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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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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Media Contact: Christina DeFalco-Romano Email The Long Island Board of REALTORS®, Inc. (LIBOR) is now accepting REALTOR® Scouting Scholarship Award applications.  Through this program, LIBOR will be awarding up to six $1,0

LIBOR is applauding the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Fair Housing Action Plan. The new NAR plan, abbreviated ‘ACT,’ emphasizes (A)ccountability, (C)ulture Change, and (T)raining in order to ensure REALTORS® are doing ev

RPR helps you to properly and accurately price a home for sale. The Realtor Valuation Model or RVM® allows you to adjust the value by inputting home condition and improvement factors. Find out how to choose comps and create a CMA as well. Wa

LIBOR has received a report that could affect the safety of our members.  If a caller raises your suspicions in any way, do not attend a listing presentation or show a house alone! Use safety apps or safety solutions to let trusted contact

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The 2019 REALTOR® Honor Society recipients were announced at the Long Island Board of REALTORS® Inc. (LIBOR) Directors meeting held on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at the REALTOR® Service Center in West Babylon. The award, given by t

REALTORS® Katy Anastasio of Laffey Real Estate in Huntington and Christopher Armstrong of Century 21 Princeton Properties in Holbrook were awarded the honorable Emeritus status at the Long Island Board of REALTORS® Board of Director

Real estate farming is possibly the most proactive position a REALTOR® can take to build inventory. Using RPR - a FREE Member Benefit will help you in your farming efforts. Dig a little deeper into the RPR platform and go beyond basic prop

The December 2019 closed median home price for Long Island, which includes Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens housing data, was $485,000 representing a 6% increase over last December. Nassau County reported a $538,000 closed median home price in December

The new year has begun and with it comes new opportunities to protect yourself. This month’s security tip is unique to this particular new year and new decade: Do not abbreviate 2020. Authorities are warning that anyone signing important

As a member of NAR, are you taking advantage of one of your most helpful benefits? Being an RPR user can make you a more efficient and better informed agent. RPR offers REALTORS® data, tools and reports to help you wow your clients and close more