LICN joins NYSCAR and CIBS to present November 19th panel

On Tuesday, November 19th, The Long Island Commercial Network (LICN) joined with NYSCAR and CIBS to present a panel highlighting "Legislative Issues and New Advertising Regulations" relevant to Realtors at 58 South Service Rd. The speakers were: Mike Kelly, NYSAR director of government affairs and senior lobbyist; Karl Eckhart, NAR political director; and Anthony Gatto NYSAR director of legal services. The speakers talked about issues that have been dealt with over the past year including revising regulations for advertising that take into account current available tools and better allow for their use; dealing with the attempts to increase mortgage recording taxes which is detrimental to the industry; the flood insurance issues including finally getting the program extended for an additional five years despite wide opposition and the increased rates that will be seen and why; commercial issues with lead paint and remedying it; Internet tax; terrorism risk insurance and other interesting facts that are not well known but certainly affect our business. It was enlightening for all who attended and we appreciate the good work these people do for us. LICN is always right there to create opportunities to further enlighten its members and provide opportunities to refine skills, knowledge and experience so as to be the best we can be.