Member News

It has been brought to our attention that a fraudster may be posing as a licensee based in New Jersey attempting to schedule showings. The fraudster telephones the listing office and requests assistance with scheduling the appointment through the ele

LIBOR has been advised of an incident in Central Islip where a man, accompanied by another person, falsely identified themselves as Real Estate Licensees to gain entry into a private home listed for sale.  Please be reminded to check the identif

Have you or a colleague gone far above and beyond to help someone into housing/on the path to homeownership?

Voting for the election of Long Island Board of REALTORS® (LIBOR) At-Large Directors will take place online during the “Virtual” Annual General Membership meeting of LIBOR scheduled for October 27, 2021.

Out of an abundance of caution, the LIBOR Board of Directors has decided to postpone sponsoring or holding any in-person meetings, events, and receptions until January 2022 pending further evaluation of COVID-19. 

LONG ISLAND BOARD OF REALTORS® VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING & ELECTIONS

On September 6, 2021, the New York State Department of Health designated COVID-19 as an airborne infectious disease under New York State’s Hero Act, which means that all employers in New York must immediately implement workplace safety plans to

NAR's REALTORS® are Good Neighbors Program celebrates members who make an extraordinary commitment to giving back by volunteering in their communities. During the national week of REALTOR® Volunteering (September 28 – October 3), Long I

Whether you are just starting a real estate career or are a seasoned real estate veteran, getting involved can be an important part of your success. Volunteering for Committees provides you with the opportunity to share your ideas and experiences, an

Voting for the election of Long Island Board of REALTORS® (LIBOR) At-Large Directors will take place online during the “Virtual” Annual General Membership meeting of LIBOR scheduled for October 27, 2021. Electronic voting w

OFFICIAL NOTICE OF THE LONG ISLAND BOARD OF REALTORS®, INC. OFFICER ELECTION RESULTS Congratulations to 2022 LIBOR Officers, as elected by the Board of Directors of LIBOR on August 19, 2021: President Elect: Gina Marie Bettenhauser Secretary/Trea

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has extended the gun violence State of Emergency to September 4, 2021.  As a result of being under a State of Emergency, licensees are still prohibited from making any cold calls. Real estate licensees may not

Take a CORE Course with LIBOR! Effective July 1, 2021, the "grandfather clause," which exempts licensees from taking continued education, has been eliminated. ALL licensees needing to renew their sales, associate broker or brokers license, must compl

LIBOR is excited to announce that July has been designated Ethics Awareness Month! To celebrate all those who have completed their NAR Code of Ethics (COE) Training for Cycle 6 (Deadline 12/31/21) LIBOR will be conducting monthly prize drawings! Thi

Great news, REALTORS®! LIBOR’s Board of Directors has opened up eligibility to apply for a leadership position within LIBOR! Join us and help shape the future of your association. Check out the updated  Director Candidate Application a

Long Island Board of REALTORS® (LIBOR) seeks nominations for the 15th Annual REALTOR® Spirit Award, which recognizes REALTORS® who have made an extraordinary impact on their communities through volunteer work. The REALTOR® Spirit Awar

The applications deadline for LIBOR’s Officer positions has been extended until June 29, 2021. Click here to check the qualifications and apply!   The deadline for the Director application is August 9, 2021. Click here 

All members of LIBOR and the National Association of REALTORS® are required to take a 2.5 hr Code of Ethics class EVERY THREE YEARS. Our current cycle is January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021. GREAT NEWS:  All agents who completed a LIBOR cou

The 2021 Long Island Board of REALTORS® International Residential Real Estate Business Survey is now available. LIBOR is conducting this survey in collaboration with the National Association of REALTORS® as part of a national survey. This imp

Long Island Board of REALTORS® (LIBOR) Young Professional Network (YPN) is pleased to announce the 10th Annual 20 Under 40 Rising Stars in Real Estate Awards.  20 Long Island and Queens real estate professionals 40 years of age or young