Home / AI case study / Project map
● Case study update · system map · Oct 2026

The whole project, on one page.

The case study tells the story. This page is the blueprint. How a message moves from a tenant's phone to a signed lease and an owner's dashboard, who acts at each step, and every feature in the build. Print it, pin it, hand it to your team.

Start at the map ↓ Download the checklist PDF
7modules in the build
62features on the checklist
8automations in the core flow
2 minreply target, 24/7, AR + EN
8 wksdiscovery to go-live
1 · The system map

Four layers. Everything flows left to right.

Every channel lands in one queue. The AI reads it, the systems record it, and the outputs go to tenants, staff and owners. Nothing is retyped between layers.

Layer 1

Inputs

  • WAWhatsApp Business on every listing
  • WEBWebsite enquiry and lead forms
  • PRTProperty portals and listings
  • EMLOutlook and Gmail inboxes
  • TNTTenant portal requests and photos
  • CALLease dates, cheque dates, permit expiries
Layer 2

AI brain

  • READTags every message: enquiry, viewing, renewal, maintenance, investment
  • LANGArabic and English, same assistant
  • QUALQualifies the lead and matches it to suitable units
  • DRAFTWrites the reply from a 10-scenario prompt library
  • BOOKOffers 3 viewing slots, books the one chosen
  • ESCEscalates anything complex or legal to a person
Layer 3

Systems of record

  • CRMContact matched, agent assigned, stage set
  • CALViewings on the agent's calendar
  • DOCContract templates and e-sign
  • VAULTEjari, leases, NOCs stored by unit and tenant
  • ACCRent, deposits, cheques, VAT codes, Tally export
  • SCHEDRenewal and permit timers: 90 / 60 / 30 days
Layer 4

Outputs

  • TNTReply in 2 minutes, viewing confirmed
  • STFNew qualified lead alert to the right agent
  • TNTRenewal and rent-change notice, law-compliant wording
  • TNTPDF receipt, maintenance ticket status
  • OWNMonthly owner report
  • MGTLive dashboard: leads, reply time, occupancy, renewals due, outstanding rent
Human gateBefore anything legal, financial or sensitive leaves the system, a person approves it. Renewal notices, NOCs, deposit refunds, tenancy forms. The AI drafts. Staff sign.
AI decides or writesAutomation moves dataOutput to peopleHuman approval
2 · The workflow, step by step

Eight steps. Who does what at each one.

Read a column top to bottom to see one step. Read a row left to right to see how much the tenant, the AI, the automations and the staff each carry. Staff touch three of eight steps. Each is an approval, not typing.

Lane Step 01Capture the lead Step 02Read and sort Step 03CRM record Step 04Reply in 2 min Step 05Viewing to contract Step 06Ejari stored Step 07Renewal engine Step 08Owner dashboard
Tenant / leadMessages on WhatsApp, web or emailGets answer and 3 viewing slotsViews, signs digitallyReceives 90-day notice, replies
AI agentTags intent, language, urgencyDrafts reply from prompt libraryPre-fills contract from CRMDrafts notice in legal wording
AutomationAll channels into one queueCreate or match contact, assign agent, set stageSends on approval, logs to CRMTriggers e-sign, books calendarFiles PDF by unit + tenant, links to ERPFires at 90, chases at 60 and 30Pulls KPIs from CRM, vault, accounts
StaffApprove or edit (routine sends itself)Confirm the viewing happenedSign the notice before it goes
Owner / mgmtLive occupancy, renewals due, leads, rent outstanding
Lead to first reply ≤ 2 minLead to CRM record instantViewing to contract same dayNotice before renewal 90 daysOwner report monthly, automatic
3 · Every feature in the build

Seven modules, 62 features.

This is the full scope the group signed off. Green squares are automated or AI-handled. Pink squares need a person in the loop by design. Each module maps to a build phase.

