U.S. Department of Labor proposes to rescind the 2018 Association Health Plans. From NAR.
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Across all funds, revenues are projected at $222 million for 2024. From VailDaily.com.
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Borrowing costs have fallen over the last two months.
From NAR.
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Real estate market stats are available for Eagle County. Click here or the image below to see an overview of the market. Detailed reports of individual areas are available at vbr.net (must log in to view).
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Your input is needed on Construction Liability Litigation
The Homeownership Opportunity Alliance, a coalition partner of the Colorado Association of REALTORS®, is asking for stories from those who have been affected by construction liability litigation and how it impacts the supply of affordable, attainable and available housing, especially in the condominium market.
More information and a link to submit your story, is in the below link. Please share with others in your network who may have been affected.
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CAR Virtual Economic Summit
Get yourself and your business prepared for the year ahead. The Colorado Association of REALTORS® is hosting a Virtual Economic Summit on January 25th. Dive into economic insights from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
More info in the link below.
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CREC/ACU with John Gillam
Wednesday, January 10
Hybrid - classroom and Zoom
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
CREC/ACU with John Gillam
Wednesday, January 10
Hybrid - classroom and Zoom
1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
CREC/ACU with Tod Franklin
In classroom only
Tuesday, January 16
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
CREC/ACU with Connie Tremblay
In classroom only
Wednesday, January 17
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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FREE classes to VBR Realtor® and Appraiser members in 2024
The Vail Board of REALTORS® is offering free VBR-hosted education in 2024!
Courses taken with providers outside of the VBR do not count for the free class.
If you register for a class and don't attend you will be charged $25. Please cancel your registration (or inform the VBR) within 24-hours of the class starting time.
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Third Party classes
Information is below on an upcoming third-party class not hosted by the Vail Board of REALTORS®.
Seller Representative Specialist (SRS)
Hosted by Denver Metro Association of REALTORS®
Wednesday, January 24 and Thursday, January 25
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Live on Zoom (both days)
Price: $305
CE Credits: 14
The SRS Course will redefine your "normal" and reinvent the way you represent sellers. It provides a comprehensive foundation of skill development, training and resources to help real estate professionals represent the interests of sellers in today’s marketplace.
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It's simple to find a VBR Affiliate member with our print and digital directory.
Find a trusted Affiliate Partner by searching by category, company, or individual contact name. Search online, or contact the Vail Board of REALTORS® for a printed version.
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Vail Board of REALTORS® Foundation's 2024 grant application is open.
Grant criteria include being a 501 C3 nonprofit organization providing housing programs, housing/rent assistance, emergency housing support, and/or housing education and training programs. Grant funding must stay within the Eagle County community.
Please share this information with any community nonprofits you think may qualify for the grant.
The grant application deadline is January 8, 2024, by 5:00 p.m.
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Prompt like a pro with ChatGPT, and you'll get unparalleled output
Experts share a 4-step formula for making your ChatGPT input the best it can be, so you get the results you really want.
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COMING SOON: NEW STATS TOOL |
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Launching early 2024: InfoSparks
VMLS is bringing you a new, interactive market stats program called InfoSparks. InfoSparks will replace Domus and integrate into FlexMLS.
REMINDER: During the transition, market stats will ONLY be available using the market stats in Flex in addition to the market stats on the VBR webpage.
InfoSparks will launch on February 13th with a training webinar on February 16th. Please watch for additional details!
InfoSparks will provide access to real-time, robust, live market stats going back 20 years. You can send info to clients, post to your website, and include data in newsletters. Market stats are a valuable tool to demonstrate the deep insight you have into our local real estate market as you guide clients through the buying or selling process.
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Code of Ethics cycle ends December 2024
ALL Realtors® and Appraisers must take at least 2.5 hours of Ethics instruction during a three-year cycle.
The current 3-year Ethics cycle will end on December 31, 2024 (Cycle runs January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024). It is separate from any license cycle with the state.
VBR will host Ethics classes throughout 2024. There are also options through the NAR site (free and paid).
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Burnett et al v. NAR et al lawsuit: Resources & video |
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What does the lawsuit mean for Realtors® and the real estate profession? How should I discuss this with my clients?
Below is a link to NAR's Top FAQs released December 15.
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The button below has even more resources - including why buyers and sellers should work with a Realtor®, graphics and talking points. Please log into your VBR account to view. |
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Wildfire mitigation for homeowners
FREE wildfire mitigation property assessments are available to Eagle County homeowners.
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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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Welcome to our newest Realtor® and Affiliate members. |
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Find trusted industry-related partners in the Vail Board of Realtors®' Affiliate directory.
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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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FOREWARN and SafeShowings are two safety apps available at no cost to VBR Realtors®.
FOREWARN allows agents 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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The Competition.Realtor website is available for Realtors®, and it provides a comprehensive overview - and talking points - 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 mel@vbr.net.
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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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