VBR EVENTS

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

VBR CLASSES


VBR-hosted education is FREE for our REALTOR® and Appraiser members in 2025! Vail Pro® courses are discounted or free for all VBR members.

Vail Pro Eagle County History

Tuesday, May 20

10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

2.5 Vail Pro credits.

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Open to all members. This Vail Pro class with the Eagle County Historical Society shares the fascinating history of each area in our county.


Hosted at the Eagle Library.


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

NAR Ethics

Thursday, May 22

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

4 CE credits.

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Join instructor and REALTOR® David Barber for this 4 CE class that meets the Code of Ethics requirement for REALTORS® and Appraisers. 


The current cycle is Jan. 1, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2027.

Vail Pro Impact of Natural Resources

Thursday, May 29

9:00 to 11:15 a.m.

1 CE credit. 2 Vail Pro credits.

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Open to all VBR members. An informative class on water rights with Attorney Bill Wombacher. Immediately followed by "State of the Rivers" with Eagle River Coalition.


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

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THIRD-PARTY CLASSES & SEMINARS


These are 3rd party classes NOT provided by the Vail Board of REALTORS®.

*Benefits of Non QM Mortgages

Thursday, May 8

11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

At the VBR in Edwards


Enjoy a light lunch with All Western Mortgage, while learning about ITIN, Banks Statement, and Asset & Depletion loans. Also, learn more about the "Home Simple." the cash offer program with All Western.


To RSVP, email Liz Andrews at eandrews@allwestern.com.


*Third party class NOT provided by the Vail Board of REALTORS®.

*Property Management Forum

Thursday, May 22

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Live online with Colorado Association of REALTORS®

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Designed for property managers of all sizes, this forum explores regulations, legislation, market trends, and industry issues that impact the property management side of real estate. Event sessions include Risk Management, Property Management Trends, and a Legislative Update with Q&A.


*Third party class NOT provided by the Vail Board of REALTORS®.

NAR ADVOCACY SCOOP

Tax Reform Poll Takeaways in One Short Listen 


The newest episode of the Advocacy Scoop Podcast breaks down NAR’s new Tax Reform Poll and previews what’s ahead at the upcoming REALTORS® Legislative Meetings in D.C. It’s a 25-minute listen packed with insight and advocacy in action. 


Congressional tax reform includes an increase or repeal of the SALT Tax (the current $10,000 limit on the federal deduction on state and local taxes), which will sunset Dec. 31, 2025, without action from Congress.

Click here for the Advocacy Scoop podcast

BEST OF THE BLOGS

Signs Point to a Coming ‘Buildup of Buyers’


Pending home sales posted the largest month-to-month increase since December 2023, offering a hopeful sign for the market. From NAR.

Eagle County fire officials to educate residents about wildfire preparedness in month-long campaign


Local agencies launch month-long education effort. From VailDaily.com.

From TikTok to Title: Gen Z’s Approach to Home Buying


Starter homes? Gen Z is thinking longer-term. Today’s young consumers come with their own values, habits and tech mindsets. From NAR.

AFFILIATE CORNER

Affiliate Spotlight: Triumph Development


Are you facing hiring challenges due to a lack of housing?


Timber Ridge Village is a smart investment to lock in brand new housing for your employees. TRV is under construction by Triumph Development in the heart of Vail, with 100 homes (out of 300) remaining for sale. Each home is deed-restricted and simply needs to be occupied by one full-time employee of a business in Eagle County. And there are no price appreciation caps. Studio, 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom homes are being built with our local businesses in mind.

Learn more about Triumph's project: Timber Ridge

Find a trusted Affiliate in our directory!


There are approximately 200 VBR Affiliates offering services ranging from lending, home services, legal, home inspection, and more.


Visit our Affiliate Directory page to find an Affiliate to help you and your clients. A NEW Affiliate directory is coming soon!

Find an Affiliate to help you

TECH TIPS

How To Make Your Home and Business Technology Eco-Friendly


There are countless ways to harness the power of tech to live more mindfully and reduce our carbon footprint. Here's what you need to know.

