Our Affiliate Members are trusted industry partners committed to building meaningful, mutually beneficial relationships within the real estate community. Use the directory as a reliable resource for products and services that support your business and enhance your client experience. New affiliates join regularly, so check back often for the latest additions.
Experience the Power of GCAR
GCAR unites real estate professionals across the Capital Region to advance high standards of practice and uphold the REALTOR® Code of Ethics. Through education, representation, professional development, and strategic partnerships at the local, state, and national levels, we provide the resources and leadership our members need to succeed while safeguarding the interests of property owners and the public.
Benefits of GCAR membership include:
Complimentary Continuing Education (CE) For All Members
GCAR members receive complimentary Continuing Education through the Real Estate Professionals Institute, with access to live classes at the GCAR Training Center and convenient virtual courses via Zoom. Our expert instructors deliver timely, industry-relevant content designed to strengthen your skills and keep you competitive in today’s market. Educational offerings include skill development programs, management seminars, designation courses, and GRI sponsorship opportunities. Members also receive exclusive discounts on online continuing education through The CE Shop, providing flexible options to meet licensing requirements and advance professional growth.
Legislative and Regulatory Advocacy
GCAR actively advocates on behalf of real estate professionals and private property owners at the local, state, and national levels. In partnership with the National Association of REALTORS® and the New York State Association of REALTORS®, we work to shape legislation and regulatory policies that protect property rights and support a strong real estate marketplace. Our efforts include coordinated lobbying initiatives, direct engagement with lawmakers on issues impacting the industry, support of RPAC, and mobilizing members through Calls for Action when critical issues arise. Through unified advocacy, GCAR ensures your voice is represented where it matters most.
Dispute Resolution and Professional Standards
GCAR provides accessible, cost-effective mediation and arbitration services to help resolve business disputes in accordance with the REALTOR® Code of Ethics. Through our established professional standards process, members and their clients may file ethics complaints, mediation requests, or arbitration claims—offering a structured, efficient alternative to court proceedings while upholding the integrity of the profession.
Market Statistics and Trends
Each month, GCAR receives the Market Indicators local market activity report from ShowingTime.
The report is a detailed overview of real estate trends in our area and includes several pages of key metrics and insights, covering each aspect of the market and providing a clearer overall picture.
The Market Indicators report includes crucial information to help you keep on top of what is happening in our local area.
Annual Trade Show
A day devoted to networking and professional development.
Committees
GCAR encourages you to get involved in the many committees that guide our association. If you would like to join a committee, please contact Sherry Marr at 518-464-0191 x1002.
Affiliate Member Directory
Communications
You’ll always be up-to-the-minute on GCAR information and events with our member message newsletter, as well as postings on Facebook and Instagram. Or be sure to check out Across the Association, GCAR’s official publication.
Albany Business Review Digital Subscription
GCAR members receive a complimentary digital subscription to the Albany Business Review, giving you full access to trusted local business news and market intelligence.
To activate your subscription, log in to the GCAR Member Portal and select “Albany Business Review” from the top-right menu.
REALTOR® Property Resource (RPR)
Successful agents look for smarter ways to grow their brand, save time, and stay competitive. Included with your NAR membership at no additional cost, Realtors Property Resource® (RPR®) delivers powerful data, market analytics, and customizable, client-ready reports you can generate and share anytime, anywhere.
Global MLS
Every GCAR REALTOR® member has the opportunity to subscribe to Global MLS, the second-largest multiple listing service in New York. Global MLS protects the integrity of market data through structured participation standards, ensuring the information you rely on is accurate, secure, and reliable. With advanced technology, robust business tools, copyright protection, cybersecurity safeguards, and a strong commitment to customer service, Global MLS delivers the resources you need to conduct business with confidence.
Benefits include:
- Flexmls
- Lone Wolf
- ShowingTime
- Supra Lock Boxes and eKEY
- CRS
- Earnnest
- RentSpree
- ListHub
- IDX Feeds
DO AudioTours
DO AudioTours, powered by DirectOffer, is an advanced, AI-driven, multilingual, interactive, audio-visual, and live AI conversational assistant OLIVIA AI. OLIVIA is designed to enhance how buyers interact with property listings, offering instant voice or chat support in over 100 languages.
DO AudioTours is available for GCAR members within Flexmls.
Commercial & Industrial Real Estate Brokers (CIREB)
CIREB represents the common interests of its members who are engaged in all aspects of the commercial and industrial real estate business in New York’s Capital Region and its extended Tech Valley.