Member News

As trusted experts in home buying and selling, REALTORS® guide consumers through one of the most significant and complex transactions of their lives.

In an ongoing effort to help protect our members and keep safety top of mind, LIBOR and NAR dedicate September as REALTOR® Safety Month.

LIBOR is pleased to announce the newly elected 2025/26 At-Large Board of Directors

Members will be able to choose up to thirteen (14) At-Large Director candidates when they vote online during the “Virtual” Annual Meeting of the Membership of LIBOR scheduled for September 12, 2024.

LIBOR is thrilled to announce the launch of "Why LIBOR - A Video Series," a compelling collection of narratives and success stories that highlight the significant impact LIBOR membership has had on its leaders and members.

LIBOR is pleased to offer its members a new Forms Support Center to help provide information about LIBOR’s forms. 

This summer at LIBOR has called to mind a saying often attributed to hockey great Wayne Gretzky, “Skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been.

LIBOR announced the release of newly revised forms to comply with certain practice changes required by the recent NAR Sitzer/Burnett class action litigation settlement.

On July 30, 2024, dedicated members of LIBOR joined forces to repaint and plant flowers at the 46th and 5th Street Seat located in the heart of Long Island City.

LIBOR is proud to announce the recipients of the Young Professionals Network (YPN) 20 Rising Stars in Real Estate Awards.

LIBOR is now accepting 2024 LIBOR Awards program nominations.

Earlier this year, NAR announced a settlement agreement to resolve ongoing litigation brought on behalf of home sellers related to broker compensation.

Congratulations to the 2025 LIBOR Officers, as elected by the Board of Directors of LIBOR on June 26, 2024

In recognition of National Homeownership Month LIBOR has partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Long Island, and Rebuilding Together Long Island to help build and repair homes within our local communities.

In celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month and support of equal rights for all people regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity, LIBOR proudly participated in the New Queens Pride Parade on June 2, 2024.

June is National Homeownership Month when we raise awareness about the benefits of owning a home and the importance of making homeownership more attainable for all Americans.

If a neighbor asked you whether selling their home without a real estate professional was a good idea, how would you respond?

Attn: LIBOR Members! We wanted to let you know that LIBOR is working hard to update and revise all the necessary documents to comply with the new NAR rule changes taking effect on August 17.

LIBOR is partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Long Island and Rebuilding Together Long Island to help build and repair homes in our local communities.

LIBOR past President Gina Marie Bettenhauser was inducted into the NAR RPAC Hall of Fame, recognizing her lifetime support of RPAC at the $25,000 level