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Step 06
Connect, Test & Launch
What you’re doing
Connect the workflow and tracking, finalize the Meta draft and pass the launch checklist.
Why it matters
An end-to-end test catches lost leads, duplicate events and incorrect reminders before paid delivery.
Estimated time
About 2–4 hours, plus any approval or verification waiting time.
What you need before starting
- Steps 1–5 complete
- Owner, backup and risk cap assigned
- Tracker configured
- Current brokerage, housing and contact checks
Use these resources
- CRM Automation and Connection SOPConnect the tools and prove each event has the correct next action.
- 90-Day Seller Campaign TrackerTrack actual daily activity and cohort outcomes without double-counting bookings or reschedules.
- Meta Campaign Setup ChecklistConnect the completed funnel to a Housing-compatible Meta lead campaign.
- Campaign Launch ChecklistVerify the full system before the first advertising dollar is spent.
- Seller Campaign Compliance ChecklistReview housing advertising, contact permissions, data use, and brokerage requirements before launch.
Do this
- Run the connection SOP tests using clearly marked test records. Verify submission, deduplication, delivery, qualification, booking, reschedule, cancellation, opt-out and outcome handling.
- Set the campaign start and reporting dates in the Campaign Tracker. Reconcile one accepted submission and its source/ad ID.
- Use the Meta checklist in your signed-in account. Confirm current Housing controls, objective, destination, event, budget and placement previews.
- Complete every launch checklist item and record the reviewer. Fix failed tests before activating.
- Launch at the approved budget. Record the first paid-delivery date as Campaign Day 1 and watch routing, spend and response handling.
You’re done when
- Every end-to-end test passes and failed-send/outage alerts work.
- Current account controls and approvals are recorded.
- Lead events are deduplicated and CRM outcomes are traceable.
- The launch checklist is signed off, ads deliver and Day 1 is recorded.
Don’t do this yet
Do not spend with broken tracking, consent handling, routing or a failed launch test.
Before launch
Confirm Housing settings, brokerage approval, privacy and contact permissions. Verify uncertain requirements with your brokerage or compliance professional. Use the detailed Compliance Checklist above.
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Time estimates are planning allowances. Your tools and required reviews may take longer.
