There’s Still Time to Register for Ethics Day, June 17
Join LIBOR on June 17, 2021, for the 4th Annual National Real Estate Ethics Day®. In addition to a captivating, LIVE training with celebrated speaker Leigh Brown, this event is also a fundraiser for the REALTORS® Relief Foundation. The clock is ticking! Satisfy your ethics requirement with LIBOR! Register today to reserve your virtual seat! Register here.
Antitrust 101 for Real Estate Professionals
NAR Legal Affairs has created a video to educate real estate professionals about antitrust laws, including the severe penalties for violating antitrust law. The video uses real-world settings like social media or at an office meeting to demonstrate the scenarios that a real estate professional may face, such as invitations to join a group boycott or engage in price fixing. The video offers tips and solutions on how to avoid these situations and there are also quiz questions so that viewers can test their knowledge. LIBOR members can access the video for free, here.
Celebrate National Homeownership Month
June is National Homeownership Month and what better way to celebrate than to help first-time homebuyers? The NYSAR Housing Opportunities Foundation offers $2,000 grants to first-time homebuyers who work with New York State REALTORS®. Learn more and donate now at nysarhousingfoundation.com.
Applications for 2022 Board Officer – Deadline June 29
The applications deadline for LIBOR’s Officer positions has been extended until June 29, 2021. Click here to check the qualifications and apply! 

The deadline for the Director application is August 9, 2021. Click here to check the qualifications and apply! Directors will be elected by the membership at the General Membership Meeting in October. 
LIBOR REALTOR® Award Nominations Due July 30
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. 
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.
Member Value Plus (MVP)
Homeownership matters! Promote Homeownership Month on your social media channels and earn Marketing Strategy & Lead Generation Toolkit. Available for download through MVP. Act by June 15th, here.
Stratus Demo
Thursday, June 10, 10:00AM – 1:00PM
3 Hrs. CE

Writing your Business Plan
Monday, June 14, 9:00AM – 12:00PM                               
3 Hrs. CE
Click Here to Register        

Success W/203k Purchase Rehab Transactions
Monday, June 14, 1:00PM – 4:45PM                     
3.75 Hrs. CE     

CBR 4 Day
June 15 - 22, 9:00AM – 4:00PM 
June 23, 9:00AM – 2:00PM        
22.5 Hrs. CE

4 Mobile Apps Every LI Realtor Needs
Tuesday, June 15, 2:00PM – 4:00PM                      
2 Hrs. CE   
Click Here to Register        

Working With Sellers to Price Properties Using Stratus CMA, Maps & Pub. Records
Wednesday, June 16, 2:00PM – 5:00PM                           
3 Hrs. CE            

Understanding Title Ins. Pt 1
Monday, June 21, 1:00PM – 4:45PM                                     
3.75 Hrs. CE 

Digital Signings & Trans. Pt 2
Monday, June 21, 10:00AM – 12:00PM  
2 Hrs. CE           

Improve Your CMA Skills               
Tuesday, June 22, 2:00PM – 4:00PM
2 Hrs. CE        

Stratus Jump Start for New Agents
Wednesday, June 23, 1:00PM – 4:45PM 
3 Hrs. CE            

RPR Essentials: Desktop & Mobile
Friday, June 25, 10:00AM – 12:00AM      
2 Hrs. CE            

MLS Rules: Understand the Changes to Protect your Clients
Monday, June 28, 10:00AM – 1:00PM                    
3 Hrs. CE            

Put More Show and Less Tell In Your Listing Presentations
Tuesday, June 29, 9:00AM – 12:00PM     
3 Hrs. CE         

OneKey® MLS & Stratus Changes
Tuesday, June 29, 10:00AM – 12:00PM                 
2 Hrs. CE            

Stratus Goes Mobile with Stratus Collab App
Wednesday, June 30, 2:00PM – 4:00PM                          
2 Hrs. CE  
Click Here to Register          
Leadership
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Launching a podcast might sound intimidating, but it is possible—and fairly easy once you get started. These tips will get you from rookie to podcast host in short order.
 
Home Improvement Tips
Get your home in shape with these indoor and outdoor projects to do in an hour, over a weekend or longer-term.
Early Voting Begins This Week for Queens Primaries
You may not know this, but elections in NYC are generally determined during the primaries. That said Primary Election Day is June 22. Early voting begins SATURDAY June 12 and runs through the 20. If you are voting by absentee ballot, be sure that it’s postmarked by the 15! On the ballot are candidates running for NYC Mayor, Council and Queens Borough President. Not sure where to vote on Election Day? NO problem… visit https://findmypollsite.vote.nyc/
State Legislature Scheduled to End Session June 10
NYSAR has been engaging Senators and Assembly members on a number of outstanding issues, including support of coop transparency and opposition to good cause eviction, the Community Climate Investment Act, a required lead paint test disclosure during real estate transactions, local community preservation fund taxes and multiple local real estate transaction tax extenders. This week, NYSAR discussed with Senate and Assembly staff our concerns with a fair housing phone hotline and disclosure bill, resulting in successful amendments to the bill removing unnecessary burdens and liabilities on real estate brokers. Lawmakers are also considering a package of gun control bills, criminal justice reforms, and an adult abuse survivor’s act. Read more here.
Assembly Passes Series of Fair Housing Bills
On June 3, the Assembly passed a pair of fair housing bills which NYSAR supports. To read NYSAR’s memo in support of the legislation, click here. The following bills passed both the Senate and Assembly and will be delivered to Gov. Andrew Cuomo for his consideration within the year.
  • S.538-B/A.4638-A: Adds 2 hours of implicit bias education within the 22.5 hours of CE requirements.
  • S.2132-B/A.5359: Increases pre-licensing broker and salesperson course hours and requires instructors’ compliance in course education under oath.
Additional fair housing bills are expected to be voted on next week, including but not limited to (S.2157-A/A.6355) to require two years of experience as an associate broker before designation as an office manager and (S.2133-A.5363) to add a $30 and $10 surcharge to the license renewal fee for brokers and salespersons, respectively. NYSAR’s Legislative Steering Committee voted to support both bills as well. 
The Commercial Network
Date: June 22, 2021
Time: 8:00 AM
Special Guest: TBA

Western Queens Chapter
Date: June 24, 2021
Time: 11:00 AM
Special Guest: LIBOR Legal

Women’s Council of REALTORS®
Date: June 24, 2021
Time: 11:00 AM
Special Guest: Darryl Davis
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