Affiliate Appreciation Party

You're invited to our Affiliate Appreciation Event!

We'll have apps and libations, and celebrate our Affiliate members - trusted real-estate-related businesses that support the Vail Board of Realtors® organization.

Tuesday, September 9th

4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

The Rose, Edwards

Click here to RSVP!

"Fire Free Five" mitigation

Join us for a light lunch and special presentation with Vail Fire and Emergency Services on the proposed wildfire property mitigation program in Vail.

New date!

September 15, 2025

12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Click here to RSVP!

Members can earn one Vail Pro® Designation hour by attending.

Nominate REALTOR® and Affiliate of the Year

Do you know a VBR REALTOR® or Affiliate who deserves to be recognized?

Place your nominations in the links below. Please let us know who you think deserves this special award. 

REALTOR® of the Year and Affiliate of the Year nominations are accepted through Friday, September 26.

We're looking for a few great leaders!

We have upcoming openings for Director positions on the VBR, VMLS, and VBR Foundation Boards of Directors for 2025-2026. Please consider joining the REALTOR® volunteer leadership ranks.

Directors set policy, maintain awareness of our real estate market and community matters that may affect members, among other duties.

August 2025 market statistics are available for Eagle County residential real estate. Click here or the image below to see an overview of the market.

Log in and visit vbr.net to find reports for individual areas. We also offer images you can use to share stats with clients and consumers.

This week! Vail Pro® Lending & Affordable Housing

Wednesday, September 10

12:00 to 3:00 p.m.

2 CE credits. 3 Vail Pro credits.

REGISTER

*Please note new timing of this class.

Understand lending options and affordable housing developments in this lunch & learn Vail Pro® Designation class.

*We will host an appraisal class at a later date. Stay tuned!

Big Tent Diversity & Fair Housing

Tuesday, September 16

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

3 CE credits. 2 Vail Pro hours.

REGISTER

Earn two Vail Pro Designation credits.

It also meets the Fair Housing/Anti Bias requirement for Realtors® and Appraisers.

At the Corner of Smart Growth & Sustainability

Tuesday, September 16

1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

3 CE credits. 2 Vail Pro hours.

REGISTER

Open to all VBR members. Earn two Vail Pro Designation credits.

Taxes for Real Estate Professionals

Vail Pro® course

Wednesday, September 17

12:00 to 2:00 p.m.

2 CE credits. 2 Vail Pro hours.

REGISTER

Taught by Kathy Calton with Revolution Mortgage, this lunch & learn class reviews the “business tax side” of the real estate agent’s world.

Putting Safety First

Thursday, September 18

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

CE credits pending. 2 Vail Pro hours.

REGISTER

September is Safety Month! Join instructor Rich Sands for this essential primer on how real estate professionals can limit risk to preserve safety and facilitate positive business outcomes.

Free class open to all VBR members.

Affiliate Spotlight: Altitude Control Technology

Altitude Control Technology can help you. and your clients live comfortably at altitude. ACT's in-home advanced altitude control systems recreate optimal oxygen levels. You can breathe easy - literally!

Contact Vivian with ACT for information on installing oxygen systems in new or existing homes.

2025 Special Legislative Session Update

Colorado lawmakers returned to the Capitol for a six-day special legislative session on August 21st. While the budget was the primary focus of the special session, the legislature used the opportunity to address multiple other issues. 

Mortgage Rates Fall to Lowest Average in Nearly a Year

More buyers may be coming into the picture as mortgage rates decline. From NAR.

Rethinking Retirement: Investment Strategies Beyond the Traditional IRA and 401(k)

Real estate professionals can use their expertise to think outside the box when it comes to savings for retirement. From NAR.

Colorado sellers are pulling homes off the market — What happens to them next?

With the winter season inching closer, rising inventory and slower sales prompt some Western Slope homeowners to rent instead of sell. VailDaily.com.

REALFire® Wildfire Mitigation

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

It's a simple online application. Please take some time to educate yourself, clients, and fellow community members.

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.

MLS product support

Training is available for Flexmls, InfoSparks, RPR and FOREWARN. Learn how to share data with clients, better prospect, and protect yourself with these platforms.

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 FOREWARN trainings are offered online. Click here to register for trainings!

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."

Web links are not allowed in your Broadcast Email. Emails with any links will be flagged and delayed from sending until corrected. Delayed senders will get an email notification letting them know the reason.

Please keep embedded images and any attachments below 10MB or it will cause images to be stripped (not shown in email).

Emails are moderated during office hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday). We will work to release email efficiently, but please plan accordingly.

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.

Get a Local Market Edge with the New NAR Research Dashboard

The member-exclusive tool gives you quick access to the trends in housing affordability, home prices, sales activity and more. Data for 200+ metro areas will help you gain a competitive edge in your market.

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!

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 (cutting board). Please contact mel@vbr.net or 766-1031.