Avon Town Council deemed a nearly 100-acre parcel of land eligible for annexation into Avon. From VailDaily.com.
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Jared Polis delivered his sixth State of the State address. An explanation of what he said.
The Colorado Sun pored over the governor’s 57-minute speech to provide context to what he said.
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Americans feel increasingly optimistic that rates will drop even further throughout the year, surveys show. From NAR.
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COMING SOON: NEW STATS TOOL |
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Launching February 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 your deep insight into our local real estate market as you guide clients through the buying or selling process.
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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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Tomorrow!
CREC/ACU with Connie Tremblay
Wednesday, January 17
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Tomorrow!
Contracts (3 CE) with Connie Tremblay
Wednesday, January 17
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
This week at the VBR.
Purchase Contracts (6 CE) with John Gillam
Thursday, January 18
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Facts & Snacks: Meeting Challenges in Homeowner Insurance
Tuesday, January 23
2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Homeowners' insurance might get more expensive, or coverage for homeowners may change. Join us for coffee, snacks, and a panel discussion with two area insurance representatives on what you can expect and how to prepare.
Presenters: Jon Morse, Comparion Insurance Agency, and Nick Budor, Wall Street Insurance
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FREE classes for VBR Realtor® and Appraiser members
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.
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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 is 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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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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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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How to get a real person on the phone when you call tech support
Contact numbers can be hard to find, and often there is only an online chat to talk to a representative. Here are some tips you can use to get in contact with a live person.
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FYI. VBR members have access to a free Tech Helpline benefit. Call 866.619.8170 and give the tech your member info to access help. |
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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.
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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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