Updated April 3, 9:40am
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.
COVID-19 Resources and Information
- New York State Department of Health: New York State on PAUSE
- New York State Association of Realtors (NYSAR): COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Updates and Current FAQs
- NYSAR: Legal Hotline (login required): A resource for your questions
- National Association of Realtors (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
- 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.
- 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 IBR 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 IBR members–Three COVID-19 reminders
- March 25 communication from NYSAR to its members–General update and FAQs
- March 25 communication from IBR to IBR 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 IBR members
- 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 IBR 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 IBR 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 IBR members–Difficult showings
- March 16 communication from NYSAR to its members–General update
