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By RealEstateSoftware.in Editorial Team · Published · 6 min read
In real estate, inventory means the units or plots available for sale in your projects. Real estate inventory management is the process of tracking each unit's status, price and details accurately as sales happen.
Unit statuses
- Available — open for sale.
- On hold — temporarily reserved for a buyer, usually for a limited time.
- Booked — booking amount received.
- Sold — sale completed.
- Blocked — not for sale (e.g., management quota).
Why holds need time limits
Without time limits, units stay on hold indefinitely and real buyers are told they are unavailable. Software can release holds automatically.
Avoiding double bookings
When inventory and bookings are in the same system, a unit cannot be booked twice. This is one of the biggest benefits of connected software.
Pricing and unit details
Unit type, area, floor, facing and price should be stored centrally so every executive quotes the same numbers.
Inventory reports
Track sold percentage, unsold value and availability by tower or unit type to guide pricing and marketing.
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Managing price changes
Prices often change during a project — floor rise, preferred location charges or launch offers. Keeping the price list in the system and updating it centrally ensures every quotation uses current pricing, and past bookings keep the price agreed at the time.
Inventory for plotted developments
Plots are managed like units, with plot number, size, facing, road width and price. Status rules are the same: available, on hold, booked or sold.
Best practices
- Give only authorized users permission to change unit status.
- Set a standard hold duration and stick to it.
- Review blocked units regularly so they are not forgotten.
- Reconcile inventory with bookings at the end of each month.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the difference between hold and booked?
Hold is a temporary reservation; booked means the booking amount has been received.
2. Can inventory be imported?
Yes. Units can be imported from Excel.
3. Can plots be managed as inventory?
Yes. Plots are managed like units with their own size and price.
About the author
Written by the RealEstateSoftware.in Editorial Team at QROLOGIC SOFTECH AND RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED, the team that designs and develops our real estate ERP, CRM and property management software.