Education Services

One of two required core courses for the Designation.

From April 2024 – March 2025 foreign buyers invested more than $56 billion in residential real estate in the U.S. They paid nearly $100,000 more on average than the overall U.S. median price and almost 50% paid cash. Florida was the #1 destination, with New York coming in at #4. Learn how to connect with this client base and uncover global opportunities in your local market.

This class is approved for elective credit toward the ABR designation.

The Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) Designation offers in-depth foundational training to professionals in eight of the most important areas of the Real Estate business. NOW OPEN TO ALL NYSAR

Approved for 7.5 hours CE -
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INFO FOR ZOOM COURSES ONLY- CE Credits by LIVE DISTANCE EDUCATION (ZOOM) requires that you have BOTH a microphone and a camera in order to earn CE Credit

Matrix market reports are a real estate data and analytics tool. These reports provide insights into various aspects of the real estate market, such as property listings, sales, and market trends.
They can be customized to focus on specific geographic areas, property types, and price ranges, allowing users to stay informed about market conditions in their target areas.
See how property ownership data from Realist Tax can be exported to become a robust list of potential clients.
Learn Fast Stats & InfoSparks, a housing market research tool that can help the Agent become a RE market expert in their area.
APPROVED 2 HOURS CE
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INFO FOR ZOOM COURSES ONLY- CE Credits by LIVE DISTANCE EDUCATION (ZOOM) requires that you have BOTH a microphone and a camera in order to earn CE Credit
Registrants will receive ZOOM LINK AND INSTRUCTIONS 24 hours prior to start.

This course helps real estate professionals strengthen two key skills for today’s market. Participants will learn to identify common architectural styles and housing structures found throughout New York, while also understanding important ownership models such as co-ops and condominiums.

The course also introduces practical ways to use Artificial Intelligence in listing and marketing workflows, while maintaining compliance with Fair Housing laws, advertising regulations, and professional ethical standards. Agents will gain strategies to use AI tools effectively, responsibly, and with confidence.

APPROVED FOR 3 HOURS CE (ELECTIVE COURSE)
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INFO FOR ZOOM COURSES ONLY- CE Credits by LIVE DISTANCE EDUCATION (ZOOM) requires that you have BOTH a microphone and a camera in order to earn CE Credit

Registrants will receive ZOOM LINK AND INSTRUCTIONS 24 hours prior to start

THIS CLASS IS FREE FOR LIBOR MEMBERS, BUT THERE IS A FEE IF YOU WANT TO RECEIVE THE 3 CE CREDITS AND WILL BE HANDLED THE DAY OF THE CLASS. This is an IN PERSON CLASS ONLY - This class is an overview of the Matrix MLS system. It will be offered in lecture style.

We will explore the different dashboards and all the components and set up market areas with Market Watch and create updates with Hot Sheets. This course covers the various ways of searching the MLS for all property types and statuses.

You will learn how to create an Auto Email, for automatically emailing listings, and visit OneHome, the client portal. The benefits of Realist Tax and setting up a farm area to create mailing labels. Also, included is adding and editing a listing.

THIS CLASS IS FREE, BUT THERE IS A FEE IF YOU WANT TO RECEIVE THE 3 CE CREDITS.

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Discover problems and pitfalls preventing people from fair and free choices in housing and your part in providing equal housing opportunities. The Code of Ethics provides directions to standards of performance. If professionalism is the destination, are you on the right path? Develop methods to establish, expand, and enrich interactions with REALTORS®, business affiliates and clients that will build, boost and better your career. This course also examines the goals, roles and holes that occur during agency relationships. Approved for 7.5 Hours CE (includes DOS Mandatory 3 Hours Fair Housing (also satisfies NAR Fair Housing requirement), 2.5 Hours Ethical Business Practice (both also satisfies NAR FH & COE requirement), 1 Hour Agency, 1 Hour Legal Update ---------------------------------------------- CE Credits by WEBINAR (ZOOM) requires that you have both a microphone and a camera in order to earn CE Credit Registrants will receive ZOOM instructions 24 hours prior to start.

What is Cultural Competency? "Cultural competency means being aware of your own cultural beliefs and values and how these may be different from other cultures—including being able to learn about and honor the different cultures of those you live and work with." The three elements of cultural competence are: • attitudes. • skills. • knowledge. 4 Steps to Becoming Culturally Competent • Learn About Your Culture and Biases. Many of the biases we hold are unconscious, meaning we're not aware we have them. • Actively Listen. Active listening is a useful tool for practicing cultural competency. • Show Interest Through Participation. • Seek Out Cultural Knowledge. APPROVED FOR 2 HOURS CE CREDIT --------------------------------------------- INFO FOR ZOOM COURSES ONLY - CE Credits by LIVE DISTANCE EDUCATION (ZOOM) requires that you have both a microphone and a camera in order to earn CE Credit Registrants will receive ZOOM LINK AND INSTRUCTIONS 24 hours prior to start.

