Secure Your Spot at IMPACT Member’s Day 2026
IMPACT: The Member Experience is more than an event, it's a reimagined, career-defining day built to energize and elevate today’s real estate professionals.
Join us on June 3 for cutting-edge insights, industry-leading speakers, and unmatched networking opportunities... all designed to keep you ahead in a fast-changing market.
COUNTDOWN TO IMPACT
AGENDA
8:30 AM
Registration Opens
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
EXPO
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Change is the Only Constant: New York Legal Update (1 Hour CE)
Stay compliant with the latest rules in real estate! This CORE requirement class covers key updates in fair housing, advertising, CE requirements, tenant protections, reasonable accommodations, and pending legislation.
NEW Approval code = ALL can earn 1 hour of CE credit with full session attendance.
Satisfies 1 hr. Legal Matters.
(Make sure you check the Legal Update box when registering for IMPACT)
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
What’s Next for Real Estate: A Leadership Conversation with HGAR, NYSAR and NAR Presidents
Kick off the day with HGAR President Rey Hollingsworth Falu in conversation with NYSAR President Ron Garafalo and NAR President Kevin Brown for a candid discussion on what lies ahead for the industry. Hear insights on key advocacy efforts, legislative priorities, and what’s coming next and what it means for your business. Gain perspective on how REALTORS® can navigate inventory and affordability challenges while continuing to move the market forward.
10:35 AM - 11:00 AM
AI Strategies to Scale and Win More Clients
Learn how to use AI tools to scale your business, attract business and convert new clients. This session will walk through simple, proven tactics to scale your business, improve your online visibility, and turn your reputation into a steady source of leads. Walk away with clear, practical steps you can implement immediately.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Grow Where You Stand: Building Trust, Business, and Opportunity Through Community
This session will focus on how agents can grow their business by authentically engaging in their communities and positioning themselves as a trusted resource, not just a salesperson. Attendees will learn how to identify the right communities to serve, build meaningful relationships through consistent presence and contribution, and translate that trust into a sustainable, referral-based business. The approach is practical and designed to support long-term growth beyond traditional lead generation strategies.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Turn Every Listing Into Opportunity with OneKey MLS®
Discover how to turn your listings into powerful marketing assets using the full capabilities of OneKey MLS®. Learn how to increase visibility, tap into real time data, and use built in tools to attract more buyers and impress sellers. Walk away with practical ways to work smarter, stand out, and drive more business from every listing.
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
Announcements
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch (buffet included in ticket price)
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM
Brand Like a TOP Producer
In today’s market, your brand is your business. Talia McKinney, top-producing agent at SERHANT, who has worked side by side with Ryan Serhant for nearly a decade, shares the exact marketing and branding strategies she uses to build visibility, attract high-quality clients, and drive referrals. Walk away with practical, actionable tactics to create consistent content, stand out in a crowded market, and turn your brand into a powerful business engine.
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
Turn Your Database into a Referral Engine
Hear from REALTORS® as they share their best practices for turning a database of any size into a consistent source of referrals and long-term client relationships. Learn how to stay top of mind, strengthen connections, and create repeat business. Walk away with practical strategies you can put to work right away.
2:10 PM - 2:25 PM
Exclusive New Member Benefit Reveal
A major new HGAR member benefit is launching at IMPACT, and attendees will get the FIRST look. This free member tool is designed to help REALTORS® save time, simplify marketing, and create polished materials that help listings stand out. Be in the room for the official launch and see how this new tool can support your business.
2:30 PM - 2:50 PM
Break
3:00 PM - 3:20 PM
How to Shine on Podcasts, Stages, and on Camera
Whether you are speaking on a podcast, presenting on stage, or creating video content, confidence matters. In this session, media coach and former TV executive Kim Rittberg will share practical tips to help agents communicate clearly, strengthen their presence, and position themselves as trusted experts. Attendees will learn how to feel more comfortable on camera, deliver stronger messages, and use media opportunities to grow their business.
