CRM migration

Migrate from Propertybase to HighLevel

Field-level mapping, validation, and rollback between Propertybase and HighLevel. We move data and schema; workflows are rebuilt natively in HighLevel.

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Propertybase

Source

HighLevel

Destination

HighLevel logo

Compatibility

100%

12 of 12

objects map 1:1 between Propertybase and HighLevel.

Complexity

BStandard

Timeline

48–72 hours

Rollback included Accuracy guarantee Field-level validation

Overview

What this migration involves

Propertybase is built on top of the Salesforce platform, which means it inherits Salesforce's data architecture: a split between Account (company) and Contact objects, record-type logic, and validation rules layered beneath Propertybase's real estate UI. When you migrate to HighLevel, the Salesforce architecture disappears. HighLevel uses a unified contact object with Companies as a separate linked entity, Opportunities for deal tracking, and its own workflow engine for automations. The migration carries over contacts, companies, listings (as custom objects or Opportunities with custom fields), enquiry records, offer/contract data, and custom properties. The items that require manual rebuild are Propertybase's workflow rules and Process Builder flows (they run inside Salesforce, not inside Propertybase), any custom Salesforce formula or roll-up summary fields (formula fields are excluded from exports per Salesforce policy), and Propertybase's listing media and document attachments, which re-upload to HighLevel's file storage. FlitStack sequences the migration by exporting from Propertybase via Salesforce Data Export, transforming the Propertybase Salesforce data model into HighLevel's REST API format, then bulk-loading through HighLevel's Contacts and Companies bulk-import endpoints before creating Opportunities and custom-object records. Owner resolution uses email matching against HighLevel users. A 24–48 hour delta-pickup window captures any records modified during cutover before the Propertybase account is decommissioned.

Field-level fidelity

Every standard and custom field arrives verified.

Schema-aware mapping

AI proposes the map; you confirm before any record moves.

Relationships preserved

Parent–child, lookups, and ownership stay linked.

Full activity history

Calls, emails, meetings — with original timestamps.

Attachments & notes

Documents, uploads, and inline notes move with the record.

Why teams make this switch

Two sides of the same decision

Leaving

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Propertybase

What's pushing teams away

  • Customers report recurring billing issues where the company charges unexpectedly, with one reviewer stating the platform 'literally steals money' through billing disputes.
  • The onboarding experience is described as basic and unhelpful — teams report needing to build their own features to make the software usable, suggesting inadequate initial setup support.
  • A steep learning curve makes the platform difficult to adopt — reviews indicate 'you have to learn how to make it do it all' rather than it working out of the box.
  • Alternative platforms like BoomTown (4.7/5) and BoldTrail (4.5/5) score higher on G2, prompting teams to evaluate options with more modern UX and simpler configuration.
  • Enterprise pricing at $89/user/month is cost-prohibitive for larger teams compared to flat-rate alternatives in the real estate CRM market.

Choosing

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HighLevel

What's pulling them in

  • Agencies choose HighLevel to consolidate CRM, email, SMS, scheduling, and funnels into one subscription, eliminating monthly bills for five to ten separate SaaS tools they previously stitched together.
  • The flat-rate pricing model bills per sub-account rather than per contact, so growing a contact database from 1,000 to 100,000 records does not trigger a billing surprise—a common pain point avoided by migrating customers.
  • White-label and sub-account capabilities let agencies resell HighLevel access to their own clients, turning a software cost center into a recurring revenue stream that justifies the subscription.
  • The platform ships a 14-day free trial with no credit card required, giving teams a low-friction entry point to validate fit before committing to the $97/month Starter tier.
  • Marketing agencies managing multiple client accounts use sub-accounts to maintain data isolation per client while operating under a single agency billing relationship with HighLevel.

Object mapping

How Propertybase objects map to HighLevel

Each row shows how a Propertybase object lands in HighLevel, including any object-level transformations, lookup resolution, or schema-design dependencies.

Typical mapping — final map is confirmed during the sample migration step.

Propertybase

Company Contact

maps to

HighLevel

Company (HighLevel)

1:1
Fully supported

Propertybase Company Contacts (SystemIsIndividual=FALSE) map directly to HighLevel Company records. The Account.Name, website, industry, employee count, and annual revenue fields transfer as Company properties in HighLevel. Multi-address records in Propertybase must be consolidated or stored as a custom field on the Company.

Propertybase

Individual Contact

maps to

HighLevel

Contact (HighLevel)

1:1
Fully supported

Propertybase Individual Contacts (SystemIsIndividual=TRUE) carry a 'ghost' Account in Salesforce — a placeholder record with no name. These map directly to HighLevel Contacts without the ghost Account. Email, phone, job title, address, and all custom contact properties migrate to the HighLevel Contact. Primary company assignment is resolved from the most-recently associated Company Contact record in Propertybase.

