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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE CJ DelVecchio 2018 NYSAR President Dear colleague,

DISCOVER YOUR BENEFITS

Thank you for your NYSAR membership. I’m honored to serve as your 2018 president. I’ve been a REALTOR ® for more than 20 years and it seems like there’s something new happening in the industry every day – most often technology-related. One of my goals for this year is to encourage and help NYSAR members embrace technology. To me, it’s the best way to stay relevant, competent and useful to my clients and customers. As you read through this brochure, you’ll see several opportunities for

Ready for business. Set for success.

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Get Involved

embracing technology within your membership – most simply on NYSAR.com (where you no longer need to login!), legal podcasts, Call-for-Action text alerts, Member Perk partners, online education, social media and much more. Please join me in embracing technology in 2018! As an active NYSAR member for more than 80 percent of my real estate career, I can tell you I’ve never regretted getting involved. Not only has my involvement helped me build strong connections with fellow REALTORS ® , it’s empowered me as an advocate for homeownership and this industry that I’m so proud to be a part of. I invite you to take that step and get involved with NYSAR this year, whether it be by calling the Legal Hotline, attending a designation course, participating in our biannual meetings or simply visiting NYSAR.com. On behalf of your leadership team of President-Elect Moses Seuram, Secretary/Treasurer Jennifer Stevenson and CEO Duncan MacKenzie, thank you for being a part of #TeamNYSAR. All the best for a productive and prosperous 2018!

LEGAL HOTLINE 35 hours per week

Legal

REALTOR ® Advocacy

Market Data &

Information Resources

5-6 Member Perks

SAVING YOU time & money!

EDUCATION

7-9 GRI 9 ABR 10 CIPS, MRP, PSA, RSPS 11 SRES, SRS, SFR 11 Professional Standards 12 Online Options & NYSAR Portal 12 Foundations 13 Contact DISCOVER your career path! GET IN TOUCH We’re here to help you! & Appraiser Options

Jennifer Stevenson Secretary/Treasurer

Moses Seuram President-Elect

Duncan R. MacKenzie Chief Executive Officer

• Boldly championing REALTOR ® interests at the state Capitol. • Delivering income-producing education that’s flexible and affordable. • Reducing risk with one-on-one legal services. • Giving you credible market data and insights. NYSAR stays on top of industry changes so you’re ready for business today –

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GET INVOLVED

NYSAR is your state association and thrives thanks to the involvement of our dedicated volunteers. No matter your role in the business or how long you’ve been a member, we encourage you to get involved by participating in our events and joining our committees.

Business Meetings

NYSAR Committee Sign-up Month Sign up online each July to participate in the committees of interest to you and make your voice heard. Committees range from professional standards and legislative policy to housing opportunities, communications, marketing & technology and more. REALTOR ® Lobby Day Meet face-to-face with your state legislators to help advance the REALTOR ® agenda and protect your business interests.

REALTOR ® Convention and Trade Expo Assess your business and strategize new goals every year at Triple Play – your regional REALTOR ® Convention and Trade Expo. Hosted each December in Atlantic City, NJ, this event brings you a vast array of industry experts, almost 100 educational sessions, up to 18 hours of free CE credit, an expansive trade expo, and a variety of networking opportunities – all for less than $100 * . It is sure to provide both an immediate and long-term positive impact on your career! Visit REALTORSTriplePlay.com for details.

As part of our governance structure, nearly 30 committees, working groups and forums composed of REALTORS ® from across the state meet twice a year at the NYSAR Mid-Winter and Fall Business Meetings. The committees examine issues affecting all aspects of the real estate business and formulate policies to be considered by the NYSAR Board of Directors. Attendees find the Business Meetings to be a great opportunity to better understand what NYSAR does, take an active role in the association and network with peers.

*When you register online during the early-bird period.

SAVE THE DATE 2018 *

MARCH 20 Lobby Day

MARCH 23-26 NAR Association Executives Institute

MAY 14-19 REALTORS ® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo

FEBRUARY 4-8 Mid-Winter Business Meetings

APRIL 4-5 NAR Broker Summit

VISIT NYSAR.COM

JULY 9-11 NYSAR Summer AE Conference

SEPTEMBER 30- OCTOBER 3 Fall Business Meetings

NOVEMBER 2-5 REALTORS ® Annual Conference & Expo

DECEMBER 3-6 Triple Play REALTOR ® Convention & Trade Expo

Check the calendar at nysar.com for classes, webinars and more.

