The January/February Issue of The REALTOR® Is Now Available
In 2021's first issue of The REALTOR®, LIBOR's legal counsel advises on positive steps our members can take to help eliminate discrimination in real estate. Read the issue now!
 
Deadline Approaching for NAR’s 30 Under 30 Class of 2021
There’s still time to apply for REALTOR® Magazine’s 30 Under 30! Here’s your chance to be part of the 2021 class. The application period is open now through Jan. 15. Learn more.
 
Global Alliances International Residential Real Estate Business Survey is Available Now
NAR maintains formal relationships with over 100 organized real estate associations in 75 different countries around the world. To gain a better understanding of the international business transactions in these countries, the NAR Research Group and the Member Engagement Group conducted a survey to gather information on the transactions of respondents with international clients during the reference period of July 2019 through June 2020. Learn more.

Seeking REALTOR® Scouting Scholarship Award Applications
LIBOR is now accepting applications for the REALTOR® Scouting Scholarship Award applications. Through the scholarship program, LIBOR will be awarding up to six $1,000 merit-based Scholarships to three New York Eagle Scouts and three New York Gold Girl Scouts. If you know a Girl or Boy Scout receiving their Gold award or Eagle rank this year, please encourage them to apply here:
 
NYSAR Mid-Winter Business Meetings to be Held Virtually 
The 2021 Mid-Winter Business Meetings, originally scheduled for February 7-11 at The Desmond Hotel in Albany, will be held virtually from January 25 through February 12. Registration and the NYSAR Meeting Planner is scheduled to launch the week of January 11. Browse the schedule and highlighted events by clicking here.
Create New York Marketing Assets with Photofy
Are you finding it difficult to market your business when you’re constantly on the go and meeting with clients? NYSAR has partnered with Photofy, a mobile content creation tool, to offer you marketing assets with a New York flavor. Photofy allows members to easily personalize and share marketing assets right from your phone. Get started by visiting photofy.com/nar.
BUYERS: FIND THEM, BIND THEM AND MIND THEM
Tuesday, January 19th 9:00AM - 1:00PM
4 Hrs. CE

CREATING BUYER LOYALTY
Tuesday, January 19th 2:00PM - 4:00PM
2 Hrs. CE
 
NEGOTIATING WITH AND FOR YOUR CLIENTS
Wednesday, January 20th 9:00AM – 12:00PM
3 Hrs. CE

DIGITAL SIGNATURES USING INSTANET
Wednesday, January 20th 2:00PM – 4:00PM
2 Hrs. CE
Buying and Selling
A little routine home maintenance can help home-sellers avoid a catastrophic problem that could devalue their property and derail that sale.
 
Finances
Experts say that even amid a time of financial uncertainty, there are easy ways you can begin to build your own emergency fund to use in the future.
 
Business Tools
2020 was especially turbulent if you are a business owner. Your company likely had to contend with some major upheavals, stressors and challenges. 2021 will be a year of reinvention and, we can all hope, a better and brighter one for the growth of our businesses.
 
Home Décor
Professional interior designers weigh in on which decorating trends will be everywhere in 2021, and which styles will fade away in the new year.
Voting Changes Coming to the Boroughs!
New York voters will see a big change in the next election cycle with the implementation of ranked-choice voting. Queens residents can learn all about what comes next at our upcoming free webinar, presented by Charter/Spectrum NY on January 28th from 2pm-3:15pm. Click here for to register now.
 
NYSAR Urges NYS to Apply for federal Rental Assistance Funding
The recently signed federal COVID-19 stimulus bill allows states to request significant funding for rental assistance with a deadline of January 12. NYSAR has been in contact with the governor’s office to ensure New York receives necessary funding to provide relief to tenants and property owners.  

U.S. Senator Schumer Likely to Become Next Majority Leader
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) will likely be the next Senate Majority Leader if Democrat Jon Ossoff maintains his lead over Republican incumbent Sen. David Perdue in the Georgia Senate run-off. Democrat Raphael Warnock has already been declared the winner over Sen. Kelly Loeffler in the other Georgia run-off. Democrats would hold a 50-50 member tie with Vice President Kamala Harris as the tie-breaking vote. Learn more.
Commercial Network of LIBOR
Tuesday, January 26th 8:00AM - 10:00AM, Free Zoom Meeting
Hosted by CNLIBOR President Rich Kruse with updates from LIBOR CEO Tessa Hultz. Thomas Bible from RealtyZapp will be our featured speaker.
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