Who Is ETAR
The Eastern Thumb Association may be small, but we are mighty!
Our objectives:
- To unite those engaged in the recognized branches of the real estate profession for the purpose of exerting a beneficial influence upon the profession and related interests.
- To promote and maintain high standards of conduct in the real estate profession as expressed in the Code of Ethics of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.
- To provide a unified medium for real estate owners and those engaged in the real estate profession whereby their interests may be safeguarded and advanced.
- To further the interests of home and other real property ownership.
- To unite those engaged in the real estate profession in this community with the Michigan REALTORS® and the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, thereby furthering their own objectives throughout the state and nation, and obtaining the benefits and privileges of membership therein.
- To designate, for the benefit of the public, individuals authorized to use the terms REALTOR® and REALTORS® as licensed, prescribed, and controlled by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.
Members Area
Membership Benefits
Membership Includes
At Eastern Thumb Association of Realtors®, all of our members receive LOCAL & Personable
Realtor® services. Your Membership in ETAR® provides more opportunities to thrive in our
profession than any other investment you will make. ETAR® is a small local Association that
prides ourselves on offering Big Benefits at a great Value! Mentoring, professional level
education offerings, partnering, advocacy, products, Realtor® & Community camaraderie are just
a few of the services that make us a great fit for you as a REALTOR®.
Membership Benefits
You may be surprised by some of the services and benefits that we provide our members~
● Free Continuing Education Classes (3-4) offered annually
● Ombudsman Services
● Professional Standards Services
● Arbitration Services
● Required Code of Ethics Training
● Advocacy Initiatives
● New Member Training
● Quarterly Membership Meetings & Luncheons
● LOCAL Social Gatherings for Realtors® & Affiliates
● Holiday Celebration
● ETAR Annual Golf Outing
● Community Service Opportunities (Habitat for Humanity, Hunter House, Local Food Pantries, etc.)
● Use of the ETAR Downtown office location
● Member of The Blue Water Chamber of Commerce
● Established Members-A payment plan for annual dues
● Affiliate Offerings including Con Ed offerings, social events, lunch & learns, and more!