PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

NEW FAIR HOUSING REQUIREMENT 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2027


In addition to being a new 3-year ethics cycle, it is also the start of a new Fair Housing / Anti-Bias 3-year cycle.


This is a requirement of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). All Realtors® and Appraisers must complete at least 2 hours of Fair Housing training and 2.5 hours of Code of Ethics (COE) training in the same 3-year cycle.


The cycle for All Realtors® and Appraisers is January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027.


The Vail Board of REALTORS® is committed to helping our members meet these requirements, and we will offer four courses each year. All VBR-hosted education is free in 2025 for VBR Realtors® and Appraisers.

See more details on the NAR requirements

EARLY 2025 CLASSES


VBR-hosted education will again be FREE for our REALTOR® and Appraiser members in 2025! Early 2025 classes are listed below.

This week! Purchase Contracts – 6 Hr Seller & Buyer Listing Contracts and Relationship Disclosures

January 15

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

6 CE credits

REGISTER


A detailed review of contracts and uniform duties and disclosures, all per Colorado law. This class with instructor John Gillam covers more than the forms and contracts. Light breakfast and lunch included.

This week! 2025 CREC Annual Update

January 16

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

4 CE credits

WAITLIST


This class is on a waitlist. Meets the annual real estate commission class requirement for Colorado Brokers and earns you 4 CE credits.

2025 CREC Annual Update

January 21

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

4 CE credits

REGISTER


Meets the annual real estate commission class requirement for Colorado Brokers and earns you 4 CE credits.

Ethics of Fair Housing

January 23

1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

2 CE credits

REGISTER


Ethics of Fair Housing is a NEW course that meets the NEW Fair Housing/ Anti Bias Training requirement for REALTORS® and Appraisers with the National Association of REALTORS®. This is a 2 hour/2 CE credit class.

2025 CREC Annual Update

January 23

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

4 CE credits

REGISTER

2025 CREC Annual Update

February 4

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

4 CE credits

REGISTER

Register for VBR classes & events
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MARKET STATISTICS

December market stats are available for Eagle County residential real estate. Click here or the image below to see an overview of the market. Log in and visit vbr.net to find reports for individual areas.

BEST OF THE BLOGS

Colorado Association of REALTORS® focuses on sensible policies for housing shortage and pathways to homeownership


CAR focusing on bipartisan solutions to improve housing inventory, access and affordability, insurability.

NAR Taps Real Estate Industry Veteran Sherry Chris as Independent Consultant and Special Advisor



Chris will focus on strengthening the association’s relationship with brokerage leaders. From NAR.

Mortgage Rates Near 7%, Threatening Housing’s Recent Momentum


Another weekly jump in borrowing costs appears to be making prospective home buyers jittery. From NAR.

AFFILIATE CORNER

Find a trusted Affiliate in our directory!


There are approximately 200 VBR Affiliates offering services ranging from lending, home services, legal, home inspection, and more.


Visit our Affiliate Directory page (We have two directory options to search). We also have a print version available for members and clients. Let us know if you need a print directory!

Find an Affiliate to help you

NAR SETTLEMENT RESOURCES

Get the facts & resources on the 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.


New guide: Homeowners Insurance


Guides are available for download on facts.realtor. New guides are added every month and are available in English and Spanish!


The buttons below link to helpful resources and videos from the National Association of REALTORS®, Colorado Association of REALTORS®, and the Vail Board of REALTORS®.

Get the facts at facts.realtor
Visit the CAR resources page
Visit VBR's page of resources

TECH TIPS

CES 2025: Best Tech Debuts for Real Estate



The tech industry’s annual mega-show offers a futuristic look at how to make smarter businesses and smarter homes. From NAR.

Click to read tech article

MEMBER RESOURCES

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.

View Realtor® Member benefits
View Affiliate Member benefits

Members only: Monthly market stats


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.

Visit the monthly statistics page
Find trusted industry-related partners in the Vail Board of Realtors®' Affiliate directory. 
View Affiliate Directory
A list highlighting the newest Realtor® and Affiliate members.
Meet our newest members
Help strengthen the VBR's events, services, member offerings, and initiatives.
Get involved with a committee

Put your safety first - with this free tool available to members!

FOREWARN allows agents to have instant due diligence on prospects.


VMLS members can verify a prospect’s identity, criminal records, bankruptcies, liens, judgments, address history and property records in one place, leading to safer and more productive interactions.

Get started with Forewarn

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Education Quick Links

Visit VBR's Education Requirements page for more info on Code of Ethics, license cycle requirements,and more. A reminder: Please stay organized, and keep paper or virtual copies of your certificates.
Education Requirement Information
Find online education providers
Look up your Code of Ethics status
Tracking education requirements

The VBR provides a helpful spreadsheet to help Colorado Brokers track their professional development.
Download a fillable pdf
Download a Google Doc

Earn the Vail Pro Designation

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.
Learn how to earn the Vail Pro!

WELCOME HOME BAGS

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. Please contact mel@vbr.net.

ACCESS YOUR VBR ACCOUNT

You can easily access your account with the Vail Board of REALTORS® to register for events, pay invoices, and update your contact information.
Read more tips on using your Member Hub account
If you have not yet created 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.
Click here to create your VBR account

HELPFUL CONTACT INFORMATION

VBR TEAM


Kendra Murray

Association Executive

970-766-1029


Jessica Cliver

MLS Director

970-766-1032


Matt Lang

Member Services & Office Manager

970-766-1028


Melanie McKinney Education & Marketing Manager

970-766-1031

SUPPORT LINES

Flexmls Support:
888-525-4747
7:00 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday - Friday

Tech Helpline:
Phone: 866-619-8170

Sentrilock Support:
Phone: 877-736-8745

ShowingTime & InfoSparks:
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

Vail Board of Realtors
970-766-1028 | www.vbr.net
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