These are the different Member Types Available
Primary REALTOR® Application WITH Sentrilock Services
This application is for new agents to Coastal that do not hold a REALTOR® membership with another association. You will be billed your National, State, and Local dues by Coastal. This application indicates that Sentrilock services are being requested.
Primary REALTOR® Application WITHOUT Sentrilock Services
This application is for new agents to Coastal that do not hold a REALTOR® membership with another association. You will be billed your National, State, and Local dues by Coastal. This application indicates that Sentrilock services are not included.
Secondary REALTOR® Application WITH Sentrilock Services
This application is for Secondary REALTOR® membership to Coastal and does include Sentrilock services. You must pay National dues to another association. You must submit a Letter of Good Standing from your primary association.
Secondary REALTOR® Application WITHOUT Sentrilock Services
This application is for Secondary REALTOR® membership to Coastal and does not include Sentrilock services. You must pay National dues to another association. You must submit a Letter of Good Standing from your primary association.
Affiliate Application
This application is for someone who does not have a real estate license, but works in a field of business that is familiar with the industry. There is a Primary Affiliate member and each person under the Primary Affiliate member is an Affiliate Associate and is FREE under the Primary Affiliate member.
Sentrilock Only Membership
This application is for REALTOR® members to obtain paid SentriLock services while also a member of another association. This does not include membership to the Coastal association. You must submit a Letter of Good Standing from your primary association.
Brokerage Office Staff Membership
This application is for Non-licensed administrative staff.
Dues & Fees
Dues are affiliated with your National, State and Coastal memberships. Fees are affiliated with your Sentrilock services. When joining the association, some dues and fees may be pro-rated, please contact us at 410-641-4409 or info@coastalrealtors.org for more information on pricing.
Membership Benefits
General Benefits
✓ FOREWARN included in membership dues, $300.00 value benefit
✓ Bright MLS (member rate)
✓ Opportunity to apply for funding up to 1,000 for charity of member’s choice from the Coastal REALTORS® Foundation
✓ CAR Weekly E-Newsletter
✓ SentriLock Services (member rate)
✓ Exclusive Print and Digital Advertising member discount for ads in Wicomico Real Estate Now & OC Today Real Estate insert
✓ Sharable Social Media content
✓ ZipForms®/LoneWolf in 50% partnership with Maryland REALTORS®
✓ New CAR Member Orientation and updates
✓ Local Resource Flipping books
Advocacy Benefits
✓ Local Government Affairs Director to research and assist with issues important to members
✓ Representative at local government meetings
✓ RPAC dollars used for local candidates who support real estate industry
Education Benefits & Opportunities
✓ FREE 15 Hours Maryland CE
✓ REALTOR® Designation/Certification courses hosted by CAR with special member pricing
✓ Coastal Area Local Specialist Certification Program
✓ Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore Partnership
✓ Monthly discounts offered for online CE through CAR partnership with The CE Shop (20%-40%)
✓ Scholarships for MR and NAR Conventions
Networking Benefits
✓ Events held throughout the year – discounted or free entry for members
o Business Card Exchanges, REALTOR® Tent at Tawe’s, Golf Tournament, REALTOR® Fair, Installation and Awards, Holiday Party, and more
✓ Opportunity to network via Committee and Task Force involvement
CAR Office Benefits
✓ FREE Notary Service Available with appointment
✓ FREE Wi-Fi & Charging Station for your laptop, tablet, or phone
✓ FREE Conference Room to meet with your clients when you are not near your office (upon availability)
✓ FREE M&M Stations
✓ SUPERB Customer Service