# Real-Time Dashboard Quick Start Guide

## 🚀 What's New?

Your customer dashboard now has **full real-time integration** for:
- ❤️ **Favorites** - Add properties and see them instantly
- 📅 **Appointments** - Schedule visits and track them in real-time
- 💬 **Inquiries** - Submit questions about properties instantly
- 👤 **Profile** - Update your information in real-time
- 📍 **Schedule Visits** - Book property viewings with auto-updates

## 📋 Step-by-Step Usage

### Add a Property to Favorites
1. Go to **Properties** page
2. Click the **❤️ heart icon** on any property
3. The heart turns **red** when added
4. Switch to your **Dashboard → Favorites**
5. Wait 5 seconds or refresh - **property appears automatically!**

### Schedule an Appointment
1. Go to **Dashboard → Schedule Visit**
2. Select a **property** from dropdown
3. Choose **date** and **time**
4. Add optional **message** to broker
5. Click **"Schedule Visit"**
6. Go to **Dashboard → Appointments**
7. Your appointment appears **in real-time!**

### Send an Inquiry
1. Go to **Dashboard → Inquiries**
2. Select a **property**
3. Enter your **inquiry message**
4. Click **"Send Inquiry"**
5. Check **"Previous Inquiries"** section
6. Your inquiry appears with **"pending"** status

### Update Your Profile
1. Go to **Dashboard → Profile**
2. Edit any field:
   - Full Name
   - Email
   - Phone
   - City/Address
3. Click **"Save Changes"**
4. Your profile **updates instantly**

### Use Quick Schedule from Favorites
1. Go to **Dashboard → Favorites**
2. Click **📅 Schedule** button on any favorite property
3. You're taken to **Schedule Visit** with the property **pre-selected**
4. Just choose date, time, and submit!

## ⚡ Real-Time Features

### Auto-Refresh
- Dashboard checks for **updates every 5 seconds**
- No need to manually refresh!
- All sections update automatically

### Sidebar Statistics
- **Favorites count** updates automatically
- **Appointments count** updates automatically
- **Inquiries count** updates automatically

### Cross-Tab Sync
- Open dashboard in **multiple tabs**
- Changes in one tab appear in others
- Add favorite in tab 1 → see it in tab 2

## 🔍 How to Verify It's Working

### Browser Console (F12)
1. Open Developer Tools (F12)
2. Go to **Console** tab
3. You should see **no errors** (only info logs)
4. API calls visible in **Network** tab

### Check Sidebar Stats
1. Look at sidebar statistics
2. Add a favorite - count increases
3. Schedule appointment - count increases
4. Send inquiry - count increases

### Monitor API Calls
1. Open **Developer Tools (F12)**
2. Go to **Network** tab
3. Perform an action (add favorite, etc.)
4. See the **API call** in Network tab
5. Check **Response** for success message

## ❌ Troubleshooting

### Favorites Not Showing in Dashboard?
- ✅ Make sure you're **logged in as customer**
- ✅ Wait for **5-second polling** to refresh
- ✅ Check console (F12) for errors
- ✅ Try refreshing the page

### Appointments Not Saving?
- ✅ Make sure **all required fields** filled (property, date, time)
- ✅ Make sure **date is in future**
- ✅ Check console for error messages
- ✅ Try different property from dropdown

### Inquiries Not Submitting?
- ✅ Make sure **property selected**
- ✅ Make sure **message not empty**
- ✅ Check if you're **logged in**
- ✅ Check console for error details

### Dashboard Slow or Not Updating?
- ✅ Hard refresh page (Ctrl+F5 or Cmd+Shift+R)
- ✅ Close and reopen dashboard
- ✅ Check internet connection
- ✅ Check browser console for JavaScript errors

## 📱 Mobile Usage

All features work perfectly on mobile:
- **Responsive design** adapts to any screen
- **Touch-friendly buttons** and forms
- **Real-time updates** work the same
- **Sidebar collapses** on small screens

## 🔒 Security

- ✅ All data **encrypted** in transit
- ✅ Only **logged-in customers** can access
- ✅ **Session validation** on every request
- ✅ **SQL injection** protection enabled

## 📊 What Gets Synced

| Feature | Updates | Frequency |
|---------|---------|-----------|
| **Favorites** | Dashboard favorites section | Every 5 sec |
| **Appointments** | Dashboard appointments section | Every 5 sec |
| **Inquiries** | Dashboard inquiries section | Every 5 sec |
| **Stats** | Sidebar counters | Every 5 sec |
| **Profile** | Saved immediately | On save click |

## 💡 Pro Tips

1. **Pin Your Dashboard**: Bookmark it for quick access
2. **Use Properties Filter**: Search properties before favoriting
3. **Check Status**: See appointment status in list
4. **Multiple Inquiries**: Send many inquiries to different properties
5. **Keep Updated**: Check dashboard regularly for inquiry responses

## 🆘 Still Having Issues?

### Check These First:
1. Are you **logged in**? (Check sidebar profile)
2. Is your **internet connected**? (Check browser)
3. Are there **console errors**? (Check F12 → Console)
4. Have you **waited 5 seconds** for update?

### If Still Issues:
1. Hard refresh page (Ctrl+F5)
2. Clear browser cache
3. Try different browser
4. Contact support with screenshot

## 🎉 Features Summary

Your dashboard is now:
- ✅ **Real-Time** - Updates every 5 seconds
- ✅ **Smart** - Auto-syncs across tabs
- ✅ **Fast** - Lightweight API calls
- ✅ **Secure** - Session validated
- ✅ **Mobile-Friendly** - Works everywhere
- ✅ **User-Friendly** - Simple and intuitive

## 📞 Need Help?

### Contact Information:
- **Email**: support@nexthm.com
- **Phone**: 1-800-NEXTHM
- **Chat**: Available 24/7 on website

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**Enjoy your new real-time dashboard!** ✨
