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How to answer these 7 common first-time homebuyer questions

Proactive answers will help you keep your buyers in the know.

How to give (and get) the most valuable listing feedback

Get into the habit of leaving feedback and gain a reputation for professionalism.

8 reasons selling without a real estate agent is a recipe for disaster

The soul-searching questions home sellers should ask before going FSBO.

Vail Board of REALTORS ^® Foundation

Sponsorships and teams available! Please contact Patty Sandoval for more info at [email protected] or 970-766-1032

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Application for VBRF Scholarship!

Reminder: Applications are due

June 15!

Vail Board of REALTORS® Foundation

VBR Education

May 30:

Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy

Vail Pro Designation

9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Instructor: Nikki Maline

2 CE Credits

$20 Investment

Prioritizing the energy efficiency features of a home represents an opportunity for Realtors® to expand their business as well as appraisers to increase their fee per home.

May 31:

Vail Valley History

Vail Pro Designation

1:00 to 3:30 p.m.

Narrative provided by Kathy Heicher of the Eagle County Historical Society

2 CE Credits

$20 Investment

This Vail Pro class provides a general overview of Eagle County history from Ute occupation to the development of the Vail ski resort. Eagle County Building, in the Garden classroom, followed by a tour of the Eagle County Historical Society Museum.

View basic REALTOR® CE requirements

Stewart Title is hosting several CE educational opportunities taught by John Gillam from Durango, Colorado. Two classes are on May 15, with a third on May 16. More information is below, or contact Kira Taylor with Stewart Title.

May 15:

Due Diligence:

We're Under Contract. So Now What?

8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m

4 CE Credits.

$40 Investment

May 15:

Material Defects:

Disclosure and Inspection: Are you Truly Protecting Yourself or Your Client?

1:00 to 3:00 p.m

3 CE Credits.

$30 Investment

May 16:

Agency & Disclosure (Listing & Buyer Contracts)

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m

6 CE Credits.

$60 Investment

Become a Vail Pro Today!

Become a Vail Pro!

Get started in three easy steps

Step 1: Review the education tracking sheet to determine which classes you want to take.

Step 2: Review the class schedule and sign up for the classes you want to take.

Step 3: Once you complete 80% of total classes hours (46 hours) submit your Vail Pro Designation application.

Note: It is your responsibility to track your classes and submit the application

to become a Vail Pro.

Learn more about Vail Pro

REALFire Program

FREE Wildfire property assessments are now available!

Developed by the Vail Board of REALTORS® and Eagle County, REALFire ®assists homeowners in identifying specific actions they can take to reduce wildfire hazards.

This program provides residents with many benefits:

An in-depth, on-site assessment conducted by experienced fire professionals;

An opportunity for property owners to identify mitigation actions unique to their property;

A detailed follow up report with customized mitigation actions designed to measurably reduce the wildfire risk to their property;

An opportunity to earn a REALFire certificate acknowledging their mitigation achievements. This type of recognition can be used to enhance real estate transactions, and can be shared with local insurance providers.

Let's protect our homes from wildfire!

Click for info on REALFire

Affiliate Spotlight

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Vail Management Company does it all with our full-service, year-round reservations team , housekeeping, maintenance department, controllers and property managers. We’d welcome the opportunity to assist you and your clients with a rental projection analysis or answer any rental questions you may have. Let us show you how Vail Management Company can help ensure you a strong ROI with our high-quality service that can give you the peace of mind that your home is well cared for and worry free for you!