Invest in RPAC

The REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC) enables REALTORS® to support candidates that support issues that are important to the real estate profession and livelihood.

Click here to invest in RPAC.

Your 2025 RPAC Engagement Council Co-Chair, Crissy Rumford, explains why you should support RPAC (Hint: It benefits YOU and the real estate profession).

An Evening with Legends of Vail

Join the Vail Board of REALTORS® Foundation for this signature event with a panel of Vail Valley legends, cash bar, and a buffet dinner.

Directly benefiting local housing solutions.

Thursday, September 4th

5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Westin Riverfront Hotel & Spa

Click here to RSVP!

NAR Ethics

Thursday, August 14

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

3 CE credits.

REGISTER

Meets the Code of Ethics requirement for Realtors® and Appraisers.

Fair Housing

Thursday, August 14

1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

2 CE credits.

REGISTER

Meets the Fair Housing/Anti Bias requirement for Realtors® and Appraisers.

"Fire Free Five" mitigation

Join us for a light lunch and special presentation with Vail Fire and Emergency Services on the proposed wildfire property mitigation program in Vail.

August 20, 2025

12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Click here to RSVP!

Members can earn one Vail Pro® Designation hour by attending.

Big Tent Diversity & Fair Housing

Tuesday, September 16

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

CE credits pending. 2 Vail Pro hours.

REGISTER

Earn two Vail Pro Designation credits.

It also meets the Fair Housing/Anti Bias requirement for Realtors® and Appraisers.

At the Corner of Smart Growth & Sustainability

Tuesday, September 16

1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

CE credits pending. 2 Vail Pro hours.

REGISTER

Open to all VBR members. Earn two Vail Pro Designation credits.

Loan Deadlines

In this edition of Legal Bites, CAR General Counsel Scott Peterson discusses what Colorado REALTORS need to know about loan deadlines and some confusion it is causing right now.

Find more Legal Help anytime at https://coloradorealtors.com/legal-help/

Lead With Value Using Next Gen Reports

Agent feedback helped Realtors Property Resource® take client reports to the next level. RPR is cited in member research as one of the most valuable benefits of NAR membership.

Vail to send new short-term rental tax to the ballot in November

6% tax would be used to support workforce housing initiatives. From VailDaily.

Why Last-Resort Insurance Plan Isn’t Catching on for Those Who Need It Most

Colorado launched a last-resort home insurance plan to protect homeowners facing wildfire risk—but just 51 have signed up. Realtor.com.

Another Legal Win: Judge Sides with NAR, Throws Out Muhammad Case

This marks the third courtroom victory for the association in less than three weeks. From NAR.

Silent Auction & Summer Camp

Step into the magic of CAR Foundation Summer Camp, where every activity, story and s'more supports the mission of helping Coloradans find a place to call home.

Includes special prizes, gourmet bites and drinks, lively entertainment, mingling with fellow leaders and real estate community influencers, and more.

Thursday, August 21

6:00 p.m.

Hudson Gardens, Littleton

Purchase tickets or sponsor

Or support the CAR Foundation by bidding in the excellent online silent auction!

REALFire® Wildfire Mitigation

Did you know that FREE wildfire mitigation property assessments are available to Eagle County homeowners?

It's a simple online application. Please take some time to educate yourself, clients, and fellow community members.

Member Benefits & Programs



As a Realtor®, your membership includes National, State, and Local. Affiliates also receive benefits as a VBR member. We provide the tools to enhance professionalism in the real estate industry.

MLS product support

Training is available for Flexmls, InfoSparks, RPR and FOREWARN. Learn how to share data with clients, better prospect, and protect yourself with these platforms.

Tech tool available for free

Are you having computer problems? The free Tech Helpline benefit allows you to call and get the technical assistance you need. Tech support for any hardware, software, and mobile devices.

Call 866.619.8170 to use this benefit, or download the handy app.

Put your safety first - with this free tool available to members!

FOREWARN is an app that allows you to do instant due diligence on prospects and check property records? It's offered at no cost to MLS members.

Not using the app yet? Click here to get your free account (use the email address on file with the VBR).

Monthly FOREWARN trainings are offered online. Click here to register for trainings!

Broadcast Email



Member to Member Broadcast Email is free and available to all VBR members (Realtors®, Appraisers, Affiliates, Assistants), courtesy of the Vail Multi-List Service.

Get subscribed to send and receive emails at www.vbr.net/members-only/broadcast-email (log into your VBR member account to view).

You'll also find a helpful Broadcast Email "Cheat Sheet."

Web links are not allowed in your Broadcast Email. Emails with any links will be flagged and delayed from sending until corrected. Delayed senders will get an email notification letting them know the reason.

Please keep embedded images and any attachments below 10MB or it will cause images to be stripped (not shown in email).

Emails are moderated during office hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday). We will work to release email efficiently, but please plan accordingly.

Members only: Monthly market stats

All VBR members can log in at VBR.net to see monthly stats, including an overview of residential real estate and detailed reports of each area in Eagle County. We also offer images you can use to share stats with your clients.

Get a Local Market Edge with the New NAR Research Dashboard

The member-exclusive tool gives you quick access to the trends in housing affordability, home prices, sales activity and more. Data for 200+ metro areas will help you gain a competitive edge in your market.

Consumer Guides from NAR

NAR's “Consumer Guide” series gives brokers tools to share with buyers and sellers, and gives consumers the information they need to find success in their homebuying or selling journey.

Guides are available for download on facts.realtor. New guides are frequently added and are available in English and Spanish!

Education Quick Links

Visit VBR's Education Requirements page for more info on NAR's Code of Ethics, the new Fair Housing course requirement, state license cycle requirements, and more. The link below includes a helpful tracking sheet you can use.

A reminder: Please stay organized, and keep paper or virtual copies of your certificates.

Welcome Home Bags available as free closing gifts

The Welcome Home Bag Program is a FREE benefit available for REALTOR® members who sell a home. Call 766-1028 to schedule a pick-up or email matt@vbr.net.

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 (cutting board). Please contact mel@vbr.net or 766-1031.