Propertybase

Enquiry / Request

maps to

HighLevel

Opportunity (HighLevel)

1:1
Fully supported

Propertybase Enquiry records — representing buyer/seller inquiries linked to contacts — map to HighLevel Opportunities. The Enquiry type, status, source channel, and associated contact links transfer to Opportunity fields and tags. Stage values in Propertybase map to HighLevel pipeline stages configured in your destination account.

Propertybase

Listing (Project / Individual)

maps to

HighLevel

Custom Object: Listing (HighLevel)

1:1
Fully supported

Propertybase Listings have no native equivalent in HighLevel. We create a Listing custom object in HighLevel with custom fields for property type, price, address, bedrooms, bathrooms, MLS number, listing status, and associated agent. The custom object is linked to the Contact (agent) and Company (brokerage) records. Listing images and media are re-uploaded to HighLevel Files.

Propertybase

Master Project / Building

maps to

HighLevel

Custom Object: Master Project (HighLevel)

1:1
Fully supported

Propertybase Master Project objects (parent buildings or developments containing multiple units/listings) become a Master Project custom object in HighLevel with custom fields for project name, address, total units, completion date, and development status. Individual Listings under the project link via a lookup relationship in HighLevel's custom object schema.

Propertybase

Offer / Contract

maps to

HighLevel

Opportunity (HighLevel)

1:1
Fully supported

Propertybase Offer and Contract records link to a Listing and a Contact via lookups. These migrate as Opportunities with a custom 'Offer Details' field group (offer amount, status, acceptance date, contingency notes) and a tag of 'Offer' to distinguish from standard Opportunities. Offer stage changes trigger HighLevel Workflow automations post-migration.

Propertybase

Favourite (listing-enquiry link)

maps to

HighLevel

Custom Object: Property Interest (HighLevel)

1:1
Fully supported

Propertybase Favourite records link Enquiries to Listings to track which buyers are interested in which properties. This N:N relationship maps to a Property Interest custom object in HighLevel with a Contact lookup and a Listing (custom object) lookup. If the listing is an Opportunity-based design, the interest record becomes a tag or custom field on the Opportunity.

Propertybase

Contact Custom Properties

maps to

HighLevel

Contact Custom Fields (HighLevel)

1:1
Fully supported

All Propertybase contact custom fields — such as lead source, preferred neighbourhood, financing status, or buyer type — migrate as Contact custom fields in HighLevel. Pick-list values in Propertybase map to HighLevel choice options. Multi-select fields map to comma-separated text or tag groups in HighLevel depending on usage.

Propertybase

Attachment / Document

maps to

HighLevel

Files (HighLevel)

1:1
Fully supported

Propertybase attachments and documents on contacts, companies, and listings are exported via Salesforce bulk export and re-uploaded to HighLevel Files. File size limits in HighLevel apply (standard limit per file). Inline images in notes are downloaded and rehosted. Salesforce ContentDocument links are resolved and reattached to the corresponding Contact or Company record.

Propertybase

Propertybase User / Owner

maps to

HighLevel

User (HighLevel)

1:1
Fully supported

Propertybase owner records are Salesforce users. We resolve them by email match against HighLevel users. Unmatched owners are flagged before migration — the team either creates HighLevel user accounts or assigns their records to a fallback owner. Owner history on enquiries and listings is preserved as a custom field (Original_Owner_Email__c) for audit continuity.

Propertybase

Workflow Rules / Process Builder

maps to

HighLevel

Workflows (HighLevel)

1:1
Fully supported

Propertybase automations are Salesforce Workflow Rules and Process Builder flows — they are not included in Salesforce Data Export. We document the active workflow definitions (trigger object, criteria, actions) and produce a rebuild plan for HighLevel's Workflow builder. HighLevel Workflows use a different trigger-and-action model; each Propertybase workflow is translated into one or more HighLevel Workflow sequences.

Propertybase

Formula Fields / Roll-Up Summary

maps to

HighLevel

Custom Fields (HighLevel)

1:1
Fully supported

Salesforce explicitly excludes formula fields and roll-up summary fields from Data Export. Any calculated values (e.g., total offer value across a listing, days-on-market) must be re-derived post-migration. We flag each formula field and document the calculation logic so it can be rebuilt as a custom field or HighLevel Workflow trigger in the destination.

Gotchas + challenges

What specifically takes care here

Platform-specific issues from each side, plus the pair-specific challenges that don't show up on either platform's page on its own.

