n8n is an open-source, “fair-code” workflow-automation platform that lets you connect hundreds of apps without heavy coding. Think of it as digital duct tape: you drag, drop, and chain simple building blocks—called nodes—to move data wherever it’s needed.

Because you can self-host or use n8n Cloud, you keep full control of client information while scaling up at your own pace. For real-estate agents, that means fewer boring admin tasks and more time to build relationships and close deals—all without paying enterprise-level prices or surrendering data to third-party servers.

Key Features

• Visual Editor – Create multi-step workflows on a canvas; no scripting skills required, but code blocks exist for power users.

• Self-Hosting & Cloud – Run on your own server for privacy or choose managed hosting for simplicity.

• AI & Webhook Nodes – Trigger actions from ChatGPT, OpenAI, or any webhook to craft smart, event-driven automations.

• Built-In Data Tools – Transform, merge, filter, and delay data mid-flow so it arrives in the right format every time.

• Extensive Integrations – 400+ pre-built nodes for CRM, email, property portals, spreadsheets, and social networks; plus generic HTTP for anything else.

Use Cases for Real-Estate Agents

• Lead Routing – Capture portal enquiries, enrich with Clearbit, and push into your CRM with instant SMS alerts.

• Listing Promotion – Auto-post new properties to Facebook, Instagram, and email lists the moment they go live.

• Vendor Reporting – Pull open-home attendance from forms, compile into a Google Doc, then email owners weekly.

• Contract Deadline Tracking – Watch Dropbox or DocuSign folders and nudge stakeholders when signatures are late.

• Market Watch – Scrape competitor listings nightly and drop price-change summaries into Slack or ClickUp tasks.

Suggested “Getting Started” Workflow

Pros & Cons for Real-Estate Agents