I wanted to thank our sponsors and donors for participating in the VBR Foundations virtual golf tournament this year. We celebrated last week with a Virtual Golf Après celebration on zoom. Watch a recap here if you missed it. Congratulations to Meg Sierant who was the lucky winner of the stay in Indian Wells, California! Under the circumstances, we are happy to share, we raised $5,200, which is better than if we had to cancel the event altogether.
We are hosting our Virtual Affiliate Expo to feature our Affiliate members over the month of October on the VBR’s Instagram and Facebook. Watch for prizes and specials and get to know more about our incredible business partners.
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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CAR leadership includes VBR Past Chair Betsy Laughlin.
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Listing a property on the MLS — while representing it accurately and truthfully — can be a complex process. Here's how you can explain to sellers what is, and isn't, possible.
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Judge Andrea Wood argued that the plaintiffs would have paid 'substantially lower commissions,' if not for the buyer broker commission rules.
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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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CREC/ACU Update (Live Online)
Thursday, October 8
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
You can take your 2020 CREC Update class for FREE through the Vail Board of Realtors®! Members can register and attend for free. No shows will be charged $40.
Members also can take the class for FREE online with Thrive Real Estate Education. Click here to see Thrive's list of available courses.
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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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Who Gets The Money? Procuring Cause (Live Online)
Wednesday, October 7
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
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That's My Money! Procuring Cause (Live Online)
Wednesday, November 11
9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
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Creating Listing Abundance
Certified Residential Specialist
Thursday, October 15 (Live Online)
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
6 CE credits and 8 Vail Pro credits
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Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
Vail Pro Designation
Friday, October 23 (Live Online)
9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
2 CE credits and 2 Vail Pro credits
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There are a few "don't miss" VMLS classes coming up, both online and virtual!
VMLS Director, Mike Fox is hosting an in-person Flex Intro Class at the VBR this Friday, October 9. Space will be limited, so please be sure to register. There will also be a virtual VMLS Rules Reminders course on Monday, October 19.
See the most recent VMLS update, register for classes, and find pre-recorded webinars in the below link.
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Update on buyer commission lawsuit from NAR
The National Association of Realtors' General Council issued an update and statement on the Moehrl v. NAR lawsuit. Talking points and resources for Realtors® are included.
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You can support the Realtors®' Political Action Committee by bidding on fantastic items in the Colorado Association of Realtors®' Online Auction! Items include a custom pet portrait, a whitewater rafting trip, Apple Watch, hotel stays, and more!
Proceeds benefit RPAC's efforts to advocate for the real estate industry and to protect property rights. Learn more about RPAC here.
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Do I need to buy antivirus software for my laptop, smartphone or computer?
The short answer is "no." The best anti-virus protection is probably already on your device.
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Affiliate Virtual Expo now online
We're highlighting our Affiliates on Facebook and Instagram. Check out the posts to "meet" Affiliates, and see what discounts and specials are available for you or your clients. Some Affiliates are offering prizes for liking or sharing their posts!
Our Affiliate members are trusted industry-related partners. Please refer them to clients in need of services.
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The VBR Foundation truly appreciates the players, sponsors and supporters of our Virtual Golf Tournament. On Thursday, we spun the "Wheel of Fun", and randomly drew the tournament prize winner, Meg Sierant!
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DEFINING SUCCESS EVENT
This Wednesday, join motivational speaker and survivor Trish Kendall and Sacred Cycle for "Defining Success," for an evening on overcoming obstacles and achieving success. A panel discussion follows on how to support survivors, how to watch for signs, demystify myths, and build awareness. The Vail Board of Realtors Foundation is a proud sponsor of this event.
Sacred Cycle is healing our community by empowering survivors of sexual abuse and sexual assault, through therapy and cycling; creating a sacred cycle of recovery.
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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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Title Company of the Rockies is a full service, Independent title insurance agency serving the Colorado High Country for over 35 years! TCR has access to seven underwriters that are the most substantial and financially secure title insurance underwriters in the country. Let us bring these significant strengths and resources to your next real estate transaction.
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Calling all Affiliates!
You're invited to be a part of our Virtual Affiliate Expo! This FREE special event is social media-based and is an opportunity to reach VBR Realtor® and Affiliate members.
You can see the details in the link below. We have started rolling out the expo to our members, and watch for an ad in the Vail Daily!
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AFFILIATE & THIRD PARTY CLASSES |
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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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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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