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Sending big files is no longer a problem with “YouSendIt!”

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Real Estate Agent with Certified Staging Professional (CSP) Elite Instructor

Ever need to email a file? I mean a BIG file, like a powerpoint, a high resolution photo(s), a pdf file, or audio/video file, but it keeps getting rejected by the receipients email because the file is too big? How frustrating this can be...

The problem is now solved with YouSendIt.com and is easy as A-B-C.  Yousendit is a web based service that protects the security of emailed documents but is an intermediary that allows you to upload the document to their server. The servicesends an email to the receipient on how to pick up the document and viola! It saves the receipcient from getting a jammed up email inbox too.

•1.      Sign up for a FREE account at www.yousendit.com.

•2.      Enter the email address of your receipent.

•3.      Enter a subject title for the email. (optional)

•4.      Enter a short message (optional)

•5.      Upload the file.

•6.      Hit "Send It."

you send it-techonology makes life easier

I have a lite account which allows me to send up to 100 MB, but you can sign up to send 2GB if you need to send bigger files for a small fee.

Try it next time you need to send a big file!

Comments(10)

Kirsten Lindquist
Pacific Union International - Sonoma, CA
Realtor - Sonoma Wine Country

Tried using this but with my 64-bit operating system there was an incompatibility issue.  Wish it weren't so!

Dec 12, 2009 06:11 AM
Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind
KGC Properties LLC, Tucson Property Management & Real Estate - Tucson, AZ
Broker/Owner

HELLO MICHELE!  First of all - hope the "baby" is doing well!  And you too!  This was great information - I too have a 64 bit system like Kirsten - but I may try it with my other computer.  It sure would help with the big photo files!  Thanks for the tip! -- Gabrielle

Dec 12, 2009 06:45 AM
Michele Reneau
Certified Staging Professional (CSP) Elite Instructor - Summerville, SC
Realtor, GRI ~ Charleston, SC Relocation Experts Team

Kirsten-I didn't know it didn't work with certain operating systems. Sorry.

Gabrielle-Baby and I are doing well! We did find out, its a girl! I'll have to post about that.  Hopefully it'll work on your other computer. Its amazing how useful yousendit can be!

Dec 12, 2009 11:22 AM
James K Barath, CMPS
Canopy Mortgage, LLC - Crown Point, IN
FICO Pro, Certified Military Housing Specialist

I have used this in the past and still have the plug-in for Outlook. It seems that I utilize other web based services that I no longer send such large files as to still need this service. Definitely handy for the rare occassion that I do need it.

Dec 12, 2009 01:38 PM
Melinda (Mel) Peterson
Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR
The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

Hey Michele, thanks for the tip.  Will have to check it out :)

Dec 12, 2009 03:54 PM
Scott Hoen
Carson City, NV
Carson City Clerk Recorder / Public Administrator

it works great -- for those larger files that have trouble going through from or to others email boxes -- it is worth it and it integrates with Outlook easily

Dec 12, 2009 05:47 PM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Michele  Thanks for the tip - I always enjoy learning about "free"

Dec 12, 2009 11:51 PM
Michele Reneau
Certified Staging Professional (CSP) Elite Instructor - Summerville, SC
Realtor, GRI ~ Charleston, SC Relocation Experts Team

James-I don't need it often either, but it's quite handy when I do!

Melinda-Hope you find it useful.

Scott-It's definitely a good tool to keep in the back pocket.

Karen-FREE is always good! :)

Dec 13, 2009 09:43 AM
Rosemary Brooks
BMC Real Estate - 209-910-3706 - Stockton, CA
The Mother & Daughter Realty Team

Great tip.  Thanks for sharing.  I will pass on the word.  Bookmarked

Dec 16, 2009 05:09 PM
Blatt + Cutino
Coldwell Banker Realty - Monterey, CA
Broker-Associate 831/206-8070*Call today*

I use this and it works well. Free is good.

Jan 02, 2010 01:05 AM