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Long Island Housing Data for February 2020

Mar 13, 2020 1 min read

The February 2020 closed median home price for Long Island, which includes Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens housing data, was $480,000 representing a 6.7% increase over last February. Nassau County reported a $530,000 closed median home price in Februa

LIBOR is Committed to your Wellbeing

Mar 13, 2020 2 min read

The Long Island Board of REALTORS® (LIBOR) considers the health and well-being of our members, students, employees and communities a top priority. LIBOR will evaluate a re-open date for its classes and offices when the Governor

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Coronavirus: A Guide for REALTORS®

Mar 10, 2020 6 min read

Coronavirus Guidance for REALTORS® pdf 743.86 kb Why is NAR issuing this guidance? In response to the growing concerns about COVID-19, commonly referred to as coronavirus, NAR is providing this guidance to help REALTORS® respond to the coro

Court imposed injunction on tenant commissions extended to June 12, 2020

Mar 9, 2020 1 min read

As every licensee is well aware by now, the New York State Department of State (DOS) issued a Guidance Statement in February which required real estate brokerage firms to collect a commission from the landlord and not the tenant if the firm was repre

Changes Coming to Stratus. Watch Stratus Add/Edit Video.

Mar 6, 2020 1 min read

OneKey™ MLS goes live on March 24, 2020. There will be changes to Stratus that you need to know about before that date. Visit the HELP CENTER at onekeymlsny.com to watch the Stratus Add/Edit video prepared by Technology Train

New Dates Added! Webinar - OneKey™ MLS New Rule Changes

Mar 6, 2020 2 min read

Learn about the MLS rule changes that take effect March 24, 2020 when OneKey™ MLS goes live. Presented by Eddie McGowen OneKey™ MLS Board of Managers Click on th

OneKey MLS - The Countdown Begins

Feb 28, 2020 1 min read

As the countdown begins to the go-live date of March 24, 2020 for OneKey™ MLS, REALTORS® are encouraged to visit the new Help Center on onekeymlsny.com to learn about all upcoming changes to the MLS. The Help Center features videos,

LIBOR in partnership with its Chapters and Divisions Celebrates Fair Housing Month: April 2020

Feb 28, 2020 2 min read

Every April, REALTORS® celebrate Fair Housing Month to reaffirm our continuing commitment to fair and equitable treatment and a professional level of service for all in their search for real property. This year, to commemorate the anniversary of

VOTE!

Feb 26, 2020 1 min read

There are two very important elections coming up in March that your Government Affairs Team wants to make you aware of… 1. March 10th: Suffolk County Legislative District 15 Early voting begins February 29th and runs through March 8th

Looking for Seller Leads? Check out Homesnap's Likelihood to List" Feature.

Feb 24, 2020 1 min read

Check out Homesnap's brand new "Likelihood to List" feature in the app - it's a FREE MLS Benefit. You can see which homes are likely to list on the map. Homesnap's "Likelihood to List" score takes hundreds of data points into account and leverages

2020 REALTOR® Spirit Award Nominations Open

Feb 21, 2020 2 min read

The Long Island Board of REALTORS® (LIBOR) is accepting applications for this year’s REALTOR® Spirit Award, recognizing real estate professionals who have made a positive impact through volunteer service in their communities. Nearly 7

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Long Island Housing Data for January 2020

Feb 18, 2020 1 min read

The January 2020 closed median home price for Long Island, which includes Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens housing data, was $480,000 representing a 6.4% increase over last January. Nassau County reported a $532,250 closed median home price in January

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Dominate Your Local Area with Homesnap Pro's Newest Features

Feb 14, 2020 2 min read

We’re so excited to announce that the All-New Homesnap Pro is now LIVE for MLSLI! MLSLI agents already have FREE access to Homesnap Pro as an included membership benefit, but Homesnap just released the biggest update in its history, making it t

Important Update on Rentals

Feb 11, 2020 1 min read

A Court Order temporarily suspended that part of the DOS Guidance that restricted landlord’s brokers from collecting a commission from the tenant. This means that until further notice landlord’s brokers can continue to collect a co

Update on DOS Guidance Prohibiting Certain Real Estate Commissions

Feb 11, 2020 2 min read

As a result of a lawsuit initiated by NYSAR, REBNY and others, a temporary restraining order was granted on February 10, 2020. This order removes the prohibition against landlord’s agents collecting commi

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Urgent Call for Action that will affect your business!

Feb 7, 2020 1 min read

Your action is needed – The Long Island Board of REALTORS® (LIBOR), and the New York State of REALTORS® (NYSAR) opposes new guidance by the Department of State stating that a landlord's agent is now prohibited from collec

DOS Guidance Prohibits Certain Real Estate Commissions

Feb 6, 2020 1 min read

The DOS has issued a Guidance interpreting the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act to hold that landlord’s agents cannot be compensated by the prospective tenant. The DOS Guidance notes that a landlord’s agent who collects a

Facebook Video Ads Made Easy With Homesnap Pro

Feb 4, 2020 1 min read

Facebook videos are the best thing you can do to get your name out to a lot of consumers at one time. See how it works here. Homesnap Pro automatically pulls in data and images from MLS to create a video that is specific to your activity. Plu

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Homesnap Pro Lauches It's Biggest Update Ever - A FREE MLS Benefit

Feb 4, 2020 1 min read

Next week, the team at Homesnap Pro — one of your FREE MLSLI benefits — is launching its biggest update ever. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming with the All-New Homesnap Pro. Likelihood to List: See which propert

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2020 REALTOR® Achievement Awards Nominations Open

Jan 31, 2020 1 min read

LIBOR is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Annual LIBOR Awards. Five REALTOR® members will be recognized as the recipients of five prestigious awards, which are presented at the Annual LIBOR Installation and Awards Dinner Dance to be h