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2025 Mid-Winter Business Meetings

“Opportunity Awaits” – the New York State Association of REALTORS® 2025 Mid-Winter Business Meetings will be held on-site at the Crowne Plaza Albany – The Desmond Hotel from February 3-6, 2025. Some committee meetings will be held virtually the week of January 20.

Click here for a .pdf of the Mid-Winter Business Meetings schedule

Virtual Meetings
(January 21-24)

*Links to all virtual meetings are posted in NYSAR Connect HERE. (or see below how to download NYSAR Connect on your phone.)

Monday, January 20
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Tuesday, January 21
Commercial Issues Working Group – 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Investment Committee – 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
State Political Coordinator Update – 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Leadership Academy Advisory Board – 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
NYC Issues Working Group – 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Co-Op Issues Working Group – 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Young Professionals Network Meeting – 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 22
Safety Forum – 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Grievance Committee – 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Legal Action Committee – 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Statewide Forms Committee – 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 23
Housing Opportunities Foundation – 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Friday, January 24
Faculty Development Subcommittee – 10:00 a.m. – 12: p.m.
NYS Real Estate Education Foundation – 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Local Board Education Forum – 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Meeting Planner is NYSAR Connect!

NYSAR Connect, formerly NYSAR Meeting Planner, is the central location for meeting dates and times, supporting documents, and Zoom meeting links. You will hear directly from your staff liaison and committee chair with information regarding how to join your virtual meetings. NYSAR Connect allows you to plan your schedule, view Zoom links, meeting agendas and more. Desktop users click here!

NYSAR Connect is also available as an app in the Apple Play Store and Google Store to manage the meetings at your fingertips!! Just download it and go!

If you have an iPhone, please search “NYSAR Connect” in the App Store or download the NYSAR Connect app by clicking here.

Android users can search “NYSAR Connect” in the Google Play Store or download the NYSAR Connect app by clicking here.

(Login credentials are the same as your login information for NYSAR.com.)

Registration

To register for the business meetings, CLICK HERE.

In-person Meetings

Please read NYSAR’s COVID-19 statement by clicking here.

Hotel Information:

Crowne Plaza Albany – The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center
660 Albany Shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12211
Reservations: Book online HERE or call 518-869-8100
Cut-off date: Thursday, January 9, 2025                           

Rooms Sunday-Thursday
Single/ Double Rooms – $185

Meeting Schedule

Click here for a .pdf of the Mid-Winter Business Meetings schedule

NYSAR’s Business Meetings FAQs.

In addition to the committee meetings, the following highlighted events will be taking place:

Leadership & Governance Summit
Monday, February 3, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Unity in Motion: Mastering the Art of Consensus to Lead In Times of Change – presented by Matthew Rathbun
In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving real estate industry, change is inevitable—but alignment doesn’t have to feel impossible. This dynamic and interactive session is designed for real estate leaders who want to master the art of building consensus while navigating transformational shifts.

Through real-world examples, proven strategies, and engaging discussions, participants will learn how to foster collaboration, build a change plan, manage resistance, and inspire teams to move forward with unity and purpose. From understanding diverse perspectives to crafting clear visions for change, this course provides actionable tools to build trust, gain buy-in, and lead with confidence—even when the road ahead feels uncertain.

Key Takeaways:

  • Proven techniques for achieving alignment across diverse teams.
  • Strategies for turning resistance into engagement.
  • Tools for communicating a clear and compelling vision for change.
  • Ways to foster trust and collaboration during challenging transitions.

Matthew Rathbun is a sought-after speaker, consultant, and mentor in the real estate industry. As an international speaker, Matthew has traveled and delivered 1000s of education courses to REALTORS®. Matthew also leads a firm of hundreds of progressive high-performing real estate agents within his firm and is licensed broker in the Commonwealth of Virginia, District of Columbia and State of Maryland. 

 

Legal Update
Monday, February 3, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
During the session, NYSAR Legal Counsel Anthony Gatto, Esq. will provide an informative update on current legal issues.
Cost: FREE
* Approved for 1.5 hours of CE Credit and satisfies DOS Legal Matters requirement.
* Pre-registration is required.

