LIBOR Names 10th Annual YPN 20 Under 40 Rising Stars in Real Estate
LIBOR is proud to introduce the 2021 YPN 20 Under 40 Rising Stars in Real Estate. Throughout a year marked by extraordinary circumstances, this year’s honorees adapted, persevered, and went above and beyond to provide exceptional service to meet the needs of their clients. Our finalists represent all-around excellence in sales, community engagement, ingenuity, creativity, and leadership as REALTORS®. Learn more about these Rising Stars here. 
The July/August Issue of The REALTOR® is Now Available
This Summer issue of The REALTOR® really shines! Learn more about ethics, how our GA Team has been thriving while working remotely, and how to avoid Source of Income Discrimination! For this and more, check out the latest issue here.  
Ethics Awareness Month is Coming to a Close, You Gotta Be in it to Win it!
To celebrate all those who have completed their NAR Code of Ethics (COE) requirement, LIBOR will be conducting monthly prize drawings. July’s winner will receive a complimentary LIBOR membership valued at $515. If you have completed your COE training, you are already entered to win! For more details visit lirealtor.com/EthicsAwarenessMonth, and be sure to complete your Code of Ethics training today! 
Be a Leader with LIBOR
Great news, REALTORS®! LIBOR’s Board of Directors has opened up eligibility to apply for a leadership position within LIBOR! Join us and help shape the future of your association. Check out the updated Director Candidate Application and criteria. All applications for Director Candidate are due by August 9, 2021. Don't wait, apply today!
LIBOR REALTOR® Award Nominations Due July 30, Deadline Approaching
Nominations are being accepted for the 2021 Annual LIBOR Awards. Take a moment to consider nominating yourself, or someone you may know that is truly deserving of receiving one of these prestigious awards:

REALTOR®-Broker of the Year
REALTOR®-Salesperson of the Year 
Community Service Award
Lifetime Achievement Award
REALTOR®-Affiliate of the Year
 
The deadline for nominations is July 30, 2021. Visit LIRealtor.com for a nomination form and more information. 
Last Call to Apply Now for a NYSREEF Scholarship
Want to earn a national designation? A New York State Real Estate Education Foundation scholarship will pay for half of the tuition! Learn more and apply at NYSREEF.org. Deadline to apply is July 31, 2021.
Take a CORE Course with LIBOR!
ALL licensees needing to renew their sales, associate broker or brokers license, must complete 22.5 hours of NYS CE credit before the expiration date on their license. Within the 22.5 hours, all licensees are required to complete 7.5 hours of CORE curriculum (3 hours of fair housing, 2.5 hours of ethical business practices,1 hour of agency law, 1 hour legal update). LIBOR offers all you need in a one day CORE course and your remaining 15 hours can be taken on any topic approved for NYS CE credit that you find of interest!

8/11/21 (9AM-5PM): CORE Day Click to Register
Registration is Now Open for the 2021 C5 Summit
C5 Summit is the premier US-based commercial real estate event launching this fall in the heart of the city at the center of the industry – New York. Network with influential leaders, build relationships with key decision makers, learn about the latest trends, and get deals done all at one centralized event, from September 27-29, 2021. Don’t wait to register, rates for the Summit increase by $300 starting August 1! Learn more and register now, here.
Buffini & Company’s 100 Days to Greatness®
Buffini & Company’s 100 Days to Greatness® provides a step-by-step approach to building a strong foundation in real estate. And even better: NAR members receive an exclusive $100 off through the REALTOR Benefits® Program! Learn more.
Understanding Title Ins. Pt 2
Tuesday, August 3, 1:00PM – 4:00PM            
3 Hrs. CE  
 
New Agent Tech Overview
Tuesday, August 3, 2:00PM – 4:00PM                     
3 Hrs. CE  
 
NY Comm & Invest Cert. 3 Day
(Satisfies Ethical Business Practices,
1 Hr. Agency & National Association of Realtors® Code Of Ethics)
Thursday, August 5; Thursday, August 12; Wednesday, August 18, 9:00AM – 5:00PM
22.5 Hrs. CE      
 
Collab Essentials Desktop & Mobile
Thursday, August 5, 2:00PM – 4:00PM 
2 Hrs. CE  
 
Code of Ethics Training
(Satisfies Ethical Business Practices, &
National Association of Realtors® Code Of Ethics)
Friday, August 6, 9:00AM – 11:30AM
2.5 Hrs. CE        
                                                       
Fair Housing Laws
Monday, August 9, 9:00AM – 12:00PM                             
3 Hrs. CE  
Marketing
Consumers’ email inboxes are constantly being flooded with messages. How do you make yours stand out? Use effective subject lines that make them take notice.
 
Real Estate Trends
Pandemic homebuying remorse has emerged as one of the consequences of COVID-19 as folks bought property at record prices at the height of a hot market.
 
Home Improvement
An HVAC expert weighs in with answers to common heating, ventilation and air conditioning questions
TICKETS GOING FAST!
Buy your tickets to Take Me Out To The Ball Game. Tickets are $199 and go towards your RPAC investment! Visit www.lireator.com/mets to purchase NOW!

Contact Maryann Horan, Government Affairs Coordinator with questions at [email protected] or at ext. 354.
NAR President Charlie Oppler Op-Ed Regarding DOJ Settlement Withdraw
Earlier this month, in an unprecedented move, the Department of Justice (DOJwithdrew its consent to a settlement agreement reached in 2020, which had resolved issues raised by the DOJ about brokerage commissions and the MLS system. NAR President Charlie Oppler recently wrote an Op-Ed addressing the issue, which you can read here. You can also find more information on NAR’s page by clicking here.
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