Bulk Importing Data
You can import your data from other systems directly into ApartmentAdvisor ASSIST.
For quick addition of properties, units or residents, you can import your data from a spreadsheet into Assist. Our import tool uses AI to efficiently import data from just about any format into your account. Exports from most property management systems can be imported without modification into Assist. In this section you will find a step-by-step guide to the bulk data import process, as well as the minimum fields your spreadsheets will require to be imported successfully.
Bulk Importing Properties, Units, and Residents
Property/Unit Spreadsheet Requirements
As stated before, most exports from a property management system will work for direct import into Assist. The following are minimal fields your spreadsheet need to have for the import to work:
- Header row that labels all the columns (ie Name, Address, City, State, Beds, etc)
- Columns for Property Name, Address (with city and state included or in separate fields), Unit Number, Beds, and Baths
Resident Spreadsheet Requirements
As stated before, most exports from a property management system will work for direct import into Assist. The following are minimal fields your resident spreadsheet need to have for the import to work:
- Header row that labels all the columns (ie Name, Address, City, State, Beds, etc)
- Columns for Property Name, Unit Number, Resident Name, Phone, email (optional), lease end date (optional)
Reviewing Imported Data
You can review the imported data, make edits, and enter any missing data by using the Properties, Units, and Residents tools.