Installation of Officers Ceremony & Reception
Monday, February 3 –  6:00 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Join your colleagues from across the state for the 2025 Installation of the NYSAR Leadership Team, including President Jacqlene Rose, as well as officers of the Residential Real Estate Council (RRC) and Women’s Council of Realtors® (WCR). President Jacqlene will continue Immediate Past President, Joe Rivellino’s, free-flowing format which will allow you to network and partake in fun-filled activities. 

The ceremony will take place prior to an elevated reception serving small plates throughout the baseball themed evening. As always, Grand Central Station will be back to entertain us! Sponsored in part by the Otsego-Delaware Board of REALTORS®.

6:00 – 7:00 pm – Installation Ceremony in King Street Ballroom
7:00 – 10: 00 pm – Plentiful hors d’oeuvres and dancing in Fort Orange Courtyard and Ballroom

Cost: FREE

RPAC Lounge
Tuesday, February 4, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $300
With a new $300 RPAC pledge or investment, gain access to this exclusive area which includes: manicures, massages, professional photographer, sketch artist, psychic readers, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream stand, hearty breakfast buffet, gourmet lunch buffet, comfortable lounging area, silent auctions. and more!

Article 12A Working Group
Tuesday, February 4, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Legislative Policy Forum
Tuesday, February 4, 11 a.m. – 12:30 a.m.
Hear from Densay Sengsoulavong, NAR Senior Political representative.

General Session
Tuesday, February 4 – 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
This must-attend session will include 2025 President Jacqlene Rose’s State of the Association address, the presentation of the Lawrence B. Caldwell RPAC Award, 2024 Local Board RPAC Achievement Awards, RPAC of New York Hall of Fame Induction, the 2024 Community Service Awards and keynote speaker, Dr. Lawrence Yun, NAR Chief Economist.

NYSAR Housing Opportunities Foundation Champagne & Diamonds Fundraiser
Tuesday, February 4, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and one complimentary flute of champagne. Each flute will contain a Cubic Zirconia gemstone, except one lucky person who will find a REAL diamond in their flute! And just in time to give to your Valentine – or to keep for yourself! Join us for fun, cocktails, and networking. This is all to benefit the NYSAR Housing Opportunities Foundation. 
Cost: $75

Appraisal Course
Wednesday, February 5 – 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
“How do you find those adjustments: peek into the appraisal world”
Description: Learn what influences real property value and what methods are currently being used. Do you find yourself confused and wondering where the appraiser got those figures? Exploring the use of Artificial intelligence (AI) to meet USPAP standards. This is the class to learn how Appraisers find and make adjustments ”
* Submitted for 3 hours of appraisal and real estate CE
* Pre-registration required
Cost: $75

Caucuses
Wednesday, February 5, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
All attendees are encouraged to participate in their board’s caucus to share details about the committee meetings attended that week in preparation for Thursday’s Board of Directors meeting.

  • Small Board Caucus: fewer than 400 members
  • Medium Board Caucus: between 400 – 999 members
  • Large Board Caucus: between 1,000 – 9,999 members
  • Jumbo Board Caucus: 10,000 or more members

The purpose of the caucuses is to educate the members on action items that will be presented to the Board of Directors. The remaining time may be used to discuss other matters such as NYSAR committee meeting activities. The caucuses will be run by an appointee of the Executive Committee who will report back to the full Executive Committee.

YPN Happy Hour
Wednesday, February 5
Tickets: $25 per person
JT Maxie’s, 240 Wolf Road, Albany
6 p.m. – Hors d’Oeuvres served
7 p.m. – Karaoke Begins

Board of Directors
Thursday, February 6 – 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Thanks to our sponsors!

 

 

 

 

Save the Date!

The “Elevate Your Profession” – NYSAR 2025 Fall Business Meetings are scheduled to be held at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, NY on September 14-17, 2025.

If you have questions about the NYSAR Business Meetings, please contact the NYSAR office at 518.463.0300.