Discover your NYSAR member benefits. Look inside for everything you need to know to make the most of your membership.
NEW YORK STATE ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS ® 2016 MEMBER BENEFITS
DISCOVER YOUR BENEFITS
REALTOR ® Advocacy Legal Hotline REALTOR ® Designation Courses
Market Data Discounts & Special Offers And, so much more – look inside!
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Linda Lugo 2016 NYSAR President
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dear colleague, Whether you’re new to the association or a veteran NYSAR member, I’d like to thank you for your membership and tell you how excited I am to serve as your 2016 president! As you read through this brochure, I think you’ll see that the benefits of your NYSAR membership are numerous and you just might wind up kicking yourself if you don’t take advantage of what’s available to you. You can start small by calling the free Legal Hotline (we’ve extended the hours until 4 p.m. Monday-Friday), reading your bi-monthly issue of New York State REALTOR ® magazine, or logging in to explore
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Get Involved
Legal
REALTOR ® Advocacy
NYSAR.com. Kick it up a notch by attending a NYSAR-sponsored education course held in your area or use your NYSAR membership to save with one of our premier Member Perk partners. When you’re ready, take your involvement to the next level by signing up for NYSAR committee service, attending the biannual Business Meetings and the annual Triple Play REALTOR ® Convention & Trade Expo. On behalf of your leadership team of President-Elect Dawn Carpenter, Secretary/Treasurer CJ DelVecchio and CEO Duncan MacKenzie, thank you for being a part of the REALTOR ® family. Wishing you a healthy, prosperous and fulfilling year!
Market Data &
Information Resources
5-6 Member Perks
EDUCATION
7-9 GRI 9 ABR
CJ DelVecchio Secretary/Treasurer
Dawn Carpenter President-Elect
Duncan R. MacKenzie Chief Executive Officer
10 CIPS, CRS, GREEN, MRP 11 RSPS, SRES, SRS, SFR 11 Professional Standards 12 Appraiser & Online Options 12 Foundations 13 Contact
NYSAR stays on top of industry changes so you’re ready for business today – and tomorrow by: 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. Ready for business. Set for success.
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
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.
REALTOR ® Lobby Day Meet face-to-face with your state legislators to help advance the REALTOR ® agenda and protect your business interests. 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 and more.
SAVE THE DATE 2016
January • 1/4: New, extended Legal Hotline hours begin
June • 6/1: Dental/vision insurance open enrollment begins • 6/1-6/30: NYSAR Housing Opportunities Month • 6/13-6/15: NYS Commercial Conference • 6/16: Legal Update webinar • 6/21: NYSAR Radio: Mythbusters July • 7/1-7/31: NYSAR Committee Sign-up • 7/11-7/13: NYSAR AE Summer Conference • 7/19: NYSAR Radio: Disclosures Other Than Agency • 7/21: Healthiest You webinar • 7/31: Dental/vision open enrollment deadline August • 8/1: Fall Business Meetings (FBM) registration opens • 8/16: NYSAR Radio: Environmental Issues • 8/30: FBM hotel deadline
October • 10/1: 2017 health insurance open enrollment begins • 10/6: Legal Leftovers webinar
• 1/19: NYSAR Radio: Advertising • 1/21: Healthiest You webinar • 1/31: 2016 health insurance open enrollment deadline
• 10/14: Triple Play early-bird registration deadline • 10/18: NYSAR Radio: Dual & Designated Agency • 10/27-10/28: Appraisal Conference • 10/20: Healthiest You webinar November • 11/2-11/7: NAR REALTORS ® Conference & Expo • 11/15: NYSAR Radio: Recent DOS & Court Decisions • 11/17: Tax Tips webinar • 11/30: RPAC fundraising deadline December • 12/5-12/8: Triple Play REALTOR ® Convention & Trade Expo • 12/15: 2017 health insurance open enrollment deadline • 12/20: NYSAR Radio: 2016 in Review
February • 2/3: Mid-Winter Business Meetings online registration deadline • 2/7: NYSAR Local Board Leadership Conference • 2/8-2/11: Mid-Winter Business Meetings & Installation of Officers • 2/16: NYSAR Radio: Buyers and Sellers Agency • 2/18: Legal Leftovers webinar March • 3/10: Tax Tips webinar • 3/11-3/14: NAR Association Executives Institute • 3/15: NYSAR Radio: Teams
September • 9/12: Triple Play registration opens • 9/20: NYSAR Radio: Commissions • 9/21: FBM online registration deadline • 9/25-9/28: Fall Business Meetings
April • 4/14: Healthiest You webinar • 4/19: NYSAR Radio: Fair Housing
May • 5/9-5/14: NAR REALTORS ® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo • 5/17: NYSAR Radio: Recent DOS & Court Decisions • 5/19: Tax Tips webinar • 5/24: REALTOR ® Lobby Day
EVENTS KEY Business Meetings Legal Member Perks NAR events $ 1
LEGAL BENEFITS
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. 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. Check out our new, extended hours! Due to the high demand to speak with our attorneys, the hours have been extended until 4 p.m. No more busy signal! You now have the opportunity to leave a message during normal hotline hours and an attorney will return your call by the end of the next business day, if not sooner. What members love: “I have always found NYSAR’s Legal Hotline to be tremendously helpful in assisting me with questions I have about managing my real estate business in the most correct and professional manner.” – Alison Crowther, NYSAR member since 2009
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. . Can I call the Legal Hotline anonymously? No, since this is a members-only service, our attorneys need to verify that you are an active NYSAR member in order to proceed with the call.
