WASHINGTON-- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- SmartBrief, Inc., and the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) today launched Real Estate Investment SmartBrief, a daily electronic newsletter for real estate industry and investment professionals. The publication will be distributed free of charge to subscribers via e-mail.

SmartBrief, Inc. uses a combination of proprietary software and human expertise to search news from hundreds of media sources for the latest real estate news. Real Estate Investment SmartBrief’s editor selects the most newsworthy content, drafts custom summaries of the day’s top stories and compiles them in an easy-to-read electronic newsletter.

NAREIT President and CEO Steven Wechsler said, “SmartBrief’s editorial experience in real estate and financial markets, combined with leading news search and filtering technology, made them the clear choice as our publisher. Real Estate Investment SmartBrief will be a powerful business tool for NAREIT members and other industry professionals.”

“Real Estate Investment SmartBrief will help real estate executives stay on top of the news in a very dynamic industry,” said SmartBrief President and CEO Rick Stamberger. “By selectively compiling information from hundreds of diverse sources, SmartBrief gives subscribers the knowledge they need to stay competitive.”

To sign up for Real Estate Investment SmartBrief – free of charge – please visit www.smartbrief.com/nareit.

About SmartBrief, Inc.

SmartBrief, Inc. publishes 63 industry-specific electronic newsletters in partnership with leading trade associations, professional societies and corporations. More than 1 million professionals in 18 industry sectors rely on SmartBrief to save time and stay informed with essential news and more. For information on partnering, advertising or subscribing, visit www.smartbrief.com.

About NAREIT

The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts® (NAREIT) is the worldwide representative voice for REITs and listed real estate companies with an interest in U.S. real estate and capital markets. Members are REITs and other businesses that own, operate and manage income-producing real estate, as well as those firms and individuals who advise, study and service those businesses. Visit NAREIT at www.nareit.com and www.investinreits.com.