Greater Rochester Association of Realtors
The Voice for Real Estate in the Greater Rochester area New York
The Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS (GRAR) is a 3,000 member organization of professionals engaged in every aspect of the real estate industry. Governed by a Board of Directors, it is one of the largest of its kind in the United States. Members of the Greater Rochester Association are also members of the New York State Association of REALTORS (NYSAR) and the National Association of REALTORS (NAR).
Licensed real estate agents that affiliate with the Association are known as REALTORS and REALTOR-ASSOCIATES. “REALTOR” is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, and subscribes to a strict Code of Ethics.
The Genesee Region Real Estate Information Service, Inc. (GENRIS) is a subsidiary of the Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS. It maintains the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), www.Homesteadnet.com, www.GRAR.org, electronic lockbox system, and other information services as determined by its Board of Directors.
The REALTORS Charitable Foundation (RCF), a 501(c) (3) charitable organization was established in January, 2001. RCF’s mission is to make grants which target critical housing needs and improve our neighborhoods. Since its inception, RCF has granted $329,600 to 27 not-for-profit organizations including the the Ronald McDonald “House Within a Hospital” soon to open atop Golisano Children’s Hospital, the third such facility in the world.
Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS Mission Statement
The mission of the Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS is to provide resources and education, promote professionalism and position our members for success. We support our community through political advocacy of real property rights and by supporting charitable programs to enhance homeownership opportunities.
Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS Vision Statement
We are a progressive Association dedicated to delivering innovative services, support and resources in order to assist our members in becoming informed, respected professionals who exhibit the highest ideals of character and conduct, are the advocates of our industry and provide comprehensive real estate services to the public and professional communities.
Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS Board of Directors
John Antetomaso, REALTOR - President
RE/MAX Plus
2171 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618
Office: (585)279-8200
Fax: (585) 279-8225
Chuck Hilbert, REALTOR - President-Elect
Hilbert Realty, Inc
93 West Main St, Webster, NY 14580
Office: (585) 872-7510
Fax: (585) 872-7529
Carolyn Stiffler, REALTOR - Secretary
Carolyn Stiffler Realty
1379 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY 14626
Office: (585) 227-2820
Fax: (585) 227-2976
Steve Vaisey, CRS, GERI, REALTOR - Treasurer
RE/MAX Plus
2171 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618
Office: (585)279-8200
Fax: (585) 279-8225
Robert Maves, REALTOR - Chairman, GENRIS
Nothnagle REALTORS
33 S. Main Street, Pittsford, New York 14534
Phone: (585) 389-4000
Robert Miglioratti, REALTOR - Immediate Past President
RE/MAX Plus
2171 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618
Office: (585)279-8200
Fax: (585) 279-8225
Sandra Ansley, REALTOR
CENTURY 21 Steve Davoli Real Estate
156 Castle St, Geneva, NY 14456
Office: (315) 789-4569 X17
Fax: (315) 789-7303
Cindy B-Rosato, REALTOR-Associate
RE/MAX First
95 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester, NY 14618
Office: (585) 473-3000
Fax: (585) 473-4877
Stephen J. Babbitt, REALTOR
RE/MAX Realty Group
40A Grove Street, Pittsford, NY 14534
Office: (585) 389-1092
Fax: (585) 248-0449
Thomas De Manincor, REALTOR
RealtyUSA.com Rick Leasure Division
1983 Empire Blvd, Webster, NY 14580
Office: (585) 671-9000 X268
Fax: (585) 671-9164
Marilyn Kessler, REALTOR-Associate
Nothnagle REALTORS
1415 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618
Office: (585) 473-1320 X114
Fax: (585) 271-6008
David Krause, REALTOR
Nothnagle REALTORS
516 Titus Ave, Rochester, NY 14617
Office: (585) 266-5560
Fax: (585) 266-1762
Sandra N. Blonsky, REALTOR - 2007 WCR President
RE/MAX Plus
2171 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618
Office: (585)279-8200
Fax: (585) 279-8225
History of Greater Rochester Association of Realtors
The year 1900 marked the opening of a new era, one of change. The expanding economy brought fresh opportunities in all business. Real Estate transactions had become one of them.
The rapid increase in values and taxes awakened a group of Rochester citizens to a recognition of rising problems affecting real property ownership. A few serious-minded, intelligent men who either owned, or represented those who had vested interest in property, were determined to keep taxes within reasonable limits, and vigilantly follow all legislation that might become detrimental to real estate ownership.
Since 95% of tax revenues were derived from real property tax levies, government spending of these monies was of prime importance. These gentlemen formed a voluntary membership group, “The Real Estate Protective Association.” It functioned successfully for more than six years until the 1907 depression.
By 1910, the real estate business began to improve. New comers to the vocation envisioned the future possibilities of its becoming a full livelihood. They invited to membership, only real estate men whom they deemed qualified by integrity, good character, and honorable principles in business. October 6, 1910, the chosen few met together and adopted their name: “The Real Estate Board of Rochester”, and their chairman, W.H. Emery, was elected president.
In October 1960, when the fiftieth anniversary of the then “Real Estate Board of Rochester, N.Y., Inc.” was celebrated, these words were read: “The foundation for a greater and more beautiful city is set firmly. There is no turning back. The REALTORS of 1960 are young, and they too have their visions for the future.”
By 1989, the marketing of real property had expanded to several counties outside of Monroe County, and the name adopted in 1910, seemed no longer appropriate. Hence, we became the “Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS, Inc.”
Today, the mission of the Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS is to provide resources and education, promote professionalism and position our members for success. We support our community through political advocacy of real property rights and by supporting charitable programs to enhance homeownership opportunities.
Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS
930 East Avenue
Rochester, New York 14607
Main 585-292-5000
Toll Free 800-292-7101
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