COVID-19 Resources and Videos

Government and REALTOR® Resources

5/29 A Phase 2 Re-opening Update from NYSAR: The NYS Empire State Development agency has released guidance for real estate when a region achieves Phase 2 status. AS OF THIS EMAIL, NO REGION HAS ACHIEVED PHASE 2 STATUS.Until a region achieves Phase 2 status in-person real estate activity is still in violation of Governor Cuomo’s Executive Orders. The guidance for real estate activities in Phase 2 regions can be found HERE. The information regarding the plan can be found HERE.
4/29 NYSAR FAQ
4/21 NYSAR has developed a COVID-19 Disclosure form for members to utilize when a seller permits an individual access to the property or when a buyer is going to access the seller’s property. See NYSAR FAQ's for more information.
4/9 Facing Unprecedented Spike in COVID-19 Related Unemployment Insurance Applications, NYS DOL Announces Partnerships To Boost Tech Capacity and Make It Easier for New Yorkers To File
4/7 Update - from 2020 President Jennifer Stevenson
4/3 UPDATE: ESD Guidance
4/2 Statement from NYSAR Regarding NYS Designation of Real Estate Industry as Essential
4/1 ESD has deemed specific real estate brokerage activities as essential
Frequently Asked Questions - Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (updated at 4pm 4/1)
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, Benefits Flowchart
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance , Who Qualifies
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Q & A 3/31
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Information from NYSAR (To Apply Visit NYS Dept. of Labor)

Virtual Tour, Virtual Showing, Virtual Open House.Terms explained.
5/7 NAR COVID-19 Workplace Re-entry Guidelines
4/24 Quick Guidance for REALTORS® on the PPP and EIDL and How to Secure Your Business Through the CARES Act
If members want to keep up to date on NAR advocacy on Coronavirus, they can text COVID19 to 30644 for more information and resources sent out regularly.
NAR Coronavirus Resource Page
FAQ on unemployment benefits - https://www.nar.realtor/coronavirusUE
FAQ on SBA Loans – nar.realtor/coronavirusSBA
FAQ on unemployment benefits - https://www.nar.realtor/coronavirusUE
FAQ's on SBA loans – nar.realtor/coronavirusSBA
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SBA

5/3 SBA Paycheck Protection Program FAQ's
4/7 Updated SBA Page on Paycheck Protection Program
National Association of REALTORS FAQ's on SBA loans – nar.realtor/coronavirusSBA
Learn about the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan and the Disaster Loan Advance and apply here
Locate your nearest SBA Office for support with the application.
Apply for the $10K SBA Economic Injury Loan Advance, a grant from the SBA
Learn about the SBA CARES Act which includes information about the Paycheck Protection Program.