash, you can handle this:
- Log into Zapier (existing account or free trial)
- Pick your trigger from roomvu (new lead, scheduled content, etc.)
- Connect ApproveThis as the action – map key fields (client email, dollar amounts, deadlines)
- Test with a real request → Tweak approval rules as needed
Pro tip: Start with one workflow. Nail it. Then expand. Most teams get their first Zap live in under 20 minutes.
Why This Isn't Just Another Integration
ApproveThis doesn't just push data between apps. It enforces the decision-making rules that keep your team out of trouble:
Approval Thresholds: Let junior agents handle routine approvals. Escalate big-ticket items automatically.
Branding Guardrails: Ensure every roomvu video meets compliance before it's public. No more rogue logos or off-script messaging.
Client-Centric Workflows: Involve clients in key steps without drowning them in logins. They approve via email; you keep control.
Real Teams, Real Results (Without the Fluff)
We don't do vague "increase productivity" claims. Here's what matters in real estate:
For Agents: Less time chasing approvals = more time closing. Get listing videos live before competing agents even schedule their photographer.
For Brokers: Visibility into every approval bottleneck. Know exactly why that Highland Park listing stalled – was it legal, pricing, or client delay?
For Marketing Teams: Stop being the approval police. Set rules once, then focus on strategy while ApproveThis handles enforcement.
The Catch (Because There's Always One)
This works if – and only if – your approval rules are defined. ApproveThis exposes unclear processes fast. Before integrating:
1. Map out who approves what (really – most teams overcomplicate this)
2. Set SLAs ("Legal reviews within 24hrs")
3. Identify auto-approve scenarios (under $X, repeat clients, etc.)
Not sure where to start? Our templates for real estate teams are pre-loaded. Steal them, tweak as needed.
Your Move
roomvu handles the marketing heavy lifting. ApproveThis handles the decision-making gridlock. Together, they let your team actually use all that data and content you're generating.
Try the combo risk-free:
Start Free Trial (takes 2 minutes)
or
Book Live Demo (see real estate-specific workflows)
Pro tip: Mention "roomvu workflow" during signup for pre-built real estate approval templates.
Integrate with roomvu Integration and get 90 days of ApproveThis for free.
After you create a Zapier integration, please email us at support@approve-this.com with your account name and we'll add 3 months of ApproveThis to your account. Limit one redemption per account.
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Best Approval Workflows for roomvu
Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for roomvu
Create approval requests for new leads captured in roomvu
Managing new leads can be overwhelming without a clear approval process. This integration automatically initiates an approval request in ApproveThis whenever a new lead is captured in roomvu, ensuring leads are reviewed and handled promptly. This streamlines lead management by integrating automated approval workflows for better decision-making. *Note: Set up ApproveThis to approve or reject lead imports based on your criteria.*
Zapier Components

Trigger
New lead
Triggers when a new lead is captured under your account on roomvu.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Import leads into roomvu when a new approval request is created in ApproveThis
Streamline your lead management process by importing leads into roomvu right when approval requests are initiated in ApproveThis. This integration ensures your lead data remains consistent and up-to-date, enhancing your ability to act on approved requests efficiently. *Note: Ensure your approval criteria in ApproveThis matches your intended lead import strategy.*
Zapier Components
Trigger
New Request
Triggers when a new approval request workflow is initiated.

Action
Import Lead
Import your lead information from other sources to roomvu
Initiate content approval requests for new roomvu posts
Keep your content strategy aligned with company goals by initiating approval requests for every new scheduled post on roomvu. This integration triggers an ApproveThis request, ensuring strategic oversight and quality control before content goes live. *Note: Customize your approval templates in ApproveThis for various content categories.*
Zapier Components

Trigger
New Content
Triggers when a new scheduled content is published under your account on roomvu.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
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