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…
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®…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…