"Fire Free Five" mitigation

Join us tomorrow for a light lunch and special presentation with Vail Fire and Emergency Services on the proposed wildfire property mitigation program in Vail.

Tomorrow!

August 20, 2025

12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Click here to RSVP!

Members can earn one Vail Pro® Designation hour by attending.

An Evening with Legends of Vail

Join the Vail Board of REALTORS® Foundation for this signature event with a panel of Vail Valley legends, cash bar, and a buffet dinner.

Directly benefiting local housing solutions.

Thursday, September 4th

5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Westin Riverfront Hotel & Spa

Click here to RSVP!

Sponsor a table, half table, or donate an item to the online silent auction. More info in the link above.

Affiliate Appreciation Party

You're invited to our Affiliate Appreciation Event! We're celebrating our Affiliate members - trusted real-estate-related businesses that support the Vail Board of Realtors® organization. 

Tuesday, September 9th

4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

The Rose, Edwards

Click here to RSVP!

Big Tent Diversity & Fair Housing

Tuesday, September 16

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

CE credits pending. 2 Vail Pro hours.

REGISTER

Earn two Vail Pro Designation credits.

It also meets the Fair Housing/Anti Bias requirement for Realtors® and Appraisers.

At the Corner of Smart Growth & Sustainability

Tuesday, September 16

1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

CE credits pending. 2 Vail Pro hours.

REGISTER

Open to all VBR members. Earn two Vail Pro Designation credits.

Taxes for Real Estate Professionals

Vail Pro® course

Wednesday, August 17

12:00 to 2:00 p.m.

2 CE credits. 2 Vail Pro credits.

REGISTER

Taught by Kathy Calton with CrossCountry Mortgage, this lunch & learn class reviews the “business tax side” of the real estate agent’s world.

July 2025 market statistics are available for Eagle County residential real estate. Click here or the image below to see an overview of the market.

Log in and visit vbr.net to find reports for individual areas. We also offer images you can use to share stats with clients and consumers.

SteamMaster Restoration and Cleaning has been part of the fabric of the Vail Valley for over 47 years, responding to everything from burst pipes in the middle of the night to polishing a marble floor before a real estate showing.

SteamMaster's wide array of services include emergency restoration services, specialty cleaning, mold remediation, and crawlspace repairs. Meet the new owners of SteamMaster and learn more about their services in the link below!

Housing market balance of power tilts towards buyers

The latest Market Trends Housing Report from the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR).

Turn Data into a Competitive Edge: How Brokers Can Leverage Local Market Insights

NAR’s research tools can help brokers and their agents become trusted market experts. Here’s how to put them to work for your business.

Home prices in Colorado’s mountain resort counties have more than doubled since 2012, study finds

Common Sense Institute report cites lack of available year-round housing and too few multifamily units as part of the reason. VailDaily.com.

Invest in RPAC

The REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC) enables REALTORS® to support candidates that support issues that are important to the real estate profession and livelihood.

Click here to invest in RPAC.

Your 2025 RPAC Engagement Council Co-Chair, Crissy Rumford, explains why you should support RPAC (Hint: It benefits YOU and the real estate profession).

Online Silent Auction

Support the CAR Foundation by bidding in the excellent online silent auction! Auction closes this Thursday, August 21.

The Colorado Association of REALTORS® Foundation promotes safe and attainable housing, advances homeownership for all Coloradans, and provides housing-related disaster assistance to our neighbors in need.

REALFire® Wildfire Mitigation

Did you know that FREE wildfire mitigation property assessments are available to Eagle County homeowners?

It's a simple online application. Please take some time to educate yourself, clients, and fellow community members.

Member Benefits & Programs



As a Realtor®, your membership includes National, State, and Local. Affiliates also receive benefits as a VBR member. We provide the tools to enhance professionalism in the real estate industry.

MLS product support

Training is available for Flexmls, InfoSparks, RPR and FOREWARN. Learn how to share data with clients, better prospect, and protect yourself with these platforms.

Tech tool available for free

Are you having computer problems? The free Tech Helpline benefit allows you to call and get the technical assistance you need. Tech support for any hardware, software, and mobile devices.

Call 866.619.8170 to use this benefit, or download the handy app.

Put your safety first - with this free tool available to members!

FOREWARN is an app that allows you to do instant due diligence on prospects and check property records? It's offered at no cost to MLS members.

Not using the app yet? Click here to get your free account (use the email address on file with the VBR).

Monthly FOREWARN trainings are offered online. Click here to register for trainings!

Broadcast Email



Member to Member Broadcast Email is free and available to all VBR members (Realtors®, Appraisers, Affiliates, Assistants), courtesy of the Vail Multi-List Service.

Get subscribed to send and receive emails at www.vbr.net/members-only/broadcast-email (log into your VBR member account to view).

You'll also find a helpful Broadcast Email "Cheat Sheet."

Web links are not allowed in your Broadcast Email. Emails with any links will be flagged and delayed from sending until corrected. Delayed senders will get an email notification letting them know the reason.

Please keep embedded images and any attachments below 10MB or it will cause images to be stripped (not shown in email).

Emails are moderated during office hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday). We will work to release email efficiently, but please plan accordingly.

Members only: Monthly market stats

All VBR members can log in at VBR.net to see monthly stats, including an overview of residential real estate and detailed reports of each area in Eagle County. We also offer images you can use to share stats with your clients.

Get a Local Market Edge with the New NAR Research Dashboard

The member-exclusive tool gives you quick access to the trends in housing affordability, home prices, sales activity and more. Data for 200+ metro areas will help you gain a competitive edge in your market.

Consumer Guides from NAR

NAR's “Consumer Guide” series gives brokers tools to share with buyers and sellers, and gives consumers the information they need to find success in their homebuying or selling journey.

Guides are available for download on facts.realtor. New guides are frequently added and are available in English and Spanish!

Education Quick Links

Visit VBR's Education Requirements page for more info on NAR's Code of Ethics, the new Fair Housing course requirement, state license cycle requirements, and more. The link below includes a helpful tracking sheet you can use.

A reminder: Please stay organized, and keep paper or virtual copies of your certificates.

Welcome Home Bags available as free closing gifts

The Welcome Home Bag Program is a FREE benefit available for REALTOR® members who sell a home. Call 766-1028 to schedule a pick-up or email matt@vbr.net.

The bag is a great gift for your buyer clients. Each cooler bag includes a picnic blanket, set of wine tumblers, and a reusable shopping tote. It is also a great way to promote our REALTOR® and Affiliate members.

Affiliates: Sponsorship opportunities are available for one of the items (cutting board). Please contact mel@vbr.net or 766-1031.