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A repair portal can improve follow-up while WhatsApp remains the entry channel. The goal is to avoid losing the request, not to force every tenant or customer into a new app.
| Step | Customer view | Restricted staff work |
|---|---|---|
| Request | Reference and reported issue | Contact/authority check; no unnecessary identity upload |
| Triage | Expected next update | Urgent hazards follow approved emergency route |
| Vendor assigned | Visit arrangement | Access instructions limited to assigned vendor |
| Work done | Awaiting confirmation | Technician evidence and remaining faults |
| Closeout | Outcome and reopening route | Responsible review; preserved history |
An email or WhatsApp integration should create one request using a stable reference. A duplicate notification must not create a second vendor visit. For photos uploaded on a slow phone, show pending and failed states clearly.
Try existing work-order SaaS, then a missing intake integration, before commissioning a complete platform. Scope costs around channels, role permissions, notifications, attachments and support; this guide quotes no price or guaranteed delivery time. Our internal CRM story explains why keeping a simple messaging channel can be the practical choice.