The Wall St. Journal
published a letter to the editor from Eales defending the need for an open marketplace. From Realtor.com.
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A two-week delay from previous years is expected due to state-passed property tax relief. From VailDaily.com.
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In an opinion piece, Davis discusses the negative impact of rent control policies on Colorado’s housing market. From CAR.
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COMING SOON: NEW STATS TOOL |
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Launching early 2024: InfoSparks
VMLS is excited to bring you a new, interactive market stats program integrated into FlexMLS. The new program, InfoSparks, will replace Domus.
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 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 the deep insight you have into our local real estate market as you guide clients through the buying or selling process.
InfoSparks will launch on February 13th with a training webinar on February 16th. Please watch for additional details!
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We've received the sad news of the passing of REALTOR®️ Tony Petruccione.
Tony P was the Owner/Broker of Villages Real Estate in Beaver Creek. He came to the Vail area in 1978 and was with Coldwell Banker before opening his own office.
The Petruccione family encourages donations to the Shaw Cancer Center (SCC) in Tony P's memory. Click the button below for instructions on how to make a gift - and a direct link to the SCC donation page.
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CREC/ACU with John Gillam
Wednesday, January 10
Previously scheduled for January 11.
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
CREC/ACU with John Gillam
Wednesday, January 10
1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
CREC/ACU with Tod Franklin
Tuesday, January 16
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
CREC/ACU with Connie Tremblay
Wednesday, January 17
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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FREE classes to VBR Realtor® and Appraiser members in 2024
The Vail Board of REALTORS® is happy to offer free VBR-hosted education in 2024!
Courses taken with providers outside of the VBR do not count for the free class.
If you previously registered for a 2024 class and were charged, you have been refunded and will ONLY be billed if you are a no-show.
If you don't attend you will be charged $25 per class. Please cancel your registration (or inform the VBR) within 24-hours of the class starting time.
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Third Party classes
Information is below on an upcoming third-party class not hosted by the Vail Board of REALTORS®.
Seller Representative Specialist (SRS)
Hosted by Denver Metro Association of REALTORS®
Wednesday, January 24 and Thursday, January 25
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Live on Zoom (both days)
Price: $305
CE Credits: 14
The SRS Course will redefine your "normal" and reinvent the way you represent sellers. It provides a comprehensive foundation of skill development, training and resources to help real estate professionals represent the interests of sellers in today’s marketplace.
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Do you know your CAR member benefits?
The Colorado Association of REALTORS® shares a glimpse of some of the benefits of being a Colorado REALTOR®. Check out the video!
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Legit email...or a scam?
Did you receive a suspicious email? There are 4 ways you can check to make sure it’s a valid email. One way is to check the email address of the sender.
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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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UPDATED 2024 Code of Ethics
The National Association of REALTORS® has released its updated Code of Ethics for Realtors® and Appraisers.
The current 3-year Ethics cycle will end on December 31, 2024 (Cycle runs January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024). ALL Realtors® and Appraiser are on this cycle and must take at least 2.5 hours during before December 2024. It is separate from any license cycle with the state.
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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 released December 15.
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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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Vail Board of REALTORS® Foundation's 2024 grant application is open.
Grant criteria include being a 501 C3 nonprofit organization providing housing programs, housing/rent assistance, emergency housing support, and/or housing education and training programs. Grant funding must stay within the Eagle County community.
Please share this information with any community nonprofits you think may qualify for the grant.
The grant application deadline is January 8, 2024, by 5:00 p.m.
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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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