Continuing Education

A few upcoming classes are listed below. You can also visit VBR's online calendar to see more classes and events. VBR-hosted education is free for our REALTOR® and Appraiser members.

Buyer Basics
Wednesday, February 4

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

3 CE credits.

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Focuses on the real-world workflow, communication strategies, and risk-management habits that help you close smoother deals and build a reputation as the broker that buyers trust.

Seller Strategies
Wednesday, February 4

1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

3 CE credits.

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Equips you with practical tools to position the property, manage the timeline, and negotiate with confidence so your listings close cleaner and your clients refer more.

2026 Contracts & Best Practices
Thursday, February 5

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

3 CE credits.

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Focuses on the real-world workflow, communication strategies, and risk-management habits that help you close smoother deals and build a reputation as the broker that buyers trust.

Artificial (UN)Intelligence
Thursday, February 5

1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

3 CE credits.

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Explore the ethical use of AI in real estate sales and property management - and find out where AI can help - and where it can create risks.

NAR Ethics
Wednesday, February 11

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

3 CE credits.

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This course with John Gillam meets the Ethics requirement for Realtors® & Appraisers with the National Association of REALTORS®.

Fair Housing - Just added!
Wednesday, February 11

1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

2 CE credits.

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This interactive class with John Gillam meets the Fair Housing/ Anti Bias requirement for Realtors® & Appraisers with the National Association of REALTORS®.

The 3-year cycle with NAR is January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027.

Member Benefits & Programs



REALTORS® receive professional AND personal benefits through your membership with the Colorado Association of REALTORS®.

Categories available to REALTOR® and Appraiser members include...

E & O Insurance

Contracts Software

Health Insurance

Moving & Storage

Marketing

Prospect & Renter Screening

and more!

Learn more about CAR benefits: coloradorealtors.com/realtor-marketplace

Locally, we provide tools to help you and your business, like market data, SentriLock, broadcast email, and more!

Take Action: Local Taxes on Vacant Residential Property

House Bill 26-1036 regarding local taxes on vacant residential property will now be heard Monday, February 9 or soon thereafter.

We will share updates and additional details once we receive them.

Bill Summary:

• Allows counties or municipalities (with voter approval) to tax vacant residential properties

• Tax revenues may only be used for affordable, attainable, or workforce housing

• Enables the formation of joint housing tax authorities across jurisdictions

• County assessors are not required to implement the tax, but may assist at their discretion

Once the new hearing is posted, anyone wishing to testify will need to sign up again for the rescheduled hearing. Information will also be posted on the Colorado General Assembly’s website.

CAR's Capitol Connection

From affordability and inventory to insurance and private property rights, real estate will be deeply woven into this year’s session. Check out the most recent legislative update from the Colorado Association of REALTORS®,

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

New Federal Rule May Affect Certain Real Estate Transactions – What REALTORS® Should Know

A new federal reporting rule from the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) may affect certain residential real estate transactions beginning March 1. From CAR.

Partial Government Shutdown: What You Need to Know



The House is expected to vote this week on a spending package approved Friday evening by the Senate. NAR is urging Congress to quickly end the shutdown and minimize the impact on real estate.

A Template for Better Appraiser-Agent Communication



NAR offers new presentation slides to help appraisers and real estate agents bridge the gap and share mutual knowledge on property assessments.

Cordillera Metro District is sharing information about Cordillera's gate access regulations and open house procedures for real estate agents and prospective buyers.

Access a document outlining the regulations in the button below. Information can also be found at www.vbr.net/member-tools under "Tools You Can Use."

Resources are also posted on the Cordillera Metro District website for future reference.

For more information about buying and selling in Cordillera, see: www.cordilleraliving.com/real-estate

From Cordillera: "Cordillera is a gated community, and many choose to purchase homes in Cordillera for this reason. We request that brokers and prospective buyers adhere to the regulations."

AI Delivers Outsized ROI to Land Professionals

AI can enable faster identification of market movements and pricing trends while eliminating administrative tasks, putting real estate agents ahead of the competition. From NAR.

VMLS & VBR Resources & Tools

Our quick links below provide you with VBR and VMLS resources, including the MLS Rules & Regulations, product support (like Flexmls, ShowingTime, and more), clear cooperation, Commission resources, and more.

Member Benefits & Programs



As a REALTOR®, your membership includes National, State, and Local benefits. Click below for more information.

Affiliates also receive benefits as a VBR member, including directory listings, broadcast email, room rentals, and more.

Free safety tool and online trainings - FOREWARN

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.

Click here to get your free account (use the email address on file with the VBR).

Monthly FOREWARN trainings are offered online (info below).

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 app.

Members only: Monthly market stats

All VBR members can log in at VBR.net to see monthly residential market statistics, 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.

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." More info is below too.

Broadcast email: Marketing rules & regs for brokers.

What you MUST include (Per the Colorado Real Estate Commission):

• Your name, brokerage and team name in advertising.
• Also include your email address and/or phone number.

Advertising MUST include (displayed clearly and prominently):

• Full, legal name of the brokerage firm with which you are licensed.
• For individual brokers, your 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.

What CAN NOT be included in the VMLS Broadcast Email:

Links to personal or brokerage websites, property listing sites, social media, etc... can not be included.

Also, link text, such as 'www.brokersite.com.'

Web links are not allowed in your Broadcast Email. This is to help protect users from sharing compensation info, which is prohibited per NAR and MLS regulations.

Emails with links will be delayed from sending until corrected. Delayed senders will get an email notification letting them know the reason.

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.

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.