Written By: Karen Deis
Regardless if you are sending an approval letter to a client or a marketing piece to a real estate agent, getting that envelope opened is the FIRST thing you need to consider.
The size, the color, the texture, the label - all play an important part in the envelope you choose to use. Be creative. Here are some cheap ideas on what you can do!
- Oversized Envelopes - 6" X 9", 9" X 12", or 10" X 13"
- Colored Envelopes - Both #10 and Oversized Envelopes can be purchased in a variety of colors.
- Handwrite the address - Use colored ink instead of black or blue
- Include your picture - Print your picture on either the back or front by running the envelope thru your personal printer.
- Print your picture on an over-sized mailing label
- Use a colored label - instead of white
- Change the texture - Try the linen-look (black is especially striking) or foil envelopes
- Use envelopes from the Post Office - While you'll pay a little more for postage, use the priority envelopes from your local post office - they're free.
Visit my blog to find out what other loan officers are doing to get their envelopes opened.
Here are some website links to purchase unusual envelopes. You can even ask for samples to be sent to you to check out before you order.
Foil Envelopes - www.JamPaper.com
Black Linen Style Envelopes - www.JamPaper.com
Colored Oversized Envelopes - www.ActionEnvelope.com
Post Office - www.USPS.gov - Order online and they'll be delivered to your door free.
Wal-Mart, Costco, Sam's Club and most office supply companies have a variety of envelopes for you to consider.
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