Do you send out a real estate newsletter to your prospects and former clients? Digital newsletters can be a great way to share helpful information, keep in touch and stay top of mind.

You can create a newsletter for your real estate business using a combination of your own blog posts, helpful articles from around the web (go ahead and use anything from this blog!) and photos that highlight your team or your clients.

Here are 10 quick tips for making a real estate newsletter that gets attention for all the right reasons:

1. Brand It

First things first, make sure your newsletter reflects your brand right off the bat so readers know where it's coming from. Include your logo, slogan, brand colors, contact information and headshot.

2. Organize It

Who wants to read a wall of text? No one! Divide your newsletter up into segments that are easy to differentiate so recipients can easily identify information that might be interesting to them. Formatting is key.

3. Write Good Headlines

You may have great content but if you have a lackluster title, it's less likely your article will get read. Be snappy and direct. A little humor never hurt either (if it works with your brand). Here's a great article about how to write a compelling title.

4. Include Powerful Images

Images can communicate your message at a glance and draw a reader in. If you have pictures of your team, clients or a special event, by all means share them. If you need some great pictures, check out these free image resources for real estate agents.

5. Highlight Local Businesses

Build a local following and bolster your referral numbers by spotlighting local businesses. You can feature a helpful resource – like a mortgage professional – or do a regular column on new businesses in the neighborhoods you serve. Be sure to let the business know you are including them in your newsletter. They'll be thrilled!

6. Encourage Feedback

Digital newsletters are quicker than print newsletters at fostering instant engagement. Use your newsletter to encourage your readers to get in touch with you. You can invite them to submit questions for a regular Q&A column, suggest they contact your for a free value-added service or offer a prize that is based on some form of participation.

7. Don't Forget Your Footer

Your header is important, of course, but so is your footer. Be sure to include your contact information (again), links to your social channels and a way to unsubscribe. This is also an easy place to share reminders about upcoming events.

8. Test It

Always send your newsletter to yourself first, so you can see how it looks. It's a smart idea to view it in a variety of browsers so you can be sure it's looking good whether readers use Chrome, Firefox, IE or something else.

9. Stay Consistent

No one likes an unpredictable newsletter. Too seldom and people forget why they subscribed in the first place. To frequent and you're more likely to end up in the spam folder. Find your sweet spot and stick with it.

10. Share on Social

Expand your reach and get more sign ups by promoting content from your newsletter on your social media channels. It's an easy way to let people know that you're digitally savvy and on top of your marketing game – two qualities that today's prospects look for in an agent.

How often do you send out digital newsletters? Monthly? Quarterly? Annually?

To view the original article, visit the Point2 Agent blog.