Long Island Board of REALTORS® Committees

Committee Applications is now Open! Apply Today!

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, and network with industry professionals.

Applications to serve on all LIBOR Committees are open year-round HERE. Committee vacancies for each year are approved annually by the Board of Directors from among the pool of eligible applicants at the Board of Directors October or November meeting, and the Board may fill any remaining Committee vacancies throughout the year from among the pool of eligible applicants.

Waiting to get on a committee or want to learn more? You may feel free to sit in on one of our open committee meetings! View our calendar for upcoming meetings (don't forget to check off the "Meetings" box to search). For questions, please Contact Us.

Committee List and Descriptions (Please refer to the LIBOR Bylaws and LIBOR Policy and Procedure Manual for a full and complete description of all committee functions.)

*Committee meetings open to non-committee members

  • Appraisal Committee*

    Carries out the objectives of the Appraisal Network by planning events, establishing goals, making recommendations, subject to the approval of the LIBOR Board of Directors.

    Prerequisites: All members of the Appraisal Committee shall be members of the Appraisal Network.

    Criteria: LIBOR Member in good standing

  • Budget & Finance Committee

    Reviews revenue and expense projections; reviews the annual budget and the present budget. Makes appropriate budget recommendations and monitors the feasibility of investing revenues, vets the financial investment firms, makes investment recommendations, implements the process of investing, and monitors the investments in accordance with LIBOR’s Investment Policy.

    Criteria: Members cannot be re-appointed for at least one year.

  • Bylaws Committee*

    Reviews the LIBOR Bylaws and policies to ensure compliance with the latest NAR requirements, and recommends revisions to the LIBOR BOD.

    Criteria: REALTOR® Member

  • Commercial Committee*

    Carries out the objectives of the Commercial Network by planning events, establishing goals, making recommendations, subject to the approval of the LIBOR Board of Directors.

    Prerequisite: All members of the Commercial Committee shall be members of the Commercial Network.

    Criteria: LIBOR Member.

  • Credential Review Committee

    Reviews all applications of candidates for Officers and Directors for the coming year.

    Prerequisite: Involvement in and knowledgeable about LIBOR.

    Criteria: REALTOR® Members who are not seeking an Officer or Director position. No one REALTOR® Member can serve more than two consecutive years, and no more than one person from the same office shall serve.

  • Curriculum And Instructor Review Group

    Works to expand the number of instructors and quality of coursework and instruction at LIBOR’s school. Interviews and monitors instructors to ensure compliance with criteria set forth in the LIBOR School Policy.

    Criteria: REALTOR® Member and/or Affiliate Member. Its recommended, but not required, that members have experience as real estate instructors.

  • Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee*

    Coordinate activities and advise on communication strategies related to increasing the overall diversity and inclusiveness of our LIBOR membership and leadership and strengthen relationships with multicultural groups through collaboration.

    Prerequisite: It is recommended that REALTOR® Members complete the At Home With Diversity® Certification as long as it is being offered.

    Criteria: REALTOR® Member

  • Education Advisory Group

    Assist staff in the organization and implementation of LIBOR’s annual education conference.

    Criteria: REALTOR® Member

  • Global Business*

    Promote business opportunities by providing the necessary tools and resources to foster networking, generate referrals and increase commissions by serving global sources.

    Prerequisite: CIPS Designation or begin the process of completing the CIPS Designation.

    Criteria: REALTOR® Members meeting the above prerequisites. Affiliate Members with global business interests and contacts may also serve.

  • Government Affairs – Nassau/Suffolk*

    Monitor local, state, and national legislative issues and recommend positions and actions to the Board of Directors for approval with regards to their respective geographic jurisdiction and in conjunction with similar positions taken by NYSAR and NAR.

    Criteria: REALTOR® Member and/or Affiliate Member.

    If the Member’s primary residence or primary focus of business lies in one of the geographic areas, they may serve on one of the committees. No Member can serve on both Government Affairs committees.

  • Government Affairs – Queens*

    Monitor local, state, and national legislative issues and recommend positions and actions to the Board of Directors for approval with regards to their respective geographic jurisdiction and in conjunction with similar positions taken by NYSAR and NAR.

    Criteria: REALTOR® Member and/or Affiliate Member.

    If the Member’s primary residence or primary focus of business lies in one of the geographic areas, they may serve on one of the committees. No Member can serve on both Government Affairs committees.

  • Grievance

    Reviews allegations of violations of the Code of Ethics and member requests for Arbitration pursuant to the NAR Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual, forwarding those appropriate to the Professional Standards Committee for a hearing.

    Prerequisites: Formal Professional Standards Training.

    Criteria: REALTOR® Member

  • Professional Standards

    Considers and acts upon cases involving alleged violations of the Code of Ethics and arbitrates certain financial business disputes forwarded by the Grievance Committee, in accordance with the NAR Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual. Hearings are routinely scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays.

    Prerequisites: Formal Professional Standards Training and at least one year on the Grievance Committee.

    Criteria: REALTOR® Member

  • REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC)*

    Helps increase participation in fund raising campaign programs and encourages investment in RPAC to achieve monetary and membership participation goals set by NYSAR and NAR.

    Criteria: REALTOR® Member

  • Strategic Planning

    Reviews industry trends and supports staff for the development of business and/or strategic plan and reviews its progress.

    Criteria: REALTOR® Member and/or Affiliate Member

  • Young Professionals Network Committee

    The Young Professionals Network Committee carries out the objectives of the Young Professionals Network (YPN) by planning events, establishing goals, making recommendations, and overseeing the operation of the Young Professionals Network subject to the approval of the LIBOR Board of Directors.

    Criteria: REALTOR® Member and/or Affiliate Member