How to Build Your Own Follow Up Boss
Replace Follow Up Boss with a custom build. The Real Estate Team OS
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 60 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Type-safe ORM for complex relational data models
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 60 features
Communication(11 features)
Send emails in bulk to multiple contacts
Record and store calls for training and quality assurance
Transfer calls between agents within the platform
Call, text and email directly from FUB platform
Use a shared company number for team texting and receiving calls
+6 more in this category
Support(9 features)
7-day-a-week phone and email support from product experts
Dedicated account manager for Platform tier users
Enhanced onboarding process for large teams
Priority support and training for Pro and Platform tiers
Assistance with connecting lead sources to FUB
+4 more in this category
Automation(7 features)
Share action plan templates across the team
Automate follow up workflows with customizable Action Plans
Advanced lead distribution based on price, ZIP code, and other criteria
Automatically assign tasks based on action plans
Calls are automatically logged and attached to lead records
+2 more in this category
Collaboration(6 features)
Built-in tools to collaborate with lenders on leads and clients
Add multiple collaborators to leads and deals
Tag team members with mentions for collaboration
Set up shared inboxes and ring groups for team communication
Built-in collaboration tools for team coordination
+1 more in this category
Integration(6 features)
Automatically import leads from 200+ lead sources
Sync calendar and email for better scheduling and follow-up
Easy migration of data from other CRM systems
Connect any lead source and website to FUB
Open API and integrations for flexibility and customization
+1 more in this category
Organization(6 features)
Create and manage appointment scheduling within FUB
Daily summary of hot leads and activities
Track deals through their complete lifecycle
Centralized file storage for documents and materials
Organize leads with customizable Smart Lists for better segmentation
+1 more in this category
AI(5 features)
Built-in AI features that learn from business data and provide personalized assistance
AI algorithm that predicts which leads are most likely to convert
AI-powered message suggestions for lead communication
AI-powered summaries of lead interactions and communications
AI-generated task suggestions based on lead activity
Reporting(4 features)
Detailed performance metrics for agents, teams, and lead sources
Track and report on individual agent activities and productivity
Detailed analytics and reporting on call metrics
Analyze performance and ROI by lead source
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DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 60 features at very easy complexity.