Before we discuss how ESIGN and electronic contract execution fit into real estate, let's understand the RealTown community. In 1995, those responsible for RealTown submitted their training and publishing plan to the National Association of Realtors, including the plan for a Real Estate Portal for Realtors. Launched in 2007, RealTown provides the real estate community with community tools to forward the vision of the four C's: Content, Context, Community and Culture.