NYSAR Radio
Third Tuesday of every month, 10-11 a.m.
Live Q&A with NYSAR’s legal counsel
NYSAR’s Internet-based live call-in show covers timely real estate- related topics and includes live Q&A with NYSAR’s legal counsel. See page 1 for a tentative list of show dates and topics.
Call 518.436.9727 to ask your questions live on the air.
Listen live at NYSAR.com/legal/NYSAR-radio.
NOTE: NYSAR’s Legal Hotline and NYSAR Radio show do not provide a client-lawyer relationship. For confidential legal advice, consult an attorney. Terms and conditions for use of the Legal Hotline and NYSAR Radio are 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.
GET INVOLVED TO MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD.
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:
RPAC Your future in real estate is directly tied to the power of RPAC. Invest today.
ENACTED LAWS • 2-percent Property Tax Cap (extended another four years!) • STAR Property Tax Relief • Prohibition on private transfer fees • Federal homebuyer tax credits • Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act What’s next? This year, NYSAR will continue our advocacy efforts to encourage legislators to pass a first-time homebuyer savings account program, co-op purchase transparency and continuing education improvements.
DEFEATED PROPOSALS • Residential fire sprinkler mandate
• Broker verification of zoning compliance • Prohibition on broker-prepared contracts • Statewide closing cost increases • 20-percent down payment mandate
*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 New York 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. 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. Calls for Action Sign-up 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, May 24 to meet face-to-face with your state legislators at the state Capitol and make your voice heard!
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.
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/10K. Share the straightforward reports and the “The Skinny” video to give clients an easy-to-understand overview of today’s market.
The latest real estate and industry news
Legal resources and legislative updates
Videos, podcasts, webinars and infographics
NYSAR.com is your ultimate industry resource offering 24/7 access (from any device) to: NYSAR.com
Member Perk discounts and special offers
Professional development opportunities
Market data and insights
From Legal Update and PerkUP to the Broker Report and event emails, we’ve adopted a new modern look and feel for our emails (using Member Perks partner Mailify’s email platform!) as a part of our ongoing efforts to keep you engaged and informed about your benefits. more. E-News Weekly, emailed to you every Tuesday morning, highlights top REALTOR ® news, legislative and legal updates, upcoming events, Member Perks and RPAC. Watch your mail and email bimonthly for your New York State REALTOR ® magazine – your source for articles with association news, legal updates, best practices and
How do I manage my email subscriptions? Simply visit bit.ly/NYSAREmail, type in your email address and check the box next to the NYSAR emails you want to receive. When you’re done, click “Update Subscriptions.” To ensure you receive NYSAR emails, please whitelist nyrealtors@nysar.org and newsletter@news11.naylorconnect.com. What members love: “New York State REALTOR ® magazine and E-News Weekly are both excellent, invaluable tools for REALTORS ® to stay informed on important, current topics facing the state’s real estate industry.” – Maria Lull, NYSAR member since 1998 Contact Communications 518.463.0300 x207 | commun@nysar.com
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MEMBER PERKS
Save money and gain access to exclusive members-only offers that directly benefit you both personally and professionally.
What members love:
INSURANCE
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RETIREMENT
Save for retirement and reduce your taxable income by setting up an Independent 401(k) plan. Through NYSAR’s partnership, you’ll pay an annual fee of only $25 for your account. Christopher.Michelsen@ubs.com | 212.626.8515
MARKETING
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address in a specific zip code or carrier route. Simply choose a design or upload your own, select the neighborhood and Taradel will take care of the
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MEMBER PERKS
TECHNOLOGY
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Distinguish yourself from your competition, craft an online presence to attract new clients, and spend more time doing the things you enjoy or that make you more money. Map out a career path to achieve these goals.
