COVID-19: Resources and Communications

Updated August 6, 4:00pm

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.

August 5, Governor Cuomo to residents of New York: General COVID-19 update letter.
July 9, NAR to members: Information on “Building a Culture of Preparedness”
July 8, NYSAR to members: Fall Business meetings will be virtual
July 1, NYSAR to members: Flash update, with information on quarantining
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