*Subject to change.

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LEGAL BENEFITS With just one call to the FREE NYSAR Legal Hotline, you’ve saved more than double your NYSAR dues.

Whether you’re a salesperson or a broker, new to the business or a veteran, our attorneys are on hand to provide one-on-one answers to your real estate-related legal questions. Answering questions on topics ranging from contracts and license law to commissions and agency disclosure, calling the Legal Hotline will not only save you both time and money, but will give you the peace of mind you need to confidently proceed with your business.

Live attorneys, 35 hours per week! You’ve told us how important the Legal Hotline is to you so we’ve made sure to keep this valuable service available to you seven hours per day, five days a week! Save money! A call to a real estate attorney costs anywhere from $200 to $750 an hour depending on what part of New York State you live in. Leave a message! If our attorneys are on another line during normal hotline hours, leave a voicemail and an attorney will return your call by the end of the next business day, or sooner. What members love: “The real estate industry is riddled with legal matters, many of which are perplexing to licensees. It is so convenient to be able to call NYSAR’s Legal Hotline for insight. This is a wonderful and much-needed member benefit.” – John Dilanni, NYSAR member since 1986

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Monthly Legal Podcasts Addressing timely legal matters, the monthly podcasts will put you in the best position to minimize any risk you may encounter in your real estate business.

Statewide Forms Library In 2017, NYSAR approved the

Have a question after the Legal Hotline’s closed for the day? Visit the Legal section at NYSAR.com for a wealth of legal resources including Legal Hotline’s FAQs, Broker’s Reference Manual, sample forms and more. .

development and use of statewide forms for members. The first form, a statewide listing agreement, will be available in early 2018. Be on the lookout for the publication of additional forms exclusively for members.

NOTE: NYSAR’s Legal Hotline does not provide a client-lawyer relationship. For confidential legal advice, consult an attorney. Terms and conditions for use of the Legal Hotline is available in the Legal section of NYSAR.com.

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REALTOR ® ADVOCACY

While you’re working hard for your clients, we’re boldly championing your interests at the state Capitol in an effort to secure and protect REALTORS ® and the real estate industry as a whole.

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The REALTOR ® Political Action Committee* (RPAC) plays a key role in safeguarding REALTOR ® interests by educating and supporting lawmakers who defend the real estate industry. As a result of our advocacy efforts and your RPAC investments, NYSAR was able to enact and defeat the following proposals:

GET INVOLVED TO MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD .

RPAC Your future in real estate is directly tied to the power of RPAC.* Invest today.

ENACTED LAWS • 2-percent Property Tax Cap • STAR Property Tax Relief • Prohibition on private transfer fees • Federal homebuyer tax credits • Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act • Continuing education curriculum improvements WHAT’S NEXT? In 2018, NYSAR’s legislative priorities will include support for a first-time cooperative apartment and requiring licensure and registration for appraisal management companies (AMC’s) in New York. NYSAR will continue to oppose attempts to increase taxes on real estate transactions. homebuyer program, increased transparency in the purchase of a

HOW DO I CONTRIBUTE TO RPAC? Visit the Government Affairs section at NYSAR.com and contribute with the click of a button. You can also participate in fundraisers held at the NYSAR Business Meetings, Triple Play or at your local board/association. • Statewide closing cost increases • 20-percent down payment mandate • Onerous changes to the Agriculture Disclosure Statement DEFEATED PROPOSALS • Residential fire sprinkler mandate • Prohibition on broker-prepared contracts

Broker Involvement Program Brokers, enroll in this free program to alert your agents to key REALTOR ® issues and encourage their response to Calls for Action. Visit realtorparty.com. Calls for Action Text NYREALTOR to 30644 to receive REALTOR ® Party mobile alerts to quickly and easily contact your legislators and communicate the REALTOR ® point of view.

Lobby Day Attend REALTOR ® Lobby Day on

Tuesday, March 20, to meet face-to-face with your state legislators at the state Capitol and make your voice heard!

