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====== Postcards ======

===== The Benefits of Postcards =====

Real estate postcards are a great way to engage with your leads! They help you build brand awareness and nurture your farm to get more listings! Earn the business of leads in your database, even those leads who have only provided an address (also known as [[potential_seller|Potential Sellers]]). 

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===== Ready-To-Send Postcards =====

Our postcard feature comes included with Ready-To-Send Postcards is the fastest way to get started! 

To send a postcard:

**Step 1**   Go To Your [[https://leads.realgeeks.com|Lead Manager]]
 
**Step 2**   [[lm_advanced_search|Search For The Leads]] You Want To Mail

**Step 3**   Click the Actions button -> Postcards

**Step 4**   Complete the Postcard Selection Process

  * Determine who you want to send the postcards as (you or the assigned agent)
  * Select the Ready-To-Send postcard you would like to use
  * Preview the postcards with real data before sending
  * Review the estimated cost of your postcards
  * Click "Confirm & Send"

**Step 5**   View Sent Postcards

  * Click "Review Your Work" to view the status of your recently sent postcards


===== Custom Postcards =====

If you want to create a custom postcard, our postcard feature includes a postcard builder! You can edit the text, font, colors, images, and merge fields of our provided templates.

To build a postcard:

**Step 1**  Select a size 

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**Step 2**  Choose a front and back template from our library 

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**Step 3**  Customize the front and back of your postcard

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**Step 4**  Review your work

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**Step 5**  Name your new design

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**Step 6**  View your customized postcards

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**Step 7** Now send your new, customized postcard off to your leads using the steps [[#ready-to-send_postcards|here]]!

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===== FAQ =====
==== Is there any additional cost for this feature? ====

Nope. This feature of our platform comes at no extra cost to you! It’s free because we want to empower you to take your business to the next level and provide you with every option possible to reach your leads. 

==== What is the cost per postcard? ====

**United States:** The price of sending a 4x6 postcard is $0.41 and sending a 6x9 postcard is $0.61. 

**Canada:** Can only send the 4x6 size postcards and the cost is $0.87 each 

==== Are there pre-made postcard templates I can use? ====

Yes. Click [[#ready-to-send_postcards|here]] for instructions on using these templates 

==== How many postcards can I send in a month? ====

- 100 postcards a month.

==== How long will it take for my postcards to be delivered? ====

- Estimated delivery time is 5-6 business days.

==== Why was my postcard not sent? ====

Our third party partner performs address verification. If they determine that an address is not valid, they will not send a postcard. You are not charged for postcards not sent. (This is why the price is estimated during the sending process)

==== When am I charged for postcards sent? ====
You will see charges for postcards added to your next monthly bill. As a site owner, you can see billing at https://accounts.realgeeks.com/billing/

==== I can't see the postcard options in the CRM? ====

In order to access the postcard features, you will need to have that permission enabled by the site owner. You can learn more about permissions here: http://docs.realgeeks.com/account_permissions
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