Today is the last day to send us gift basket information for the Vail Board of Realtors®️ Foundation's Annual Academic Scholarship fundraiser. Our online auction starts tomorrow, December 1. For those that are creating a basket, we need you to send an email today to mel@vbr.net or ekirk@vbr.net. Include the theme, picture(s) of your basket, and describe the contents.

Our office is closed for the remodel, so each participating office will keep their basket. We will arrange pickup with the winner after the auction has finished. This year has been challenging for businesses in our community, so supporting local businesses by purchasing gift cards or items for your basket is encouraged. We will have a vote for the most creative basket, and the winning office receives a $250 gift certificate for the lunch of choice!
 
We look forward to seeing the creativity this year and appreciate the support.

Erica Kirk
VBR OFFICE REMODEL
During our office renovation, the VBR staff is working remotely. Please contact the VBR team by phone or email. The Realtor® Hub Locker system is available for members to pick up lockboxes, power paddles, and Welcome Home bags during the project. 
Association Executive

MLS Director

Membership & Office Coordinator

Education & Marketing Manager
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EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
For any online classes hosted by the VBR, links to attend will be sent to registrants prior to the class. NOTE: Attendees MUST stay on the webinar for the entire duration to receive CE credit (per DORA).
UPCOMING VBR CLASSES
Free Vail Pro Community Annual Update Series

This online series features community leaders from Vail Valley Partnership, Vail Valley Foundation and other organizations. More presentations are being scheduled with Vail Health and Eagle County.

Note: If you are working toward earning your Vail Pro Designation, please *attend four of the presentations. 

Tomorrow, Tuesday, December 1
9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Vail Valley Partnership
Thursday, December 3
12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Eagle River Watershed Council
 
Monday, December 7
12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Vail Resorts
 
Friday, December 11 (note date change)
10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Vail Valley Foundation

*Presentations will be recorded and made available at a later date. We suggest attending live for Q & A (and in case of any recording issues).
2020 CREC/ACU Update (Live Online)
Wednesday, December 2
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Instructor: Connie Tremblay
4 CE credits

Last free update class of the year. VBR offers this course for FREE to members in 2020! To be eligible, you must take a VBR hosted class, or take the class online with Thrive Real Estate Education.
2021 Contracts (Live Online)
Wednesday, December 9
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: Connie Tremblay
3 CE credits

It's time to get up to speed on new contracts and forms! Connie Tremblay reviews best practices, 2021 Redline updates and the COVID Addendum. 
Disasters & Don'ts (Live Online)
Wednesday, December 9
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Connie Tremblay
3 CE credits

Connie will help you avoid common pitfalls and catastrophes that can occur with selling real estate. This fun and engaging class is full of examples and stories!
TECH TIPS
Avoiding cyber scams this holiday season

With the large amount of cybercrime and data breaches, it’s more important than ever to make sure you are being vigilant and taking steps to protect yourself. Tech expert Burton Kelso shares a few tips to keep you safe as you donate to your favorite charities and buy gifts for your friends and loved ones.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Holiday gift baskets needed today

Support the Vail Board of Realtors®️ Foundation's Annual Academic Scholarship with a gift basket or sponsorship. Our online auction starts on December 1. Individual offices are asked to create a special silent auction gift basket. The winning office receives a $250 gift certificate for the lunch of choice!

Sponsorships are also available at various levels of support and recognition.
Please support the Vail Board of Realtors® Foundation and the Colorado Association of Realtors® Foundation on Colorado Gives Day. To date, in 2020, the VBR Foundation has given $77,500 to our community, including local families and individuals, 13 Eagle County nonprofits, and 21 academic scholarship recipients.

Our mission is to assist the community and association members with need-based financial assistance, not-for-profit support, education, and disaster relief.
Vail Board of Realtors® Foundation is registered with AmazonSmile, an easy way to help fund our efforts.

  1. Visit AmazonSmile.com
  2. Enter your Amazon.com log in and password
  3. Choose the VBR Foundation
  4. Shop away to support the cause!

Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of eligible smile.amazon.com purchases to the charities selected by customers.
AFFILIATE CORNER
AFFILIATE SPOTLIGHT
Volunteer to be a Salvation Army Bell Ringer and #DoTheMostGood in our community by collecting vital funds to help our vulnerable neighbors. Bell ringers are needed for two hour shifts from now to Christmas Eve.

You can register online, or call 748-0704, or contact Tsu Wolin-Brown for other ways to help.
Find trusted industry related partners in
VBR's affiliate directory. 
Welcome to our newest Realtor and Affiliate members!
AFFILIATE & THIRD PARTY CLASSES
Free adverse material facts webinar with DORA

Have you ever wondered what's considered an "adverse material fact?"

