Who Are We?
The Eastern Shore Association of REALTORS® (ESAR) was established in 1989. ESAR’s geographic region includes Accomack and Northampton counties on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. We currently have over 200 REALTOR® members and over 40 affiliate business members, who consist of sales agents, brokers, property managers, appraisers and others engaged in all aspects of the real estate industry.
What Do We Do?
We provide a variety of services including educational opportunities, professional standards enforcement, market statistics, multiple listing and lockbox services and more. Our mission is to promote the professionalism and elevate the business of members through education, tools and resources and to ensure that REALTOR® ethics and property rights are protected.
How Can you Contact Us?
Our office is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of each week from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Our staff are available to handle your inquiries by phone, by email or in person. Feel free to email Association Executive Sharon Lukens directly at slukens@esrealtors.com.
The Eastern Shore Association of REALTORS®, the leading advocate of the real estate industry.
Proudly partnered with the National Association of REALTORS® and Virginia REALTORS®.
Inquiries regarding the Code of Ethics, State Licensing or Association Membership should be directed to the Eastern Shore Association of REALTORS® at 757-789-7630.
The REALTOR® Code of Ethics and What does the Code of Ethics Mean to You
Ethics Complaints, Arbitration Requests and Related Information
Commonwealth of Virginia Regulatory Programs and Compliance Section
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400 Richmond, Virginia 23233-1463
Phone: (804) 367-8504 Fax: (866) 282-3932
Upcoming Events
6/7/2023
This June, the ESAR will be participating in the 2023 REALTOR® Volunteer Days, giving you THREE opportunities to dedicate time and effort to the various communities and charities on the Shore.
Habitat for Humanity Build - Melfa, Wednesday, June 7, 1-3pm
If you are a handy man or woman with a heart to help, come participate in a local home construction project with Habitat for Humanity. Tools and supplies will be provided. Dress for outdoor work, bring sunscreen and water.
Register by May 31. More details will be provided at or after registration.
https://usamls.net/easternshore/default.asp?content=custom&menu_id=287077
6/8/2023
This June, the ESAR will be participating in the 2023 REALTOR® Volunteer Days, giving you THREE opportunities to dedicate time and effort to the various communities and charities on the Shore.
Foodbank of the Eastern Shore – Tasley, Thursday, June 8, 10-11:30am
If you care about issues related to hunger, volunteer to help package food at the Foodbank of the Eastern Shore. Dress for work in a warehouse that is not climate controlled and wear closed-toe shoes. Bring water.
Register by May 31. More details will be provided at or after registration.
https://usamls.net/easternshore/default.asp?content=custom&menu_id=287077
6/12/2023
This course emphasizes that the standards of ethical conduct in the practice of real estate are based upon the National Association of Realtor's® Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and upon federal and state laws governing conduct applicable to the practice of real estate.
Approved for 3 hours Ethics CE. Not approved for PL.
This class will be taught in person by Doug Wolfe of Alpha College of Real Estate. All students must attend in person. There is no hybrid in-person or virtual option for students.
This class will be held in room 148 at the community college in the New Academic Building. That is the building that is straight back when you enter campus.
REGISTER HERE:
https://usamls.net/easternshore/default.asp?content=custom&menu_id=287077
6/14/2023
6/19/2023
6/27/2023
6/29/2023
7/3/2023
As we take time to celebrate the 4th of July holiday, and the freedom we all share.
7/4/2023
As we take time to celebrate the 4th of July holiday, and the freedom we all share.
7/13/2023
7/17/2023
7/20/2023
This course breaks down the agency replationship under Virginia law. It includes information on brokerage agreements, dual and designated agency, and disclosure requirements.
This class will be taught virtually by a staffer from Virginia REALTORS®. All attendees will attend virtually. There will be no in person option for this class. VAR will provide the Zoom link to class attendees the morning of or day before the class.
Approved for 1 Hour Real Estate Agency CE.
Not approved for PL.
Please register on the ESAR Member Services Portal, or contact Sharon at the Association.
https://usamls.net/easternshore/default.asp?content=custom&menu_id=287077
This course will answer the most frequently asked topics on contract issues, such as short sale ratification, default, termination, release, and more. The 2-hr class uses the second hour as a workshop format to work through various common contract scenarios using their knowledge of real estate contracts.
This class will be taught virtually by a staffer from Virginia REALTORS®. All attendees will attend virtually. There will be no in person option for this class. VAR will provide the Zoom link to class attendees the morning of or day before the class.
Approved for 2 Hours Real Estate Contracts CE.
Not approved for PL.
Please register online at the ESAR Member Portal:
https://usamls.net/easternshore/default.asp?content=custom&menu_id=287077
7/25/2023
8/10/2023
8/13/2023
ESAR will be closed as staff and leaders take time to attend the NAR Leadership Summit
8/14/2023
ESAR will be closed as staff and leaders take time to attend the NAR Leadership Summit
8/15/2023
ESAR will be closed as staff and leaders take time to attend the NAR Leadership Summit
8/21/2023
8/22/2023
8/31/2023
9/4/2023
As we take time to celebrate the Labor Day holiday, and the American workers and all their achievements.
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