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2026 Mid-Winter Business Meetings

“Opportunity Awaits” – the New York State Association of REALTORS® 2026 Mid-Winter Business Meetings will be held on-site at the Crowne Plaza Albany – The Desmond Hotel from February 9-12, 2026. Some committee meetings will be held virtually the week of January 26.

Click here for the Mid-Winter Business Meetings schedule

Virtual Meetings
(January 26-30)

*Links to all virtual meetings will posted posted in NYSAR Connect.

Monday, January 26
Local Board Education Forum – 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
* NYS Real Estate Education Foundation – 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
* Faculty Development Subcommittee – 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, January 27
* Grievance Committee – 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
* Investment Committee – 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
* Legal Action Committee – 1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.
* Statewide Forms Committee – 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 28
Safety Forum – 10:00 p.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Young Professionals Network Meeting – 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
* Leadership Academy Advisory Board – 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 29
Commercial Issues Working Group – 11:00 a.m.  – 12:00 p.m.
NYC Issues Working Group – 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Co-Op Issues Working Group – 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Friday, January 30
Virtual State and Local Leadership Training – 9:00-11:00 a.m.
* Housing Opportunities Foundation – 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Registration

To register for the business meetings, CLICK HERE.

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.)

In-person Meetings

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

Hotel Information:

Crowne Plaza Albany – The Desmond Hotel and Conference Center
SOLD OUT

 

Meeting Schedule

Click here for 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 – “Purposeful Leadership in Action”
Monday, February 9, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Purposeful Leadership in Action is a dynamic, highly interactive four-hour leadership training designed for those who want to lead with greater clarity, trust and purpose. Through engaging facilitation, live simulations and small-group breakouts, participants explore how power actually operates, how communication across difference breaks down and gets repaired, and how leadership habits surface under pressure. The session goes beyond theory to tackle real-world challenges from navigating conflict to setting boundaries, sharing authority, and making values-aligned decisions when visibility and accountability increase. Leaders leave with practical tools they can apply immediately, along with renewed confidence, energy, and a clearer sense of how to lead responsibly and strengthen trust.

This session will be presented by Amina AlTai, business and career coach and chronic illness advocate.

Legal Update
Monday, February 9, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
During the session, NYSAR Legal Counsel Anthony Gatto, Esq. will provide an informative update on current legal issues.
Cost: FREE
* Approved for 1.0 hours of CE Credit and satisfies DOS Legal Matters requirement.
* Pre-registration is required.

Installation of Officers Ceremony & Reception
Monday, February 9 –  6:00 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Join your colleagues from across the state for the 2026 Installation of the NYSAR Leadership Team, including President Ron Garafalo, as well as officers of the Residential Real Estate Council (RRC) and Women’s Council of Realtors® (WCR). We will once again have a free-flowing format that 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 “Oscars” themed evening. As always, Grand Central Station will be back to entertain us! 

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 10, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $300
With a new $300 RPAC pledge or investment, gain access to this exclusive area that 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!

Legislative Policy Forum
Tuesday, February 10, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Hear from Densay Sengsoulavong, NAR Senior Political representative.

General Session
Tuesday, February 10 – 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
This must-attend session will include 2026 President Ron Garafalo’s State of the Association address, the presentation of the Lawrence B. Caldwell RPAC Award, 2025 Local Board RPAC Achievement Awards, RPAC of New York Hall of Fame Induction, the 2025 Community Service Awards and our keynote speaker.

Commercial Course – sponsored by NYSCAR
Tuesday, February 10, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
* Pre-registration required
Cost: FREE

NYSAR Housing Opportunities Foundation Champagne & Diamonds Fundraiser
Tuesday, February 10, 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: $99

BPOs, Appraisals: How to Catch the Wave
Wednesday, February 11 – 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
* Approved for 3 hrs of real estate and appraiser CE

The valuation world is changing UAD 3.6 new reporting requirements as of Nov. 2026, Broker Price Opinions, Appraisals, third party inspections and NYS appraisal management law (AMC). The course will review the history behind how we got here and what the future holds. Summarize what agents/brokers roles are and look at licensing requirements in Article 12a Appraisers will look at NY appraiser licensing law and Uniforms Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
* Submitted for 3 hours of appraisal and real estate CE
* Pre-registration required
Cost: FREE

Fair Housing Education Course: Staying Current is Key
Wednesday, February 11, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
* Pre-registration required
CE: 2 hrs.
Cost: FREE

Attend this course taught by NYSAR Instructor and Past President Linda Lugo, which will scrutinize important moments and turning points in Fair Housing regulations, including:

  • Civil Rights Act of 1866
  • Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968
  • The Housing and Community Development Act of 1974
  • Fair Housing Amendments of 1988
  • Four Major Supreme Court Decisions
  • …and much more!

Caucuses
Wednesday, February 11, 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.

Board of Directors
Thursday, February 12 – 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Thanks to our sponsors!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Save the Date!

The “Elevate Your Profession” – NYSAR 2026 Fall Business Meetings are scheduled to be held at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, NY on September 15-18, 2025.

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