Rentcafe API Connection
Connecting Wordpress with Rentcafe API and showing the properties in a carousel format
by Cazarin Interactive · github.com/sanjaynegi88/wordpress-and-rentcafe-integration · website
Install
No release zip yet. The repository archive installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow:
wp plugin install https://github.com/sanjaynegi88/wordpress-and-rentcafe-integration/archive/refs/heads/main.zipRentCafe WordPress Integration
A powerful WordPress integration plugin that connects WordPress websites with RentCafe systems and APIs to synchronize property listings, resident data, applications, leads, and leasing workflows.
This plugin enables seamless communication between WordPress and RentCafe using secure API-based integration architecture.
Features
- Connect WordPress with RentCafe APIs
- Import property listings automatically
- Sync apartment availability and pricing
- Lead form integration
- Resident portal integration support
- Real-time property updates
- Floor plan synchronization
- Inquiry and contact form sync
- Custom field mapping
- REST API architecture
- Developer-friendly integration hooks
Supported Integrations
- RentCafe Property Listings
- Apartment Availability
- Leasing Information
- Resident Services
- Contact & Lead Forms
- CRM Synchronization
- Marketing Website Integration
Requirements
- WordPress 6.0+
- PHP 7.4+
- Active RentCafe account
- RentCafe API access credentials
- SSL-enabled website recommended
Installation
- Upload the plugin ZIP file
- Activate the plugin
- Configure RentCafe API settings
- Start syncing property data
RentCafe API Setup
Step 1 — Obtain API Credentials
Contact your RentCafe representative or administrator to obtain:
- API Endpoint URL
- API Key
- Client ID
- Authentication Credentials
Plugin Configuration
Navigate to:
Settings → RentCafe Integration
Configure:
- API Endpoint
- API Key
- Property IDs
- Sync Frequency
- Lead Routing Settings
- Field Mapping
Property Synchronization
The plugin can automatically import and update:
- Property listings
- Apartment units
- Pricing
- Availability
- Amenities
- Floor plans
- Property images
- Leasing information
Lead Integration
Capture website leads directly into RentCafe workflows.
Supported forms:
- Contact forms
- Apartment inquiry forms
- Tour scheduling
- Resident applications
- Lead generation campaigns
Example API Payload
{
"first_name": "John",
"last_name": "Doe",
"email": "john@example.com",
"phone": "1234567890",
"property_id": "1001"
}Shortcodes
Display Property Listings
[rentcafe_properties]Display Available Units
[rentcafe_units property="1001"]Automation Features
- Scheduled property sync
- Auto-update availability
- Real-time pricing updates
- Lead notifications
- CRM synchronization
- Resident workflow automation
Security
- Secure API authentication
- Sanitized data handling
- WordPress nonce validation
- Protected API credentials
- Secure REST requests
Performance
- Cached API responses
- Incremental synchronization
- Background processing
- Optimized image handling
- Scalable architecture
Developer Hooks
Before Property Import
do_action('rentcafe_before_property_import', $property_data);After Property Sync
do_action('rentcafe_after_sync', $response);Modify Imported Data
apply_filters('rentcafe_property_data', $data);Use Cases
- Apartment websites
- Property management companies
- Leasing portals
- Resident management systems
- Real estate marketing websites
- Multi-property platforms
Future Improvements
- Resident portal SSO
- AI-powered leasing assistant
- Payment gateway integration
- Maintenance request sync
- SMS automation
- AI chatbot support
- Document automation
Troubleshooting
API Connection Failed
- Verify RentCafe API credentials
- Check firewall restrictions
- Confirm API endpoint access
Property Data Not Syncing
- Verify property IDs
- Check API permissions
- Review synchronization logs
License
Licensed under GPL v2 or later.
Author
Built for WordPress property management, leasing automation, and RentCafe integration workflows.