We are very excited to welcome Jessica Cliver to the VBR team. She is our new Membership and Office Manager. If you have any membership questions, you can reach Jessica at jessica@vbr.net.
We need ALL members' feedback about our Welcome Home Bag Program benefit because we are reviewing if we should continue the program. Please take a minute and respond to our short survey below. Realtors®️ who respond to the survey by Friday, May 21, will be entered to WIN a $50 gift card (Winner's choice of local business)!
For those who have used the benefit, we ask that you please share a short survey with clients about the program. We'd like to receive client feedback too.
Have a great week,
Erica Kirk
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Find trusted industry-related partners in the Vail Board of Realtors®' Affiliate directory.
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Welcome to our newest Realtor® and Affiliate members. You can also view current membership numbers. |
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Committee members graciously volunteer their time to help strengthen the association's events, services, member offerings, and strategic plan initiatives. |
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Even earnest agents make false steps that end up in an ethics violation, a suit or revocation of a license. Check out Inman's handy charts to learn the consequences of 10 situations.
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Average mortgage interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage dropped to 2.97% for the week ending April 22, according to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey. From Inman.com.
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Bipartisan effort included in Biden’s infrastructure plan. Story from the Vail Daily.
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Important: For ALL online classes hosted by the VBR, links to attend will be sent to registrants prior to the class. Attendees MUST be on camera and present (not distracted, driving, etc..) for the entire duration to receive CE credit.
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The VBR is providing ALL VBR education classes to our members for FREE in 2021. Classes MUST be VBR hosted classes to qualify.
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The National Association of Realtors®️' Code of Ethics cycle ENDS December 31, 2021 for all REALTOR®️ and Appraiser members. Not sure if you've taken Ethics in this cycle? You can check with NAR.
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NAR Code of Ethics (Live Online)
Thursday, May 20, 2021
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
4 CE credits
NAR Code of Ethics (Live Online)
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
4 CE credits
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10 Things for REALTORS®️ (Limited classroom)
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
2 CE credits
Instructor: Scott Peterson
Scott Peterson, Legal Council for the Colorado Association of REALTORS®, shares the Top 10 legal topics you should know in 2021 as a Broker.
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Win-Win Negotiation Techniques (CRS)
Limited Classroom
Wed, June 9
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
8 CE credits
Through highly interactive role-playing activities, you will develop and practice scripts that can prepare you to successfully negotiate with all parties in a transaction, including clients, other agents, and service providers. Open to all Brokers, this course helps you qualify for the Certified Residential Specialist and Vail Pro Designations.
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At Home With Diversity Certification
(Live Online)
Wed, June 23 & Thurs, March 24
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. BOTH DAYS
6 CE credits
What You Gain
- Knowledge of the subtleties of U.S. fair housing laws
- Business etiquette for specific cultures
- An edge in expanding your business to include international clienteleCredit towards the ABR®, CIPS, and PMN designations
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Recordings from CAR's Spring Summit
Recorded sessions from the Colorado Association of Realtors®️ Spring Summit are available for you to watch.
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The MLS Forum presentation provides updates on MLS hot topics, a NAR MLS update, and facilitates discussion with industry experts.
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CAR's Capitol Connection
In this edition, the Colorado Association of Realtors®️ highlights the Hotels Tenancy Support Program, a virtual Property Management Forum, and a Fair Housing special event.
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CAR Fair Housing Event
REALTORS® have a duty to help every consumer pursue their dream of homeownership and to build thriving communities. Join the Colorado Association of Realtors®️ for a free opportunity to learn about Fair Housing.
Weds, June 16
9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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11 tech tools that'll save you time - and drum up more business
Automating your processes will allow you to focus more on building relationships - which is the key to taking your business to the next level. Here's a list of real estate tech that'll make your life easier (video included!). From Inman.com.
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Nonprofit Affiliate member Eagle Valley Land Trust plays a leading role in protecting our most precious lands, while educating our community about the benefits of conserving the rural character of our valleys.
EVLT provides landowner resources to educate the public on tax benefits and the steps to preserving land through a voluntary conservation easement agreement.
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According to the COVID-19 Dial, Eagle County is currently in Level Yellow. Please continue following Safe Showing practices until notification from DORA.
All resources are linked for easy access.
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Introducing an updated version of the Welcome Home Campaign Toolkit, a collection of graphics and messages that invite our second-home owners to relocate to Eagle County.
Please use these to connect with second-home owners and together we will lead our community toward a new definition of sustainable, long-term economic health.
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The Welcome Home Bag Program is a FREE benefit is available for VBR REALTOR® members who sell a home.
The bag is a great gift for your buyer clients. Each cooler bag includes a picnic blanket, cutting board, set of wine tumblers, and a reusable shopping tote.
Please call 766-1028 or email jen@vbr.net to schedule a pick-up.
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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.
Contact us for your free mask, or pick up several for your office!
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Member Benefits & Programs
As a member of VBR, your membership includes National, State, and Local. We help provide the tools to enhance professionalism in the real estate industry.
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Education Quick Link
There is no single entity that keeps track of all the education you have taken. Please keep organized, keep paper or virtual copies of certificates.
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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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HELPFUL CONTACT INFORMATION |
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VBR TEAM
Association Executive
Vail MLS Director
Member Services Manager
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Vail Board of Realtors
970-766-1028 | www.vbr.net
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