Collections
Create property collections in Panda IDX and share curated listings with clients. Learn how collections support property discovery and lead follow-up.
Overview
Collections are curated groups of properties you create for specific purposes - featured listings, investment opportunities, luxury portfolio, etc. Share collections with targeted contacts or display on your website.
Collection Types
Featured Listings:
- Your best properties
- Display on homepage
- "Properties I'm Excited About"
Niche Collections:
- "Waterfront Properties"
- "Investment Opportunities"
- "First-Time Buyer Homes"
- "Luxury Portfolio"
Geographic Collections:
- "Downtown Condos"
- "Suburban Family Homes"
- "Beachfront Properties"
Creating Collections
- Collections → Create New
- Name collection
- Add description
- Add properties (search and select)
- Set visibility (public, private, or specific contacts)
- Save and publish
Managing Collections
Update Properties:
- Add new listings
- Remove sold/contingent
- Reorder (drag-and-drop)
- Feature specific properties
Update Details:
- Change collection name
- Edit description
- Update cover photo
- Modify visibility
Collection Organization
Categories:
- By property type
- By location
- By price range
- By buyer type
Tags:
- Add searchable tags
- Filter collections
- Group related collections
Sharing Collections
Public:
- Link on your website
- Share on social media
- Email to broad list
Private:
- Email to specific contact
- Password-protected link
- Expires after X days
Targeted:
- Send to segment (e.g., "Luxury Buyers")
- Track who views
- Follow up on engagement
Collection Analytics
Track:
- Views per collection
- Most viewed properties in collection
- Who viewed (if registered)
- Time spent on collection
- Properties liked from collection
Performance Optimization
Review Monthly:
- Which collections get most views?
- Which properties clicked most?
- Who's engaging?
- Any collections outdated?
Optimize:
- Remove low-performing properties
- Add high-interest listings
- Refine targeting
- Update descriptions
Bulk Actions
Manage Multiple Collections:
- Duplicate collection (start from template)
- Archive old collections
- Bulk share with segment
- Export collection data
Quick Reference
| Collection | Best For | Typical Size |
|---|---|---|
| Featured | Homepage showcase — see how to add homepage sections | 6-12 properties |
| Niche | Targeted marketing | 10-20 properties |
| Geographic | Area farming | 15-30 properties |
| VIP/Exclusive | High-end clients | 5-10 properties |
| Maintenance Task | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Add new listings | Weekly |
| Remove sold properties | Weekly |
| Review analytics | Monthly |
| Refresh featured collection | Bi-weekly |
| Archive outdated | Quarterly |
Quick Win: Create "Featured Listings" collection with your 8 best properties. Add to homepage. Set calendar reminder every Monday to refresh it.