New York Residential Agent Continuum

What New York Residential Agent Continuum does

New York Residential Agent Continuum (NYRAC) is a private nonprofit professional membership organization founded in 2018 to represent top-producing residential real estate sales agents in New York City. The organization targets elite agents with 10+ years of consistent production, capping its Board of Directors at 27 members while growing broader membership beyond 250 professionals. NYRAC provides a curated peer network, educational programming, mentorship, industry advocacy, and market intelligence to its members, positioning itself as the "gold standard" credential within NYC residential brokerage.

NYRAC monetizes through two primary revenue streams. Individual agent members pay annual dues (undisclosed, billed on a rolling annual cadence from sign-up date), and tiered annual sponsorships priced from $7,500 (Silver) to $40,000 (Platinum) are sold to adjacent industry partners including private banks, title companies, law firms, staging firms, and architectural/design studios. A separate Event Host Sponsorship product covers the full cost of specific NYRAC events on a per-event, negotiated basis. Membership applications are reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors at monthly meetings, creating a curated onboarding funnel.

The organization operates without proprietary technology, relying on third-party digital tooling for website hosting (Agenta/The Real Estate Production Company), email, and event management, and distributing content through Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, X/Twitter, and a free community newsletter. NYRAC runs 1-2 major annual "Continuum" events, an annual Holiday Party, and monthly peer-to-peer gatherings at exclusive member listings. Its operational footprint is limited to NYC, with headquarters at 456 Washington St., New York, NY 10013; the founding leadership includes Jason Haber (President), Heather Domi (Founding Co-Chairperson), and Leonard Steinberg (Vice Chairperson).

Name

New York Residential Agent Continuum

Legal name

New York Residential Agent Continuum

Website

https://ny-rac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

New York Residential Agent Continuum (NYRAC) is a 2018-founded nonprofit membership organization for top-producing NYC residential real estate agents, offering networking, advocacy, mentorship, and tiered sponsor access to its 250+ member base.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Professional Membership Organization

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Real Estate Teams & Agent Networks (Team-Based Brokerage) (BPAJAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Luxury & High-End Residential Brokerage (BPAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Real estate membership association
• Residential brokerage advocacy
• Agent networking organization
• NYC real estate events
• Professional real estate sponsorship

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual Membership Dues: NYRAC generates revenue from annual membership dues paid by individual real estate agents. Fees are described as due annually on a rolling basis, though the specific annual fee amount is not publicly disclosed.
2. Annual Sponsorships: NYRAC sells annual sponsorships at tiered levels ranging from $7,500 to $40,000, providing sponsors with network exposure and access to the organization's elite member base of top NYC residential agents.
3. Event Host Sponsorships (EHS): NYRAC hosts 1–2 major Continuum events per year plus an annual Holiday Party and monthly member programming. Event Host Sponsorship opportunities are sold to industry organizations or developers who wish to present to the NYRAC membership audience, covering all event costs (venue, catering, AV, logistics, giveaways, publicity).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

New York Residential Agent Continuum (NYRAC) is a private nonprofit professional membership organization for elite, top-producing residential real estate sales agents in New York City. The core offering is an annual individual-agent membership that includes access to a peer network of 250+ top NYC agents, a searchable membership directory, mentorship programming, monthly peer-to-peer events, major annual Continuum events, a Holiday Party, market intelligence, and collective industry advocacy. NYRAC also sells tiered annual sponsorships ($7,500–$40,000) and per-event sponsorships to industry partners such as banks, law firms, title companies, and design firms.

Product overview

New York Residential Agent Continuum (NYRAC) is a professional membership organization for elite NYC residential real estate agents, not a technology product company. The organization offers a unified membership program that includes access to networking events (Continuum events, Holiday Party, monthly peer-to-peer gatherings), a searchable member directory, mentorship programming, industry advocacy, and market resources. The core offering is the membership tier, supplemented by annual and event-based sponsorship opportunities for industry partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NYRAC Membership
• Annual Sponsorship
• Event Host Sponsorship

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 250 member agents representing billions in collective transaction volume
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered platinum, gold and silver.

