NAR is fighting for your freedom to work where, when and how you want. From the National Association of REALTORS®
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On the first day of spring, agents across the US who spoke to Inman saw the return of bidding wars and busy open houses, suggesting that after a slow 2022 the market is turning a corner. Inman.com.
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The District Court issued an order, determining that the town had the right, public purpose and need to acquire the site via condemnation. From VailDaily.com.
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Recognize & Prevent Real Estate Fraud
Monday, July 10
10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Live on Zoom
Please join the VBR and Title Company of the Rockies for a panel presentation on real estate fraud. There will be an opportunity for Q&A.
- Bob Howe, President of Title Company of the Rockies
- Traci Dowd, Colorado Bureau of Investigation's High Tech Crime Unit
- Scott Peterson, General Counsel for Colorado Association of REALTORS®
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10 Things for REALTORS®
Thursday, July 20
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
2 CE credits
Scott Peterson with the Colorado Association of REALTORS® revues 10 key legal topics Brokers should know for 2023, including landlord/tenant laws, earnest money, procuring cause, and more.
Please note: Class is hosted at the EagleVail Pavilion.
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Implicit Bias Training
Tuesday, August 1
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
3 CE credits
Join us for Implicit Bias Training with Colorado Association of REALTORS® 2023 Chair Natalie Davis. During the three-hour course, members are engaged in challenging discussions about identity and tactics to eliminate bias in the real estate industry.
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Ongoing online trainings available
Remine and Flexmls offer live and recorded training you can watch in the comfort of your office or home.
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Please join the VBR and Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley for a mixer at the ReStore! Click the image below for info and to RSVP.
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Spotlight on The Driftwood Collective
A new VBR Affiliate, The Driftwood Collective works with clients across the U.S. - including luxury hotels, brokerage firms, real estate agents and corporate companies. They design everything in house for closing, referral, and client recognition gifts. Driftwood would love to partner with you to create beautiful graphics, branding, and other materials to complete your gifts.
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Broadcast Email Reminders
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VBR Affiliates, are you using the General.News category in Broadcast Email to promote your business services? If not, the link below explains how to access it and use it.
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REALTOR® members, a reminder to not use Broadcast Email to promote non-member businesses. You can use it for referrals for services - or visit our Affiliate Directory.
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How to protect yourself from pretexting cyber attacks
Pretexting is a form of social engineering tactic that involves criminals creating a fake identity or situation to gain your trust and get access to your sensitive information. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself:
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Congratulations to the following REALTORS® who have completed Fairhaven training!
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Have you visited Fairhaven?
Fairhaven is fair housing simulation training that uses the power of storytelling to help members identify, prevent, and address discriminatory practices in real estate.
Log in below to visit Fairhaven. The training takes about 90 minutes. You need your NRDS number to log in (member number with the National Association of REALTORS®). The VBR has it on file too.
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CAR offers Diversity & Inclusion toolkit for its members
The Colorado Association of REALTORS®’ Diversity & Inclusion Committee believes it is REALTORS’® collective responsibility to break down systemic racism while simultaneously building a more equitable community among our REALTOR® associations and for our clients.
The toolkit linked below contains best practices, ideals, and framework to create a robust Diversity & Inclusion program within your Brokerage or business.
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Vail Fire brings back free community workdays this summer to reduce wildfire risk
Vail Fire & Emergency Services will provide up to 30 minutes of free labor for properties on four dates this summer. Crews will be roving throughout each work area and are available to be flagged down for assistance. The work can also be pre-scheduled.
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Wildfire mitigation for homeowners
FREE wildfire mitigation property assessments are available to Eagle County homeowners. More information can be found at RealFire.net.
Check out VBR on Facebook and Instagram for wildfire preparedness tips and resources!
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Upcoming openings for Director positions
Please consider joining the REALTOR® volunteer leadership ranks. We're looking for a few good leaders for the 2024 Board.
More information, including the application, can be found in the below link. Please contact Amy Reid at [email protected] with any questions.
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All VBR members can log in at VBR.net to see monthly stats, including each area in Eagle County.
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Find trusted industry-related partners in the Vail Board of Realtors®' Affiliate directory.
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Welcome to our newest Realtor® and Affiliate members.
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Help strengthen the VBR's events, services, member offerings, and initiatives.
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Member Benefits & Programs
As a Realtor® of VBR, your membership includes National, State, and Local. We help provide the tools to enhance professionalism in the real estate industry.
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Stay safe with free member tools!
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Vail Board of Realtors® partners with FOREWARN and SafeShowings to keep members safe while meeting potential clients and showing property.
FOREWARN allows agents to have instant due diligence on prospects with as little info as a phone number or name.
SafeShowings allows you to notify emergency contacts and mark yourself as safe through the app.
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Using Broadcast Email
All members of the VBR (REALTOR®, Appraiser, Affiliate, Assistants) have access to the member-to-member broadcast email system. Log into your VBR member hub account, and visit VBR.net. Broadcast email registration is accessed in the far right menu drop-down (under Member Tools).
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Members are encouraged to refer to the Competition.Realtor website, which provides a comprehensive overview of how REALTORS® and the local MLS broker marketplaces benefit consumers. The Vail Board of REALTORS® also makes this available on our "Why Use a REALTOR®" page on our website to help the public understand the value of REALTORS®.
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Welcome Home Bags available as closing gifts
The Welcome Home Bag Program is a FREE benefit available for REALTOR® members who sell a home.
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 [email protected].
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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.
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Education Quick Links
There is no single entity that keeps track of all the education you have taken. Please stay organized and keep paper or virtual copies of certificates.
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HELPFUL HINTS FOR MEMBERS
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You can easily access your account with the Vail Board of REALTORS® to register for events, pay invoices, and update your contact information.
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If you have not yet accessed 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.
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VBR TEAM
Association Executive
MLS Director
Member Services & Office Coordinator
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SUPPORT LINES
If you need assistance with MLS, MLS Touch App, Tech Helpline, or Sentrilock, please use the contact information below.
Flexmls Support:
888-525-4747
(7 AM to 8 PM MTN, Monday - Friday)
Tech Helpline:
Phone: 866-619-8170
Sentrilock Support:
Phone: 877-736-8745
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Vail Board of Realtors®
970-766-1028 | www.vbr.net
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