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Join NYSCAR today to access exclusive resources, premier networking, specialized education, and advocacy, elevating your career and connecting you with top industry leaders in New York commercial real estate.
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Key Member Benefits
Statewide Marketing Sessions
Participate in NYSCAR’s statewide marketing sessions to showcase client properties and discover new opportunities. Network with top commercial real estate practitioners across New York, fostering valuable business connections and expanding your client base.
Professional Development
Enhance your professional skills with discounted continuing education courses tailored for commercial real estate. Earn credits towards your NYS license while learning about market analysis, legal issues, property valuation, and more at the Annual NYS Commercial Real Estate Conference and throughout the state.
Annual NYSC Commercial Real Estate Conference
Attend the premier event in June at Rivers Casino & Resort, Schenectady, NY. Gain continuing education credits, market properties during the 1-day session, and connect with industry leaders through networking events and exhibitions.
Advocacy at the State Capitol
NYSCAR advocates for your interests at the New York State Capitol alongside the New York State Association of REALTORS® (NYSAR). Influence legislation, protect your business, and engage in advocacy through NYSAR’s Calls for Action.
Exclusive Standard Forms
Access a library of standardized forms specifically designed for commercial real estate transactions, including Exclusive Right to Sell, Lease, Buyer Representation, and more, streamlining your operations and ensuring compliance.
Committee and Leadership Opportunities
Shape the future of NYSCAR by joining one of its 12 committees. Contribute to areas such as Education, Finance, Legislative Affairs, and Technology through convenient teleconference meetings without the need for travel.
NYSCAR President’s Message
Stay informed with the NYSCAR President’s Message, the quarterly newsletter delivering the latest legislative updates, industry trends, member news, and event information directly to your inbox.
Local Chapters
Engage locally with one of NYSCAR’s seven regional chapters, including:
- Greater Capital Area
- Greater Syracuse
- Hudson Valley
- NYC / Long Island
- Rochester Area
- Southern Tier
- Western New York
Network and build business relationships within your area through these regional chapters, providing tailored opportunities to connect and collaborate with fellow professionals.
Co-op Advertising Program
Promote your business through NYSCAR’s co-op advertising program in the New York Real Estate Journal. Benefit from a dedicated two-page ad space surrounding an article by the NYSCAR President, enhancing your visibility.
Extended REALTOR® Family Benefits
As part of the REALTOR® family, NYSCAR members also enjoy benefits from the New York State Association of REALTORS® (NYSAR) and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), including legal support, discounts on courses and services, legislative advocacy, and access to extensive online resources.
- NYSAR Member Benefits: Legal Hotline, discounted designations, legislative advocacy, financial and insurance discounts, and more. Explore benefits.
- NAR Member Benefits: Legislative representation, professional designations, online CE courses, REALTOR.com access, and extensive discount programs. Explore benefits.
Membership Requirements
REALTOR® Membership
REALTOR® members are licensed individuals actively engaged in the real estate business as sole proprietors, partners, corporate officers, or branch office managers. Eligible activities include buying, selling, exchanging, renting, leasing, managing, developing, or subdividing real estate. Members must maintain or be associated with an established real estate office in New York or a contiguous state. Partners in a partnership or officers in a corporation must hold REALTOR® Membership in an Association of REALTORS® within the state or a contiguous state, unless qualifying for Institute Affiliate Membership.
Institute Affiliate Membership
Individuals holding designations from the National Association of REALTORS® Institutes, Societies, or Councils (e.g., CCIM, SIOR, CPM) qualify for Institute Affiliate Membership. Note that this membership does not grant REALTOR® status or its associated rights and privileges.
Affiliate Membership
Available to individuals who do not qualify for REALTOR® membership, such as those holding real estate broker licenses, salesperson licenses, or appraisal licenses/certifications. This membership is ideal for professionals like environmental attorneys who are not affiliated with a brokerage firm but require real estate information.
Join NYSCAR Today
Maximize your commercial real estate potential with NYSCAR’s extensive member benefits. From education and networking to exclusive discounts and advocacy, NYSCAR equips you with the tools to succeed in New York’s competitive commercial market.
Become a member and take advantage of all that NYSCAR has to offer.
NYSCAR Membership FAQ's
As a member, do I have to arbitrate business disputes?
YES. As a condition of membership, you agree to arbitrate business disputes in accordance with the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual of the National Association of REALTORS®.
As a member, do I need to take Code of Ethics training?
YES. Code of Ethics Training is mandatory for new members, as well as existing members.
Can I become a member of NYSCAR without holding member-ship in the State and/or National Associations of REALTORS®?
NO. REALTOR® Membership is a three-way agreement with the Local, State and National Associations of REALTORS®
Is NYSCAR a local board/association of REALTORS?
YES. NYSCAR is a local association of REALTORS®. It is a “commercial overlay board” with statewide jurisdiction. NYSCAR is under the same requirements for membership, etc. as any other local board/association throughout the country (i.e., Buffalo Association of REALTORS®, Rochester Association of REALTORS®, Grt. Capital Association of REALTORS®, Dutchess Co. Assoc. of REALTORS®, the Long Island Board of REALTORS®, etc.)
What is the difference between primary and secondary membership?
Primary membership means that you pay your Local, State and National Dues through that association/board. Every REALTOR® must hold a primary membership. Secondary membership means that you choose to join an additional board/association other than your primary. For a secondary membership, you would pay the local portion of dues only (your state and national would be paid through your primary board/association).
I hold primary membership in the Utica Board of REALTORS® and would also like to join NYSCAR. Would my designated REALTOR® (principal broker) have to join NYSCAR as well?
NO. You would join NYSCAR as a secondary member. As a secondary member, you could join NYSCAR without your Designated REALTOR® (principal broker) holding membership in NYSCAR. If you wanted to hold Primary membership in NYSCAR, your designated REALTOR® (principal broker) would need to hold “secondary” membership in NYSCAR (assuming that he/she holds a primary membership in the Utica Board.)
I am the principal broker of a firm that practices both residential and commercial brokerage. Can I have the commercial salespeople join NYSCAR and the residential salespeople join a residential board?
YES. As long as you (as the designated REALTOR/principal broker) hold membership in both NYSCAR and the residential board.
I am a New York State Certified Residential Appraiser and would like to join NYSCAR. Which category of membership would I apply for?
You would apply as a REALTOR® member. The National Association of REALTORS® says that if you are a licensed or certified appraiser, you qualify for REALTOR® membership.
I am a licensed broker and would like to join a NYSCAR Chapter in my area. Do I need to hold membership in NYSCAR at the State level?
YES. REALTOR® membership in the chapters is open to any licensed real estate broker, salesperson or appraiser who holds membership and remains in good standing in the New York State Commercial Association of REALTORS® (NYSCAR).