# draft_email

> Draft an email for the user to review and send.

<!-- Source: https://docs.actuallycare.com/tools/communication/draft_email -->

Draft an email for the user to review and send. Use this when the user asks you to compose, write, or draft an email to a contact, lead, client, or any person. The email will appear as an interactive card in the chat where the user can review, edit, and send it via their connected Gmail account.

> [!IMPORTANT]
> Always look up the recipient's email address first using [`contacts_list`](/tools/contacts/contacts_list) or [`leads_list`](/tools/leads/leads_list) before drafting. Include context from the conversation (property addresses, dates, amounts) to make the email specific and useful.

## Parameters

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `to` | string | Yes | Recipient email address. Look up via [`contacts_list`](/tools/contacts/contacts_list) or [`leads_list`](/tools/leads/leads_list) first. · Format: Email address |
| `cc` | string | No | CC email address(es), comma-separated if multiple. |
| `bcc` | string | No | BCC email address(es), comma-separated if multiple. |
| `subject` | string | Yes | Email subject line. Be specific and professional. · Max length: 500 |
| `body` | string | Yes | Email body text. Use professional real estate tone. Can include markdown formatting. · Max length: 50000 |
| `html_body` | string | No | Optional HTML version of the email body for rich formatting. |
| `contact_id` | string | No | UUID of the contact being emailed. Helps link the communication for CRM tracking. · Format: UUID |
| `related_entity_type` | enum | No | Type of related entity if this email is about a specific transaction or listing. · One of: `escrow`, `listing`, `appointment`, `deal` |
| `related_entity_id` | string | No | UUID of the related entity (escrow, listing, etc.). · Format: UUID |

## Example prompts

- "Draft an email to the Garcias confirming Saturday's showing at 412 Birchwood Ln."
- "Write an email to my lender contact about the appraisal coming in 15k low."

## Safety

**Draft only.** Prepares a draft for your review — nothing is sent until you approve it.