Updated June 30, 4:30pm

This page has been created for two purposes: to bring you the most current related resources, and to document all relevant communications to IBR membership regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. For virtual educational opportunities, see the NAR Education page.

COVID-19 Resources and Information

• NYSAR-issued COVID-19 Discolosure
• Ithaca Board of Realtors Office Phase Two Reopening Plan 
• Information from New York State on Phase Two Reopening
• CareerOneStop, sponsored by the US Department of Labor: Information on unemployment and other compensation for independent contractors 
• New York State: NYForward, A Guide to Reopening New York & Building Back Better 
• New York State Department of Health: New York State on PAUSE
• New York State, Empire State Development (ESD): Essential Businesses Guide
• New York State Association of Realtors (NYSAR): COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Updates and Current FAQs (Updated May 7)
• NYSAR: Legal Hotline (login required): A resource for your questions
• National Association of Realtors (NAR): Text COVID19 to 30644, or Coronavirus landing page
• NAR: Coronavirus: A Guide for REALTORS
• NAR: CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act)
• NAR: Cornoavirus: SBA Cares Act FAQs
• Small Business Administration: Paycheck Protection Program FAQs for Small Businesses
• Tompkins County Clerk: Information on COVID-19
• US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Protecting your finances during the coronavirus pandemic
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC): Coronavirus (COVID-19)
• The Ithaca Voice: COVID-19 Dashboard
• Email: Send your COVID-19 questions to the IBR, for submission to NYSAR at its weekly meeting

Communications, in reverse chronological order:

Note: For the most current COVID-19 FAQs, go to the NYSAR website.

