Have you signed up to attend our 30-minute power Economic Update with Lawrence Yun on Friday, February 26? Dr. Yun is Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research at the National Association of REALTORS®. To attend this session on Zoom, you must register using the link below in this email.
Also, make sure you are using your free CREC Update class benefit. This class is offered free to VBR Realtor® members in 2021. Please see below for more info and upcoming classes.
Have a great week,
Erica Kirk
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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. You can also view current membership numbers. |
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Committee members graciously volunteer their time to help strengthen the association's events, services, member offerings, and strategic plan initiatives. |
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Whether you’re quarantined with your family, working from home or stuck in the cold, here's how you can keep your business hot and buzzing through the winter months. Inman.com.
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As your business becomes busier and more successful, you may find outsourcing will streamline your workflow. TheAmericanGenius.com suggests what’s best to outsource.
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NAR's newest "That's Who We R" ad campaign emphasizes the positive impact Realtors® have on their clients and the communities they serve.
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FREE CREC UPDATE FOR MEMBERS |
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CREC Update classes are offered FREE to VBR members as a 2021 benefit!
The class must be a VBR hosted class to qualify.
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This week!
2021 CREC Annual Update (Live Online)
Thursday, February 18
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
4 CE credits
Instructor: John Gillam
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2021 CREC Annual Update (Live Online)
Tuesday, February 23
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
4 CE credits
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NAR Ethics (Live Online)
Thursday, February 25
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: John Gillam
4 CE credits
The current cycle for NAR Code of Ethics ends on December 31, 2021. Don't miss the cycle! This class meets the requirement for REALTORS® and Appraisers.
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At Home With Diversity (Live Online)
Wednesday, March 3 & Thursday, March 4
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. BOTH DAYS
CE credits are pending (4 to 8 expected)
AHWD is designed to teach real estate professionals how to increase their sensitivity and adaptability to future market trends. It addresses issues of diversity, fair housing, and cultural differences. Participants will learn practical skills and tools to expand business and effectively service all cultural groups.
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Important note: For any online classes hosted by the VBR, links to attend will be sent to registrants prior to the class. Attendees MUST be on camera for the entire duration to receive CE credit (per DORA).
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Pending Sales increased for all categories in January. New Listings were down for the Single Family - Duplex category and up for the Townhome - Condo category. Click the image below for a full report for January. Log in your account at VBR.net to view area reports.
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ShowingTime launching today: New member benefit for VMLS members
ShowingTime's industry-leading scheduling tools will be integrated into the MLS on February 16th to streamline scheduling and increase your efficiency.
Also included in the update are rules reminders and helpful Flexmls quick tips.
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2021 CAR Spring Summit to Go Virtual
Scheduled for April 19 through 21, the Colorado Association of Realtors® Spring Summit will be virtual.
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How to make your home and office wireless router more secure
Making sure your home and office wireless network is secure is important, especially if do sensitive work online. Tech expert Burton Kelso shares the basic settings you need to change to improve your home network's security using router settings.
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Join us on Friday, February 26 for a FREE 30-minute power update with Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research at the National Association of REALTORS®.
Dr. Yun is responsible for a wide range of research activities for NAR including NAR’s Existing Home Sales statistics, Affordability Index, and Home Buyers and Sellers Profile Report.
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Nonprofit organizations that support the Eagle County community are encouraged to apply for grant and sponsorship funds from the Vail Board of Realtors® Foundation.
Fifteen nonprofits received support in 2020 from the foundation, including organizations focused on education, disaster relief, and housing-related programs.
Please share the VBRF's grant application with local nonprofit representatives.
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Meet the 2021 Board of Directors |
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Meet Kevin Denton, REALTOR® and Vail Board of REALTORS® Director! Kevin serves on the Board for further learning, giving back, and supporting his local agents. He also chairs the Golf Tournament Committee, one of the largest annual fundraisers for the VBR Foundation.
Fun fact(s): Kevin sold a fully furnished house. He donated items and offered a crew painting next door to take the other items. "Ten minutes later there were about 30 people carrying things out of the house," says Kevin. "A neighbor thought the house was being robbed. The cops showed up, and I had to explain the situation. All was good in the end."
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Ann Foster is a REALTOR® and Vail Board of REALTORS® Foundation Director! Ann was motivated to serve as a newer broker, and she wants to learn as much as possible.
Fun fact(s): Ann once lived in New Zealand. The best advice she's received in real estate is that "you can never anticipate a deal will close until it is actually closed."
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Meet Brad Cohn, REALTOR® and Vail MLS Board Director! Brad's goals are to keep our data easy to access, and to keep technology improving.
A snowboarder when he's on the slopes, Brad says the best career advice he's received is "Don't get into legal trouble."
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Partner with Affiliate Member, East West Hospitality, the largest property management company in the Vail Valley and earn up to 10% on vacation rental referrals and up to $1,500 on residential management referrals. Allow East West's local, on-site teams to take care of your clients. |
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According to the COVID-19 Dial, Eagle County is currently in Level Orange. With the current Public Health order. It is much easier to determine which level each county is in with this system - and if you are working in different markets. You can see the restrictions based on each level for real estate, depending on the color.
All resources are linked for easy access.
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The Welcome Home Bag Program is back in business! Please call 766-1028 or email jen@vbr.net to schedule a pick-up.
This FREE benefit is available for VBR REALTOR® members who sell a home. The "Welcome Home Bag" is a great gift for your buyer clients. Each cooler bag includes a picnic blanket, cutting board, set of wine tumblers, and a reusable shopping tote.
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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!
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The VBR staff is working remotely. Please contact us by phone or email. The Realtor® Hub Locker system is available for members to pick up items like lockboxes and power paddles bags after business hours!
The renovation should be completed by late January 2021.
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Member Benefits & Programs
As a member 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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Education Quick Link
There is no single entity that keeps track of all the education you have taken. Please keep organized, keep paper or virtual copies of certificates.
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EARN YOUR VAIL PRO DESIGNATION |
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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!
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HELPFUL CONTACT INFORMATION |
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VBR TEAM
Association Executive
Vail MLS Director
Member Services Manager
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Vail Board of Realtors
970-766-1028 | ww.vbr.net
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