*Contributions are not deductible for income tax purposes. Contributions to RPAC are voluntary and are used for political purposes. You may contribute more or less than the suggested amount. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal and the National Association of REALTORS ® , the NewYork State Association of REALTORS ® or any of its local boards or associations will not favor or disfavor any member because of the amount contributed. 70% of each contribution is used by your state PAC to support state and local political candidates. Until your NYSAR PAC reaches its PAC goal, 30% is sent to National RPAC to support federal candidates and is charged against your limits under 2 U.S.C. 441a; after NYSAR PAC reaches its RPAC goal, it may elect to retain your entire contribution for use in supporting state and local candidates.

518.463.0300 x217 | govt@nysar.com Contact Government Affairs:

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MARKET DATA & INFORMATION RESOURCES

Reinforce your position as a local market expert with NYSAR’s free, credible market data reports powered by ShowingTime. Share the straightforward reports and the “The Skinny” video to give clients an easy-to-understand overview of today’s market.

Videos, podcasts & webinars

Legislative updates

YOU ASKED, WE LISTENED! We’ve eliminated the need to login to NYSAR.com.

Educational opportunities

The latest real estate news

Market data

Legal resources

Member Perk discounts & offers

How do I manage my email subscriptions? 1. Visit mailpref.nysar.com. 2. Type in your email address. 3. Review and select the emails you want to receive. 4. Click “Update Subscriptions.” To ensure you receive NYSAR emails, please whitelist nyrealtors@nysar.org. Contact Communications 518.463.0300 x207 | commun@nysar.com

E-News Weekly , emailed to you every Saturday morning, highlights top REALTOR ® news, legislative and legal updates, upcoming events, Member Perks and RPAC. From Legal Update and PerkUP to the Broker Report and event emails, we cover the association and industry issues you need to know. New York State REALTOR ® magazine delivers the industry and association news you’ve come to expect six times each year. Each issue is organized into key sections to improve your reading experience. Your Inbox features industry news. Your Business is where you’ll find legal and education topics. Your Voice covers the latest about NYSAR’s advocacy efforts on your behalf. Delivered by mail and email.

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MEMBER PERKS Save money and gain access to exclusive members-only offers that directly benefit you both personally and professionally.

INSURANCE

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Three MetLife dental plan options offering individual or family coverage,

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TRAVEL

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TECHNOLOGY

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MARKETING

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Reach home buyers and sellers in your market area when they’re actively looking online for real estate-related services. Discounted pricing, free campaign setup and five designs. jsjdmedia.com/nysar

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OFFICE/BUSINESS

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Save up to 30 percent on all your shipping needs. The more you ship, the more you save. savewithups.com/nysar 800.325.7000

Free access to national and local discounts from brands you know and love, all in one convenient location. http://bit.ly/nysar-lifemart

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Save for retirement and reduce your taxable income by setting up an Independent 401(k) plan. $25 annual fee. Christopher.Michelsen@ubs.com 212.626.8515

Keep current on NYSAR’s Member Perks partners with the PerkUP email, #MemberPerkMonday posts, webinars and at NYSAR.com/Member-Perks.

Contact Marketing 518.463.0300 x229 | marketing@nysar.com

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EDUCATION Distinguish yourself from your competition, craft an online presence to attract new clients, and spend more time doing the

Roadmap to Success

things you enjoy or that make you more money. Map out a career path to achieve these goals.

7 Earn your Master’s Degree in Real Estate through NAR’s REALTOR ® University.

Graduate to a new level of real estate as a GRI.

The Graduate REALTOR ® Institute (GRI) is your foundation for success. Take 90 hours of coursework (60 required hours/30 elective hours) within five years. It’s the one NAR designation that doesn’t require the payment of annual dues, other than REALTOR ® membership.

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Earn advanced designations (Bachelor’s level) such as CCIM, CIPS, CRB, or CRS.

Designed to: • Increase your productivity. • Reduce your risk. • Maximize your resources. • Provide solutions to your toughest challenges.

Want a refresher? GRI designees may take any of the latest GRI courses for $50 and earn CE credit (not applicable for courses taken in the same license cycle). Active REALTORS ® who have earned other NAR-family designations/ certifications may retake a previously completed designation/ certification course for $50, provided their dues are current.

Earn other NAR designations/ certifications such as ABR, GREEN, MRP, RSPS, SFR, SRS, or SRES and develop your specialty niches.

