Installation Celebration

Join us this Wednesday for drinks and apps, and then our awards ceremony. Free for VBR members.

We'll announce the REALTOR® and Affiliate of the Year and install the 2026 Board of Directors. We'll also award the VBR Lifetime Achievement Award to a deserving REALTOR®!

November 5th, 2025

5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Vilar Performing Arts Center (VPAC)

Click here to RSVP!

Tomorrow!

Home Sweet Second Home (RSPS)

Tuesday, November 4

9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

6 CE credits available. 8 Vail Pro® hours.

REGISTER

The Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) certification is recommended for our market. It's for REALTORS® who specialize in buying, selling, or management of properties for investment, development, retirement, or second homes in resort, recreational, and/or vacation destinations.

VBR member receives service award

Crissy Rumford, Realtor® and Managing Broker with LIV Sotheby's International Realty, was recently honored with a Distinguished Service Award from the Colorado Association of REALTORS®

Crissy has made numerous contributions to the industry, including serving as VBR Chair in 2018 and VBR Foundation Chair in 2022. She also has represented CAR and NAR in committee and chair positions, including Co-Chair, RPAC Engagement Council.

Please join us in congratulating Crissy for receiving this honor!

CAR voices real estate commission concerns with state authorities

Leadership representatives for the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) have shared a formal, detailed letter with appropriate state authorities detailing the association’s deep concern over what appears to be the erosion of transparency, commission independence, and procedural fairness.

These concerns and calls for corrective action are focused on recent actions by the Division of Real Estate and the Assistant Attorneys General in directing the Colorado Real Estate Commission’s rulemaking and form-approval processes. As an association representing 24,000 REALTOR® members throughout Colorado and consumers everywhere, we are committed to constructive engagement and to ensuring a transparent and lawful process for all stakeholders.

These corrective actions are paramount to the process of home buying and selling for consumers, as well as for our members and their ability to serve consumers in what is often the largest financial transaction in their lives.

As this matter is ongoing and under review, CAR representatives, including leaders at the local association level, are not able to provide additional comment.

The Vail Board of REALTORS® will share any updates with members.

VBR Fall Food Drive



Food Drive extended to Thursday, November 6th!

Food insecurity is an issue in our community. Help keep our local food pantry, The Community Market, stocked and ready to serve. 

The Vail Board of REALTORS® is collecting NEW non-perishable items.

We also have a friendly competition for the office that contributes the most food per number of office members. You can win lunch or breakfast courtesy of the VBR!

Affiliate Spotlight: RE-Sure

RE-Sure is the complete real estate contracting platform. We empower real estate professionals with smart technology and with the best offer on the market.

Exclusive functionality includes simple contracting, client portal, offer management dashboard, and security features to protect you and your clients. It's easy to onboard to use RE-Sure and there's a dedicated support team to help you.

A brand new version of the *VBR Affiliate Directory is up at www.vbr.net/affiliate-directory!

Affiliates are VBR members providing real-estate related services. Please keep our Affiliates in mind when looking for a provider!

Affiliates are listed by business name, category, and contact last name.


*Updated as of October 15, 2025.

ARMs May Get More Tempting With Fed’s Recent Rate Cut

Adjustable-rate mortgages are gaining popularity as buyers look for ways to lower their initial mortgage costs. From NAR.

Stranded Buyers, Vulnerable Owners: Navigating the Government Shutdown

The longest full government shutdown in U.S. history is delaying sales and could lead to catastrophic risk for homeowners and businesses in flood zones. From NAR.

As Colorado mountain towns push for affordable housing, unreliable income data complicates their efforts

Area median income has long been the language of the housing world. Some housing advocates question whether it’s helping — or hindering — their affordability goals.

VailDaily.com.

107 Outside-the-Box Real Estate Marketing Ideas & Tips (With Examples)

Placester.com has gathered this collection of proven strategies, so you’re not reinventing the wheel each week. They've even broken the real estate marketing strategies into categories.

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 free tools available to VBR & CAR 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!

Also, as members of the Colorado Association of REALTORS®, Colorado REALTORS® have access to domii - a program that allows free criminal history lookups. Domii also provides seller prospects for a small fee. Click here to learn more.

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.

Subscribe to send and receive emails at www.vbr.net/members-only/broadcast-email (log into your VBR member account).

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.

Use Brokerage and Team name in advertising.

Brokerage firm name: All advertising must include the full, legal name of the brokerage firm with which the broker is licensed. The name should be displayed clearly and prominently.


Broker's name: For individual brokers, their name must be included in advertisements. When advertising as a team, the team name is used, but the legal name of the brokerage firm must also be included.

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 Market Edge with the 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!

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.

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.