CGBR and UCBR Unite to Strengthen Regional Real EstateMembers of the Columbia-Greene Board of Realtors (CGBR) and the Ulster County Board of Realtors (UCBR) have voted to merge the two associations. This merger marks a significant step toward enhancing resources, collaboration, and service for real estate professionals and their clients across the region. Stay tuned for more to come

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Jennifer Sesma, Chair

The HVCRR Education Committee develops and provides educational services and informative programs to meet the needs of the Board and its members.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Jennifer Sesma, Chair

The HVCRR Finance Committee regularly reviews the budget, investments, and spending of the HVCRR as well as making financial recommendations.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH COMMITTEE

Pieta Williams & Karen Sheffer, Co-Chairs

The HVCRR Community Outreach is charged with interaction with the community in various aspects including but not limited to fundraising, participation community events, donations, public relations and the HVCRR Scholarship program.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE

Harris Safier, Chair

The HVCRR Professional Standards Committee is responsible for the enforcement of the NAR Code of Ethics.
Participation is by Presidential appointment.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION COMMITTEE

Dino Alexander, Chair

The charge of the HVCRR Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee is to promote equal opportunity and diversity within the real estate industry.

FAIR HOUSING COMMITTEE

Dorothy Botsoe, Chair

The goal of the HVCRR Fair Housing Committee is to promote equal access to housing and prevent discrimination; achieved through education and advocacy.

BYLAWS COMMITTEE

Kelly Harrison, Chair

The HVCRR Bylaws Committee is charged with the annual review of the governing documents of including Bylaws and Statement of Policy and make appropriate recommendations to the Board of Directors as needed.

WEBSITE COMMITTEE

Allison Rada, Chair

The HVCRR Website Committee is tasked with reviewing the functionality of the website to ensure the that it has the components necessary to keep it user friendly, ADA compliant and technically viable as well as ensure it contains the information to meet National Associations of REALTORS® core standards and support the Hudson Valley Catskill Region REALTORS® strategic plan.

LEGISLATIVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

James Conway, Chair

The HVCRR Legislative Advisory Committee monitors New York State legislative policy, the New York State License Law, and proposed legislation that may impact private property rights and the real estate industry, either in a positive or negative way. RPAC: REALTORS® POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE: This subcommittee, in conjunction with Legislative Advisory Committee, works towards raising funds and awareness of issues that are affecting the real estate profession and private property rights.

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK

Zack Jarvis, Chair

The Young Professionals Network (YPN) helps young real estate practitioners become more business savvy by hosting regular networking events, communicating with other YPN members, and sharing tips and tricks.