Long Island Board of REALTORS® Host Exclusive Session at Inman Connect New York

Long Island Board of REALTORS® (LIBOR), New York State’s largest local REALTOR® trade association representing more than 25,000 real estate professionals across Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties, proudly hosted an exclusive session titled “Insider Broker Conversations: Real Strategies for Success” at Inman Connect New York.

The session took place on February 3, 2026, during the premier three-day annual Inman Connect conference, held February 3–5, 2026, at the Hilton Midtown in New York City.

Inman Connect is renowned for bringing together thousands of agents, brokers, technology innovators, and executives, focusing on critical industry trends shaping the real estate landscape. This year’s conference featured over 75 sessions and more than 250 speakers, providing an invaluable platform for discussions on navigating evolving market conditions.

LIBOR was honored to be the first REALTOR® association to host a session at this influential conference. The “Insider Broker Conversations” session featured LIBOR brokers sharing real-world strategies currently driving success in today’s market. Attendees gained firsthand insights into what is working now, how industry leaders are adapting to market shifts, and the approaches they are using to remain competitive in a dynamic environment.

Shaan Khan, President of LIBOR, expressed enthusiasm for the session, stating, “Today’s discussion was about having an honest, real conversation about where our industry is right now.  Our goal was to share actionable strategies that our members could immediately apply to their businesses.”

Mark Donnelly, LIBOR’s Immediate Past President, moderated the session, guiding the conversation with a distinguished panel of expert brokers:

Whitney LaCosta, Broker with Howard Hanna Coach REALTORS®

Philip Laffey, Broker and Owner of Laffey Real Estate

Brian Maguire, Broker with Compass Greater New York

Angela Prince, Broker of Prince and Associates Realty Group

Helena Veloso, Broker and Senior Sales Manager with Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Donnelly emphasized the session's importance, saying, “We were incredibly fortunate to gather such an outstanding group of broker leaders, each bringing a wealth of experience and insight. Their perspectives were invaluable as we discussed how to thrive in a changing market.”

As part of LIBOR’s ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional value to its members, LIBOR members were offered an exclusive one-day pass to attend Inman Connect NY. This unique opportunity allowed members to experience a full day of high-impact programming focused on innovation, emerging trends, and actionable insights from real estate leaders across the country—including LIBOR’s own featured member session. Access to premier industry events such as Inman Connect is just one of the many reasons it pays to belong to LIBOR.

For more information about about LIBOR, please visit lirealtor.com.