The VBR Foundation is always looking for ways to help those in need. The VBRF provided a donation to the Realtor® Relief Foundation to support those impacted by Hurricane Laura. Being able to help bring shelter, and hope, to displaced families and individuals. Read more about NAR’s relief program here.
Last week the Vail MLS announced that we are creating a Coming Soon status for the MLS. Make sure and read the announcement here. This new field will be available for member use starting on September 28.
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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Become a better negotiator by choosing one word from this list, and working on eliminating it from your negotiation vocabulary
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The eviction moratorium will run through December 31, 2020 and applies to renters who earn less than $99,000 a year.
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Homeowners are urged to evaluate risk and take action to protect their property and first responders.
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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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Breakthrough Business Planning
Vail Pro Designation
Monday, September 20 (Limited classroom)
4 Vail Pro credits
Registration is limited to 10 attendees for safety. You'll learn how to set and reach goals in a fun and exciting classroom environment.
Open to all Realtor and Affiliate members.
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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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Home Sweet (Second) Home (Online)
Resort & Second Home Property Specialist
Thursday, September 30
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Tax Strategies for the Real Estate Professional
Certified Residential Specialist
Tuesday, September 15 (Online)
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
8 CE credits and 8 Vail Pro credits
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Announcing the slate for 2020/2021 VBR and VMLS Directors
Please take a moment to view the list in the link. These active volunteers are the leadership and future of the Association.
Elections will be conducted via electronic voting beginning on Monday, September 14 at 9:00 a.m. and ending on Monday, September 28 at 5:00 p.m.
Ballots will be sent to your e-mail address on record with the VBR.
Interested in getting involved in a committee? An application with more info on the various committees is in the link below.
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WILDFIRE PREPARATION RESOURCE |
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More than 200,000 acres of Colorado forests have burned over the past two months as a result of wildland fires.
As a result, the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) has added to its arsenal of wildfire information and interactive tools available to the public:
Please feel free to share with clients and colleagues.
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Register Today: Gallagher Amendment and the real estate industry webinar
When you receive your November election ballot, you will see a ballot measure to repeal the Gallagher Amendment. If repealed, property tax rates would be frozen.
In this FREE CAR webinar, industry experts will explain the Gallagher Amendment in greater detail and how its repeal would impact residential and commercial property owners.
Thursday, September 24
9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
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Property Management Forum webinar
Register today for CAR’s FREE virtual Property Management Forum! Industry experts and experienced property managers will cover a variety of issues affecting property managers of all sizes. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions.
Tuesday, September 22
This includes a lively discussion with property managers on ways they are changing business practices in the age of COVID-19 and how property managers can prepare for the next crisis.
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September is Realtor®️ Safety Month, and we'll be sharing tips, resources and webinars to benefit both Realtors®️ and Affiliate members. Watch our Facebook and Instagram pages for daily tips!
Register for NAR’s REALTOR® Safety Webinar, Selling Safely: Because It Can Happen to You, and you will receive a free copy of The Little Red Book: Safety Rules to Live By for REALTORS®.
Webinar is scheduled for September 23rd at 1:00 p.m. CT (11:00 a.m. MT). Click "Act Now" in the link below.
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Want to elevate your listings?
4 tips for standing out
Stand out from the crowd by putting your expert-level marketing skills to good use — both online and offline. Here are four things to focus on when it comes to listings.
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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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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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TOMORROW! Grow your real estate business in unpredictable times. Join Landvoice, a new Affiliate member for a FREE webinar on September 9. Landvoice will show agents where to focus their time and energy in the current market to grow their sales pipeline, and provide actionable steps for consistent lead generation.
Wednesday, September 9
11:00 a.m. ONLINE
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Stay ahead of the digital curve with better strategy and better impact! This two-day NAR ePRO certification course helps you:
· Master advanced digital marketing techniques
· Increase your ability to reach and convert customers
· Create an online marketing strategy that drives business
· Protect your business and safeguard client information
ONLINE ePRO Designation course
Wednesday, September 9 and Thursday, September 10
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ONLINE both days
12 CE credits
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Are you self-employed and searching for an affordable healthcare solution? Brady with Alpine Association Benefits is hosting a FREE webinar on September 15. Open to all members.
Mark your calendar:
Tuesday, September 15
10:00 a.m. ONLINE
No need to register! Info will be sent out to VBR members before the event. View flyer here.
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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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