Existing-home sales rose 0.2% in May 2023, with gains in the South and West. Sales in all four regions fell year-over-year. From the National Association of REALTORS®
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Exploring the implications of AI and real estate with Scott Peterson, General Counsel for Colorado Association of REALTORS®
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The town of Vail is working to bolster community housing in West Vail, starting with making zoning changes.
From VailDaily.com.
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10 Things for REALTORS®
Thursday, July 20
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
2 CE credits
Scott Peterson with the Colorado Association of REALTORS® revues 10 key legal topics Brokers should know for 2023, including landlord/tenant laws, earnest money, procuring cause, and more.
Please note: Class is hosted at the EagleVail Pavilion.
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Implicit Bias Training
Tuesday, August 1
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
3 CE credits
Join us for Implicit Bias Training with Colorado Association of REALTORS® 2023 Chair Natalie Davis. During the three-hour course, members are engaged in challenging discussions about identity and tactics to eliminate bias in the real estate industry.
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If you missed the recent update from MLS Director, Jessica Cliver, it is linked below for your convenience.
New in this edition: SentriLock changes, new Construction definition, Coop Commissions, and more.
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Ongoing online trainings available
Remine and Flexmls offer live and recorded training you can watch in the comfort of your office or home.
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Upcoming openings for Director positions
Please consider joining the REALTOR® volunteer leadership ranks. We're looking for a few good leaders for the 2024 Board.
More information, including the application, can be found in the below link. Please contact Amy Reid at [email protected] with any questions.
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Spotlight on Moving Mountains
Moving Mountains is a professional vacation rental management company with 25 years of experience in Colorado’s mountain towns. Allow us to help you better serve your clients and support efficient real estate transactions. We will make owning a home in the Vail Valley effortless and profitable for your clients, so you can focus on what you do best, selling high-valued mountain properties. Learn more about our referral program.
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How to protect yourself from AI-based Smishing & Vishing scams
Criminals are using ChatGPT and other tools to create voice cloning and deep fake scam attacks as their method of attack. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself:
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Please join the VBR and Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley for a mixer at the ReStore! Click the image below for info and to RSVP.
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Wildfire mitigation for homeowners
FREE wildfire mitigation property assessments are available to Eagle County homeowners. More information can be found at RealFire.net.
Check out VBR on Facebook and Instagram for wildfire preparedness tips and resources!
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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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Find trusted industry-related partners in the Vail Board of Realtors®' Affiliate directory.
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Welcome to our newest Realtor® and Affiliate members.
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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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Stay safe with free member tools!
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Vail Board of Realtors® partners with FOREWARN and SafeShowings to keep members safe while meeting potential clients and showing property.
FOREWARN allows agents to have 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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Using Broadcast Email
All members of the VBR (REALTOR®, Appraiser, Affiliate, Assistants) have access to the member-to-member broadcast email system. Log into your VBR member hub account, and visit VBR.net. Broadcast email registration is accessed in the far right menu drop-down (under Member Tools).
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Members are encouraged to refer to the Competition.Realtor website, which provides a comprehensive overview 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 [email protected].
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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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Have you visited Fairhaven?
Fairhaven is fair housing simulation training that uses the power of storytelling to help members identify, prevent, and address discriminatory practices in real estate.
Log in below to visit Fairhaven. The training takes about 90 minutes. You need your NRDS number to log in (member number with the National Association of REALTORS®). The VBR has it on file too.
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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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