Who We Are: About CGBR
Your Go-To Source for Everything Real Estate
A member organization of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®® (NAR), the Columbia Greene Board of REALTORS® is comprised of residential and commercial REALTORS® who subscribe to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
Our Mission
- Promote homeownership
- Encourage investment in real estate
- Protect the right to own and use private property
- Enable member REALTORS®® to conduct business to the advantage and protection of consumers and members
- Develop and deliver continuing education and other programs and services to maintain and elevate the high standards of the real estate profession and member REALTORS®®
- Advocate for and engage in volunteer activities that strengthen the community we service
- Assist the New York State Association of REALTORS®® (NYSAR) in enforcing its regulations
Our Headquarters
2926 Route 32
Saugerties, NY 12477
Hours of Operation Contact Us
Monday – Friday P: 518.828.7871
9 AM – 5 PM
History and Growth of the Columbia Greene Board of REALTORS®
The Columbia Greene Board of REALTORS® (CGBR) has a rich history rooted in two distinct organizations. The Columbia County Real Estate Board, Inc. was originally chartered in 1936. In 1955, it was renamed the Columbia County Board of REALTORS®, Inc.
Meanwhile, the Greene County Board of REALTORS® was established in 1961. These two regional boards served their respective counties independently until 2001, when they officially merged to form the Columbia Greene Board of REALTORS®, Inc. (CGBR)—a unified organization committed to supporting real estate professionals in both counties.
Building on this legacy of collaboration, another major milestone was reached in November 2024. Members of the Columbia Greene Board of REALTORS® (CGBR) and the Ulster County Board of REALTORS® (UCBR) voted to merge their associations. This strategic unification aims to strengthen regional real estate, enhance resources, promote greater collaboration, and provide elevated service for real estate professionals and their clients across the expanded region.
