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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

EARLY 2025 CLASSES


VBR-hosted education is FREE for our REALTOR® and Appraiser members in 2025! A few early 2025 classes are listed below.

2025 CREC Annual Update

February 4

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

4 CE credits

REGISTER


Meets the annual real estate commission class requirement for Colorado Brokers and earns you 4 CE credits.


Sponsored by Title Company of the Rockies.

Redline Contracts & Legal Update

February 13

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

3 CE credits

REGISTER


Stay ahead in the industry with this essential course that covers the critical updates to the 2025 Redline Contracts.


Colorado Mountain Contracts

February 13

1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

3 CE credits

REGISTER


This course dives into some of the things to consider when dealing with clients in mountain and ski areas.

THIRD PARTY CLASSES


NAR Webinar: Discover AI Tools for Appraisers

Thursday, January 30

12:00 p.m. MT

REGISTER


This free webinar with the National Association of REALTORS® will dive into this topic exploring the various AI tools that can be used to develop adjustments and how to use them, but also how appraisers can make sure the information they are getting with those tools is accurate.

NAR's February 2025 Tax Summit

Virtual 4-part series

Wednesday, February 5, 12, 19, and 26.

11:00 a.m. MT (1 hour)

REGISTER


All sessions will be recorded. $59 for NAR members. $69 for non-members.


Managing finances can be challenging, and REALTORS® are facing a long list of tax changes for the 2024 filing year. Hear from a real estate tax strategist and get the tips needed to save time and money while reducing your stress this tax season.

NEW FAIR HOUSING REQUIREMENT 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2027


In addition to being a new 3-year ethics cycle, it is also the start of a new Fair Housing / Anti-Bias 3-year cycle.


The cycle for All Realtors® and Appraisers is January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027.


This is a requirement of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). All Realtors® and Appraisers must complete at least 2 hours of Fair Housing training and 2.5 hours of Code of Ethics (COE) training in the same 3-year cycle.

See more details on the NAR requirements
Register for VBR classes & events
Find online education providers

BEST OF THE BLOGS

How Home Sellers Can Use Concessions to Get to Closing


Some buyers are looking for better deals to counter higher mortgage rates. From NAR.

In Support of Market Adjustments in Real Estate Appraisal


Through the skillful use of adjustments, appraisers can account for changing market conditions in the valuation process. From NAR.

Rewriting Eagle County’s land use codes will take time, and plenty of public comment


You can comment online, and at commissioner, planning commission meetings, VailDaily.com.

WILDFIRE RELIEF

Support for those affected by wildfires


With nearly 200,000 families currently displaced in California, please consider making a gift to help these families with housing-related assistance. RFF has offered support across the U.S., including Coloradans after the Marshall Fire.


Text RRFCASTRONG to 71777 or visit rrf.realtor/wildfire-relief.

Click here to donate

AFFILIATE CORNER

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!

Find an Affiliate to help you

NAR SETTLEMENT RESOURCES

Get the facts & resources on the lawsuit settlement.

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.


New guide: Fire Damage and Policy Coverage



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


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

Get the facts at facts.realtor
Visit the CAR resources page
Visit VBR's page of resources

TECH TIPS

Real Estate Technology: Overview, Trends and 26 Companies to Know


The future of real estate is rooted in personalization and precision. From BuiltIn.com.

Click to read tech article

WILDFIRE AWARENESS

Free wildfire mitigation offered


Did you know that FREE wildfire mitigation property assessments are available to Eagle County homeowners? More information can be found at RealFire.net.


Please take some time to educate yourself, clients, and fellow community members.

Learn more about REALFire®

MEMBER RESOURCES

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.

View Realtor® Member benefits
View Affiliate Member benefits

Members only: Monthly market stats


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.

Visit the monthly statistics page
Find trusted industry-related partners in the Vail Board of Realtors®' Affiliate directory. 
View Affiliate Directory
A list highlighting the newest Realtor® and Affiliate members.
Meet our newest members
Help strengthen the VBR's events, services, member offerings, and initiatives.
Get involved with a committee

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

FOREWARN allows agents to have instant due diligence on prospects.


VMLS members can verify a prospect’s identity, criminal records, bankruptcies, liens, judgments, address history and property records in one place, leading to safer and more productive interactions.

Get started with Forewarn

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Education Quick Links

Visit VBR's Education Requirements page for more info on Code of Ethics, license cycle requirements,and more. A reminder: Please stay organized, and keep paper or virtual copies of your certificates.
Education Requirement Information
Find online education providers
Look up your Code of Ethics status
Tracking education requirements

The VBR provides a helpful spreadsheet to help Colorado Brokers track their professional development.
Download a fillable pdf
Download a Google Doc

Earn the Vail Pro Designation

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.
Learn how to earn the Vail Pro!

WELCOME HOME BAGS

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. Please contact mel@vbr.net.

ACCESS YOUR VBR ACCOUNT

You can easily access your account with the Vail Board of REALTORS® to register for events, pay invoices, and update your contact information.
Read more tips on using your Member Hub account
If you have not yet created 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.
Click here to create your VBR account

HELPFUL CONTACT INFORMATION

VBR TEAM


Kendra Murray

Association Executive

970-766-1029


Jessica Cliver

MLS Director

970-766-1032


Matt Lang

Member Services & Office Manager

970-766-1028


Melanie McKinney Education & Marketing Manager

970-766-1031

SUPPORT LINES

Flexmls Support:
888-525-4747
7:00 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday - Friday

Tech Helpline:
Phone: 866-619-8170

Sentrilock Support:
Phone: 877-736-8745

ShowingTime & InfoSparks:
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

Vail Board of Realtors
970-766-1028 | www.vbr.net
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