You've Got Mail! Or Do You?

Electronic communication is becoming more and more prevalent. Emails, websites, blogs, webinars, etc., are all fast, easy and cost-effective ways to get vital information to you, our members. Between our electronic newsletters, emails to members serving on committees and other leadership, and list-servs, the NC Association of REALTORS® staff sends out thousands of emails every month.

However, due to increasing security measures necessitated by spam, it is getting more difficult for our emails to “get through” to you. Do you know if you are receiving emails from us? For example, we sent out an email on July 1 regarding forms changes and how to update your Realfast program. Did you receive it?

If you did not, there are two possibilities to consider:

1. We may have an email address listed for you that is outdated. If you think that is the case, email me at sashburn@ncrealtors.org and I will be happy to update it for you.

2. You need to check your junk email folder or spam filter to see if any are “stuck” in there. By adding “@ncrealtors.org” to your approved senders list, any email that comes from us should come through unimpeded. If you are not sure how to do this, check the help section of your email program and/or your spam program (sometimes they are different programs and you have to add it to both) for directions. Those members who receive their email through a network server may have to contact their IT person.

If you are receiving emails from us, I hope you find the information valuable. If you have not done the above, you probably should just as a precautionary measure.

One final reminder, and it’s important: The NC Association of REALTORS® will not share your email address. We only send emails to our members to provide information about membership services and industry news, and it’s a privilege that we take great pride in not abusing.

Samantha Ashburn
Website Coordinator
sashburn@ncrealtors.org