01

Website & property engine

Phase · 1 Build
  • Responsive, mobile-first site
  • Listings: unit, size, rent, availability, photos, location
  • Search, filters, property categories
  • Google Maps location
  • WhatsApp enquiry on every listing
  • Arabic + English, RTL
  • SEO titles, meta, schema, ALT text
  • Lead forms + analytics
  • Fast hosting, CDN, image optimisation, SSL
02

AI sales & WhatsApp

Phase · 2 Connect
  • 24/7 Arabic + English assistant
  • Qualify leads automatically
  • Match prospects to units
  • Send property details and links
  • Book viewings and appointments
  • Escalate complex chats to staff
  • Notify agents of qualified leads
  • Rent, renewal, maintenance messages
  • Website, WhatsApp, CRM, calendar connected
03

Tenant portal

Phase · 3 Automate
  • Secure login with OTP
  • Dashboard and lease information
  • Payment history, upcoming payments
  • Maintenance requests with photos
  • Ticket status and staff assignment
  • Secure document vault
  • NOC request and generation
  • Bulk tenant data import
04

Government, lease & documents

Phase · 3 Automate
  • Lease expiry alerts 90 / 60 / 30 days
  • Tenancy-registration form prepared
  • NOC generated, then reviewed
  • Permit and licence expiry tracking
  • Accommodation approval tracking
  • Digital document archive
  • Human review before any legal document issues
05

Rent, accounting & owner reporting

Phase · 3 Automate
  • Record rent payments
  • PDF receipts
  • Post-dated cheque tracking
  • Pre-due-date alerts
  • Outstanding rent dashboard
  • Security-deposit tracking and refunds
  • Expense tracking
  • VAT-coded reporting
  • Tally-compatible CSV / Excel export
  • Monthly owner reports
06

Marketing, SEO & content

Phase · 4 Grow
  • Google Business Profile optimised
  • Property-type landing pages
  • Arabic + English SEO
  • Internal linking
  • RealEstateListing / LocalBusiness schema
  • Google Search Console
  • AI-assisted site content
  • LinkedIn content workflow
  • Instagram content and infographics
07

Security, governance & operations

Phase · All phases
  • Role-based access
  • Admin two-factor login
  • Encrypted document storage
  • No plain-text passwords
  • UAE-preferred data storage where required
  • Audit trail on important actions
  • Human approval for sensitive or legal outputs
  • Backup and recovery plan
  • Chrome / Safari / Firefox tested
  • iOS / Android tested
+

The stack behind it

Tools · subscriptions, no licences
  • WhatsApp Business API
  • CRM with pipeline stages
  • Pabbly or Zapier as the glue
  • EmailTree.ai + prompt library for replies
  • e-sign and contract templates
  • Cloud drive linked to the ERP
  • Scheduler for renewals and permits
  • Dashboard on top of CRM and accounts
$

What it costs

From the case study · no retainer
  • Setup $1,500 to $3,200, one time
  • Tools $335 to $650 a month
  • Each workflow above is one $200 step on my price list
  • Start with step 1, add the rest when it pays
  • Consultancy quote for the same scope: $25k to $100k plus retainer
4 · Build order

Build, connect, automate, grow.

Modules land in this order because each one needs the one before it. You cannot automate renewals before the leases are digital, and you cannot run an AI assistant before the listings exist.

Phase 1

Build

Weeks 1 to 2

Website and property data. Module 01. Discovery, listings cleaned, Arabic and English content, forms live.

Phase 2

Connect

Weeks 2 to 4

WhatsApp, CRM and the AI assistant. Module 02. Tool trials, prompt library written, lead routing tested.

Phase 3

Automate

Weeks 4 to 7

Tenants, documents and money. Modules 03, 04, 05. Portal, renewal engine, receipts, Tally export, owner reports.

Phase 4

Grow

Week 8 and after

SEO and content. Module 06. Landing pages, schema, Google Business Profile, LinkedIn and Instagram pipelines. Staff trained, launch.

Module 07, security and governance, runs through every phase: access roles on day one, audit trail before the first automation fires, backups tested before launch.

5 · Go-live control panel

Twenty boxes. Tick them and launch.

This is the management sign-off sheet. Ticks stay on this page in your browser only. Nothing is sent anywhere.

Business ready

Tech ready

Automation ready

Compliance ready

Growth ready

Priority ruleAutomate repetitive work first. Keep financial, legal and sensitive decisions under human control.
Your version

Manage property in the UAE or Saudi? This map fits you too.

Send me your lead channels and your lease count. I will mark up this page for your company: which modules first, what it costs, how many weeks.