This morning, all members eligible to vote on Bylaw Amendments received an email with a link to vote for the proposed changes. These changes are to clean up our bylaws as a recommendation from our attorney. Please cast your vote using the link sent this morning. We need everyone's participation per our organization's Bylaws and require a minimum of 74 members to achieve a voting quorum.
Next week is our first in-person/online combo General Membership Meeting! We are excited to offer a two-part program with great speakers. We have a few seats available for the Westin. Make sure to register now if you plan on attending in person. We will not be able to accommodate walk-ins on the day of the meeting.
Don't forget to nominate the Realtor and Affiliate of the year.
Have a great week.
Erica Kirk
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The VBR office remains partially closed with staff working remotely and part-time on site. Appointments are requested to ensure the correct staff person is available.
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If you need a lockbox or Welcome Home bag, please schedule a pick-up time. Call our main line at 766-1028 or email Member Services Manager Jen Beckley at [email protected]. FREE cotton masks are available for pick up without an appointment!
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Scenario shows the benefits of defensible space created through wildfire mitigation. From the Vail Daily.
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Sellers should be following a comprehensive checklist. Although many such lists are readily available online, it's time for a new list: Coronavirus has changed everything. From Inman.com.
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Voters in all 64 counties will be able to track the status of their individual mail ballots for the 2020 General Election. From Colorado Association of Realtors®.
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For any online classes hosted by the VBR, links to attend will be sent to registrants prior to the class. NOTE: Attendees MUST stay on the webinar for the entire duration to receive CE credit (per DORA).
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Online this week! Be Safe, Not Sorry
Tuesday, September 23 (Online)
3 CE credits
Connie will cover safety from personal to the internet. Prevention tips, preparation lists, and emergency response advice are all included.
Open to all Realtor and Affiliate members.
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Procuring Cause is a VBR requirement for Primary & Secondary Managing or Owner Brokers. However, any Realtor® can take the course. Two online options are below. |
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That's My Money! Procuring Cause (Online)
Wednesday, September 23
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
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Who Gets The Money? Procuring Cause (Online)
Wednesday, October 7
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
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Home Sweet (Second) Home
Resort & Second Home Property Specialist
Thursday, September 30 (Online)
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
7 CE credits (credit added) and 8 Vail Pro credits
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Creating Listing Abundance
Certified Residential Specialist
Thursday, October 15 (Online)
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
6 CE credits and 8 Vail Pro credits
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Announcing the slate for 2020/2021 VBR and VMLS Directors
Friday, September 11 was the deadline for petitions for nominations to run to be part of the VBR/VMLS Board of Directors.
This year with no contested positions to vote upon, the Vail Board of Realtors® & Vail Multi-List Service Board of Directors candidates will be elected by acclamation on September 28. Congratulations to our candidates.
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Budgeting apps that help you manage your personal finance
These 10 apps make it easy to effortlessly manage your finances.
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The registration link below is for those who wish to attend in person at the Westin Riverfront Resort. We are following strict social distancing protocols for the in-person event (please see below), and registration is limited to 50. This option is first come, first serve.
Please make sure to register right away if you want to attend. This will allow us to prepare for the event.
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IN PERSON LIVE MEETING PROTOCOLS
- Registrations are required to attend in person for this event to ensure we do not exceed capacity. Register using the link below. Should we reach event capacity, we will not be able to accommodate walk-ups.
- Masks are required to be worn during the General Membership Meeting, both indoors and outdoors. Please maintain 6 feet of distance between parties at all times during the event.
- A 2 oz hand sanitizer and a REALTOR® mask will be given to each attendee. We encourage attendees to use sanitizer stations. The event host ensures that they will sanitize high-touch surfaces frequently throughout the event as well.
- If you feel unwell or sick, please stay home and do not attend
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COVID-19 Warning: An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens and customers with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable. By visiting a VBR event, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.
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Calling all Affiliates!
Last week we announced our Virtual Affiliate Expo. This FREE special event is social media-based and is an opportunity to reach VBR Realtor® and Affiliate members.
Make sure to review all the details and get signed up as soon as possible. We will roll out the expo to our members starting next week at our General Membership Meeting.
