Ira Bethea

Ira Bethea, Broker and Owner of Bethea Realty

Broker / Owner · Bethea Realty

Ira Bethea

Licensed Real Estate Broker in New York State

A community pillar building a firm rooted in trust, service, and results — a dedicated advocate for every client, from first-time buyers to seasoned investors.

10Designations 11NY Counties NYLicensed Broker

About

Meet Ira Bethea

Ira Bethea is not just a real estate broker — he is a community pillar. As the founder and Broker/Owner of Bethea Realty, Ira has built a firm rooted in trust, service, and results.

Whether you are buying your first home, selling a legacy property, relocating for military service, or investing in real estate, Ira brings the expertise, the network, and the personal touch to make the process smooth and successful. When you work with Ira, you are not just getting an agent — you are getting an advocate.

He serves clients across all of New York State with deep local expertise throughout the Capital Region and beyond, giving his clients access to a wider pool of properties and deeper market knowledge than most agents can offer.

Credentials

Ten professional designations

A depth of national credentials that reflects a commitment to serving a diverse clientele across every major real estate need.

GRIGraduate REALTOR Institute
C2EXCommitment to Excellence
ABRAccredited Buyer’s Representative
MRPMilitary Relocation Professional
RSPSResort & Second-Home Property Specialist
SRSSeller Representative Specialist
SRESSeniors Real Estate Specialist
PSAPricing Strategy Advisor
AHWDAt Home With Diversity
E-PROTechnology & Online Strategy

Community

Community leadership & associations

Ira is the founder and Chapter President of the Capital Region Realtist of New York (CRRNY), a NAREB Board Affiliate, and serves on the Greater Capital Association of REALTORS’ RPAC, Fair Housing, and Professional Standards Committees.

He is committed to expanding homeownership, supporting underserved communities, and using real estate as a pathway to wealth-building and long-term opportunity.

Expertise

How Ira can help

Specialties

BuyersSellersFirst-Time HomebuyersInvestment PropertiesPricing StrategyRelocationDownsizingSecond HomesPre-ForeclosureDivorce SalesCommunity Wealth-Building

Service areas

All of New York State

AlbanyRensselaerSchenectadySaratogaColumbiaGreeneFultonMontgomerySchoharieWarrenWashington

Languages

English

Brokerage

Bethea Realty · Licensed in NY

Track Record

Active listings & recent sales

Current opportunities, available on request

Ira’s active listings and recently sold properties move quickly. Reach out for the latest inventory and comparable sales in your target market.

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Client Stories

What clients say about working with Ira

  • ★★★★★

    Ira walked us through every step of buying our first home without ever making us feel rushed. He explained everything clearly and negotiated hard on our behalf. What felt overwhelming at the start became genuinely manageable.

    Buyer Client, Albany County

Get in touch

Work with Ira

Ready to make your next move? Send a message, call directly, or book a time that works for you.

518-331-7606 ira@bethearealty.com Serving all of New York State
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Let’s Begin

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Connect with a Bethea Realty agent today and take the first step toward your real estate goals — with a plan, not guesswork.

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