Do you think that in a multiple offer situation, a listing agent might favor an offer from agents they know over agents they don’t know? Do agents treat each other the same? Do you think it factors into which offer is accepted? In this class, we will dissect how our natural bias shows up at work and could ultimately affect the consumer. APPROVED FOR 2 HOURS CE (includes DOS Mandated 2 Hours Implicit Bias requirement) ----------------------------------------------------- INFO FOR ZOOM COURSES ONLY - CE Credits by LIVE DISTANCE EDUCATION (ZOOM) requires that you have both a microphone and a camera in order to earn CE Credit Registrants will receive ZOOM LINK AND INSTRUCTIONS 24 hours prior to start.

This class will teach agents the necessary skills needed to generate a CMA using both their Stratus MLS program and the Realtor Property Resource RPR. With the skills learned from both programs, they have the option to choose which CMA to use when working with their Buyers or Sellers. Approved for 3 Hours CE Credit --------------------------------------------- INFO FOR ZOOM COURSES ONLY - CE Credits by LIVE DISTANCE EDUCATION (ZOOM) requires that you have both a microphone and a camera in order to earn CE Credit Registrants will receive ZOOM LINK AND INSTRUCTIONS 24 hours prior to start.

LIBOR General Counsel Patrick Fife will provide an overview of new laws or legal developments that impact the Long Island legal industry. Topics will include best practices related to fair housing, antitrust claims, advertising and broker supervision. 1 Hour CE Approved (Includes DOS Mandated 1 HOUR LEGAL UPDATE)
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INFO FOR ZOOM COURSES ONLY- CE Credits by LIVE DISTANCE EDUCATION (ZOOM) requires that you have BOTH a microphone and a camera in order to earn CE Credit
Registrants will receive ZOOM LINK AND INSTRUCTIONS 24 hours prior to start

This course provides a step-by-step overview of adding and editing listings in the Matrix Listing Manager, helping agents efficiently manage listing data, photos, and documents while maintaining accuracy and compliance within the MLS.

3 Key Takeaways:

* Add and update listings efficiently using the Matrix Listing Manager;

* Ensure accuracy and compliance with required MLS fields and statuses ;

* Enhance listings with photos, documents, and integrated MLS tools for better marketing

APPROVED FOR 2 HOURS CE

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INFO FOR ZOOM COURSES ONLY- CE Credits by LIVE DISTANCE EDUCATION (ZOOM) requires that you have BOTH a microphone and a camera in order to earn CE Credit
Registrants will receive ZOOM LINK AND INSTRUCTIONS 24 hours prior to start

This course will focus on the unique features of Matrix. Matrix offers a range of features including fast and responsive searches, quick statistics, market reports & time saving tools like speed bar searching. Join us as we explore the powerful benefits of Reverse Prospecting and Realist Tax for effective research, strategic farming, and much more!
**This is an Intermediate class - You must have completed the Beginning Matrix class or have a basic working knowledge of the Matrix system before attending this class.**
APPROVED 3 HOURS CE
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INFO FOR ZOOM COURSES ONLY- CE Credits by LIVE DISTANCE EDUCATION (ZOOM) requires that you have BOTH a microphone and a camera in order to earn CE Credit
Registrants will receive ZOOM LINK AND INSTRUCTIONS 24 hours prior to start

Law of Agency - Do you know who you are representing? This comprehensive course aims to provide real estate professionals with a deep understanding of agency law and its practical implications for different types of agency agreements. Students will gain a solid foundation in the principles of agency law, exploring the roles and responsibilities of agents, principals, and third parties. The course will delve into the various agency agreements commonly used, including buyer's agency, seller's agency, dual agency, and subagency. Agency – Our Foundation – GET IT RIGHT THE 1ST TIME! Approved for 1 Hour of CE – (1 Hour of DOS mandated Agency requirement) ----------------------------------------- CE Credits by LIVE DISTANCE EDUCATION (ZOOM) requires that you have both a microphone and a camera in order to earn CE Credit Registrants will receive ZOOM LINK AND INSTRUCTIONS 24 hours prior to start.