EDUCATION
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Graduate to a new level of real estate as a GRI.
Earn your Master’s Degree in Real Estate through NAR’s REALTOR ® University.
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. When you’ve completed your coursework, you’ll graduate with your peers at the NYSAR Business Meetings.
Earn advanced designations (Bachelor’s level) such as CCIM, CIPS, CRB, or CRS.
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Earn other NAR designations/certifications such as ABR, GREEN, MRP, RSPS, SFR, or SRES
Designed to: • Increase your productivity. • Reduce your risk. • Maximize your resources. • Provide solutions to your toughest challenges.
Already a GRI? Take a refresher with the latest information for just $50 (includes CE credit).
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and develop your specialty niches.
Become a Graduate of the NYS REALTOR ® Institute (GRI) – learn how to manage your real estate business effectively with these Associate Degree level courses.
If you started your GRI coursework before the new GRI was introduced in 2015, here are the equivalencies:
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RI401
GRI-5 Buyers and GRI-6 Sellers
Already an experienced REALTOR ® ? Call NYSAR at 518.463.0300 x219 to discuss testing out and transfer credit options. CANCELLATION POLICY: A cancellation 10 or more days before a class is subject to a $25 fee. No refund is available for a cancellation made within 10 days of class or for a no-show.
RI402
GRI-3 Agency and GRI-4 Legal
RI403
Elective credit
RI404
Elective credit
Take Systems & Strategies for Success or your company’s quick start program.
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RI405 or RI406
GRI-7 Property (+ Elective credit for both)
RI407
GRI-2 Business
RI408
GRI-8 Technology (e-PRO ® Day One)
RI409
GRI-1 Ethics + Elective credit
Join your local board/ association of REALTORS ® and complete REALTOR ® orientation.
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Other electives can include any local board of REALTORS ® classroom CE or other NAR-family designation coursework.
What members love:
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, each license cycle.
“The knowledge I gained about real estate while earning my GRI was a wise investment of my time. I traveled all over New York State to take the courses making great contacts and greatly benefited from the instruction of some of the most professional people in the industry.“ - Deborah Timon, NYSAR member since 2012
Pass Salespersons Qualifying Exam and get NYS Real Estate Salesperson’s License.
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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 quadrennial ethics training requirement and demonstrates how to:
January 22 February 23 February 24
Woodbury
Binghamton
Bronx June 8 Albany October 12 Canton
• Maximize your REALTOR ® benefits. • Put the Code of Ethics to work for you. • Practice ethical decision-making skills. • Enhance your professionalism and your career.
February 22 February 25
West Babylon
GRI-2 Business Run your business like a professional practice and gain market share. Provides the building blocks to: • Create an effective business plan.
Rochester Watertown
March 10 April 6 April 21 June 7
Buffalo
• Build support structures using assistants and teams. • Prospect successfully and tap into niche markets. • Develop policies to avoid risk.
Binghamton
Syracuse
February 25
Bronx
GRI-3 Agency Provide effective, legal and ethical client representation. 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 23 August 3
Rochester
Staten Island West Babylon Binghamton
September 12 September 15
October 6
Hudson
GRI-5 Buyers Demonstrate your value to buyers from listing to closing. Satisfies New York State fair housing training requirement. 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. 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.
March 15 March 22 April 20 May 4
Hudson
Ithaca
Woodbury Rochester
March 9 March 11 April 13 April 19 May 18 June 27
White Plains Watertown
Syracuse
Bronx
Buffalo
Woodbury
September 8 September 29
Corning
Rochester
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March 23 April 1 April 12 April 20 May 17
Albany
GRI-6 Sellers Represent seller clients in a way that keeps them coming back. Get a competitive advantage with strategies to: • Gain more listings.
Jackson Heights
West Nyack
Bronx
• Get clients to price to sell. • Enhance your marketing. • Avoid fair housing violations and safety concerns.
Poughkeepsie
September 14
Buffalo Ithaca
October 6 October 12
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.
August 10
Staten Island
September 13 October 11 October 20 October 25
Goshen
Jackson Heights
Corning Syracuse
April 14 May 25 October 7 October 19 November 3 November 30
Canton Albany Putnam Buffalo
West Babylon
Rochester
SPECIALTY DESIGNATIONS
ABR Required Course 15 hours CE - $295 for members
Accredited Buyer Representative – The mark of excellence in buyer representation. Pass ABR and one elective course
Become a proficient and profitable buyer’s rep, serving with quality, fidelity and confidence. March 7-8 Watertown March 14-15 White Plains May 17-18 Bronx
(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).
