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A Message from Vail Board of Realtors®

Please SAVE THE DATE! 
We just set up our next General Membership which will be on  March 29th from 8am-11am at Hotel Talisa in Vail. For this presentation, we are excited to have a special speaker from the DORA come to present "How the Division Works". You will receive 2 CE credits for attending this presentation. Registration will be opening on Wednesday so be sure to sign up.  

Erica Kirk 
Association Executive 
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VBR EDUCATION

February 8th:
REALFire® Program Video
Vail Pro Designation 
Instructors : Wildfire Expert Panel 
2 CE Credits
FREE

February 12th:
Contracts Section By Section
9:00am-4:00pm
Instructor: John Gilliam
6 CE Credits
$60 Investment

February 15th:
NAR Ethics 
This course will meet NAR Ethics requirement which is now a 2 year cycle from March 1, 2017- December 31, 2018.
1:00pm-5:00pm
Instructor: Charity Vermeer 
4 CE Credits
$40 Investment

February 16th:
Procuring Cause 
(Required for MB's & DR's from Jan 2017 until December 31, 2019) 
1:30pm-4:30pm
Instructor: Charity Vermeer 
3 CE Credits
$30 Investment

March 7th:
Nuts & Bolts- COLORADO TITLE INSURANCE, CONVEYANCE, AND SETTLEMENT
9:00am-11:00am
Instructor: Bob Howe 
2 CE Credits
FREE

March 28th:
Inspection & 4 Scary Words: Radon, Mold, Asbestos, & Lead
Vail Pro Designation 
9:00am-11:00am
Instructor: Ron Amass 
2 CE Credits
$10 Investment

March 28th:
Cyber Fraud Prevention 
11:30pm-12:30pm
Instructor: Robert Howe 
1 CE Credit  
FREE


CLICK HERE to register for more then one class or view all the classes for the year. 
BECOME A VAIL PRO TODAY!

H ow to get started?

1st: Review the education  tracking sheet  to determine which classes you would like to take.
 
2nd: Review the class schedule and get signed up for the classes you want to take. 
 
3rd: 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. 
MLS TRAINING 
 
January 30th
Beginner MLS Class
9:30am-10:30am 

February 14th
Client Portal/ Reverse Prospecting 
9:30am-10:30am

March 8th
Customizing Grids/ Exports
9:30am-10:30am  

Please email Patty at  ([email protected])   to register for the following MLS training classes. Please indicate the class(es) you would like to attend in the subject line.  All classes are held at the VBR Office.  
In This Issue
SAVE THE DATE
Vail Board of Realtors Foundation
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Vail Board of Realtors Foundation
SAVE THE DATE:

6th Annual VBRF Golf Tournament 

Date: June 7th

Location: Frost Creek 
Congratulation to our New Members for  January
Click Here  to see our Newest Realtors® and  Affiliate Members
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Education Quick Links
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2018 Board of Directors
VBR Staff
Association Executive

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Membership & Office Coordinator 
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Phone: 866-730-7114 
 
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Phone: 888-765-9223

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Phone: 866-619-8170

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Phone: 877-736-8745
Membership Benefits Guide

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HOME Magazine
LEGAL HOTLINE 

LEGAL HELP AND INFORMATION FOR COLORADO REALTORS®.

The REALTORS Legal Hotline is a service that provides CAR members with direct access to a qualified attorney who can offer information on real estate law, license law, commission regulations and related matters.
 
The Legal Hotline is available Monday through Friday from 9am to Noon and 1pm to 4pm
REALTORS® HONOR LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR NANCY TODD

DENVER - Nancy Todd, Senator for Aurora in Senate District 28, was awarded the 2017 Legislator of the Year Award by the Colorado Association of REALTORS®. Rep. Todd is one of the first recipients of the award, given to a Colorado legislator who has put considerable effort into legislative efforts that support the American dream of homeownership.