Which CRM Options Are Included With eXp Realty?
The included CRM decision affects daily follow-up, website connections, and migration work. This guide identifies the current standard choices, highlights a restricted team option, and provides a practical activation checklist so you can choose with fewer surprises.
By Chris SanfordSources checked October 27, 20265 min read
The direct answer
eXp’s standard CRM of Choice options are BoldTrail, Lofty, and Cloze, with standard use included in the existing technology package. The current official knowledge base also lists Follow Up Boss for teams with at least ten active users. Verify your account’s eligible package before selecting. Compare daily workflow, website needs, permissions, add-ons, and switching terms rather than assuming all options include identical features.
Key takeaways
- Three standard choices are listed, with a restricted Follow Up Boss team option.
- Confirm the actual eXp package rather than relying on a vendor’s broad feature page.
- Test a real workflow before committing to a platform.
Use the current program record rather than an old comparison
The official CRM knowledge-base page is the clearest starting point for available choices and activation. It describes a twelve-month selection commitment with specified team-change exceptions. Read the live instructions before opting in, especially if you are joining or leaving a team.
Older articles may describe only the original launch options or an earlier product name. Vendor websites may describe higher-tier features that are not part of your included account. Keep those two sources of information separate: the program determines what you receive, while vendor documentation helps you understand how an available feature works.
Create a package comparison before activation
| Option | What to verify in your account |
|---|---|
| BoldTrail | Included website, automation, permissions, and any paid upgrades |
| Lofty | Agent or team package, routing, website, and communication allowances |
| Cloze | Relationship tools, integrations, and separate website needs |
| Follow Up Boss | Team eligibility and the exact offered package |
This table is a verification checklist, not a claim that every listed feature is included in every account. Ask for the current package sheet and preserve it with the selection date. If a feature is essential to your business, confirm it directly instead of assuming that a demonstration of the vendor’s full product represents your entitlement.
Test the daily job the CRM must perform
Choose a fictional contact and walk through the whole process: add the record, note the relationship, schedule a next action, receive a reminder, record the conversation, and update the opportunity. If you use a website, test how an inquiry reaches the correct person. If you work on a team, test ownership and visibility as well as assignment.
A system can look impressive in a presentation while feeling awkward during the tasks you repeat every day. Give those tasks more weight than a long feature list. The BoldTrail, Lofty, and Cloze comparison offers a structured way to evaluate fit without declaring one product best for every agent.
Budget for the complete setup
Standard inclusion does not answer every cost question. Ask about optional AI functions, communication usage, custom domains, additional users, premium websites, advertising, and migration help. Request current prices for anything outside the package. Avoid purchasing an upgrade simply because it appeared during onboarding.
Use a hypothetical example: an included CRM plus three optional services at $25, $40, and $60 per month creates $125 in monthly additions, or $1,500 annually. Those invented amounts illustrate how small extras accumulate. Compare each addition with a specific business need and a less expensive way to accomplish the same task.
Plan migration and access before importing everything
- Identify which records you are authorized to move.
- Clean a small sample and map fields before a full import.
- Preserve communication preferences and ownership labels.
- Test notifications and automation using controlled records.
- Confirm account permissions for every person who needs access.
- Document how eligible data can be exported later.
Do not turn on broad campaigns immediately after importing a database. Review consent, relevance, and duplicate records first. The contact-data ownership guide addresses the difference between a record you can see and one you may export. Good setup includes a future exit path as well as an attractive first-day dashboard.
Activate only after the important questions are answered
Write down your three essential workflows, the features required for each, and any unresolved package questions. Choose the option that supports those workflows with the least unnecessary complexity. If you already have a reliable system, compare the cost and disruption of changing before deciding that inclusion alone makes migration worthwhile.
After activation, schedule a short implementation review. Confirm that contacts are organized, reminders work, inquiries route correctly, and you can find the next action for every active opportunity. A successful choice is one you use consistently and understand well enough to maintain. The program’s selection rules make that careful preparation especially valuable.
Common follow-up questions
Is Follow Up Boss available to every eXp agent?
The current official knowledge base restricts its listed Follow Up Boss option to teams with ten or more active users. Verify the team’s eligibility and exact package directly before making plans around access.
Does included CRM access mean every feature is free?
No. Confirm the standard package and any optional features, usage allowances, additional seats, or services. A vendor’s public feature list may describe capabilities beyond what your brokerage-provided account includes.
Can I change my selection immediately if I dislike it?
Review the current selection and exception rules before opting in. The program includes a commitment period, so use demonstrations and workflow tests to resolve major fit questions before activating the account.
What is the most important selection test?
Test the work you do repeatedly: organizing contacts, recording conversations, scheduling follow-up, and handling new inquiries. For teams, include ownership and routing. The best choice is the one that supports your real operating routine.
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Sources
- eXp CRM of Choice knowledge base · accessed October 27, 2026
- CRM of Choice launch announcement · accessed October 27, 2026
Fees, programs, and policies change. Confirm current details with eXp's official resources.