This week!

Vail Pro Wildfire Awareness/REALFire®

Tuesday, June 24

12:00 to 2:00 p.m.

2 CE credits. 2 Vail Pro credits.

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This course is open to all VBR members. Lunch & Learn about the REALFire Program and mitigation from a panel of community wildfire experts!

Learn more about the Vail Pro® Designation: www.vbr.net/vail-pro-designation

Also this week!

Vail Pro Title, Closing & Survey

Wednesday, June 25

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

2 CE credits. 4.5 Vail Pro credits.

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This course is open to all VBR members. Join us for a light breakfast and learn more about the processes of title, closing and survey. Presented by Sarah Dorman of Land Title Guarantee Company and Ted Archibeque of Archibeque Land Consulting.

Learn more about the Vail Pro® Designation: www.vbr.net/vail-pro-designation

The Inside Edge: State of Insurance Address & Panel

A panel discussion on insurance in Colorado with several professionals, including the Colorado Insurance Commissioner.

August 5, 2025

5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Battle Mountain High School, Edwards

Click here to RSVP!

This event is free and open to the public.

Legal Bites: CCP

Scott Peterson, Colorado Association of REALTORS® is back with some great information brokers need to know about the Clear Cooperation Policy.

Scott also has a video regarding Clear Cooperation Policy and Colorado License Law. Click here for that video.

VBR has a page dedicated to CCP at vbr.net/understand-clear-cooperation.

Nominate a D&I Champion

Applications are open for the Colorado Association of REALTORS®' Diversity & Inclusion Awards - June 16 through August 11. Nominate someone you know who is working to make a difference. 

Click here for nomination form and criteria.

Home Sales Inch Up, But Buyers Stay Cautious

Higher mortgage rates are putting a damper on the selling season. Read more from NAR’s latest housing report.

Let’s Reform NFIP, Strengthen FEMA Programs, NAR Says

The federal government plays an essential role in immediate disaster relief—and could do more to help residents recover and communities build resiliency.

Coloradans, expect to pay higher property taxes next year

Most Colorado homeowners will have to pay higher property taxes in 2026, regardless of whether they saw any changes in their property value. VailDaily.com.

Tax Incentives and Mitigation

Did you know that the State of Colorado provides certain tax incentives for performing wildfire mitigation measures on your property?

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

Please take some time to educate yourself, clients, and fellow community members.

A 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 trainings are offered online. Learn how to use the app to your advantage!

MLS product support

Find training on Flexmls, InfoSparks, RPR and FOREWARN. Learn how to share data with clients, grow your business, better prospect, and protect yourself with these platforms offered at no additional cost.

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.

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!

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."

Reminder: New Open House Gaggle Address

There are now TWO email addresses in Broadcast Email to be used for open houses.

Public Open Houses: To be used for open houses that are open to the public. This category will use the existing address open-house@gaggle.email

Broker Open House: To be used for open houses that are NOT targeted to the public. This category will use the new address broker-open-house@gaggle.email

Important Reminder: The individual email limit is 10MB. Keep embedded images and any attachments below 10MB or it will cause images to be stripped (not shown in email).

Also, the group limit per day is 25MB - for each category. Please keep images/pdf attachments compressed to smaller sizes to help keep the system working effectively. Thank you.

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.

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. Please contact mel@vbr.net or 766-1031.