LIBOR Earns Diamond Commercial Services Accreditation from NAR

Long Island Board of REALTORS® (LIBOR) has earned the Diamond Commercial Services Accreditation from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), NAR's highest level of recognition through its Commercial Services Accreditation Program. The distinction recognizes REALTOR® associations that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to serving commercial real estate practitioners through comprehensive programs, resources, and member engagement.

Introduced in 2008, NAR’s Commercial Services Accreditation Program recognizes REALTOR® associations for strengthening their commercial real estate services. The program includes three levels of accreditation—Gold, Platinum and Diamond—and requires annual recertification.

LIBOR achieved Diamond status by meeting more than 40 benchmarks beyond NAR’s baseline accreditation requirements, demonstrating excellence in member services, education, advocacy, technology, communications, and engagement. Only a select number of REALTOR® associations nationwide achieve this highest level of recognition.

LIBOR’s Commercial Network includes nearly 500 members and provides a dedicated community for commercial practitioners and those interested in exploring the sector. Through its Commercial Committee, LIBOR develops programming and resources that support professional growth and create opportunities to connect and conduct business.

Throughout the year, LIBOR offers educational courses, workshops, and networking opportunities, including Commercial Deal Exchanges, which allow practitioners to share listings, discuss business opportunities, and build valuable connections. The annual Commercial Network Cruise further extends these opportunities, attracting 200 attendees in 2026.

LIBOR also expands commercial real estate education through collaborations with industry organizations, including the Commercial Investment Real Estate Institute (CCIM), offering its Foundations of Success in Commercial Real Estate course and engaging with CCIM’s new Metro Chapter. LIBOR has co-hosted educational courses with the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), further broadening learning opportunities and connections for commercial practitioners.

LIBOR designates October as Commercial Month, an annual effort that highlights commercial real estate programs, events, and resources. The initiative helps residential practitioners explore the sector and reinforces LIBOR’s commitment to expanding access to commercial education, networking and business development opportunities.

“This recognition reflects the dedication of our Commercial Committee, the engagement of our members and LIBOR’s continued investment in strengthening commercial real estate services,” said LIBOR President Shaan Khan. “We are committed to providing commercial practitioners with the education, resources, and connections they need to grow their businesses, build relationships, and identify new opportunities. Earning Diamond accreditation reinforces our commitment to supporting the commercial real estate community across Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties.”

LIBOR previously earned NAR’s Diamond Commercial Services Accreditation in 2023 and Platinum accreditation in 2024 and 2025, underscoring its continued commitment to advancing commercial real estate services and supporting its members.

LIBOR will be recognized for this achievement at the Commercial Leadership Forum during NAR NXT in New Orleans in November.

For more information about LIBOR’s Commercial Network, programs, and upcoming events, visit www.lirealtor.com/commercial.