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Become a Graduate of the NYS REALTOR ® Institute (GRI) – learn how to manage your real estate business effectively with these Associate Degree level courses.

Working on your GRI? If you started your GRI coursework before the new GRI was introduced in 2015, here are the equivalencies:

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Already an experienced REALTOR ® ? Call NYSAR at 518.463.0300 x219 to discuss testing out and transfer credit options. CANCELLATION POLICY: Need to cancel? No problem. Call at least 10 days in advance and there’s no charge. Cancel 10 or fewer days before the class and you can transfer to another class or your registration will be refunded, less a $25 cancellation fee. No-shows forfeit tuition.

RI401

GRI-5 Buyers and GRI-6 Sellers

RI402

GRI-3 Agency and GRI-4 Legal

RI403

Elective credit (7.5 hours)

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Take Systems & Strategies for Success or your company’s quick start program.

RI404

Elective credit (7.5 hours)

RI405 or RI406

GRI-7 Property (+7.5 hours Elective credit for both)

RI407

GRI-2 Business

RI408

GRI-8 Technology (e-PRO Day One)

Join your local board/ association of REALTORS ® and complete REALTOR ® orientation.

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RI409

GRI-1 Ethics (+7.5 hours Elective credit)

Other electives can include any local board of REALTORS ® classroom CE courses or other NAR-family designation coursework.

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Pass Salespersons Qualifying Exam and get NYS Real Estate Salesperson’s License.

What are my education requirements? Real estate licensees must complete at least 22.5 hours of continuing education (CE) credit, including three hours of fair housing training, and one hour of agency training (two hours in first license cycle), each license period.

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GRI COURSE SCHEDULE All classes 7.5 hours CE - $125 for members

GRI-1 Ethics Capitalize on what sets REALTORS ® apart from real estate licensees. Satisfies NAR’s mandatory ethics training requirement and demonstrates how to:

January 25

Woodbury

September 20 October 25 November 7

Ithaca Albany

• Maximize your REALTOR ® benefits. • Put the Code of Ethics to work for you. • Practice ethical decision-making skills. • Enhance your professionalism and your career.

Watertown

GRI-2 Business Run your business like a professional practice and gain market share. Provides the building blocks to: • Create an effective business plan. • Build support structures using assistants and teams. • Prospect successfully and tap into niche markets. • Develop policies to avoid risk.

February 21 February 27

West Babylon

Rochester

April 12 Utica April 24 Rochester July 24 Watertown August 20 Goshen October 24 Hudson

GRI-3 Agency Provide effective, legal and ethical client representation. Provides two hours of agency training for license renewal. Offers in-depth coverage of: • All forms of agency representation, associated issues and proper disclosure. • How to avoid the risk of misrepresentation, vicarious liability and breach of fiduciary duties.

March 20 March 27

Watertown Rochester Woodbury Rochester

September 13

October 10

GRI-4 Legal Operate your business without the risk of claims, fines and lawsuits. Gain a complete understanding of: • Advertising that is legal and ethical. • Contracts, forms, deposits, disclosures and record retention. • Risk management strategies. • Title insurance and settlement procedures.

February 21 March 21

Albany

Watertown

March 22 April 9

Corning

West Babylon

April 26 Rochester October 30 Syracuse

February 27

Binghamton

GRI-5 Buyers Demonstrate your value to buyers from listing to closing. Satisfies New York State fair housing and agency training requirements. Learn strategies to: • Secure more buyer clients. • Guide buyers through the process from pre-qualifying to closing. • Assure fair housing compliance. • Keep you, your clients and customers safe.

March 20 March 21 April 26 May 10 June 6

Syracuse Hudson

Albany

Rochester

East Elmhurst

September 18 November 7

Canton

White Plains

Login to nysarportal.com to register for classes and events, make contributions, manage your subscriptions and more.

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Albany Buffalo

GRI-6 Sellers Represent seller clients in a way that keeps them coming back. Satisfies New York State agency training requirement (two hours). Get a competitive advantage with strategies to: • Gain more listings.

East Elmhurst

Syracuse

• Get clients to price to sell. • Enhance your marketing. • Avoid fair housing violations and safety concerns.

