Housing competition remains fierce



While buyers face off for homes, real estate professionals compete for business, NAR data shows.

Two appraisals, different valuations: Why?

A variety of factors—including timing, purpose of the valuation and comparable sales used—can lead to appraisal valuation disparities. From NAR.

Colorado wants to hear from homeowners about securing affordable insurance

Statewide premiums increased by 51% between 2019 and 2022 outpacing the national average, according to a report. VailDaily.com.

Ethics of Advertising and Social Media

Plus: One hour AI and Social Media

Monday, September 30

9:00 to 2:00 p.m.

4 CE credits.

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Taught by John Gillam, this is a fun, relevant class in today's world of social media! Perfect for existing Realtors®, it helps you make sure you are up to date with both Colorado requirements and NAR Ethical guidelines.

Directly followed by an hour-long segment on AI and social media with John! Learn how to incorporate AI, while making sure to follow NAR or state requirements. 

Meets the Code of Ethics requirement for REALTORS® and Appraisers.  

Tomorrow!

Competency Yields Advantage (CYA) in Transitional Markets

Tuesday, October 1

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

3 CE credits.

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This course will build a higher level of competence in agents understanding your duties and diligences through the contract process to ensure that you and your clients are avoiding future liabilities - and to be able to stand sure that you are acting within the Ethical standards.

Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR)

October 7 and 8 (must attend both days)

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

12 CE credits. 8 Vail Pro credits.

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The Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation is for brokers who have a passion for working with buyer-clients and want to take their excellence and service to the next level. Your instructor is Holly Mabery, REALTOR®.

Learn more about the benefits of earning the ABR® at abr.realtor/course.

Home Sweet Second Home

Resort & Second Home Property Specialist (RSPS)

October 9

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

6 CE credits. 8 Vail Pro credits.

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The RSPS certification is 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. The RSPS is also a qualifying benchmark course to earn the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) Designation. Your instructor is Holly Mabery, REALTOR®.

Learn more about the benefits of earning the ABR® at abr.realtor/course.

Do you know a Realtor® or Affiliate member who has gone above and beyond - and deserving of being nominated for REALTOR® of the Year or Affiliate of the Year? Nominations are open until October 3rd.

ROTY and AOTY will be announced at VBR's Installation Celebration on October 30th.

Sponsored by FirstBank, the Membership Meeting includes a breakfast buffet, Affiliate Expo, prizes, and a special presentation with Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist. Hear the latest updates from the VBR, VMLS and VBR Foundation.

Join the VBR for a fun-filled, western-themed evening to support the REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC)! 

Hosted at Chasing Rabbits in Vail Village this event includes food, drink, and games. 

REALTOR® Safety Month: Tools

As a REALTOR®, it’s important you have a personal safety protocol in place that you use, like when meeting new clients, showing properties or sharing information online. There are a variety of tools you can add to your personal safety protocol, such as the smartphone apps and safety products listed in the link below (two are offered at no cost to VBR Realtors®).

Get the facts & resources on the proposed lawsuit settlement.

NAR offers a “Consumer Guide” series. Designed to be given directly to inquiring buyers, these resources are part of NAR’s ongoing campaign to help our members bring clarity to the practice changes for consumers. Guides are available for download on facts.realtor.

• Open Houses and Written Agreements: Defines key terms under the settlement in consumer-friendly language and helps to explain when agents are required to enter into written agreements with buyers and when they are not.
• REALTORS’® Duty to Put Client Interests Above Their Own: Explains what it means for a REALTOR® to act in their client’s best interest and describes how the practice changes combat unlawful steering practices.

The first installment in this series was an overview of written agreements, which can be found here.

Commission fields were removed in the Vail Multi-List Service (Flexmls) on August 1st as part of the VMLS' compliance with the NAR Settlement.

Colorado contracts are governed by the Division of Real Estate. We cannot guide or dictate individual business practices due to anti-trust laws.

You are encouraged to reach out to your legal counsel, or take advantage of the CAR Legal Hotline available at no cost to Realtors®.

The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) General Counsel, Scott Peterson, hosted two webinars on new contracts. Both recordings can be found here.