Know the factors impacting your clients’ home search the most. From the National Association of REALTORS®.
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The Colorado Association of REALTORS® lists several ways Realtors® can protect themselves and clients.
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State law requires all the hearings and determinations to be finished by Aug. 5. From the Vail Daily.
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Important changes to Commission-approved contracts
The Division of Real Estate made emergency changes regarding Radon to Colorado Real Estate forms. An email from DORA went out to all Colorado agents this weekend.
The VBR will share information as it becomes available. If you have specific questions regarding the forms, please contact DORA. You can also contact the Colorado Association of REALTORS® legal hotline.
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Vail Board of REALTORS® Food Drive
We're collecting non-perishable items to support The Community Market - August 1 through 31.
Realtors® Tiffany McCracken and Kristie Long explain how and why you should donate today!
We also have a friendly competition for the office that contributes the most food per number of office members. You can win lunch or breakfast courtesy of the VBR!
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This week!
Radon in Real Estate
Wednesday, August 9
12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
2 CE credits.
There are a significant amount of homes that test high in our area for Radon - one of the leading causes of lung cancer. Brian Hanson with Kansas State University is offering a class to Realtors® in conjunction with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment through their Colorado Radon Program.
Please join us for this 2 CE credit lunch & learn.
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Procuring Cause: Who Gets the Money?
Wednesday, August 16
12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
3 CE credits.
Procuring Cause, Arbitration/Mediation process and best practices with instructor Tod Franklin.
Designated Realtors® (Managing or Owner Brokers) are REQUIRED to complete Procuring Cause training once within a three-year cycle. The current three-year cycle is January 1, 2023, ending Dec. 31, 2025.
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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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Support the Vail Valley Salvation Army
This Friday, August 11, is the Vail Valley Salvation Army's 15th annual Empty Bowls Soup Kitchen Lunch! This "don't miss" charity event gets you soup, bread, dessert, and a handcrafted bowl to take home.
The Vail Board of REALTORS® is a proud sponsor of this event to support the VVSA and its efforts to help families and individuals become self-sufficient in times of need.
Volunteers are needed for the event (food pick up that morning or help at the actual event). Please contact Erin W Allen with US Bank to volunteer. 970.306.8081 or [email protected].
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Short Term Rentals (STR's) have been a hot topic of conversation in unincorporated Eagle County. There will likely be a vote this fall regarding potential changes to the County’s STR regulations, and the VBR is asking our members to give feedback on potential licensure, fee, and inspection requirements.
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Your data can be tracked even when you fully opt-out. Here’s how.
Even if you’re taking precautions, you can still have your privacy ruined by online trackers. The web tool, Blacklight, spotlights pesky privacy trackers you can’t see.
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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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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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