REALTOR® Honor Society Recognized
Congratulations to the 2021 REALTOR® Honor Society inductees: Christopher Bacchus, Mark Donnelly, Frederic “Rick” Greene, Susan Helsinger, Rao Ali Shaan Khan, David Legaz, and Yoshinori Takita. Presented by New York State Association of REALTORS® (NYSAR), REALTOR® Honor Society recognizes Board/Association members for their involvement during the elective year. The primary purpose of the Honor Society is to encourage Board participation among members and to gain education and knowledge which will allow them to better serve their clients/customers and the real estate industry. Learn more.
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Housing on Long Island Just Became More Inclusive #GoodbyeCovenants
Committed to the mission of Fair Housing for ALL, in 2020 and 2021, Long Island Board of REALTORS® worked with both the Nassau and Suffolk County legislatures, respectively, to create a bill that allows homeowners to remove racially and religiously restrictive covenants from their property deeds. To celebrate this momentous change, LIBOR has launched a social media public awareness campaign on this action to inform homeowners of their new potential covenant removal option and reaffirm to all that racially and religious restrictive language is illegal and unconstitutional. Visit www.lirealtor.com/covenants for resources on covenant removal.
Spread the Word
1. Print this flyer to share with constituents in-person.
3. Follow LIBOR on social media and reshare our posts!
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NAR Calls on REALTORS® Who Give Back to Apply for the 2022 Good Neighbor Awards
Applications are now open for NAR’s 2022 Good Neighbor Awards, which recognizes REALTORS® who make an extraordinary impact on their communities through volunteer work. Five winners will each receive a $10,000 grant for their nonprofit organization. Apply now or share with a REALTOR® that gives back to their community. Learn more, HERE.
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NYSAR Legal Hotline Closed During Mid-Winter Business Meetings
Due to the "Opportunity Awaits" NYSAR Mid-Winter Business Meetings, the NYSAR Legal Hotline will be closed the week of February 7th. The Hotline will reopen on Monday, February 14th at 9:00am. The Legal Hotline is a free service to NYSAR members, that can answer questions related to licensed activity. The Legal Hotline is available Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 4:00pm at 518-436-9727.
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Didn’t Meet Your 2021 COE Requirement?
There’s still time to fulfill your NAR Code of Ethics Requirement if you missed the 2021 deadline. Act now to get your member benefits and services reinstated! Learn more HERE.
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NAR Tax Summit February 2022
Learn about new governance regulations and receive tips on how to improve your personal wealth by spotting opportunities in your tax return, what to do if the IRS comes knocking, and more. The National Association of REALTORS® Center for Financial Wellness is hosting a four-part Tax Summit from February 2, 9, 16, and 23. If you missed the first session, there's still time to register for the rest. Learn more HERE.
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All About Leases
Thursday, Feb 3, 9:00AM – 5:00PM
7.5 Hrs. CE
Collab Essentials: Desktop & Mobile
Thursday, Feb 3, 2:00PM – 4:00PM
2 Hrs. CE
Fair Housing Laws
(Satisfies Dos 3 Hours Fair Housing Requirement)
Friday, Feb 4, 2:00PM - 5:00PM
3 Hrs. CE
Building a Better CMA
Monday, Feb 7, 9:00AM – 5:00PM
7.5 Hr. CE
Stratus Demo: Become an MLS Listing Expert
Monday, Feb 7, 1:00PM- 4:00PM
3 Hrs. CE
Working With Sellers to Price Properties Using Stratus CMA, Maps & Public Records
Tuesday, Feb 8, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
3 Hrs. CE
RPR Using Data to Educate Your Clients
Wednesday, Feb 9, 1:00PM - 4:45PM
3.75 Hrs. CE
Enhance Your Listing & Photos In Stratus
Thursday, Feb 10, 10:00AM-12:00PM
2 Hrs. CE
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Technology
Find out what’s shaping the future of technology in the home—plus, three bonus business tools for real estate pros.
Visual & Video Communication
Visual content continues to soar, but you could be leaving out a crucial portion of your audience. Follow these best practices to make your videos more inclusive in 2022.
Decorating and Design
Follow this advice for a home where the rooms complement one another.
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Legislature Moves to Pass Technical Changes To 2021 NYS Fair Housing Laws
State lawmakers are beginning the process of passing technical changes or amendments to a series of new fair housing laws signed by Governor Kathy Hochul in December of last year. The governor and Legislature came to an agreement on changes to several fair housing laws to amend certain provisions and effective dates, which NYSAR supports. Click HERE for a description of the proposed amendments and new effective dates where applicable.
Additionally, three new fair housing laws are now in effect:
- An additional $30 surcharge to the license and renewal fee for real estate brokers and an additional $10 surcharge to the license and renewal fee for real estate salespersons to be used for statewide fair housing testing efforts.
- An increase in the maximum fine for real estate license violations from $1,000 to $2,000, with new funds dedicated to a new anti-discrimination in housing fund.
- Requirement of two years’ experience as an associate broker before being designated as an office manager; and establishes a standard for the supervision of real estate agents and associate brokers by office managers that is equivalent to that of a licensed broker.
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