• Citizens Private BankplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerCitizens Private Bank is a Platinum-level sponsor of NYRAC. As a private banking institution serving high-net-worth clients, Citizens Private Bank sponsors NYRAC to gain access to the organization's elite network of NYC residential real estate agents and their clients. Representatives include Bill Dessoffy (Regional Managing Director) and Scott van der Marck (Senior Managing Director).
• Romer Debbas, LLPgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerRomer Debbas is a Gold sponsor specializing in real estate law, handling acquisition/disposition of commercial and residential real estate, commercial finance, condominium development, co-op/condo board representation, and related legal services. The firm is recognized in Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, and Leaders in the Law, and ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top real estate law firm in NYC.
• Chaves Perlowitz Luftig LLPgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerChaves Perlowitz Luftig LLP is a Gold sponsor providing strategic planning and creative legal solutions for real estate, landlord-tenant, and trusts & estates matters. The firm positions itself as a comprehensive legal resource for NYRAC members.
• TitleVestgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerTitleVest is a Gold sponsor and leading agency offering full-range title insurance and related services for both large complex commercial transactions and residential purchases/mortgage refinances. Brian D. Tormey serves as President.
• ASH StagingsilverGTM or Marketing PartnerASH Staging is a Silver sponsor — the premier interior furnishing service by ASH NYC, an Architectural Digest AD100 firm. They offer world-class design solutions, custom painting, window treatments, home accessories, and access to a private collection of designer furnishings. Available to real estate professionals and homeowners on the East and West Coasts.
• Real Estate Center 4 SuccesssilverGTM or Marketing PartnerReal Estate Center 4 Success is a Silver sponsor and the premier online resource for agents and brokers seeking on-demand real estate continuing education and licensing courses. Courses can be completed on computers or mobile devices.
• Daniel Frisch ArchitecturesilverGTM or Marketing PartnerDaniel Frisch Architecture is a Silver sponsor offering a prix-fixe design and construction program for estate-condition Manhattan apartments requiring full gut renovations. Offered in collaboration with Zoom Contracting for NYRAC brokers.
• BoardPackagersilverGTM or Marketing PartnerBoardPackager is a Silver sponsor enabling real estate agents to source due diligence, digitally facilitate co-op/condo board applications, and process payments for over 2,300 NYC buildings. The platform includes security features such as 2-step authentication and bank-protocol encryption.
• GIA (Grober Imbey Insurance Agency)silverGTM or Marketing PartnerGIA is a Silver sponsor — a local family-owned insurance agency offering insurance solutions for individuals, businesses, and families across multiple states with roots in New York. Founded by Nathan Lewkowicz and co-presided by Elisa Grober.
• Urban ClaritysilverGTM or Marketing PartnerUrban Clarity is a Silver sponsor — a team of 16 professional organizers that prepares homes for market, offering staging and move management services. A 100% women-owned and operated company providing complimentary property walkthroughs for NYRAC members.
• Workshop/APDsilverGTM or Marketing PartnerWorkshop/APD is a Silver sponsor — an award-winning multidisciplinary architecture and design firm led by principals Andrew Kotchen and Matt Berman, with approximately 100 architects, interior designers, and product designers in NYC, Minneapolis, Nantucket, and Greenwich, CT.
• Roadway MovingsilverGTM or Marketing PartnerRoadway Moving is a Silver sponsor — founded in 2008 by Ross Sapir, now a national company completing over 30,000 moves annually with 180 trucks and 700+ employees. Headquartered in NYC, serving the Tri-State area and major U.S. markets. Maintains a 4.9/5-star average and A+ BBB accreditation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sotheby's International Realty: Luxury-leaning global residential brand with NYC affiliate offices (e.g., Sotheby's International Realty — Downton Manhattan). Competes with NYRAC's membership base for the same high-end NYC residential market and top-producing agents.
• Warburg Realty: Boutique NYC-focused residential brokerage whose founder/leadership has ties to NYRAC's Jason Haber (who sold Rubicon Property to Warburg in 2014). Operates as an alternative affiliation for the same pool of elite NYC agents.
• Compass: Major NYC-focused residential brokerage whose agents (including NYRAC Board members Leonard Steinberg and Heather Domi) form a large portion of NYRAC's membership. Competes for the same top-agent talent and provides a brokerage-level network and brand that partially substitutes for NYRAC's value proposition.
• The Corcoran Group: Prominent NYC residential brokerage with NYRAC members including Falcon Griffith and Tamer Howard. Competes for affiliation and engagement of top-producing agents in the same NYC sub-markets as NYRAC.
• Brown Harris Stevens: Established NYC residential brokerage with multiple NYRAC members on its roster (Antonio del Rosario's team won BHS's 2020 Top Listing Team award). Competes with NYRAC for the loyalty and mindshare of high-producing NYC agents.
• Douglas Elliman: Major NYC residential brokerage with multiple NYRAC-member agents (Tamer Howard, Doug Bowen, Robin Lyon-Gardiner, Stuart Sussman, Monica Novo). A direct competitor for top agent recruitment and retention in NYC.
• National Association of REALTORS (NAR): The largest US real estate trade association serving agents and brokers nationwide. While much broader and less selective than NYRAC, both organizations function as membership-based advocacy and credentialing bodies for residential real estate professionals.

Emerging players

• The Modlin Group (Compass): A high-producing NYC residential team within Compass offering a curated team-based brokerage experience for top agents. Represents the kind of team-network structure that competes with NYRAC's value proposition of elite agent belonging and brand distinction.

Direct peers

• American Real Estate Association (ARA): National agent membership organization co-founded in 2024 by NYRAC's current President Jason Haber and now exceeding 5,000 members. Operates an adjacent premium-agent membership model across multiple US markets, making it NYRAC's closest digital/national counterpart.
• Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY): The pre-eminent NYC real estate trade association with a broader residential and commercial remit. NYRAC overlaps with REBNY on residential advocacy, education, and member-directory services, and several NYRAC executives sit on REBNY committees, making it the closest analogue as an industry membership body.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/newyork_rac
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCYFzYZ-hgSF_ulQkrWMwItA
• Facebookfacebook.com/NewYorkRAC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nyrac
• Instagraminstagram.com/newyork_rac

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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