Member News

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

LIBOR is now accepting applications for the Class of 2025 LIBOR Leadership Academy.

I’ve been in Washington, D.C., this week at NAR’s REALTORS® Legislative Meetings, and LIBOR members who attended repeatedly told me that they were energized by the experience and so glad they showed up.

Apply for a 2025/2026 LIBOR Committee today to help shape the future of the Association for tomorrow!

Long Island Board of REALTORS® (LIBOR) Young Professional Network (YPN) is pleased to announce the 13th Annual LIBOR YPN 20 Rising Stars in Real Estate Awards. 

If you ever want to test whether humans develop an early sense of fairness, give one kid a much larger slice of cake at a birthday party and wait for the others’ outcries of, “That’s not fair!”

LIBOR is now accepting 2024 LIBOR Awards program nominations.

Despite all of the news circulating about the NAR lawsuit proposed settlement, it's important to carry on with your usual business activities and remain patient about the changes that will lie ahead. 

LIBOR is pleased to provide its members with ABR® designation courses, helping REALTORS® communicate their value to buyers in this ever-evolving real estate landscape.

An amendment to the Property Condition Disclosure Act took effect on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. 

Doreen Spagnuolo, LIBOR CEO, has been named one of the 2024 Herald Premiere Business Women of Long Island by RichnerLIVE.

The National Association of REALTORS® has reached a proposed agreement to resolve nationwide claims brought by home sellers.