We are one week away from the parallel period of running both MLS systems. Make sure to register for the FlexMLS online training available. The training on Flexmls is broken down into the following categories with one webinar per day (4 days/week) during the parallel period in May, repeating all of the webinars at least once. All classes will be recorded so members can access the webinars at any time. Registration links can be found in the MLS section below.
- Getting Started: 90 minutes
- Flexmls Pro (mobile): 60 minutes
- Contact Management, Subscriptions, and Portals: 60 minutes
- CMA options: 60 minutes
- Statistics and Production: 60 minutes
- Customizations and Time-Saving Features: 60 minutes
- Preparing for Go Live - Get Your Top Prospects Ready: 60 minutes
- Listing Maintenance (adding/changing listings): 60 minutes
Last week we hosted our first Wednesday Q & A, and we are hosting another this week with Scott Peterson, Legal Counsel for the Colorado Association of Realtors. Do you have questions on business and COVID-19? Send me your questions (
[email protected]
) before the webinar, and we'll work to get you answers during this session.
The VBR Foundation Scholarship program is now available. Please share it with any Eagle County students returning to school in the fall of 2020.
Stay well,
Erica
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The VBR office will
remain closed until May 31
, and the staff will continue to work remotely. We will provide our members with excellent service. The safety of our members and staff are our number one priority.
- Starting Monday, April 27th we will have an hour window on Mondays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. for members to pick up lockboxes and "Welcome Home Bags". Members must email [email protected] beforehand so we can have items ready for pick up outside the office, which will limit interaction.
- All previously scheduled classes for May will be moved to online webinars.
- All VBR meetings will continue to be run virtually.
- Outside room rentals are cancelled for May.
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Q & A THIS WEDNESDAY
Join Laura Sellards, Erica Kirk and special presenter Scott Peterson of CAR on Wednesday, May 6 for a Q & A forum! The forum starts at 9:00 a.m. Zoom link will be sent to members the day of the event.
Send Erica
your questions on business and Coronavirus, and we'll work to get you answers!
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May 2 marked the 7th annual Wildfire Community Preparedness Day and kickoff to Wildfire Awareness Month. From CAR.
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Flying in the face of expert predictions, annual home prices ticked back up again instead of continuing in their deceleration. From Realtor.com.
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These rules enable Coloradans to have access to notary services without in-person contact. From CAR.
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The courses below will be offered online. 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).
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Online NAR Ethics
Thursday, May 21
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: John Gillam
4 CE credits
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Material Defects
Friday, May 22
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: John Gillam
3 CE credits
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New Affiliate and Third Party education opportunities are listed below under "Affiliate Corner." Check out what's new, including webinars on marketing and business with industry experts!
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Join us with questions about Clear Cooperation Policy or the conversion to Flexmls!
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We're offering free online trainings for the new MLS system, Flexmls, throughout May and June. This will is the perfect time to learn how to use Flexmls and see what the system can do for you.
You can find training dates and the Clear Cooperation Policy in MLS Director Mike Fox's weekly MLS Update.
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How these agents are getting listing videos right
Every house has a different story to tell. How do you make sure you're representing it well through video? Here are a few examples of different video styles and what makes them stand out.
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CAR General Counsel Scott Peterson discusses the Public Health Order 20-28 Safer at Home and what the new guidelines mean for REALTORS® in Colorado. He also discusses how local/county Orders supersede the state order in any area that has an extended Stay at Home Order.
Click here
to see Public Health Order 20-28 Safer at Home.
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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION OPEN
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The VBR Foundation is accepting applications for its Academic Scholarship. Applicants must have resided in Eagle County for two or more years, and be
enrolling in or returning to a college, university or accredited academic institution of higher learning in the fall of the current year as a full time student.
The application deadline is June 19 by 5:00 p.m.
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JOIN IN #GIVINGTUESDAYNOW
Tomorrow, May 5 is Giving Tuesday, a worldwide day of giving and unity and a response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19. People can show their generosity in a variety of ways, whether it’s helping a neighbor, advocating for an issue, or giving to causes. Every act of generosity counts.
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GIVE A DOG A HOME
Home for Hounds of Avon is a public art exhibit and
fundraiser for the Eagle Valley Humane Society!
Home for Hounds offers sponsors promotional and marketing reach across many avenues. For more information on sponsorships, please contact Krista DeHerrera at 970-777-3166 or
[email protected]
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VBR is the proud presenting sponsor of Home for Hounds.
- Each House will be assigned a realtor to “sell” the house in an online auction
- Cash prizes will be awarded for People's Choice, Council Favorite and Eco-Friendly Build.
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When in need of comprehensive and reliable restoration service look no further than our trained experts at Disaster Restoration Services. Our locally owned and operated business has over 30 years of restoration experience, specializing in emergency services, fire & water restoration, odor removal, and mold remediation.
Our extensively trained technician professionals are IICRC certified and can handle any restoration project you or your client may encounter.
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AFFILIATE & THIRD PARTY CLASSES
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Instructor Rich Sands is offering FREE online webinars on marketing, social media and standing out in your online presence. Click each seminar below to register.
Tuesday, May 5 at 10:00 a.m. MT
This is a workshop designed to increase our self awareness of the strengths, expertise, and characteristics each of us possess that could enable us to attract more business.
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Thursday, May 7 at 10:00 a.m. MT
This class will explore how the systems work and how using them within a growth-oriented business plan can help you stand out from the real estate masses.
Monday, May 11 at 10:00 a.m. MT
There are seven irrefutable marketing rules for real estate professionals. This class will explore ways to get people to see your message in the middle of our option-overloaded abundant world.
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The
Colorado Small Business Development Center Network
offers webinars to address common COVID-19 programs and to give you the opportunity to ask questions of industry experts. You can find topics for startups, and also the weekly Managing in Uncertainty series (Mondays at Noon).
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Find trusted industry related partners in
VBR's affiliate directory.
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Welcome to our newest Realtor and Affiliate members!
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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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Association Executive
MLS Director
Membership & Office Coordinator
Education & Marketing Manager
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SECURITY TOOL FOR MEMBERS
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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.
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VBR's "Welcome HOME Bag" Program is back in action! However, we are following social distancing protocols. Contact
[email protected]
to schedule a bag pick up on a
Monday or Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
This is a free benefit to all VBR REALTORS®, members who sell a home, and the bags are designed to be client gifts. Each cooler bag includes a picnic blanket, cutting board, set of wine tumblers, and a reusable shopping tote. Thank you Affiliate sponsors; Closet Factory, Fireside Properties, FirstBank, Stewart Title, TurnKey Vacation Rentals, Title Company of the Rockies, and Walls + Floors/ The Paint Bucket.
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VBR members receive special pricing for advertising in HOME Magazine! Contact
Jennifer Wuebbolt
of Colorado Mountain News Media for info. Click below to read HOME.
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More CAR Benefits (click each):
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VAIL BOARD OF REALTORS
275 Main Street, Suite G004
Edwards, CO 81632
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