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Outlook Tip: Compose Now, Send Later

Outlook Tip: Compose Now, Send Later
By JC Kadii, Mortgage Virtual Assistant^SM

Let's say you have a conference call with one of your real estate referral partners next Wednesday. Prior to the meeting, you want to send her a reminder as well as a note covering items you'd like to discuss.

Since you've just set up the meeting, your mind is full of ideas. The most efficient use of your time is to go ahead and write the note while the topic is top of mind.

Microsoft Outlook® allows you to compost your email now, and send it later. Here's how you do it.

1. Prepare the email.

2. Click on your View Menu, and Select Options.

The Message Options dialog box pops up.

3. Place a check mark next to Do not deliver before: and select the date and time you want the message delivered.

4. Click Send. Outlook® will keep the email in your Outbox, and send it at the scheduled date and time. Of course, Outlook ® must be connected to the Internet when it is time to send the email.

Those of you who have used Microsoft software for any length of time know Microsoft provides many ways to accomplish one task. This is the quickest and easiest way I've found to schedule emails.

JC Kadii, Mortgage Virtual Assistant^SM . Through http://www.close-more-loans.com/, JC leads a team providing top notch administrative, internet marketing, and technology services to mortgage professionals. Mortgage professionals are encouraged to visit the website and sign up for the More Closings email newsletter to receive the report 6 Steps to More Referrals.

Posted by Jackie - Mortgage Virtual Assistant on 04/26/2008 06:10 AM

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18 Comments on Outlook Tip: Compose Now, Send Later

Nice tip thanks I wnever knew that in outlook

04/26/2008 06:39 AM

by Charlie Ragonesi Big Canoe Realestate Jasper,Ellijay,Ball Ground,Benttree (All Mountain Realty)

Jackie: Did anyone ever tell you that you are a genius. I love this.

04/26/2008 06:56 AM

by Donna Marie Godfrey (Kenneth R. Styer Real Estate)

Thanks for the tip--didn't even know it was an option.

04/26/2008 06:58 AM

by Diane Bell, Hilton Head Real Estate, Bluffton (Charter 1 Real Estate, Hilton Head, Bluffton, SC)

Thanks Jackie, Clearly while the topic is in your mind is the best time to get the broad stocks down on a memo, then review later to see if you should add or delete anything good thoughts.

04/26/2008 07:45 AM

by Steve Loynd, Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., Loon Mt, NH.

Thanks Jackie. Thats a tip that I can definately use. It is so much easier to do tasks when they are fresh in your mind rather that hoping you will remember to do it in several days.

04/26/2008 07:48 AM

by Pam Dent -Charlottesville, Albemarle,VA horse farms, residential, country homes (Real Estate III)

Jackie, thanks for the tip. I love to learn new things about OUTLOOK. I've been using it for 9 years and learn something new all the time. I had seen this window but never thought about sending a reminder to me or my team.

04/26/2008 08:22 AM

by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor, Michigan)

Charlie, Diane, Steve, Pam, Missy - thanks for your comments. I'm glad that you can put the tip it to use.

Donna Marie - No, although I do have a dance I do around the office when I find a quicker way to do things. The name of the dance is "Jackie, you're the woman!!!!!" and it looks a little something like this.

:-)

04/27/2008 07:45 PM

by Jackie - Mortgage Virtual Assistant (Close-More-Loans.com)

Hi Jackie. Thanks for sharing the great tip! Keep them coming.

04/28/2008 01:06 AM

by Vincent Martinez (Prudential Network of Homes)

Jackie, I never knew that option was there. Thank you for the information.

04/28/2008 08:23 AM

by Sharon Hampton (Re/Max Around The Mountains)

Jackie, beats the bottomless forgotten pit folder system that you save them to and forget about!

04/28/2008 03:06 PM

by Jeff Fullmer - Credit/Investment Expert (National Foundation for Credit Excellence)

Thanks Jackie! I had heard you could do this, just hadn't had the time to figure it out.

05/01/2008 12:05 AM

by Mary Richards (Reece & Nichols Realtors)

Vincent, Sharon, Jeff, Mary - thanks for commenting. I'm glad you found this useful.

05/01/2008 10:48 AM

by Jackie - Mortgage Virtual Assistant (Close-More-Loans.com)

Whoa...another great tip. You know, I thought I had subscribed to your blog but hadn't...fixed that!

05/02/2008 09:58 AM

by Hemet Home Loan Guy, Joey Aszterbaum (Patrion Mortgage)

Jackie - Thanks for the info. That is something I can use. Outlook has so many features that I have never learned to use.

05/30/2008 08:16 PM

by Pam Dent -Charlottesville, Albemarle,VA horse farms, residential, country homes (Real Estate III)

Joey - thanks for subscribing. I'll try to keep those helpful posts coming.

Pam - I'm glad you're able to use the information.

05/31/2008 12:11 PM

by Jackie - Mortgage Virtual Assistant (Close-More-Loans.com)

This is an awesome post. Why do something later when you can do it now?

I'm going to share this with our people.

06/07/2008 01:45 PM

by Helios Realty and Development

Love this tip! Seen your blog earlier and have been using it ever since! Thanks again.

06/07/2008 10:27 PM

by Frank Bailey (Prudential Classic Realty)

I agree with everyone else -- great tip! Thanks for sharing!

07/08/2008 07:48 PM

by Norma J. Elkins (Coldwell Banker Realty House)

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