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Propertybase gotchas

High

Formula and roll-up summary fields excluded from exports

Medium

Ghost company records for Individual Contacts

Medium

Workflow rules do not export — automations must be rebuilt

Medium

Media Loader assets require separate migration path

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HighLevel gotchas

High

Sub-account architecture creates isolated data silos per client

High

Usage-based telecom and AI costs are not in the subscription price

Medium

Workflows have no native equivalent in most destination CRMs

Medium

API rate limits cap bulk migration throughput at 100 requests per 10 seconds per sub-account

Low

White-label configuration and branding assets do not export via API

Pair-specific challenges

  • Ghost Account records complicate individual contact migration

    Propertybase Individual Contacts are backed by a Salesforce 'ghost Account' — a placeholder Account record with no name, required by Salesforce's all-contacts-must-have-an-AccountId constraint. When contacts export from Propertybase, each Individual Contact carries a ghost AccountId alongside its real company association. FlitStack strips the ghost Account during transformation and links the Contact directly to the correct HighLevel Company record using the most-recently-used company assignment from Propertybase's contact-company associations. The ghost Account itself is excluded from the Company import to prevent phantom records in HighLevel.

  • Formula and roll-up summary fields are excluded from Propertybase Salesforce exports

    Salesforce Data Export — the export mechanism used by Propertybase — explicitly excludes formula fields and roll-up summary fields from all exports. Any calculated values built in Propertybase (such as total offer value across a listing, buyer qualification score, or days-on-market) will not appear in the exported CSV files. We document each formula field before migration and produce a rebuild specification so the HighLevel admin can recreate the calculations as custom fields or Workflow-driven fields. This is a known Salesforce platform limitation, not a FlitStack gap.

  • Propertybase workflows run inside Salesforce and cannot be exported

    Propertybase's automation rules — including Workflow Rules, Process Builder flows, and Validation Rules — are Salesforce metadata components. They are not accessible via Salesforce Data Export and do not appear in the data extract. FlitStack documents the active workflow definitions (trigger object, criteria conditions, and action set) during the audit phase and produces a HighLevel Workflow rebuild plan. The rebuild itself is a separate configuration task; the data migration and the workflow rebuild are tracked as separate workstreams with explicit handoff documentation between them.

  • HighLevel API rate limits require chunked ingestion for large record volumes

    HighLevel enforces API rate limits at 100 requests per 10 seconds for sub-account API tokens. For Propertybase migrations exceeding 5,000 contacts, FlitStack uses HighLevel's bulk CSV import endpoint for contacts and companies rather than single-record API calls, which avoids rate-limit contention. Opportunities, custom object records, and attachment re-uploads use the REST API with retry logic and exponential backoff. The migration engineer sets the ingestion pace during the test run based on observed throughput for your specific HighLevel account tier.

  • Listing media and document attachments require re-upload to HighLevel storage

    Propertybase stores listing images, property documents, and contract PDFs as Salesforce Files (ContentDocument/ContentVersion). These are included in Salesforce bulk exports but must be downloaded and re-uploaded to HighLevel's file storage. HighLevel's file size limit (25 MB per file) applies. For listings with large image galleries or multiple PDF attachments, FlitStack batches the re-upload and maps each file back to the correct Listing custom object record in HighLevel using the Salesforce ContentDocument link ID stored during the export audit.

Migration approach

Six steps for a successful Propertybase to HighLevel data migration

  1. Audit Propertybase data model and document Salesforce export

    FlitStack connects to your Propertybase Salesforce org via scoped read-only access and catalogues all active objects: Company Contacts, Individual Contacts, Enquiries, Listings, Offers, and any custom Propertybase objects. We record the full field list per object, identify formula and roll-up summary fields for the rebuild specification, and document active Workflow Rules and Process Builder flows for the workflow-rebuild workstream. This audit produces the migration plan, the field-mapping spreadsheet, and the workflow-rebuild documentation in a single deliverable before any data moves.

  2. Create HighLevel custom objects and configure pipeline stages

    Before data lands, FlitStack creates the Listing and Master Project custom objects in HighLevel with all required custom fields (property type, price, MLS number, address, bedrooms, bathrooms, status, agent link). The Opportunity pipeline stages in HighLevel are aligned to Propertybase enquiry statuses and offer stages. Custom pick-list values from Propertybase are recreated as HighLevel choice options on contact and opportunity fields. This step is completed and validated in a HighLevel staging environment before the production migration runs.

  3. Resolve owners and users by email match

    Propertybase owner records (Salesforce users) are matched against HighLevel user accounts by email address. FlitStack generates an owner-resolution report showing matched users, unmatched owners, and a recommended fallback assignment for each unmatched record. Your team either creates HighLevel user accounts for unmatched owners before migration or approves a fallback owner. No record migrates without a confirmed HighLevel user assignment — orphan records are held and reported on rather than loaded without an owner.

