NYSCAR September 2026 president’s message - by Mercedes Brien

NYSCAR will be holding their annual board meeting on September 16, 2026, 10:00 am at Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, New York. Committee reports and chapter reports will be given and the election of officers and governors will be held. 

To kick off the fall course schedule, NYSCAR has some great upcoming programs which are free to all NYSCAR members. 

Please visit nyscar.org/Resources and Tools/Professional Development for the latest courses, more information and to register.

Date: Friday, September 25, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. via Zoom

“Safety and Security for Real Estate Professionals” 

NYS trooper Steven Rothwein - 1.5 hours elective course

In this course we will discuss safety and security at your office, ways to react in an emergency situation and safety tips when showing properties to clients. We will finish by discussing real life scenarios and how best to respond to them.

New Course Offering!

Date: Monday & Tuesday, September 28 and 29, 2026 4 hours CE

“Advanced Topics in Financial Literacy for Commercial Real Estate” 

Joseph Larkin, CCIM, SIOR

This comprehensive two-part course covers advanced financial concepts and mathematical tools essential for decision-making in commercial real estate. It emphasizes the economic impact of these concepts, ensuring that students receive a thorough education in real estate finance and investment.

Date, Friday, October 2, 2026 9:00 am – 11:00 am via Zoom

“Introduction to Cost Segregation” 

Frank Giudici (2-hour elective course)

Benefits; Solidify client relationships, this is a tremendous tax saving value add to offer clients who may not know better

Generate more brokerage business - understanding how cost segregation works will allow brokers representing both buyers and sellers to close more business and at a minimum, generate property interest.

Date: Friday, October 16, 2026 9:30 am – 10:30 am

“Legal Update”

S. Anthony Gatto, Esq., director of Legal Services, NYSAR

This session will provide the latest information for New York licensed brokers, managers and agents, NYSAR’s counsel, Anthony Gatto will cover a wide array of legal issues, including legal obligations of the licensees and an in-depth look at recent laws, rules, regulations as well as other issues critical to reducing risk in your real estate practice.

The program satisfies the NYS Dept. of State requirement for 1 hour of training on recent legal matters needed for license renewal.

Members can use this class only once per license renewal term for 1 hour of CE credit.

Mercedes Brien, CEA, is a licensed real estate broker with Yaman Commercial, Cortland, NY and is the 2026 president of the NYS Commercial Assn. of Realtors (NYSCAR), Albany, NY.