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Canton

Rochester

GRI-7 Property Learn about all the factors impacting value and close more deals. Discover the myriad elements that affect property value including: • Types of housing. • Appraisals and inspections. • Neighborhoods and amenities. • Energy efficiency and environmental issues. • Lender requirements, and much more! GRI-8 Technology (NAR’s e-PRO ® Day One) Discover the latest and best tools to get found by, connect with and secure new clients. Learn how to employ: • Internet advertising, syndication and content. • E-marketing and social media tools. • Customer relationship and transaction management platforms to streamline your business.

March 19 May 10

Ithaca

Watertown

September 20 September 24

Buffalo

West Babylon

October 16

Rochester

February 15

Utica

April 16

West Nyack

September 13 October 11 November 8 November 14 November 20

Corning Canton

West Babylon

Buffalo

Rochester

Active REALTORS ® who have earned NAR-family designations/certifications may retake a previously completed designation/certification course for $50, provided their dues are current.

SPECIALTY DESIGNATIONS

ABR Required Course (GRI elective) 15 hours CE - $295 for members Satisfies New York State agency training requirement (two hours). Become a proficient and profitable buyer’s rep, serving with quality, fidelity and confidence.

Accredited Buyer Representative – The mark of excellence in buyer representation.

Pass ABR and one elective course (MRP, RSPS, SFR, SRES, SRS, Green or GRI designation) and document five completed transactions as a buyer representative. Must maintain Real Estate Agent Buyer Council (REBAC) membership ($110/year after first year).

March 14-15 March 21-22 May 16-17

Canton

Rochester

Staten Island White Plains

June 4-5

September 24-25 Goshen October 16-17

Take advantage of our staff to assist you, our instructors to support you, and the New York State Real Estate Education Foundation (NYSREEF.org) to help fund your quest for excellence. Assistance

West Nyack Woodbury

October 24-25

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SPECIALTY DESIGNATIONS Active REALTORS ® who have earned NAR-family designations/certifications may retake a previously completed designation/certification course for $50, provided their dues are current.

Certified International Property Specialist Effectively serve clients from around the world in your local market. View designation details at realtor.org/global.

Global Real Estate: Local Markets (CIPS requirement/GRI elective) 7.5 hours CE - $150 for members Connect with immigrant buyers and foreign investors in your market. January 29 Ithaca October 10 Woodbury

Global Real Estate: Transaction Tools (CIPS requirement/GRI elective) 7.5 hours CE - $150 for members Get the tools to serve foreign-born buyers, in terms they’ll understand. January 30 Ithaca October 11 Woodbury

Military Relocation Professional (MRP requirement/ABR elective/GRI elective) 6.5 hours CE - $125 for members

Military Relocation Professional Complete pre-class assignment, pass MRP course, view two one-hour webinars and submit application with $195 one-time fee.

Help current and former military service members find housing solutions that best suit their needs and make best use of their available benefits . September 19 Saratoga September 25 East Elmhurst

Pricing Strategy Advisor Complete PSA course, two free webinars, submit application with $179 one-time fee. (PSA requirement/GRI elective) 6 hours CE - $150 for members Enhance your skills providing clients with property pricing guidance, creating CMAs, working with appraisers and educating clients on potential misconceptions about home values.

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White Plains Staten Island Riverhead West Nyack Watertown

April 24 May 23

September 12

October 18

Home Sweet (Second) Home: Vacation, Investment & Luxury Properties (RSPS requirement/ABR elective/GRI elective) 7.5 hours CE - $150 for members Specialize in buying, selling or managing resort properties and second homes for recreation, investment or development. April 9 Saratoga

Resort & Second Home Property Specialist Pass one-day Home Sweet Home course, take three free one-hour webinars and submit certification application with $195 one-time fee.

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Seller Representative Specialist The premier seller designation Pass two-day SRS course and one elective, provide proof of seller representation in three closed transactions, submit application and maintain SRS membership ($99/year after first year). Seller Representative Specialist (SRS requirement/ABR elective/GRI elective) 15 hours CE - $295 for members

Seniors Real Estate Specialist Pass two-day SRES course and maintain SRES Council membership ($99/year after first year). Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES requirement/ABR elective/GRI elective) 12 hours CE - $295 for members Specialize in the 50+ real estate market by studying: current lifestyle and housing trends; how life stages impact real estate choices; and how to develop a network of resources.