• June 30, NYSAR to members: Flash Update, with information on 14-day quarantine for travelers entering New York State from certain states with higher rates of infection
• June 24, NYSAR to members: Daily Update, with information on state and national financial assistance programs, and a video from NYSAR President Jennifer Stevenson
• June 18, NYSAR to members: Flash Update, announcing NYSAR Legal Update webinar
• June 18, NYSAR to members: Flash Update, announcing the NYS Department of Health’s “Interim Guidance for Real Estate Services During the COVID19 Public Health Emergency”
• June 9, NYSAR to members: Legal Update, with information on extension granted for landlords’ agents to continue to collect broker fees/commissions
• June 3, NYSAR to members: Flash Update, containing additional FAQs about Phase 2 reopening
• June 2, NYSAR to members: Flash Update, with answers to questions about a screening questionnaire
• May 30, NYSAR to members: E-News Weekly, containing Phase 2 reopening information
• May 29 communication from NYSAR to its members: Flash Update announcing the beginning of Phase Two of reopening
• May 29 communication from IBR to its members: Announcement that Phase Two of reopening begins immediately
• May 29 communication from IBR to its members: Phase Two guidance released
• May 29 communication from NYSAR to its members: Announcement of guidance for Phase Two
• May 28 communication from IBR to its members: Preparing for reopening
• May 26 communication from NYSAR to its members: Daily update, including information on the New York Forward Loan Fund
• May 20 communication from NYSAR to its members: Daily update, including information on NYSAR President Jennifer Stevenson’s meeting with Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hokul
• May 20 communication from IBR to its members: Information on reopening after COVID-19.
• May 11 communication from IBR to its members: Announcement of discounted virtual educational (CE) opportunities
• May 11 communication from NYSAR to its members: Daily Update, regarding governor’s announcement of a return to work for the Southern Tier region
• May 6 communication from NYSAR to its members: Video update from NYSAR President Jennifer Stevenson
• May 2 communication from NYSAR to its members: Weekly Update, with information on COVID-19, free webinars, legislative meetings, education opportunities, and government affairs
• May 1 communication from NYSAR to its members: Daily Update, with a video message from NYSAR President Jennifer Stevenson
• April 29 communication from NYSAR to its members: Daily Update, with COVID-19 FAQ updates
• April 28 communication from NYSAR to its members: Daily Update, with information about Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)
• April 25 communication from NYSAR to its members: Weekly Update, with information on COVID-19, donations to regional food banks, and virtual events
• April 24 communication from NYSAR to its members: Flash Update, with video from NYSAR President Jennifer Stevenson
• April 24 communication from IBR to its members–Announcement of NAR video on CARES Act
• April 23 communication from NYSAR to its members: Daily Update, including information on the CARES Act
• April 21 communication from NYSAR to its members: Flash Update, providing a COVID-19 disclosure
• April 16 communication from NYSAR to its members–Flash Update, concerning virtual notarization
• April 16 communication from NYSAR to its members–Announcement of free Mastery Webinar “Using the Pause to Pivot Your Business“
• pril 9 communication from NYSAR to its members–Flash update, clarifying “essential real estate services”
• April 8 communication from NYSAR to its members–Daily update, including member survey
• April 7 communication from NYSAR to its members–Additional remote education opportunities
• April 7 communication from NYSAR to its members–Video update from NYSAR President Jennifer Stevenson
• April 7 communication from NYSAR to its members–Full transcript of a letter from NYSAR to the New York State Department of Labor
• April 6 communication from IBR to its members–General update and reminder of Governor Cuomo’s executive order
• April 5 communication from NYSAR to its members–Request from NYSAR to ESD
• April 3 communication from NYSAR to its members–Video from NYSAR President Jennifer Stevenson
• April 3 communication from NYSAR to its members–Announcement of survey
• April 3 communication from IBR to its members–Invitation to webinar
• April 3 communication from NYSAR to its members–Flash Update: ESD changes position on real estate activities
• April 2 communication from NYSAR to its Members–Statement regarding essential designation 
• April 1 communication from NYSAR to its members–Breaking News! ESD has deemed specific real estate brokerage activities as essential
• April 1 communication from NYSAR to its members–Update: Additional PUA FAQs
• April 1 communication from NAR to IBR–Update on SBA loans; new federal programs and initiatives (Note: the attachment referenced is available in “Resources and Information” above.)
• March 31 communication from NYSAR to its members–Flash Update: FAQ – Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
• March 31 communication from NYSAR to its members–Daily COVID-19 Update
• March 30 communication from NYSAR to its members–Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) is available for real estate professionals
• March 29 communication from Governor Cuomo to IBR–General update on coronavirus
• March 29 communication from NYSAR to its members–COVID-19 update
• March 28 communication from IBR to its members–Notice of latest updates to NYSAR COVID-19 FAQs
• March 28 communication from NYSAR to its members–Updates to COVID-19 FAQs regarding closings; single employee businesses; and complaints
• March 27 communication string from NAR to its members–Detailing relief package and NAR press release
• March 27 communication from NYSAR to its members–A COVID-19 Update from NYSAR President Jennifer Stevenson
• March 27 communication from NYSAR to its members–More clarification on the COVID-19 rescue bill
• March 27 communication from NYSAR to its members–“Relief Is On the Way” article about Congressional bill ready for Trump’s signature
• March 27 communication from NAR to its members–“Relief Is On the Way” article about Congressional bill ready for Trump’s signature
• March 26 communication from NYSAR to its members–Free webinar, “How to Be a Virtual Agent“
• March 26 communication from IBR to its members–Three COVID-19 reminders
• March 25 communication from NYSAR to its members–General update and FAQs
• March 25 communication from IBR to its members–Consolidated COVID-19 resources
• March 25 communication from NYSAR to its members–Registration open for discounted online classes 
• March 23 communications from IBR to its members
  • Closings and RE as an “essential” service
  • Unemployment relief benefits for Realtors
  • Flexibility for appraisals and employment verification
• March 22 communication from NYSAR to its members–General update
• March 21 communication from NYSAR to its members–Problems with online GRI registration
• March 21 communication from IBR to its members–Link to Jennifer Stevenson video
• March 21 communication from NYSAR to its members–Weekly News
• March 20 communication from NYSAR to its members–Governor Cuomo’s order
• March 19 communication from NYSAR to its members–NYSAR Legal Lines
• March 19 communication from NYSAR to its members–NYS court system and eviction proceedings
• March 18 communication from NYSAR to its members–NYSAR Legal Lines regarding open houses/showings
• March 18 communication from NYSAR to its members–Special NY Marketplace enrollment period for uninsured New Yorkers
• March 17 communication from IBR to its members–Emergency changes at the IBR office
• March 17 communication from NYSAR to its members–Canceling in-person classes
• March 17 communication from NYSAR to its members–Canceling Lobby Day
• March 17 communication from NYSAR to its members–NYSAR office closed
• March 16 communication from IBR to its members–Difficult showings
• March 16 communication from NYSAR to its members–General update