Affiliate Membership
Join GRAR As an Affiliate Business Member and connect with Real Estate Professionals in the Greater Rochester and
Finger Lakes Region.
Gain significant exposure, exclusive advertising and sponsorship opportunities and access to thousands of agents and other professionals to generate leads, build your reputation and drive revenue.
Call one of the GRAR Member Services Team for more details! 585-292-5000
Membership Tiers
Platinum Affiliate
Price: $7,500 per year
Unparalleled exposure where real estate agents work every day. Put your brand at the top of their mind through early access to Premier Event sponsorships* including:
- Annual Realtor Awards Event
- Tech REBoot Event
- Young Professionals Network Olympics
- New Member Welcome Session
* Details regarding sponsorship on “Sponsor Event Details Page” below)
Advertising & Exposure included:
- Booth at GRAR Tech REBoot
- Company logo on the GRAR Homepage with a link to your company website
- “Brought to you by” sponsorship of GRAR Newsletters
- Spotlight ad on GRAR Member Portal
- 4 tickets to all GRAR main events
- Featured space in GRAR’s Affiliate News email newsletter to members
- Speak directly to the newest members through an informational article in GRAR’s New Member Guide
- Featured in Affiliate News 1/year
- Seasonal themed video for social media – 4/year
Gold Affiliate
Price: $5,000 per year
Early Access to Sponsorship opportunities
- 30 Year Member Luncheon
- Shredding Day
Advertising & Exposure included:
- Company logo on the GRAR Homepage with a link to your company website
- Recognition on GRAR newsletters with link to your company website
- One educational/informational article in GRAR’s New Member Guide
- Contributions/Announcements in “Affiliate News” above the fold
- Sponsorship of 2 Monthly networking events w/ 5-minute speaking opportunity
- Featured in Affiliate News 1/year
- Seasonal themed video for social media – 4/year
Discounts:
- 50% off Booth at GRAR REBoot
- Discounted Ad Space on GRAR Member Portal
- 2 Tickets to GRAR’s Premier Events
Silver Affiliate
Price: $2,500 per year
Advertising & Exposure included:
- Recognition on GRAR newsletters with link to your company website
- Contributions/Announcements in “Affiliate News”
- Featured in Affiliate News 1/year
- Seasonal themed video for social media – 2/year
Discounts:
- Discounted advertising on GRAR Member Portal
- 50% off tickets to all GRAR Events
- 50% off booth at GRAR REBoot Event
Bronze Affiliate
Price: $1,000 per year
Advertising & Exposure included:
- Recognition on GRAR newsletters with link to your company website
- Contributions/Announcements in “Affiliate News”
- Tech Trends Webinar demo slot (tech affiliates only)
- Featured in Affiliate News 1/year
- Seasonal themed video for social media – 2/year
Discounts:
- 50% off tickets to GRAR Premier Events
Copper Affiliate
Price: $250 per year
Advertising & Exposure included:
- About us video for your social media feed – also featured in Affiliate News – 1/year
- Opportunity to contribute content articles/helpful tips from a professional to “Affiliate News”
- Industry news/email groups
- Facebook group access
- Digital GRAR member badge for member’s website
Discounted Sponsorship opportunities (4x value)
Event Sponsorship Details
Event |
Sponsorship Cost |
GRAR Annual Awards Event (premier event) | |
Title Sponsor (1 available) | $7,500 |
Award Sponsor (4 available) | $2,500 |
Reboot Technology Conference (premier event) | |
Title Sponsor | $7,500 |
Coffee Sponsor | $3,000 |
Exhibitor Arena Sponsor | $4,000 |
Young Professionals Network Olympics (premier event) | |
Title Sponsor | $5,000 |
Games Sponsor | $2,500 |
Drinks Sponsor | $2,000 |
Food Sponsor | $1,500 |
30-Year Member Luncheon | $2,500 |
Shredding Day | $2,000 |
Event Sponsorship Summary
Summary
Each year, we gather to celebrate the hard work, accomplishments, and community impact that our dedicated members and volunteers have made in the Greater Rochester Region; a recognition of the GRAR Members who achieve BEYOND … The REALTOR® Event With over 3000 invitees, sponsors have the opportunity to get their brand in front of the hardworking individuals out in the community. As an added benefit, you have a great excuse to dress up and show off a little. Be posh with your brand.
Title sponsorship provides significant exposure leading up to and during the event with featured advertising in all communications related to the event.
Businesses also have the opportunity to show their appreciation and feature their company through sponsorship of individual awards.