September 14-15 Syracuse October 17-18 Woodbury November 16-17 Goshen
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
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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) 6.5 hours CE - $150 for members Connect with immigrant buyers and foreign investors in your market.
Global Real Estate: Transaction Tools (CIPS Requirement) 6.5 hours CE - $150 for members Get the tools to serve foreign-born buyers, in terms they’ll understand.
April 12 Staten Island May 2 West Babylon
April 13 Staten Island May 3 West Babylon
CIPS Regional Courses: Learn: how to research, analyze and apply market information; how to build relationships; and how to facilitate transactions with clients from these areas.
The Americas Non-CE - $150 for members May 31 Staten Island
Europe Non-CE - $150 for members June 1 Staten Island
Asia/Pacific Non-CE - $150 for members June 2 Staten Island
Council of Residential Specialists - The proven path to success. Visit crs.com for designation details.
CRS 201: Listing Strategies for the Residential Specialist 15 hours CE - $295 for members Get the skills necessary to conduct successful listing presentations, price a home to sell, close the transaction and market the listing effectively. February 25-26 Syracuse
CRS 204: Buying and Selling Income Properties 15 hours CE - $295 for members Learn how to identify the right opportunities and help clients create additional wealth through real estate investment. March 9-10 Staten Island
Green – The sustainable property designation. Pass both Green courses and submit application. Then maintain Green REsource Council dues ($98.50/year).
Resource-efficient Home: Retrofits, Remodels, Renovations and New Home Construction (Green requirement) 7.5 hours CE - $150 for members April 19 Rochester October 24 Utica
Why All Clients Are Green and How to Represent Them (Green requirement) 7.5 hours CE - $150 for members April 20 Rochester October 25 Utica
Military Relocation Professional Complete pre-class assignment, pass MRP course, view two one-hour webinars and submit application with $195 one-time fee.
Military Relocation Professional (MRP requirement/ABR elective) 6.5 hours CE - $125 for members
Help current and former military service members find housing solutions that best suit their needs and make best use of their available benefits . October 5 Jackson Heights
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Home Sweet (Second) Home: Vacation, Investment & Luxury Properties
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.
(RSPS requirement/ABR elective) 7.5 hours CE - $150 for members
Specialize in buying, selling or managing resort properties and second homes for recreation, investment or development. May 23 Riverhead
Seller Representative Specialist The premier seller designation Pass two-day SRS course and one elective, provide proof of seller representation in five closed transactions, submit application and maintain SRS membership ($99/year after first year).
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) 12 hours CE - $295 for members
Seller Representative Specialist (SRS requirement/ABR elective) 15 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. June 1-2 White Plains June 8-9 Buffalo June 14-15 West Babylon
June 14-15 July 18-19
Bronx
Goshen
August 17-18 September 7-8 October 18-19 October 19-20
Riverhead Rochester
Poughkeepsie
Albany
September 12-13 Syracuse November 16-17 Albany November 28-29 West Nyack
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) 6.5 hours CE - $125 for members Maneuver the complexities of short sales and help buyers pursue short sale and foreclosure opportunities. February 25 Utica March 9 Watertown November 3 Rochester November 14 West Babylon
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.
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Batavia Syracuse
Elmira Albany
Lake Placid
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NYSAR members who hold an appraiser license are automatically listed in the Find an Appraiser tool on NYRealEstateAppraisers.com. This tool allows members of the public to find an appraiser by conducting a search in their desired area. Likewise, brokers and agents can search for an appraiser specific to commercial or residential specialties. Login to nysarportal.ramcoams.net to register for classes and events, make contributions, manage your subscriptions and more. Trouble logging in to the portal? Contact Information Technology: 518.463.0300 x223
Appraiser Career Development NYS Requirement Real estate appraisers must complete 28 hours of continuing education (CE) credit each license cycle.
NYSAR Resources
Appraisal Conference Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, NY – Includes 7-hour National USPAP Update course that appraisers are required to complete every two years, plus other appraiser/real estate CE.
Triple Play Convention and Trade Expo Atlantic City, NJ – Provides the 7-hour USPAP Update course in addition to a variety of other CE courses and networking event s.
NYSAR Business Meetings 3-hour CE sessions offered on current issue s. Online appraisal CE programs Available in the Education section at NYSAR.com .
NYSAR Member Web Portal
Online Options
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.
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. 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 x219 | educate@nysar.com
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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 and 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 Information Technology J. Austin Moran x214 | mis@nysar.com
Director of Communications Salvatore Prividera Jr. x208 | sprividera@nysar.com
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