Becoming an Affiliate Member demonstrates your commitment to the real estate industry, and well-known reach of ECAR’s 1,300 members.

Who can be an Affiliate Member?

You are eligible for Affiliate membership if you conduct business in a field related to real estate, do not hold an active real estate license, and are in sympathy with the objectives of the Association. Affiliate dues are $225 annually for a primary Affiliate membership. Colleagues from the same office location may join as Associate Affiliates for only $95 per member/year!

What are the benefits to Affiliate Membership?

An Affiliate Membership not only enhances your business image, but allows you to take advantage of the following benefits:

1. Market Your Business

  • Free inclusion on ECAR’s website (www.easternctrealtors.com) and in our printable Affiliate Directory.

  • Target your market with banner ads on ECAR’s website.

  • Network with more than 975 brokers and agents and their clients.

  • Enhance your company’s image by including the approved ECAR Affiliate logo on your marketing materials.

  • Offer discounts to members through the ECAR Member Benefits Program. Take advantage of benefits offered by others.

  • FREE emails to the ECAR membership, PDF membership rosters, membership mailing labels. (Limit of 4 each per calendar year / cannot be carried over to the next year)

  • 2025 ECAR Annual Membership Meeting Sponsorship Options
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2. Network with ECAR Members

  • Qualified affiliates are given preference as speakers and instructors for educational programs.

  • Participate in the ECAR Speaker’s Bureau which provides you with the opportunity to make presentations at member office staff meetings.

  • Opportunity to participate on selected ECAR Committees.

  • Attend Association events, trade shows, marketing sessions, etc.

  • Community involvement through fundraising events to benefit non-profit organizations.

3. Save Money, Know What’s Happening

  • Reduced pricing on all ECAR programs, including education sessions.

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4. Additional Member Benefits Provided by the Connecticut Association of REALTORS®

  • Membership with the Connecticut Association of REALTORS® is optional. To view CTR member benefits for Affiliates, click here.

5. Sponsorship Opportunities

  • Interested in taking your membership to the next level?  Increase your exposure to over 1100 members with a 2025 Sponsorship Package.
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2025 Dues

Affiliate member dues are $225.00.  If your business is statewide, you can join both ECAR and the CT Association of Realtors for $380.00 per year, prorated monthly. Call Cheryl Springer, Member Services Manager, at 860-892-2595 or email her for the current dues amount or if you have any questions regarding the benefits of membership.

Complete the Affiliate membership application and join today. You’ll be glad you did!