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What Transfers

Transfers automatically

  • Contact names, emails, and phone numbers
  • Tags (hashtags)
  • Lead sources (Lead Origin)
  • Notes
  • Addresses
  • Statuses

Must be recreated in Base

  • Property alerts and saved searches
  • Drip campaigns and automations
  • Smart campaign data
  • Website activity and behavioral tracking
  • Text message history

How to Export from kvCORE / BoldTrail

  1. 1

    Open Smart CRM

    Log in to kvCORE and go to the Smart CRM section.

  2. 2

    Click More Actions > Export Contacts

    Click the "More Actions" dropdown and select "Export Contacts."

  3. 3

    Choose your email and click EXPORT

    Select the email address where you want the CSV sent, then click EXPORT.

  4. 4

    Download the CSV from your email

    kvCORE sends the export file to your email rather than downloading it directly. Check your inbox and download the CSV attachment.

  5. 5

    Import into Base

    In Base, go to Contacts and click Import > Import Contacts. Upload the CSV file.

Column Mapping Cheat Sheet

Base auto-maps most kvCORE / BoldTrail columns. Here's what maps where:

kvCORE / BoldTrail ColumnBase Field
First NameFirst Name
Last NameLast Name
EmailEmail
Cell PhonePhone
AddressAddress
CityCity
StateState
ZipZip
Lead OriginSource
HashtagTags
NoteNotes
StatusStatus

Column names may vary slightly depending on your kvCORE / BoldTrail version. Any unrecognized columns can be mapped manually during import.

Tips for kvCORE / BoldTrail Users

  • The CSV is emailed to you rather than downloaded directly from the browser.
  • US and Canadian exports have slightly different templates (province vs state).
  • The export may include fewer fields than expected. Not all kvCORE data appears in the CSV.
  • "Hashtag" is kvCORE's term for tags. It auto-maps to Tags in Base.

Import Into Base

Quick Import Steps

  1. 1.Go to Contacts and click Import > Import Contacts
  2. 2.Upload your CSV file — Base auto-maps most columns from kvCORE / BoldTrail
  3. 3.Review the column mapping and fix any mismatches
  4. 4.Preview your data and click Import

After Import: Next Steps

Set up your pipeline

Customize pipeline stages to match your workflow.

Import transaction history

Import past deals to see your complete track record.

Invite your team

Add team members and assign contacts.

Follow the setup checklist

The dashboard checklist guides you through remaining setup.

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