  4. Run sample migration with field-level diff

    A representative slice — typically 200–500 records spanning all object types — migrates first into your HighLevel staging environment. FlitStack generates a field-level diff comparing each source field value against the destination field value, flagging any mismatches, truncated text, missing pick-list values, or failed lookups. The diff report is reviewed with you before the full run is authorised. This step catches mapping errors (especially on contact-company associations and listing-agent lookups) before large record volumes are committed.

  5. Full migration with delta-pickup and audit log

    The full record set loads into HighLevel via bulk CSV import for contacts and companies and REST API for opportunities and custom objects. A 24–48 hour delta-pickup window opens at cutover, capturing any records created or modified in Propertybase during the migration run. FlitStack produces a complete audit log of all operations including record counts, error rows, and skipped records. One-click rollback reverts all HighLevel records to pre-migration state if reconciliation reveals a data integrity issue. After rollback window closes, the Propertybase account is decommissioned on your instruction.

Platform deep dives

Context on both ends of the pair

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Propertybase

Source

Strengths

  • Salesforce-backed infrastructure provides enterprise-grade security, scalability, and a familiar interface for teams with Salesforce experience.
  • Comprehensive real estate feature set covering the full sales cycle from lead capture through transaction close without requiring multiple disconnected tools.
  • Native listing management with media handling allows teams to store and display property images, video links, and PDFs within a single system.
  • Per-unit pricing model scales with brokerage size, making entry affordable for small teams before requiring enterprise-level investment.

Weaknesses

  • Recurring billing disputes and perceived billing practices drive negative reviews that signal customer satisfaction risk during and after migration.
  • Basic onboarding experience forces teams to invest significant time configuring the platform before it delivers real value.
  • Formula and roll-up summary fields cannot be exported, requiring migration teams to reconstruct calculated values from underlying source data.
  • Enterprise pricing at $89/user/month makes the platform expensive for large teams compared to flat-rate real estate CRM alternatives.
  • Workflow rules and automation are not data-exportable and must be manually rebuilt on the destination platform, adding migration complexity.
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HighLevel

Destination

Strengths

  • Consolidates CRM, marketing automation, email, SMS, scheduling, and funnels into one platform at a predictable flat monthly rate.
  • Supports unlimited contacts and unlimited users on all paid tiers, removing per-record billing anxiety as databases grow.
  • Offers white-label and sub-account capabilities that let agencies resell access and manage multiple client environments under one billing relationship.
  • Includes built-in review management, reputation monitoring, and AI agents as native features rather than third-party add-ons.
  • Exports Contacts and Companies via a scalable async bulk CSV system that handles multi-million-row datasets without blocking the UI.

Weaknesses

  • The breadth of features creates a steep learning curve; advanced automations and Workflow configuration require significant time investment that smaller teams may not recover.
  • The platform charges usage-based fees for telecommunications and AI features that are not included in the base subscription, leading to bill surprises.
  • Recurring user reports on Reddit and G2 describe bugs, errors, and slow support response times that disrupt live marketing and sales operations.
  • Sub-account architecture, while powerful for agencies, adds migration complexity when identifying which client data lives in which isolated environment.
  • The platform is designed for agencies and SMBs; larger enterprises requiring deep reporting, custom objects at scale, or complex role-based access may outgrow its capabilities.

Complexity grading

How hard is this migration?

Standard CRM migration. 1 of 8 objects need a mapping; the rest are 1:1.

B

Overall complexity

Standard migration

Derived from compatibility, mapping clarity, API constraints, and data volume across Propertybase and HighLevel.

  • Object compatibility

    B

    1 of 8 objects need a mapping; the rest are 1:1.

  • Field mapping clarity

    C

    Field mapping is derived from defaults — final spec confirmed during the sample migration.

  • Timeline complexity

    B

    8-object category — typical timelines run 2–7 days end-to-end.

  • API constraints

    B

    Propertybase: Salesforce API limits apply — not publicly documented per Propertybase tier.

  • Data volume sensitivity

    A

    Propertybase exposes a bulk API — large-volume migrations stream efficiently.

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Most Propertybase to HighLevel migrations complete in 48–72 hours of clock time for under 25,000 total records. Larger setups with over 100,000 records, multiple listing types (Project, Individual, Master Project), offer/contract data, or more than 50 custom properties extend to 5–10 business days. The longest planning step is aligning Propertybase enquiry statuses and offer stages to HighLevel pipeline stages — that requires configuration decisions on the HighLevel side before data validation can begin. Salesforce Data Export preparation (Propertybase's export mechanism) adds 4–12 hours to the schedule depending on org size.

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