Elevate your standards, enhance your performance, and demonstrate the knowledge and skills essential to professionally and ethically represent sellers. Satisfies NYS agency training requirement (two hours) for renewing licensees. April 16-17 Canton June 11-12 Goshen June 25-26 West Babylon October 3-4 Staten Island November 19-20 White Plains PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS TRAINING Code of Ethics and Professional Standards Hearing Procedures 6 hours CE - $125 for members Gain a working knowledge of ethics and arbitration hearings, enforcement procedures and disciplinary guidelines including the latest changes in dispute resolution. You’ll also explore the new mandatory Ombudsman program and Citation options. Satisfies NAR’s ethics training requirement.

August 7-8

West Babylon Binghamton

October 24-25 October 24-25

Rochester

Short Sales & Foreclosures Resource Complete SFR course, three free one-hour webinars and submit certification application with $175 one-time fee. Short Sales and Foreclosures (SFR requirement/ABR elective/GRI elective) 6.5 hours CE - $125 for members Maneuver the complexities of short sales and help buyers pursue short sale and foreclosure opportunities. April 12 Rochester May 3 Hudson May 9 Watertown May 23 Goshen June 21 Riverhead August 13 White Plains September 12 Syracuse November 14 West Nyack

February 15 February 16

Batavia

Syracuse

March 6 March 8 March 9

Binghamton

Saratoga

Lake Placid

Appraiser Career Development

NYS Requirement : Real estate appraisers must complete 28 hours of continuing education (CE) credit each license cycle.

Free benefit: "Find an Appraiser" search tool on NYRealEstateAppraisers.com.

Triple Play Convention & Trade Expo Atlantic City, NJ – Provides the 7-hour USPAP Update course and extensive CE and networking opportunities.

NYSAR Business Meetings Online appraisal CE programs

Appraisal Conference Verona, NY – Includes 7-hour USPAP Update course (required every two years) and other appraiser/real estate CE.

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Login to nysarportal.com to register for classes and events, make contributions, manage your subscriptions and more.

Online Options

VISIT NYSAR.COM

Trouble logging in to the Portal? Contact Information Technology: 518.463.0300 x223

NYSAR offers residential and commercial practitioners,

as well as appraisers, extensive options for

expanding knowledge and honing skills. These include REALTOR ® designations, license renewal packages and a host of CE topics.

Coming Soon Fulfill your agency,

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ethics and fair housing requirements for FREE at nysar.com.

FOUNDATIONS

Learn more about and support NYSAR’s charitable foundations.

Encourage your first- time homebuyers to apply for a $2,000 grant to help defray their closing costs. The grant application and guidelines are available at NYSARHousingFoundation.com. Show your commitment to helping New Yorkers achieve the American Dream by making a tax-deductible contribution to support the first-time homebuyer grant program today. Contact Divisions: 518.463.0300 x203 | housingfdn@nysar.com

Apply for a scholarship today and start earning a national designation. Simply download the one-page application at NYSREEF.org , complete and submit it with three support letters. Recipients are announced in February and October. Are you a successful REALTOR ® ? Then pay it forward – make your tax-deductible donation today and help raise the level of professionalism in our industry. Contact Education: 518.463.0300 x212 | ccraig@nysar.com

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Meet the CEO and Staff Directors

GET IN TOUCH

P 518.463.0300 F 518.462.5474 E info@nysar.com

130 Washington Avenue Albany, New York 12210-2220

Director of Education Priscilla Toth x218 | ptoth@nysar.com

Director of Government Affairs Michael Kelly x215 | mkelly@nysar.com

Vice President of Finance and Chief of Staff Libby Rentz x210 | lrentz@nysar.com

Chief Executive Officer Duncan R. MacKenzie, RCE x200 | dmackenzie@nysar.com

Director of Divisions Ali Mann, RCE x203 | amann@nysar.com

Director of Marketing Kristen Pooler x229 | kpooler@nysar.com

Director of Legal Services & General Counsel S. Anthony Gatto, Esq. NYSAR Legal Hotline 518.436.9727

Vice President of Board and Member Services Patrick Reilly, RCE x205 | preilly@nysar.com

Director of Communications Salvatore Prividera Jr. x208 | sprividera@nysar.com

Director of Information Technology Sean Dowling x234 | sdowling@nysar.com

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