  • Is it the barking dog next door to my listing?
  • Is it my buyer needing a gift from his parents to qualify for his loan?
  • Is it the fact that my seller told me the basement flooded two summers ago?

Join DORA for a webinar on Thursday, December 15 at 1:00 p.m.


Director Marcia Waters will outline the rules and statutes that address these issues, offer some industry best practices, and share real-life case studies of brokers who came before the Colorado Real Estate Commission
CREC/ACU Annual Update class hosted by Summit Board of Realtors®. Please note: This class DOES NOT qualify for the free CREC class offered to VBR members.

Wednesday, December 9
12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Tod Franklin

Every day from November 23 through December 5 you're invited to learn the skills and mindsets you need to finish the year strong, compete at the next level, and pick up the market share of those agents who are already pressing pause on their business for the holidays! 

Courses are daily at 10:00 a.m. Mountain with Darryl Davis Seminars.

SAVE OUR SEASON
Take the pledge to Save Our Season, Stop Our Spread

The “Save Our Season” initiative is a grass-roots, business-led initiative that is designed to supplement (not replace) the Eagle County COVID resources and tools. Eagle County has signed off in support.

You can download free assets and promotional tools via Dropbox at SOS Promo Kit Vail Valley. This includes posters, social media resources, and stickers. 
COVID RESOURCES
Eagle County's Public Health order was recently revised to adopt statewide orders, along with additional requirements specific to the local community. 
SAFE SHOWING PLEDGE & OPEN HOUSES
Join us in sharing with our neighbors your commitment to the “Safe Showing Pledge” for showings and open houses!

VBR's "Safe Showing Pledge" provides additional clarity on industry and business-specific safety measures, and to share all the extra precautions taken for showing properties by following the “safer at home” guidelines.
The Division of Real Estate continues to receive complaints concerning real estate brokers not following state and county-issued guidance regarding COVID-19 restrictions when performing real estate activities. Please be aware that many Orders are still in effect and you should be vigilant to stay in compliance of those Orders for the safety of yourself and others.

Open houses currently are allowed in Colorado.
Please review the order below, specifically Appendix B & D. In-person real estate showings and marketing services must adhere to Social Distancing Requirements with cleaning and disinfection between each showing. Open houses must follow the Indoor Event requirements in Section I.H.4 of this Order (page 6-7).
UPDATED COVID MATERIALS
New Posters to Put Up at Your Business

The COVID Dial Poster and the Mask Poster should be posted by all businesses and organizations. Be sure to read through the brand guide. The intention is to direct everyone to the eaglecountycovid.org website for the latest information.

Businesses can pull down all old posters, social distancing protocols and notices. Replace everything with the COVID Dial and Mask Posters.
EDUCATION QUICK LINKS
REQUIREMENTS
ONLINE OPTIONS



FREE Online Classes
at Thrive (including a free CREC Update class)
DESIGNATION QUICK LINKS
EARN YOUR VAIL PRO DESIGNATION
Increase your local 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!
BENEFITS & PROGRAMS
SECURITY TOOL
Forewarn is a FREE proactive safety and lead intelligence service for all VMLS members. You can verify a prospect’s identity, criminal records, bankruptcies, liens, judgments, address history and property records all in one place, leading to safer and more productive interactions.
HUB LOCKER PICKUPS
VBR's new Hub Locker pickup service is an awesome convenience available to our members! VBR's Hub Lockers allow members to pick up items when we are not around and to limit interaction during this uncertain time.
NAR & CAR Benefits
WELCOME HOME BAG PROGRAM
VBR's "Welcome Home Bag" Program is a FREE benefit for VBR REALTOR® members. The bags are great client gifts, and each cooler bag includes a picnic blanket, cutting board, set of wine tumblers, and a reusable shopping tote.
Thank you to our sponsors, Closet Factory, Fireside Properties, FirstBank, Stewart Title, Title Company of the Rockies, TurnKey Vacation Rentals, and Walls + Floors/ The Paint Bucket.
MASK UP WITH THE VBR
Proudly sport the REALTOR® logo with a FREE mask from the VBR! Each black cotton mask has adjustable ear loops and covers the face from nose to chin - securing a comfy fit. 

Contact us for your free mask, or pick up several for your office!
HOME MAGAZINE DISCOUNT
VBR members receive special pricing for advertising in HOME Magazine! Contact Carole Bukovich of Colorado Mountain News Media for info. Click below to read HOME.
HELPFUL CONTACT INFO
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SUPPORT LINES
VAIL BOARD OF REALTORS
275 Main Street, Suite G004
Edwards, CO 81632
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