Two Platforms, One Powerful Partnership
When CRM meets approval automation, bottlenecks disappear. Zabun's real estate-focused customer management combines with ApproveThis' structured decision-making to create what we call "chain-of-command intelligence" - where every stakeholder action automatically triggers the next right step. This integration isn't about replacing human judgment, but about eliminating the administrative drag that slows down property deals, client onboarding, and compliance processes.
Why This Integration Changes the Game
Zabun excels at organizing property listings, client interactions, and transaction histories. ApproveThis adds a layer of governance without bureaucracy. Together through Zapier, they enable three critical improvements:
- Reduced decision latency from days to hours
- Audit-ready paper trails for compliance
- External collaboration without platform sprawl
Real-World Impact for Real Estate Teams
Consider a 14-agent brokerage handling 30+ offers monthly. Without automation, tracking which listings need partner approvals or which client requests require legal review becomes a full-time job. This integration turns those manual checks into auto-routed approval chains that update Zabun records upon completion.
Four Workflows That Deliver Immediate ROI
1. New Client Vetting Automation
The Problem: High-volume agencies waste hours weekly manually flagging new leads that require broker review.
The Solution: Zabun's "New Contact" trigger auto-creates ApproveThis requests with embedded KYC data. Approval thresholds automatically escalate high-value clients to senior brokers.
Example: Miami luxury condo firm reduced client onboarding from 72 to 8 hours using conditional approval rules based on purchase history.
2. Compliance-Driven Task Creation
The Problem: Critical path items get lost between CRM updates and team communication.
The Solution: Every approved contract in ApproveThis auto-generates Zabun tasks with deadlines tied to closing dates.
Example: Chicago commercial real estate group cut missed deadlines by 40% using automated task dependencies.
3. Bid Approval Synchronization
The Problem: Manual offer updates lead to embarrassing double-bookings.
The Solution: Zabun account updates trigger approval requests, with final decisions auto-updating property statuses.
Example: Austin residential team handles 220% more offers using automatic escalation when competing bids arrive.
4. Client-Side Approval Tracking
The Problem: External stakeholders (investors, lawyers) cause delays with unmonitored email approvals.
The Solution: Embed Zabun documents in ApproveThis requests with email-based approvals that update CRM records.
Example: NYC REIT reduced investor approval cycles from 14 days to 72 hours using branded approval portals.
Technical Setup Made Simple
1. Create a Zapier account (free tier works)
2. Connect Zabun using OAuth credentials
3. Authorize ApproveThis (no API coding needed)
4. Choose trigger/action pairs from our pre-built templates
5. Test with sample data
6. Deploy live
Pro Tip
Use ApproveThis' Calculated Fields to auto-set Zabun task priorities based on deal size. A $2M listing can trigger immediate broker alerts vs standard workflow for $300k properties.
Team-Specific Benefits
Sales Teams
Auto-approve standard NDAs below $500k using Approval Thresholds, while keeping complex deals moving via parallel approvals. Vacation Delegation ensures no deal stalls because a VP is traveling.
Operations
Sync approved vendor contracts to Zabun with embedded expiration dates. Approval Groups enable simultaneous legal/finance reviews before updating CRM records.
Leadership
Real-Time Tracking dashboards show approval bottlenecks. Use Zapier history to audit exception cases without manual report generation.
The Hidden Advantage: External Collaboration
ApproveThis' email-based approvals let external counsel or investors review documents without Zabun licenses. Decisions made via email automatically update CRM records and trigger next steps - no more "I thought you handled that" emails.
Compliance Made Auditable
Every integrated approval creates timestamped records in both systems. For regulated markets like multifamily housing, this dual logging meets SEC/FINRA requirements without extra work.
Beyond Basic Automation
While Zapier handles the data handoff, ApproveThis adds conditional logic that generic automation can't match:
- Auto-approve routine maintenance requests under $5k
- Require dual signatures for lease amendments
- Route property tax disputes by jurisdiction
Getting Started
1. Register for ApproveThis (14-day trial)
2. Explore Zabun-Zapier templates
3. Book a workflow audit with our real estate specialists
This isn't just about doing the same work faster. It's about enabling new levels of service - like guaranteeing 24-hour offer responses or providing live approval status to anxious sellers. When your CRM and approval systems share a nervous system, you don't just manage deals, you orchestrate outcomes.
Integrate with Zabun 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 ApproveThis
Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for ApproveThis
Create approval requests for new Zabun contacts
Automate your approval process by creating requests in ApproveThis whenever a new contact is added in Zabun. This integration streamlines the approval workflow, ensuring each new contact receives necessary approval efficiently.
Zapier Components

Trigger
New Contact
Triggers when a new contact has been added to your Zabun.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Create tasks for new ApproveThis requests in Zabun
Ensure every new approval request initiated in ApproveThis leads to action by creating a matching task in Zabun. This automation enhances workflow efficiency and task management within your team.
Zapier Components
Trigger
New Request
Triggers when a new approval request workflow is initiated.

Action
Create Task
Create a new task
Update Zabun contacts when ApproveThis requests are approved or denied
Use this automation to keep your contact database up-to-date by updating Zabun contacts once a request in ApproveThis is either approved or denied. Ensures critical information reflects current approval statuses without manual intervention.
Zapier Components
Trigger
A Request Is Approved/Denied
Triggers when a request is approved or denied.

Action
Update Contact
Updates a contact
Generate approval requests from updated Zabun accounts
Automatically initiate an approval request in ApproveThis whenever an account is updated in Zabun, helping ensure that all updates are reviewed and approved as necessary, reducing errors and maintaining accountability.
Zapier Components

Trigger
Updated Account
Triggers when an account is updated in your Zabun.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
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