AI and Real Estate: Hosted by VYPN

This week! Enjoy networking, food and drink while exploring the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the real estate industry.

January 22

4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

At the VBR

RSVP here

All VBR members are invited and it's free to attend!

Continuing Education

A few upcoming classes are listed below. You can also visit VBR's online calendar to see more classes and events.

2026 CREC Annual Commission Update
Wednesday, January 28

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

4 CE credits.

REGISTER


This in classroom course with John Gillam meets the annual requirement for Colorado Brokers with the Colorado Real Estate Commission. 

Fair Housing
Wednesday, January 28

2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

2 CE credits.

REGISTER

This interactive class with John Gillam meets the Fair Housing/ Anti Bias requirement for Realtors® & Appraisers with the National Association of REALTORS®.

The 3-year cycle with NAR is January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027.

Members Asked, NAR Delivered: The 2025 Annual Report Just Dropped

The 80-page report details the association’s 2025 accomplishments and outlines how it plans to continue progress in year one of its strategic plan.

CAR Outlines Bipartisan Priorities for the 2026 Legislative Session

Colorado Association of REALTORS® leaders are focused on advancing bipartisan, practical solutions that protect property rights, support housing supply, and help more Coloradans achieve and sustain homeownership.

Finding Our Way Home Housing Collaborative

Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley is co-hosting community meetings to address the housing affordability crisis in our area.

First meeting is this Thursday, January 22 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Colorado Mountain College in Edwards. 

Please RSVP to Elyse Howard at elyse@habitatvailvalley.org.

The goal is to set a common vision, dive into data, tell the stories behind the data, and develop solutions to turn the curve on the housing crisis.

Help get the conversation started by taking the short survey! Or share with members of our community.

Colorado Association of REALTORS® Shares 2025 Recap and Outlook for Statewide Markets in 2026

The dominant theme was stability within a healthier, more sustainable market pace.

The 2026 New-Home Market: A Rare Opportunity for Buyers?

A Q&A with the chief economist at the National Association of Home Builders on construction trends, builder incentives and affordability. From NAR.

Tips to Give and Get Referrals in a RESPA-Compliant Way

The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act is a complex federal law aimed at protecting consumers during the settlement process. From NAR.

Affiliates are VBR members providing real-estate related services. Please keep our Affiliates in mind when looking for a provider.

Member Benefits & Programs



As a REALTOR®, your membership includes National, State, and Local benefits. National and state benefits include discounts with select companies. Locally, we provide tools to help you and your business.

Affiliates also receive benefits as a VBR member.

VMLS & VBR Resources & Tools

Our quick links below provide you with VBR and VMLS resources, including the MLS Rules & Regulations, product support (like Flexmls, ShowingTime, and more), clear cooperation, Commission resources, and more.

Free safety tool and online trainings - FOREWARN

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.

Click here to get your free account (use the email address on file with the VBR).

Monthly FOREWARN trainings are offered online (info below).

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 app.

Members only: Monthly market stats

All VBR members can log in at VBR.net to see monthly residential market statistics, 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.

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.

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

You'll also find a helpful Broadcast Email "Cheat Sheet." More info is below too.

Broadcast email: Marketing rules & regs for brokers.

What you MUST include (Per the Colorado Real Estate Commission):

• Your name, brokerage and team name in advertising.
• Also include your email address and/or phone number.

Advertising MUST include (displayed clearly and prominently):

• Full, legal name of the brokerage firm with which you are licensed.
• For individual brokers, your name must be included in advertisements.
• When advertising as a team, the team name is used, but the legal name of the brokerage firm must also be included.

What CAN NOT be included in the VMLS Broadcast Email:

Links to personal or brokerage websites, property listing sites, social media, etc... can not be included.

Also, link text, such as 'www.brokersite.com.'

Web links are not allowed in your Broadcast Email. This is to help protect users from sharing compensation info, which is prohibited per NAR and MLS regulations.

Emails with links will be delayed from sending until corrected. Delayed senders will get an email notification letting them know the reason.

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.

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.

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.