Judge approves NAR Settlement in Sitzer/Burnett Case

The court granted final approval of NAR's proposed settlement agreement to resolve class action claims related to broker commissions.

Contract signings jump, signaling housing momentum

October was the third consecutive month for gains in home sales, according to the latest NAR data, as buyers showed resilience against higher mortgage rates. From NAR.

How Avon’s newly approved use tax on construction materials will work

This month, Avon voters passed a 4% construction materials use tax, a project 22 years in the making that will generate an estimated $500,000 per year for the town's community housing fund. From VailDaily.com.

Annual dues billing info

The 2025 Annual Dues Billing for the Vail Board of REALTORS® is being sent today - December 2nd. Please watch your email for invoices.

Payment is due by Tuesday, December 31st.

For the first time in over 15 years, the Vail Board of REALTORS® will have a dues increase. You will not see any increases with state and national dues.

Voice your opinion on STR fees

Vail Town Council recently discussed potential fee and regulatory changes to the Town’s existing short-term rental requirements. 

• Establishing a new per-bedroom fee on all short-term rentals
• Capping the number of short-term rentals
• Establishing occupancy requirements for short-term rentals

VBR will be sending a letter to Vail Town Council and staff sharing some of the Association’s concerns. Given the unanimous consensus on the council for the per bedroom fee, our feedback will encourage them to adopt a per-bedroom fee of no more than $1k. 

We felt it was important to quickly educate our members (and their clients) on these potential changes. We also encourage you to contact council members directly.

Interested in providing your own feedback to the Town Council? Use this LINK to email your council member (names and emails in the link).

Thank you in advance for helping to defend our industry by protecting property rights and supporting home ownership.

Your help is requested on a committee!

Positions are open on several VBR committees. Committees include, but aren't limited to, Audit & Finance, Government Affairs, Community Relations, MLS Operations, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

If you want to learn more, please contact Kendra Murray at kendra@vbr.net.

Click here for a committee application.

Tomorrow!

2024 CREC Update

Tuesday, December 3

12:00 to 4:00 p.m.

4 CE credits.

REGISTER

Taught by Connie Tremblay, this 4 CE class meets the annual requirement for Colorado Brokers with the Colorado Real Estate Commission.

Redline Contracts

Wednesday, December 4

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

4 CE credits.

REGISTER

Your instructor, Connie Tremblay, will discuss key changes to Colorado contracts, including any edits on the buyers' and sellers' sides.

Brave New Co-op World

Thursday, December 12

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

4 CE credits.

REGISTER 

Are you confused by all the recent industry changes and new regulations? Have no fear! We will cover the foundational history, the various layers of enforcement, and basic scripts to use with your consumers.

2024 CREC Annual Commission Update

December 18

8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

REGISTER

NAR Ethics

December 18

1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

REGISTER

Redline Contract Review

December 19

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

REGISTER

Brave New Co-Op World

December 19

2:00 to 5:00 p.m.

REGISTER

Find a trusted Affiliate in our directory!

There are approximately 200 VBR Affiliates offering services ranging from lending, home services, legal, home inspection, and more.

Visit our Affiliate Directory page (We have two directory options to search). We also have a print version available for members and clients. Let us know if you need a print directory!

How to avoid 2-Factor Authentication Verification scams

A new phishing scheme is showing up that helps criminals get past the 2-factor authentication protecting your online accounts. Here's what you need to know.

Get the facts & resources on the proposed lawsuit settlement.

The buttons above link to helpful resources and videos from the National Association of REALTORS®, Colorado Association of REALTORS®, and the Vail Board of REALTORS®.

NAR offers a “Consumer Guide” series. Designed to be given directly to inquiring buyers, these resources are part of NAR’s ongoing campaign to help our members bring clarity to the practice changes for consumers.

Guides are available for download on facts.realtor.

Help us reach our Fairhaven goal.

We're over halfway there!

Fairhaven is free fair housing simulation training for REALTORS® that uses the power of storytelling to help members identify, prevent, and address discriminatory practices in real estate.

VBR aims to have 65 members complete the Fairhaven program by the end of 2024. Log into your National Association of REALTORS® account and visit Fairhaven today.

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