UCBR Top Producer 2023 Sales Awards
It was a perfect warm spring day on March 13th, 2024, and we at the Ulster County Board of REALTORS® celebrated our Top Producer Awards for 2024. We had a great turnout with both sponsors and our many REALTOR® members at the Wiltwyck Golf Club in Kingston, NY. We were so glad to see so many of our REALTORS® come out and participate in this event, celebrating one another’s achievements.
UCBR Thanksgiving Baskets 2023
The Ulster County Board of REALTORS® Community Service Committee collected monetary donations to make 300 Thanksgiving baskets for those in need for the holiday. Kingston, NY, November 18, 2023- The Ulster County Board of REALTORS® Community Service Committee volunteers annually to support the local Ulster County and Hudson Valley, NY communities. For the month of November, our Community Service Committee worked hard to collect monetary donations to help locals in
2023 UCBR Annual Meeting
This past Friday, November 3rd, 2023, we celebrated the Ulster County Board of REALTORS® Annual Meeting at a breakfast buffet generously hosted by The Chateau in Kingston, NY. Our members began arriving at 8:30 am to check in and register for the annual meeting. They were escorted into one of the Chateau’s stunning ballrooms, where freshly brewed coffee and juices were available to begin their breakfast. Members could spend
REALTOR® SAFETY MONTH TIPS 2023
In September of 2003, the National Association of REALTORS® had decided to dedicate each September going forward to be REALTOR® Safety Month. REALTORS® have demanding and public jobs that can drive them to unfamiliar locations and interact with numerous strangers, especially on their own. REALTOR® Safety Month focuses on providing necessary safety tips that can help protect REALTORS® from potential harm or danger when they are interacting with the community
Operation Backpack 2023: A Massive Success
The Ulster County Board of REALTORS® Community Service Committee hosted our annual Operation Backpack this past August. Operation Backpack is an annual fundraiser with our REALTORS® to raise money and collect donations of school supplies for local kids in need. We were happy to have another successful year of helping our local community. This year, our REALTORS® and local community came together to help us donate 200 backpacks full
Realtor Selling Tips to Help Your Clients Sell in the Summer
Summer is the time of backyard cookouts, pool parties, and ice cream, but another popular event during the summer months is buyers looking for homes. Summer is one of the best times to sell a client’s home since most Americans will take time off during the summer and are motivated to want to find a house and move before the kids start school. With summer being a great time to
How REALTORS® Can Help New Homeowners During National Homeownership Month
As the saying goes, “home is where the heart is.” And for many Americans, owning a home represents the ultimate fulfillment of that sentiment. That’s why when President Biden declared June as National Homeownership Month in 2023, there was no doubt that this critical step would bring hope and pride to countless individuals and families across the country. As REALTORS®, we understand how much homeownership means to our clients-
Should You List Houses on Memorial Weekend?
While some REALTORS® may have concerns about listing homes on Memorial Weekend due to a perceived disrespect to the holiday and potentially lower buyer turnout, real estate statistics suggest it can be an opportune time to list a home. These studies have shown that it may be one of the best times to get your clients’ homes listed and bring in a decent crowd of potential buyers. These are
Ulster County Board of REALTORS® Berme Clean Up 2023
Thank you to the hard work and dedication of the REALTOR® members who participated in the continuous annual Spring Berme Clean up on the Hurley Rail Trail in Kingston, NY. Despite the weather not being as sunny and beautiful as last year, the members still showed up to make a difference in their local community. The overgrown weeds and grass on the Berme Rail Trail had created a need for
UCBR & TMI Project Presents: DEI Program 2023
For the second year, the Ulster County Board of REALTORS® partnered with the TMI Project® to conduct their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program. Hosted at the YMCA on Broadway in Kingston, we had a large turnout for this successful event. To add to it all, Stone Soup catered various sandwiches, sides, and sweet treats for our UCBR members. Mary and Micah from The TMI Project® introduced their organization and
Fair Housing: How You Can Help Create Housing Equality for All
As Fair Housing Month draws to a close, it’s vital for us as REALTORS® to remember that the fight for fair housing doesn’t end when the calendar flips to May. Every day, we are responsible for ensuring everyone has access to safe, affordable housing without fear of discrimination – based on race, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. In this post, we’ll remind ourselves why fair housing is crucial
Donate to Days of Dignity!
The Ulster County Board of REALTORS® Community Services Committee is asking for your help. The Ulster County Board of REALTORS® (UCBR) Community Services Committee is asking for help collecting personal care donations to be donated to women, children, and men’s shelters in the Ulster County area to those in need. The UCBR Community Services Committee is requesting the following specific items to be donated: Shaving Cream Diapers