First Steps: Quick 5 Min Walkthrough of Gitcha

Jake Hokinson
Director of Product
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Welcome to Gitcha.com, the premier buyer listing service. This guide will walk you through the basics of using Gitcha, how to integrate it into your business model, and the powerful tools it offers.

1. Introduction to Gitcha

What is Gitcha?

  • Gitcha is a platform for buyer's agents to publicly state their buyers' wants and needs.
  • It provides an organized, searchable, and matchable feed of buyer requests.

Why is it a Game Changer?

  • Facilitates inventory movement and attraction for buyer's agents.
  • Allows seller's agents to find potential buyers for their properties.
  • Adds extra value to client services beyond standard MLS searches.
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2. Key Features of Gitcha

  • Buyer Want Ad Listing: Publicly state buyer requirements and desired compensation.
  • Private Inventory Storage: Keep client properties private and use them for matching.
  • Agent Dashboard: Manage clients, inventory, and want ad listings.
  • Introduction Tool: Send property details to matching buyer's agents.

3. How to Use Gitcha

Creating a Buyer Want Ad Listing

  • Navigate to the main feed.
  • Click on the button to create a new listing.
  • Fill in the criteria: location, must-haves, nice-to-haves, and requested compensation.
  • Submit the listing to the public feed.

Managing Inventory

  • Storing Properties:
    • Add properties to your private inventory.
    • These properties are only visible to you.
  • Matching Properties:
    • Use the match tab to find potential buyers for your client's property.
    • View buyer want listings that match your stored properties.

Using the Agent Dashboard

  • Managing Clients and Inventory:
    • Add new clients and properties to your dashboard.
    • Organize and track all client-related information.
  • Posting Want Ad Listings:
    • Easily post new want ads for your clients.
    • Ensure client names remain private.

4. Interacting with Other Agents

Sending Properties to Buyer’s Agents

  • Find a matching buyer want listing.
  • Use the introduction tool on the right-hand side.
  • Send the property details directly to the buyer's agent.
  • The property remains private except to the selected agent.

Receiving Notifications

  • Check the introductions tab for property notifications.
  • View and respond to messages in the messaging tab.

5. Additional Resources

  • Tutorial Videos:
    • How to use the buyer listing form.
    • Adding inventory.
    • Matching and sending properties.
  • Help Tab: Contact support for further assistance.
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