ApproveThis manages your NterNow Integration approvals.

When Approval Meets Access Control

Let’s cut through the corporate speak: approval processes suck when they involve chasing people through Slack threads or digging through email graveyards. Now imagine pairing that mess with physical property visits – keys, scheduling conflicts, security risks. That’s where most property managers live. Until now.

ApproveThis (the approval automation platform that doesn’t make you want to gouge your eyes out) and NterNow (the on-demand property access system) just became your new tag team. Connect them via Zapier, and you’ve got a system where property visits trigger approvals automatically – and approvals unlock doors (literally). No spreadsheets. No “did you get my email?”. Just clean audits and less gray hair.

Why This Combo Works Like a Master Key

NterNow handles the physical side – secure access codes, visit logs, buyer self-touring. ApproveThis handles the bureaucratic jungle – routing requests to the right people, enforcing approval rules, documenting every decision. Together, they cover the full lifecycle:

For Property Managers:

Every unauthorized visit is a liability. Every maintenance request stuck in email purgatory costs money. This integration locks down the process: visits don’t happen without approvals, and approvals can’t get buried under busywork.

For Sales Teams:

Buyers want instant access. Brokers want offers signed yesterday. With automated approvals tied to NterNow visit data, you’re not just speeding up tours – you’re accelerating entire deals.

For Operations:

Track which approvals take longest. Spot bottlenecks in visit scheduling. Automate compliance reports. Basically, turn chaos into metrics you can actually improve.

Real-World Use Cases That Don’t Sound Like MBA Bullshit

1. Instant Visit Approvals (That Actually Work)

Here’s how a mid-sized real estate firm uses this combo: When a buyer self-tours a NterNow-enabled property, Zapier triggers an ApproveThis workflow. The listing agent gets an email approval request with the visitor’s name, time-stamped entry log, and lockbox activity. One click approves future visits automatically or flags suspicious activity.

Why it matters: No more playing phone tag with homeowners to approve showings. No more giving out generic codes that never expire. Approval becomes a living process tied to actual visitor behavior.

2. Maintenance Requests That Don’t Vanish Into the Void

A property management company handles 500+ units. Tenants log maintenance issues during NterNow tours. Zapier creates ApproveThis requests with urgency levels based on issue type (e.g., plumbing emergencies auto-escalate). Supervisors approve vendors directly in the workflow, who then receive NterNow access codes for specific time windows.

The kicker: ApproveThis’ calculated fields add markup percentages to vendor quotes automatically during approval. No more manual profit calculations before signing off.

3. Offer-to-Close Paperwork Without the Paper

Commercial brokers use NterNow visit data (how long buyers stayed, which units they revisited) to prioritize offers. High-engagement leads trigger ApproveThis workflows for pre-approving deal terms. Once legal signs off, the buyer receives a NterNow code for a “final walkthrough” slot automatically.

Translation: Less guesswork about buyer intent. Fewer last-minute renegotiations because stakeholders already approved the baseline terms.

Setting This Up Without Losing Your Mind

If you can set up a Netflix account, you can do this. Here’s the game plan:

1. Connect the dots in Zapier: New NterNow visit → Create ApproveThis request. Approval decision in ApproveThis → Update NterNow access. Zapier’s interface handles the heavy lifting.
2. Map your approval logic: Use ApproveThis’ conditional thresholds (e.g., auto-approve visits under 30 mins but flag longer stays).
3. Assign approvers smartly: Sales leads handle buyer tours. Operations handles maintenance. Legal gets looped in only for lease-related requests. Nobody needs a NterNow license except the people setting rules.

Pro tip: Use ApproveThis’ vacation delegation so summer Fridays don’t bottleneck approvals. Because nothing says “amateur hour” like delayed deals because someone’s at the beach.

Why This Isn’t Just Another “Integration”

Most software combos just shuffle data. This one changes behavior:

For Security-Conscious Teams:

ApproveThis logs every approval decision with user/IP details. NterNow logs every physical access. Merge them for audits that cover both digital and physical trail.

For Cost-Cutters:

Auto-revoke NterNow access when budgets hit thresholds (e.g., “If maintenance spend exceeds $5K this month, require CFO approval for new codes”).

For Remote Workforces:

Field staff request property access via ApproveThis mobile app. Managers approve via email. No need to VPN into some legacy system.

The Bottom Line (No Fluff Edition)

If your business involves physical locations + paperwork, this integration replaces two pain points with one system. It’s not about “streamlining” – it’s about eliminating entire categories of screwups:

• Tenants letting in unapproved contractors? Dead.
• Sales reps overpromising access times? Gone.
• Legal hating you because approvals lack audit trails? Solved.

And because ApproveThis approvers don’t need NterNow licenses, you’re not bleeding cash on seats for part-time users.

What’s Next? (Hint: It’s Not Reading More Blogs)

You’ve got two options:

Option 1: Keep juggling logbooks, spreadsheets, and Outlook folders. Your competitors who automate will keep undercutting your margins.

Option 2: Get ApproveThis, connect it to NterNow in an afternoon, and actually track ROI instead of just guessing. Your call.

P.S. If you’re the “demo first” type, book a walkthrough. We’ll show how to set up your first property visit workflow in 7 minutes flat. No sales jargon – just the good stuff.