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Southern Adirondack Realtors Inc
Queensbury, NY · EIN 146032431 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · southernadkrealtors.org
revenue
$258K
expenses
$300K
net assets
$842K
employees
3
volunteers
12
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE ITS MEMBERS WITH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WHICH ENHANCE THE MEMBERS' ABILITY TO SUCCESSFULLY CONDUCT THEIR BUSINESSES IN A COMPETENT AND ETHICAL MANNER, AND TO PROMOTE THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO USE AND TRANSFER REAL PROPERTY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Southern Adirondack REALTORS® is a regional trade association representing real estate professionals in New York's southern Adirondack region. The organization advocates for property rights and homeownership by engaging in local, state, and national policy efforts, supporting members through professional development and ethics enforcement, and facilitating community outreach initiatives. It operates as a member-driven infrastructure organization focused on enhancing the real estate industry’s effectiveness and public standing.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Outreach
Organizes volunteer events, donation drives, and partnerships with local nonprofits including Habitat for Humanity and food banks
Government and Legislative Affairs
Monitors and influences local, state, and national legislation affecting real estate; mobilizes members for advocacy; provides policy resources and candidate forums
Placemaking and Smart Growth Grants
Facilitates access to national grants that support community development, neighborhood revitalization, and sustainable planning initiatives
Professional Standards and Ethics Enforcement
Administers Code of Ethics training, ombudsman and mediation services, and conducts hearings on ethics complaints and arbitration requests
REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC)
Raises voluntary member contributions to support political candidates who advocate for real estate industry interests and property rights
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Real Estate Professional Association 2 activities
    • Build and manage organizational infrastructure and member capacity
      Became shareholders in Global MLS to enhance regional listing services, purchased a permanent office building, and established a broker network as an ideas incubator to improve member services and association programs.
    • Support real estate transaction services and local businesses
      Supports local businesses involved in real estate transactions and offers conference room rentals and proctored licensing exams to serve members and the broader community.
  • Professional Training for Real Estate and Building Practitioners 2 activities
    • Facilitate access to professional certification and diversity training
      Prepares real estate professionals for diverse homebuyer populations through the At Home With Diversity certification program, having trained over 20,000 professionals.
    • Provide continuing education and professional development for REALTOR® members
      Offers in-class and online continuing education programs, including mandatory Code of Ethics and Fair Housing training, as well as workshops and orientation sessions, to help members meet licensing and professional standards. Requires new and existing members to complete training cycles on ethics and fair housing as mandated by the National Association of REALTORS®.
  • Membership Program Administration 1 activity
    • Administer membership and financial operations
      Manages a membership of over 525 REALTOR® members and 60 affiliate members, coordinates dues billing, and administers sponsorship programs to support association events and services.
  • Real Estate and Housing Policy Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advocate for property rights and real estate industry interests
      Monitors legislative and regulatory issues affecting real estate, meets with local and state officials, and advocates for property owners and market sustainability. Hosts candidate forums and engages in SmartGrowth planning to influence development policies and community stabilization.
  • Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
    • Expand and manage regional real estate service jurisdiction
      Expanded organizational reach by changing name and jurisdiction to include parts of Washington and Saratoga Counties, increasing service area and representation under the National Association of REALTORS®.
  • Interest-Free Loan and Grant Support 1 activity
    • Fund local communities and nonprofits through REALTOR® grants
      Facilitates access to National Association of REALTORS® grants for local communities and nonprofits to support homeownership, community pride, and resident engagement initiatives.
  • Union-Linked Educational Scholarships 1 activity
    • Fund member participation in professional development and conventions
      Provides stipends, scholarships, and financial assistance to members for attending state or national REALTOR® conventions, expos, GRI designation courses, and other professional development programs.
  • Urban Policy and Equity Research 1 activity
    • Provide economic and planning data to local governments
      Prepares and provides housing and economic statistical reports, conducts SmartGrowth surveys, and coordinates focus groups to support municipal strategic planning, development regulations, and community outreach efforts.
