Two of the nation's top economists shared their views on the debt, current economy, and the complex role of banking and institutional investors in the housing market. From NAR.
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Moneywise ranked all 50 states based on median home price on Zillow and an average down payment of 13 percent. From CAR.
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Vail and Vail Resorts appear unable to reach settlement through court-ordered mediation. VailDaily.com.
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Latest from the Division
The Division of Real Estate's bimonthly email is designed to provide Division news, information on upcoming public meetings, rulemaking hearings, and registration for educational webinars.
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MAY IS WILDFIRE AWARENESS MONTH |
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Free wildfire mitigation for homeowners
During the month of May, VBR is sharing tips and resources for wildfire preparedness and awareness on Facebook and Instagram. Like and follow us!
FREE wildfire mitigation property assessments are available to Eagle County homeowners - at any time of year. More information can be found at RealFire.net.
Please take some time to educate yourself, clients, and fellow community members.
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April 2023 Market Statistics
Market information is available for Eagle County. Please click here or the image below to see stats. Visit VBR.net to see specialized stats for each area of Eagle County (available after noon May 8).
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Upcoming Remine training
Join Ashleigh from Remine for training in the comfort of your office or home.
Remine Pro 101 - an introductory class
Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 9
10:00 to 11:00 a.m. MDT
Advanced Prospecting
Thursday, May 25
10:00 to 11:00 a.m. MDT
Remine is connected to the MLS and allows you to better connect with fellow real estate professionals, home buyers and sellers, and lenders.
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NAR Ethics
Thursday, May 18
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Taught by instructor Charity Vermeer, this class meets the 3-year NAR requirement for Ethics for REALTORS®.
This class will be in-person ONLY. Breakfast included.
There are also options for Ethics at the NAR site (free and paid).
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Two Upcoming Vail Pro classes!
Vail Pro: Eagle County History
Tuesday, May 23
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Special location: Eagle Library
Taxes for Real Estate Professionals Thursday, June 1
12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
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Understanding the New CREC Statements
Tuesday, June 6
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
3 CE credits.
In 2022, the Colorado Real Estate Commission adopted new position statements. This course with Tod Franklin will go through key points for the statements and how they can affect your business.
This class is classroom ONLY. Breakfast provided.
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Bridge the Gap Now with Intentional Inclusion 2.0
Thursday, June 8
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
4 Vail Pro credits. No approved CE.
Taught by Marki Lemons Ryhal, this class meets the 3-year NAR requirement for Ethics for REALTORS®.
This course is designed to increase diversity and inclusion within the REALTOR® association. Participants will learn about the importance of fair housing laws and their role in creating more equitable communities.
This class will be in-person ONLY. Breakfast included.
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Visit our classes & events calendar to see more upcoming classes at the VBR, including CREC Annual Update, Ethics and Contracts. |
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Business & Affiliate Expo
Please join us on June 15 for our annual Business & Affiliate Expo. We'll have lunch, prizes, and over 25 exhibitors!
We'll announce more participants as we get closer to the date.
Affiliates interested in participating with a table can contact [email protected]. Space is limited!
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New Affiliate Directory
There are now two ways to search for VBR Affiliate partners! More info is in the below link.
We created a print and online directory to spotlight our Affiliates - trusted partners offering real-estate-related services. Print copies are included in the Welcome Home Bags (available at the VBR as home buyer client gifts). The guides also promote the value and expertise of Realtors.
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How to protect yourself from AI deepfake video scams
There are tons of examples of deep fakes floating on the web that are entertaining, but now you need to beware because criminals with the help of AI are able to create videos so convincing, they can fool anyone.
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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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Online FREE option for Annual Commission class |
Thrive Real Estate Education offers a FREE Colorado Real Estate Commission (CREC) class. Available to all Colorado Brokers.
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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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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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