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
- The Services & Benefits that ETAR provides for its Members
- Free Continuing Education Classes (3-4) offered annually
- Professional Standards Services
- Ombudsman Services
- Ethics/Arbitration Services
- Required Code of Ethics Training
- Required Fair Housing Training (2025)
- Advocacy Initiatives
- New Member Local Orientation Training
- Quarterly Membership Meetings & Luncheons – October is complimentary
- Annual Awards- Realtor of the Year & Thumbs Up
- LOCAL Social Gatherings for Realtors® & Affiliates
- Holiday Celebration (December)
- ETAR Annual Golf Outing (June)
- Community Service Opportunities (Habitat for Humanity, Hunter House, Local Food Pantries, etc.)
- Use of the ETAR Office in Port Huron ETAR
- Blue Water Chamber of Commerce
- Member Payment plan for Annual dues
- Affiliate Offerings