Estimated Attendance
300 attendees
Sponsorship Levels
Title Sponsor: $7,500
- Invitation to the event with Eight (8) tickets
- Brand placement on all marketing communications
- Minimum of 5 email blasts promoting the event to nearly 4,000 industry stakeholders and GRAR Members
- Logo on event tickets
- Sponsor list on event page on GRAR.org for the full year
Award Sponsorships Available
- Realtor® of Year Award Sponsor: $2,500
- Breaking Barriers: $2,500
- Rising Star: $2,500
- Community Service: $2,500
Each Award Sponsor Receives
- Four (4) tickets to the event
- Brand placement on any media (print or digital) where Award is referenced
- Inclusion in sponsor list in minimum of 5 email blasts promoting the event to nearly 4,000 industry stakeholders and GRAR Members
- Logo included in sponsor list on event page on GRAR.org for the full year
Summary
A full day of workshops and networking based on how to leverage technology with the aim of enhancing every REALTOR’s business, regardless of their knowledge/comfort level with the digital realm. A chance to showcase your brand – trade show style. They come for the Tech presentations as well as the networking.
Estimated Attendance
200 attendees
Sponsorship Levels
Title Sponsor: $7,500
- Signage at speaker hall entrance and stage
- Logo prominently displayed on all digital and print event materials
Exhibitor Arena Sponsor: $4,000
- Banner at exhibit hall
- Exhibit hall naming
- “Visit the ‘ACME Bank Exhibit Hall’ to see all our vendors and get the best tools in tech”
Coffee Sponsor: $3,000
- Coffee provided by “your company” on all event literature (agenda, emails, website, etc.)
- Signage “your company” coffee station
General Sponsorship: $1,500
- Logo on event landing page on GRAR.org
- Inclusion in sponsors list
- Logo placement on all marketing and event materials
- Logo placement in event communication email blasts to >3,000 members
Summary
A fun filled afternoon of games, competition, silliness, networking, and a few adult beverages. The members of the Young Professionals Network are motivated, entrepreneurial individuals in the real estate industry focusing on connecting and supporting one another and developing their expertise in the industry. These are the up and comers who will be an invaluable source of business and referrals for you for years to come.
Estimated Attendance
150 attendees
Exposure
- Company signage on-site during event located conspicuously based on sponsorship type (food sponsor signage at food table/vendor)
- Recognition on YPN webpage
- Logo in sponsor section of event invitations and other event communications
Sponsorship Levels
Title Sponsor:
- 8 Tickets to the Event (2 teams)
- Company Logo in Event Header on all event communications
- Signage at the event
- Logo placed anywhere Event title is displayed (YPN Olympics – sponsored by…)
- Recognition on YPN webpage above the “fold”
Games Sponsor: $2,500
- 4 Tickets to the Event – join the competition!
- Company signage at games location
- Option to provide branded equipment (ex. cornhole boards with your brand – options can be discussed with the event committee at least 6 weeks prior to the event – 8-10 weeks recommended)
- Recognition on YPN webpage
- Logo in sponsor section of event invitations and other event communications
Drinks Sponsor: $2,000
- 4 Tickets to the Event – join the competition!
- Company signage at drink coolers and refreshment stand
- Option to provide branded supplies (ex. Drink cups, coolers, etc.)
- Recognition on YPN webpage
- Logo in sponsor section of event invitations and other event communications
Food Sponsor: $1,500
- 4 Tickets to the Event – join the competition!
- Company signage at food stand
- Recognition on YPN webpage
- Logo in sponsor section of event invitations and other event communications
Summary
A very popular event; this seated luncheon and networking event is hosted at a Rochester area restaurant to celebrate the hard work and reminisce about the decades spent helping shape the community as REALTORS®. A thank you to the members who have given their time and support to GRAR for at least 3 decades.
This event is only open to members who have been a part of GRAR for 30 years or more. The members at this stage are always working and never retire!
Show your support to the real estate professionals who have supported you!
Estimated Attendance
125
Sponsorship Levels
Exclusive Event Sponsorship: $2,500
Exposure
- Invitation to the event
- Branding on a minimum of 3 email event reminders
- “Brought to you by” statement on event page in GRAR Member portal
- “Lunch provided by” sign at venue
Event Description
Bring your old files to shred on the spot and stay for lunch from a food truck (in the past we’ve had Barton’s Hots and one year an ice cream truck). Purging is cathartic. Food trucks are fun and a break from the routine, PLUS, everyone appreciates a free lunch. A low-key chance to enjoy the outdoors and network.
Free to GRAR Members.
Estimated Attendance
This is not a ticketed event; however, it is always a popular event, making a necessary
business task a fun, community experience.
Sponsorship
Title Sponsor: $2,000
Exposure
- Your brand and imagery will be linked and prominently displayed on event announcements.
- Event sponsor link on member portal events calendar.
- 3 email blasts to >3,000 members
- Signage at the event (sponsor must provide any banner or signage to be used)
Tier 5: Copper Affiliate member sponsorship discount!
We recognize that not every company has the same budget, and our community is built on the support and collaboration of many small and family-owned businesses. We invite companies who join GRAR as a Copper Affiliate Member to get their name out through event sponsorship at a discount.
First time Sponsors of any event get 4x value on their sponsorship up to a $2500 value $250 = $1,000 sponsor level
(valid for tier 5 members only, only valid for 1 event sponsorship, excludes REALTOR® of the Year Award Sponsorship)