Press Releases

Long Island REALTORS® Lend 15 Volunteer Hours to Give Back to Their CommunitiesIn the spirit of giving this holiday season

The residential real estate industry witnessed a dramatic shift in 2024, with new rules and regulations from the National Association of REALTORS®’s (NAR) settlement over commissions reshaping practices nationwide.

LIBOR has been awarded the Platinum Commercial Services Accreditation by National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)

Sellers report higher prices with agent-assisted sales; 86% of buyers and sellers used an agent or broker in transaction

The Global Business Council of LIBOR has proudly been named a Platinum Global Achievement Program Award honoree by National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).

LIBOR, together with Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS® (HGAR) and Staten Island Board of REALTORS® (SIBOR), proudly organized its first local "NYC Lobby Day" to empower its Queens REALTORS® to advocate directly with New York City Council members.

LIBOR recently launched the next phase in its Home For All Of Us fair housing campaign, this time addressing the REALTOR® commitment to ensuring people can choose where they live no matter their race or color.

LIBOR is thrilled to announce the launch of "Why LIBOR - A Video Series," a compelling collection of narratives and success stories that highlight the significant impact LIBOR membership has had on its leaders and members.

On July 30, 2024, dedicated members of LIBOR joined forces to repaint and plant flowers at the 46th and 5th Street Seat located in the heart of Long Island City.

LIBOR is proud to announce the recipients of the Young Professionals Network (YPN) 20 Rising Stars in Real Estate Awards.

LIBOR proudly hosted a celebratory Juneteenth event on June 20, 2024, at the Joysetta & Julius Pearse African American Museum of Nassau County in Hempstead, NY.

In recognition of National Homeownership Month, LIBOR has partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Long Island and Rebuilding Together Long Island to help build and repair homes within our local communities.

LIBOR, a leading trade association serving real estate professionals in Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties, hosted its 36th annual Education Conference and Trade Show on June 12, 2024, at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, New York.

LIBOR is proud to announce its partnership with Real Grader, bringing the innovative Instacard digital business card to all 30,000 LIBOR members.

In celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride Month and support of equal rights for all people regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity, LIBOR proudly participated in the New Queens Pride Parade on June 2, 2024.

LIBOR is pleased to announce its new affiliation with Real Estate Center 4 Success, New York’s leading online platform for real estate education and licensing.

LIBOR partnered with Legislator Mulé to host the "Becoming a First-Time Homebuyer" seminar on 4, 2024, at the Baldwin Public Library in Baldwin, NY.

Members of LIBOR participated in the New York REALTORS® Annual Lobby Day on March 27, 2024, at the Capitol in Albany, hosted by NYSAR.

Doreen Spagnuolo, LIBOR CEO, has been named one of the 2024 Herald Premiere Business Women of Long Island by RichnerLIVE.

LIBOR proudly hosted its 6th Annual Global Breakfast on March 8, 2024, at Terrace on the Park in Corona, NY.