AGMB is proud of our service to our industry but just as important is our service to our community. Raising funds and awareness for important causes is necessary to benefit our community. Following is a gallery of our industry and community events.
Juneteenth March in Central Park NYC
Beautiful day at the Juneteenth March in Central Park NYC, and AGMB employees, family, and friends were happy to support this yearly holiday event. All proceeds from the Juneteenth March go towards the building fund of the Harlem Center. The center is a 10-year effort started by a coalition of New York centered community based organizations (CBOs). Black non- profit organizations in New York receive less than 10% of the available funding from public and private sector fund managers, grant makers, and gifters. The coalition and the center were originally organized to serve as a funding center to bootstrap the CBOs that serve millions of New Yorkers on shoestring budgets. Harlem Center is a 20,000 square foot community center offering services from 30+ CBOs from across the 5 boroughs to provide community support services from economic inclusion to the arts to health/wellness and uplifting citizens affected by issues ranging from recidivism to anti-LGBTQ sentiments as well as increase capacity to address unmet needs and gaps in service delivery.
AGMB NY showing the Knicks spirit!
New York State Division of Human Rights Conference
Neil Garfinkel joined the New York State Division of Human Rights for an informative conference with real estate professionals. Strong engagement around Fair Housing and a worthwhile conversation.
2025 Holiday Celebration
Our 2025 Holiday celebration for our Long Island office included birthday wishes for Michael Barone. Thanks to our LI team for a great evening.
Showbiz Babies Networking Event
Over 300 guests joined the fun at the Showbiz Babies Networking event in Los Angeles. This event is sponsored by AGMB and hosted by AGMB Associate Kelly Mayer and Producer Braden Joe.
Juneteenth March 2025 4M RUN WALK & ROLL in Central Park, NYC
to benefit the Harlem Center was another great event. Each year our AGMB team of participants grows bigger for a great cause! Thanks to everyone who joined and cheered us on!
The 10X Effect: Wealth & Business Summit Highlights
On June 16, the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals® hosted The 10X Effect: Wealth & Business Summit in New York City. Neil Garfinkel, managing partner, AGMB moderated the panel discussion, “Leverage Economic Data to Be in the Top 10%.” The panel featured industry leaders (left to right) Peter Griffin of Citi, Andres Perea-Garzon of Corcoran, Charlie Dougherty of Wells Fargo, and Daisy Lopez-Cid, 2018 NAHREP® National President and Broker-Owner of RE/MAX Premier Properties. The discussion highlighted the importance of using economic data to drive business success to achieve top-tier results in the real estate sector.
Fair Housing Panel at REBNY - April 30
Key professionals from New York real estate, Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) and New York State were featured on this panel with Managing Partner, Neil Garfinkel, during Fair Housing month.
AGMB “After The Holidays” Party 2025
AGMB “After The Holidays” party 2025 for our NY staff was held at Frames Bowling Lounge. Between all the bowling and the karaoke, a great time was had by all.
AGMB hosted the NAHREP (National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals)
Upper Manhattan meet/greet October event
Juneteenth March - 5K Walk/Run/Roll
AGMB joined the Juneteenth March with funds going towards the building fund of the Harlem Center, a community center offering services from 30+ community based organizations across all 5 boroughs. A great time was had by the AGMB team, family and friends. Hope you will join us next year!
AGMB hosted a Whiskey Tasting and Real Estate Trivia Night
AGMB hosted a Whiskey Tasting and Real Estate Trivia night, cohosted by Muhayla Dobbs and Diana Kourtourakis, both of Pro National Title Agency. Josh Garfinkel led the event and the tasting, and a good time was had by all the real estate professionals who joined us. Stay tuned for another tasting and trivia event soon.
REBNY/NYRS Evening Event at 30 Hudson Yards on February 5th
AGMB was proud to sponsor and have partner Michael Xylas speak at REBNY’s recent NYRS New Development Roundtable event at Hudson Yards.
AGMB Supports the Arts
AGMB partner Neil Garfinkel visited the Pure Vision Arts Exhibit, where he has been a long-time supporter. Pure Vision Arts is a Shield Institute program for New Yorkers with special needs.
REBNY Committees Join Forces
AGMB partner Neil Garfinkel served as moderator for REBNY’s Brooklyn and Queens Committees which met at the Skyline Tower in Long Island City. Rhonda Dunn (Compass), Nathalie de Lange (Halstead Real Estate), Michael Petrosino at Halstead Property (Halstead) and Peter Grazioli with Halstead (Halstead), shared stories and best practices of how residential brokers can protect themselves when working with non-REBNY agents.
AGMB Training Center Ltd.
AGMB Training Center Ltd. is a New York Department of State approved provider of Continuing Education credits for the real estate brokerage community. The purpose of the AGMB Training Center Ltd. and its Professional Real Estate Agent Series is to cover topics of importance for residential real estate agents while offering continuing education credits.
Legal Line Live with Neil Garfinkel
Neil Garfinkel, REBNY Broker Counsel and Partner-in-charge of real estate and banking practices at Abrams Garfinkel Margolis Bergson, LLP, presents REBNY Legal Line Live. Legal Line provides key insights into legal topics surrounding the residential brokerage industry.
Leasing REality Pre-Launch Party #2: “It’s Déjà Vu All Over Again”
Leasing REality Pre-Launch Party #2: “It’s Déjà Vu All Over Again” powered by AGMB was held at Capture Gallery in Chelsea on October 13th. Clients and guests of AGMB enjoyed food and drinks, raffle prizes and networked a bit as well. Proceeds from the event were raised to benefit Ascent: a School for Individuals with Autism and Courage and Sacrifice: Helping Local Wounded Veterans.
Leasing REality Pre-Launch and End of Summer Bash
Leasing REality Pre-Launch and End of Summer Bash powered by AGMB was held at Capture Gallery in Chelsea on September 12th. Clients and guests of AGMB enjoyed food and drinks, and networked a bit as well. There were also raffle prizes and a DJ to keep the energy level at the event going. Proceeds from the event were raised to benefit Ascent: a School for Individuals with Autism and Courage and Sacrifice: Helping Local Wounded Veterans.
What is Leasing REality?
An informative yet entertaining commercial leasing search engine designed to help educate and train everyone and anyone who has a connection to an office, retail or industrial lease in any of these negotiations – regardless of what side of the table you sit on. Leasing REality allows the user to choose which educational source works best for them – whether it be a glossary, e-book, audio book, videos (both full and shorter segments), outlines, slides, checklists or top 10 and top 25 lists on many of the most important clauses within a lease.
Golf Outing
Once again AGMB was thrilled to host a golf outing for friends and clients. A great day was had by all at this casual fun event.
Mansion Ride
The “Mansion Ride”, with over 750 riders annually, explores the incredible waterfront mansions on Nassau County’s Gold Coast. Each beautiful challenging mile not only builds tolerance, acceptance and awareness for those with autism, but also raises sorely needed funds for their education and social skill enhancement.
http://www.mansionride.com/
Brooklyn Bowl Charitable Event
The 2015 Brooklyn Bowl Charitable Event, featuring the Dark Star Orchestra, not only had great music and accomplished what the Mansion Ride does on an annual basis for kids with autism, but also provided a great platform for many in real estate to realize that they can make a difference while having fun and conducting business!
The AGMB Professional Real Estate Agent Series
The AGMB Professional Real Estate Agent Series continued Thursday night, February 4, 2016. Held at the AGMB NY offices from 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM, AGMB presented “The Most Effective Marketing Tool Available to Real Estate Agents – The New York State Agency Disclosure Form.” This successful and important training program featured a lender partner from TD Bank, David Montville.