  • Community Service and Charitable Outreach 1 activity
    • Support community programs and local nonprofit initiatives
      Organizes and participates in community programs such as food drives, adopt-a-family efforts, cleanup days, Habitat for Humanity projects, and financial or volunteer support for local nonprofits to improve neighborhood conditions and housing needs.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$258K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$243K94%
Investment income$3K1%
Other revenue$12K
expenses
Total expenses$300K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$110K
Grants paid out$3K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$980K
Cash$607K
Investments$278K
Liabilities$137K
Net assets$842K
Liquid reserves35.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +18.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Misty Miller CEO 40 $72K
board members · 12
  • Brad Goertzen — Secretary
  • Conni Tucker — Director
  • Dan Wade — Director
  • Eden Rae Whitaker — President-Past
  • Jessica Sherry — President
  • Lisa Grassi-Bender — Director
  • Lisa Ostrander — Treasurer Elect
  • Mark Ladu — Director
  • Nicole Howland — Director
  • Saraha Millington — Treasurer
  • Scott Cross — President Elect
  • Travis Scarincio — Director
relationships · 21

Who they work with

  • Capital Region Association of REALTORS® Partner — Collaborated to launch Global MLS, a regional multiple listing service.
  • Global MLS Network — Shareholder in Global MLS, a regional corporation providing real estate listing services.
  • Habitat for Humanity Partner — Collaborates on build projects as part of community outreach initiatives.
  • Habitat for Humanity Partner — Partners on fundraising, construction, and rehabilitation projects to support affordable housing.
  • Manfred Real Estate Learning Center Partner — Approved education provider for which SAR serves as a proctored exam site.
  • NAR Network — Receives and responds to legislative "Calls to Action" from the National Association of REALTORS®.
  • NYSAR Government — NYSAR field representative Conor Gillis works with Southern Adirondack Realtors Inc. on government affairs and REALTOR® Party initiatives.
  • NYSAR Network — Receives and responds to legislative "Calls to Action" from the New York State Association of REALTORS®.
  • NYSAR Partner — Collaborates with NYSAR to offer fair housing and diversity training courses for members.
  • National Association of REALTORS Government — Grants jurisdictional authority and affiliation for SAR's service area.
  • National Association of REALTORS Network — Member organization affiliated with the National Association of REALTORS®.
  • National Association of REALTORS® Network — Facilitates access to grants and supports public policy advocacy through affiliation.
  • National Association of REALTORS® Network — Follows training and ethics standards set by the National Association of REALTORS® for membership compliance.
  • National Association of REALTORS® Network — Member organization adhering to the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics and procedures.
  • National Association of REALTORS® Network — Member organization requiring compliance with NAR Code of Ethics and Fair Housing training standards.
  • National Association of REALTORS® Network — Southern Adirondack REALTORS® is affiliated with NAR, which provides access to diversity and fair housing programs and resources.
  • National Association of REALTORS®, Inc. Network — Member organization affiliated with the national association of REALTORS®.
  • NavicaMLS Partner — Partner platform for event registration and continuing education access
  • New York State Association of REALTORS Network — Member organization affiliated with the New York State Association of REALTORS®.
  • New York State Association of REALTORS®, Inc. Network — Member organization affiliated with the state-level association of REALTORS®.
  • The CE Shop Partner — Approved education provider for which SAR serves as a proctored exam site.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution for Timely Conflict Mitigation
    methodology: alternative_dispute_resolution
    By using Ombudsman and mediation services as a first step in dispute resolution, the organization achieves timely and cost-effective outcomes, because early intervention de-escalates conflicts and reduces reliance on formal, adversarial processes.
  • Experiential Education to Combat Housing Discrimination
    methodology: experiential_education
    By using immersive simulation training that allows real estate professionals to experience housing discrimination from both agent and homebuyer perspectives, the organization increases recognition and mitigation of bias, because experiential learning produces deeper empathy and behavioral change than didactic instruction alone.
  • Member-Driven Innovation through Co-Development
    methodology: member_driven_innovation
    By engaging brokers in an ideas incubator model to co-develop programs and services, the organization leverages member expertise to drive organizational innovation and ensure relevance, because collective professional insight leads to more effective and adopted solutions.
  • Placemaking to Revitalize Community Assets
    methodology: placemaking
    By leveraging REALTORS®' local knowledge and community engagement in placemaking strategies, the organization transforms underutilized or blighted sites into community assets, because real estate professionals’ hyperlocal insight enables more responsive and valued development outcomes.
  • Smart Growth Advocacy for Sustainable Development
    methodology: smart_growth
    By applying smart growth principles, the organization promotes mixed-use development, diverse housing and transportation options, and community engagement in planning, because these integrated approaches create more resilient, equitable, and functional communities.