3:20 PM - 3:40 PM
7 Winning AI Tips: Close More Sales, Earn More Referrals
In today's market, the agents who win aren't just working harder, they're working smarter, showing up more personally, and closing more business. In this fast-paced, practical session, AI Adoption Specialist Kathy D'Agostino will show you how to use AI to stand out from the competition, deliver a client experience that feels genuinely personal, and build the kind of reputation that generates referrals, all from your phone, in the field, between appointments.
From drafting personalized client emails from your car after a showing, to creating hyper-local neighborhood profiles that Zillow, Redfin, and MLS tools simply cannot replicate, Kathy cuts through the hype and delivers seven immediately actionable tips. You'll learn how to make AI sound like you, use it as a thought partner for your toughest client conversations, and handle it responsibly to protect your clients and your business. Walk out tonight as the agent who closes more business, earns more referrals, and wins the client, every time.
3:40 PM - 4:00 PM
The Housing Crunch: Affordability, Inventory, and What’s Next
Hear a data driven perspective on how housing affordability, interest rate pressures, and limited inventory are reshaping today’s market at both the national and local level. Gain insight into the trends influencing buyer and seller behavior and how to apply this data to your business, from pricing and positioning to advising clients with confidence.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cocktail Reception
TICKET PRICING
MEMBER PRICE: $85 ($100 at the door)
NON-MEMBER: $100 ($150 at the door)
Your registration includes parking, free Legal Update class, all sessions, keynotes, exhibit hall, buffet lunch and cocktail networking reception.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
EXHIBITOR TABLES
Table Numbers and Map coming soon
BANKS/LENDERS/MORTGAGE
DATABASE & MARKETING SERVICE
DIGITAL/SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Lighthouse Environmental Consultants LLC
Environmental Testing
www.LightHouseEnvironmental.com
BADGE & LANYARD SPONSOR
Table 1
HEATING OIL SERVICES
Halstead Quinn/Almeida Oil Company
Biofuel Heating Oil, Propane, Diesel, and Gasoline Heating Service Plans
Table 22
HOME SERVICES
HOUSING ASSISTANCE
NON-PROFIT
Community Housing Innovations
Helping Families Achieve Stable Housing & Financial Independence
Table 16
INSURANCE
Allan M. Block Agency, Inc.
Personal and Business Insurance
LUNCH SPONSOR
Table 2
LEGAL SERVICES
MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE
OneKey® MLS
Multiple Listing Service
Covering most of NYC, Lower Hudson Valley, Long Island
PREMIER SPONSOR
Table 5
NEW YORK STATE ASSOCIATION
OIL TANK SERVICES
Tank Masters Environmental
Oil Tank Removal & Installation, Remediation
Table 18
PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
REALTOR ASSOCIATION
TITLE INSURANCE
Judicial Title Insurance Agency LLC
Title Insurance
ALL DAY COFFEE/BEVERAGE SPONSOR
Table 25
Our affiliated groups
BRI - The Building & Realty Institute of the Hudson Valley
Advocating for the realty industry while providing members with the knowledge, resources, and connections to grow their businesses.
Table 27
Westchester Residential Opportunities
Promoting equal, affordable and accessible housing opportunities for all residents in our region.
Table 32
Women’s Council of REALTORS® – Westchester Network
Empowers women in real estate to achieve professional success.
Table 33
Hudson Gateway School of Real Estate
High-quality, innovative education
empowering REALTORS® to be their
best
Table 34
Hudson Gateway REALTOR® Foundation
Supporting Non-profits in the Hudson
Valley & Beyond
Table 35
REID Castle at
Manhattanville University
2900 Purchase St.
Purchase, NY 10577
All ticket purchases and sponsorship contributions are non-refundable.
Please ensure your availability before completing your transaction, as all sales are final.
By virtue of your attendance at an HGAR event, all Attendees agree to abide by the HGAR Statement of Appropriate Event Conduct, which includes the HGAR Member Code of Conduct, a no weapon policy, and photo/video authorizations.



