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Join in the fight to end Alzheimer's! You're invited to walk in a small team locally this year to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Association. Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia. It causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior.
The Vail Valley Walk to End Alzheimer's is on Saturday, September 26. Contact [email protected] for more information.
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AFFILIATE & THIRD PARTY CLASSES |
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Are you self-employed and searching for an affordable healthcare solution? Brady with Alpine Association Benefits recently hosted an informational webinar.
Watch the benefits webinar HERE!
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Did you know you have a Homes.com profile? Join Homes.com for a FREE webinar on accessing and using your profile.
Thursday, October 15
12:00 p.m. ONLINE
In cooperation with the VMLS, Homes.com is displaying the most up to date information about your listings to the millions of monthly visitors to the Homes.com site. Make sure those interested buyers are also seeing the most current information about you and your brokerage by reviewing your Homes.com Profile.
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Find trusted industry related partners in
VBR's affiliate directory.
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Welcome to our newest Realtor and Affiliate members! |
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SHOP & SUPPORT VBR FOUNDATION
Vail Board of Realtors Foundation is registered with AmazonSmile, an easy way to help fund our efforts.
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Visit AmazonSmile.com
- Enter your Amazon.com log in and password
- Choose the VBR Foundation
- Shop away to support the cause!
Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of eligible smile.amazon.com purchases to the charities selected by customers.
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Proudly sport the REALTOR® logo with a FREE mask from the VBR! Each black cotton mask has adjustable ear loops and covers the face from nose to chin - securing a comfy fit.
Stop by today to pick up your free mask, or pick up several for your office!
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Join us in sharing with our neighbors your commitment to the “Safe Showing Pledge” for showings and open houses!
VBR's "Safe Showing Pledge" provides additional clarity on industry and business-specific safety measures, and to share all the extra precautions taken for showing properties by following the “safer at home” guidelines.
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Open houses currently are allowed in Colorado.
Please review the order below, specifically Appendix B & D. In-person real estate showings and marketing services must adhere to Social Distancing Requirements with cleaning and disinfection between each showing. Open houses must follow the Indoor Event requirements in Section I.H.4 of this Order (page 6-7).
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PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER REVISED
Eagle County is in the "Revised Black Diamond" Phase in its Public Health Order. All community members are strongly encouraged to read the entire order.
Please note the importance of residents and business leaders continuing to meet social distancing requirements.
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Also, the Welcome Home Campaign is a strategy to help boost business and revenue in Eagle County by inviting our second-home owners to live in Eagle County.
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EARN YOUR VAIL PRO DESIGNATION |
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Increase your local knowledge in the real estate industry and become a local expert! The Vail Pro Designation is an educational program open to all VBR Realtor and Affiliate members!
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Association Executive
MLS Director
Membership & Office Coordinator
Education & Marketing Manager
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SECURITY TOOL FOR MEMBERS |
Forewarn is a FREE proactive safety and lead intelligence service for all VMLS members. You can verify a prospect’s identity, criminal records, bankruptcies, liens, judgments, address history and property records all in one place, leading to safer and more productive interactions.
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Announcing VBR's new Hub Locker pickup service, an awesome convenience available to our members!
It's similar to Amazon's locker pickups with four lockers outside the VBR for evening, weekend, and holiday pickup of any item. VBR's Hub Lockers allow members to pick up items when we are not around and to limit interaction during this uncertain time.
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VBR's "Welcome HOME Bag" Program is a FREE benefit to all VBR REALTORS® members who sell a home. The bags are designed to be client gifts, and each cooler bag includes a picnic blanket, cutting board, set of wine tumblers, and a reusable shopping tote.
We are following social distancing protocols. Contact [email protected] to schedule a bag pick up.
Thank you Affiliate sponsors; Closet Factory, Fireside Properties, FirstBank, Stewart Title, TurnKey Vacation Rentals, Title Company of the Rockies, and Walls + Floors/ The Paint Bucket.
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VBR members receive special pricing for advertising in HOME Magazine! Contact Carole Bukovich of Colorado Mountain News Media for info. Click below to read HOME.
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VAIL BOARD OF REALTORS
275 Main Street, Suite G004
Edwards, CO 81632
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