The Grant Advantage

The Grant Advantage

The Grant Advantage

Thursday, March 26, 2026 (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM) (EDT)

Description

Funding strategies that strengthen offers, structure deals, and win business.

The Women’s Council of Realtors® – Capital Region, in partnership with the New York Mortgage Bankers Association (NYMBA), presents The Grant Advantage — a focused panel designed to give real estate and mortgage professionals a competitive edge in today’s market.

Grant programs are no longer niche — they are a competitive advantage. Agents and loan officers who know how to leverage these programs can expand buyer purchasing power, structure stronger offers, and keep transactions moving smoothly from pre-approval to closing.  Register Today


💡 What You’ll Learn

✅ How grants increase buyer purchasing power

✅ How to position grant-funded offers competitively

✅ What listing agents need to know to confidently advise sellers

✅ How to avoid delays and keep grant deals moving smoothly

✅ Direct insight from the organizations administering these funds


🏡 Featured Speakers

SONYMA 

NYS HOME Program 

Affordable Housing Partnership 

RCHR/TRIP, Inc. NeighborWorks Homeownership Center 

Albany County Rural Housing Alliance, Inc.

Better Community Neighborhoods, Inc. 

City of Glens Falls ADK Gateway Homeownership Program

Federal Home Loan Bank / Homebuyer Dream Grant


Agenda

8:30-9:30 - Breakfast & Networking

9:30-11:30 - Panelist Presentation moderated by Karl Meehan of WCR-Capital Region & Lisa Atkins of Arrow Bank

11:30-12:00 - Q&A session


Event Sponsorship Opportunities

To maintain the educational focus of this event, sponsorship opportunities are not open to real estate companies, banks, or lending institutions. The Women’s Council of Realtors® and the Mortgage Bankers Association of New York are excited to provide an opportunity centered on education, collaboration, and empowerment for both lending and real estate professionals.

Platinum Sponsor - $2,500 - 1 Available

  • Individual Marketing table inside venue
  • Company logo included on marketing materials distributed
  • Company logo scrolling on screen at the event
  • Company Executive to speak for 2 minutes 
  • Social Media promotion with logo and link to company page
  • Verbal recognition at the podium 
  • 5 complimentary tickets for attendees

Gold Sponsor   - $1,200 - 2 Available

  • Company logo included on marketing materials distributed
  • Company logo scrolling on screen at the event
  • Approved branded marketing materials to be used on tables
  • Social Media promotion with logo and link to company page
  • Verbal recognition at the podium
  • 3 complimentary tickets for attendees

Silver Sponsor - $750 - 4 Available

  • Company logo included in marketing materials 
  • Company logo scrolling on screen at the event
  • Social Media promotion with logo and link to company page
  • Verbal recognition at the podium
  • 2 complimentary tickets to the event

Exhibitor Sponsorship Upgrade (Gold or Silver) — $200 | 2 Available

  • Individual Marketing table inside venue

Coffee Station Sponsor - $500 - 1 Available

  • Prominently display your company logo at the Coffee Station
  • Company logo included in marketing materials
  • Company logo scrolling on screen at the event
  • Social Media promotion with logo and link to company page
  • Verbal recognition at the podium by the WCR board
  • 1 complimentary ticket to the event
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel
600 Albany Shaker Rd
Albany, 12211
Event Contact
Joe Culver
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Thursday, March 26, 2026 (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM) (EDT)
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