GCAR TRADE SHOW
Join us at the GCAR Trade Show on October 12
LIVE at the Crowne Plaza Albany – The Desmond Hotel!
This exciting networking event features over 60 vendors in the exhibit hall and the chance to get to know other members and your partners in the real estate business.
Schedule
12:30pm – 3:30pm Exhibit Hall
12:30pm – 3:30pm RPAC VIP Lounge
3:45pm – 4:30pm Keynote Presentation
4:30pm – 5:30pm Cocktail Reception
Ifoma Pierre, Keynote Speaker
Adapt or Evaporate: How to Survive the Ever-Changing Real Estate Market
Today, the challenges you face as an agent are changing how you do business. Whether embracing new technologies, being effective on social media, or building new relationships with buyers and sellers, it seems agents are always in survival mode. It’s time to Adapt! In this session, you’ll be armed with the skills to build successful business relationships using innovative technology strategies and critical operating activities. You’ll be able to put these skills into action immediately to stay ahead of the curve in today’s competitive world. Don’t just survive, discover how to thrive in any market.
Exhibitors
We’re assembling businesses from across the Capital Region involved in every aspect of the real estate community. Hear expert advice, see new products, and NETWORK with businesses your clients should know about. Use these new contacts in your listing/buyer presentations and show value by being your clients’ referral source for services. You’ll find many of the vetted GCAR business affiliate members at the show!
Great Prize Give Aways
Expect hourly prizes to be given away on the trade show floor from sponsors and exhibitors for electronics, restaurants, and even dues! Must be present on the trade show floor to win.
RPAC VIP Lounge
With a small contribution to RPAC, you can gain access to the VIP lounge, which will include:
- Headshots
- Express manicures
- Caricature artists
- Charging stations
- Snacks
RPAC is at the heart of GCAR’s mission where, through member lobbying, political conversations, and call to action responses, RPAC helps protect the public’s rights and keeps the real estate industry affordable. RPAC Ensures REALTORS® have a business!
Community Relations Silent Auction
This year, money raised from auction sales will benefit Bethesda House in Schenectady, NY. At Bethesda House, the goal is to end the cycle of poverty and homelessness – not just manage the symptoms. The teams work to address everyone on a holistic level, so they feel heard, respected, and safe in their care.
Contact Sherry Marr at smarr@gcar.com if you would like to donate a basket.
Restaurants
The following restaurants will be providing food samples to all attendees free of charge.
- Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Margarita City
- The Desmond
Cocktail Reception
Enjoy an hour of networking over drinks and hors d’oeuvres with your industry colleagues. Bring your business cards and see how many you can collect from new connections!
Bauble in the Bubbles
For just $20 per ticket, participants will receive a glass of champagne and be entered into a drawing to win a beautiful Lagos Caviar Bracelet from Northeastern Fine Jewelry. All proceeds will benefit the Bethesda House of Schenectady.
The drawing will take place during the Cocktail Reception where one of the champagne glasses will contain the winning number. Entrants must be present to win.
Tickets can be purchased online and on-site at the silent auction table.
EVENT SPONSORS
Platinum Sponsors
Homeowners Advantage
EdgeCo Environmental Services
Grasshopper Heating & Cooling

Gold Sponsor
32 Mile Productions
Video Sponsor
Homestead Funding Corporation
Cocktail Reception Sponsor
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation
Full Dues Sponsor
Caridi, Payne & Associates
Keynote Speaker Sponsor
Women’s Council of REALTORS®
Association Dues Sponsors
Modern Carpet & Flooring
Premium Mortgage Corporation
The Mortgage Place Inc.
Trustco Bank
MLS Fee Sponsors
Elliott Law
Evolve Bank and Trust
Mabey’s Moving & Storage Inc.
Trustco Bank
Silver Sponsor
CRS Data
Badge Sponsor
ClearPath Mortgage Solutions
Lanyard Sponsor
Creative Marketing Concepts
Coffee Sponsors
DeAngelus Goralczyk PLLC
KeyBank
ShowingTime
Step by Step Inspections
Passport Sponsors
Adirondack Basement
Cutco Closing Gifts
Freedom One Funding
Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP
Times Union Media Group
Tote Bag Sponsors
1st National Bank of Scotia
Chase Bank
Ianniello Anderson, P.C.
Saratoga’s Community Federal Credit Union
Photo Booth Sponsor
Ballston Spa National Bank
Sign Sponsor
Northco Products, Inc.
REALTOR® Broker Sponsors
Albany Realty Group
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Blake
CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC
Howard Hanna
HS Capital Realty LLC
Romeo Team Realty
Signature ONE Realty Group
United Business Services
Friend of GCAR Sponsor
Arnoff Moving & Storage
CIREB
O’Connor & O’Connor CPA’s
Realtor.com
Top Gun Inspection Services Group, Inc.
The Towne Law Firm, P.C.