Read the Tech Tips article

VMLS UPDATE

April 2025 Update


In this VMLS update, MLS Options for Sellers and Clear Cooperation, updates on MLS fields, and online trainings.


Also, helpful tips for MLS users!

Read the April 2025 VMLS Update

BROKER & CLIENT RESOURCES

Facts & resources for Brokers and their clients

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.


New guide: Understanding & Protecting Yourself from Title Fraud


Guides are available for download on facts.realtor. New guides are added every month and are available in English and Spanish!


The buttons below link to helpful resources and videos from the National Association of REALTORS®, Colorado Association of REALTORS®, and the Vail Board of REALTORS®.

Get the facts at facts.realtor
Visit the CAR resources page
Visit VBR's page of resources

WILDFIRE AWARENESS

Free wildfire mitigation offered


Did you know that FREE wildfire mitigation property assessments are available to Eagle County homeowners? More information can be found at RealFire.net.


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

Learn more about REALFire®

Visit VBR's Facebook and Instagram for wildfire prepardness tips throughout May.

Consumer Guide: Fire Damage and Policy Coverage


Most homeowners insurance policies cover fire damage. Some may limit coverage if your risk is higher. This guide from the National Association of REALTORS® lists what homeowners need to know about understanding coverage.

View the consumer guide

FREE SAFETY TOOL

Put your safety first - with this free tool available to members!

Are you using FOREWARN, an app that allows to do instant due diligence on prospects and check property records? FOREWARN is 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!

Get started with FOREWARN
Attend FOREWARN trainings

MEMBER RESOURCES

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.

View REALTOR® Member benefits
View Affiliate Member benefits

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.


The Broadcast Email "Cheat Sheet" is linked below and is also on our website at www.vbr.net/members-only/broadcast-email (log into your VBR member account to view).

Download the Cheat Sheet
Visit the Broadcast Email page

Members only: Monthly market stats


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.

Visit the monthly statistics page
Find trusted industry-related partners in the Vail Board of Realtors®' Affiliate directory. 
View Affiliate Directory
A list highlighting the newest Realtor® and Affiliate members.
Meet our newest members
Help strengthen the VBR's events, services, member offerings, and initiatives.
Get involved with a committee

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Education Quick Links

Visit VBR's Education Requirements page for more info on Code of Ethics, license cycle requirements,and more. A reminder: Please stay organized, and keep paper or virtual copies of your certificates.
Education Requirement Information

Ethics & Fair Housing 3-year cycles: 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2027


It is the start of a new Ethics and Fair Housing / Anti-Bias 3-year cycle.


The cycle for All Realtors® and Appraisers is January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027.


These are both requirements of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). All Realtors® and Appraisers must complete at least 2 hours of Fair Housing training and 2.5 hours of Code of Ethics (COE) training in the same 3-year cycle.

Tracking education requirements

The VBR provides a helpful spreadsheet to help Colorado Brokers track their professional development.
Download a fillable pdf
Download a Google Doc

Earn the Vail Pro Designation

Increase your 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!


Classes are free for VBR members.

Learn how to earn the Vail Pro!

WELCOME HOME BAGS

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.

ACCESS YOUR VBR ACCOUNT

You can easily access your account with the Vail Board of REALTORS® to register for events, pay invoices, and update your contact information.
Read more tips on using your Member Hub account
If you have not yet created your account, click the link below and enter your name and contact email (Make sure it's the email we have on file for you). Once you hit submit, you will get a follow-up email to finish setting up the account.
Click here to create your VBR account

HELPFUL CONTACT INFORMATION

VBR TEAM


Kendra Murray

Association Executive

970-766-1029


Jessica Cliver

MLS Director

970-766-1032


Matt Lang

Member Services & Office Manager

970-766-1028


Melanie McKinney Education & Marketing Manager

970-766-1031

SUPPORT LINES

Flexmls Support:
888-525-4747
7:00 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday - Friday

Tech Helpline:
Phone: 866-619-8170

Sentrilock Support:
Phone: 877-736-8745

ShowingTime & InfoSparks:
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

Vail Board of Realtors
970-766-1028 | www.vbr.net
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