New Open House Gaggle Address

There are now TWO email addresses in Broadcast Email to be used for open houses. We'll explain below the purpose of each list.

Public Open Houses: To be used for open houses that are open to the public. This category will use the existing address open-house@gaggle.email

Broker Open House: To be used for open houses that are NOT targeted to the public. This category will use the new address broker-open-house@gaggle.email

Important Reminder: The individual email limit is 10MB. Keep embedded images and any attachments below 10MB or it will cause images to be stripped (not shown in email).

Also, the group limit per day is 25MB - for each category. Please keep images/pdf attachments compressed to smaller sizes to help keep the system working effectively. Thank you.

This week!

Understanding the Colorado Real Estate Commission's Position Statements

Tuesday, June 17

1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

3 CE credits

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This class is highly recommended for all levels of experience. 

Also this week!

2025 CREC/Annual Commission Update

Wednesday, June 18

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

4 CE credits

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Meets the annual requirement for Brokers with the Colorado Real Estate Commission.

Vail Pro Wildfire Awareness/REALFire®

Tuesday, June 24

12:00 to 2:00 p.m.

2 CE credits. 2 Vail Pro credits.

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This course is open to all VBR members. Lunch & Learn about the REALFire Program and mitigation from a panel of community wildfire experts!

Learn more about the Vail Pro® Designation: www.vbr.net/vail-pro-designation

Vail Pro Title, Closing & Survey

Wednesday, June 25

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

2 CE credits. 4.5 Vail Pro credits.

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This course is open to all VBR members. Join us for a light breakfast and learn more about the processes of title, closing and survey. Presented by Sarah Dorman of Land Title Guarantee Company and Ted Archibeque of Archibeque Land Consulting.

Learn more about the Vail Pro® Designation: www.vbr.net/vail-pro-designation

THIRD-PARTY CLASSES & SEMINARS

These are 3rd party classes NOT provided by the Vail Board of REALTORS®.

Join the Colorado Association of REALTORS® for a dynamic virtual class led by attorneys Scott Peterson and Damian Cox, where you’ll explore real-world scenarios that bring the Code to life.

Code of Ethics - 3 CE

Tuesday, June 17

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

Online with CAR

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Tax Incentives and Mitigation

Did you know that the State of Colorado provides certain tax incentives for performing wildfire mitigation measures on your property?

The link below gives more detail on how the tax incentive works and who qualifies.

Home Buyer Demand Shows Signs of Strengthening

Mortgage applications for home purchases climbed to the highest level in more than a month, even as interest rates barely budged. From NAR.

Colorado REALTORS® Met with Lawmakers in Washington, D.C. to Advocate for Policies to Promote Housing Availability and Increase Access to Homeownership

Meetings took place during the recent REALTORS® Legislative Meetings. From CAR.

Colorado will soon force insurance companies to recognize homeowners’ wildfire mitigation efforts. Will it be enough to drive down premiums?

Proponents of a new law hope it will be a step toward curbing soaring insurance rates. From VailDaily.com.

NEW Affiliate directory!

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

Visit our Affiliate Directory page to find an Affiliate to help you and your clients. We also offer a print directory.

A 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.

Protecting your email privacy

Your email accounts often serve as a central hub for criminals to access your personal information. A tech expert shares how you can fortify your email security.

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 trainings are offered online. Learn how to use the app to your advantage!

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.

• NEW: Real Estate Auctions

Guides are available for download on facts.realtor. New guides are frequently added 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®.

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

Find training on Flexmls, InfoSparks, RPR and FOREWARN. Learn how to share data with clients, grow your business, better prospect, and protect yourself with these platforms offered at no additional cost.

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."

Members only: Monthly market stats

All VBR members can log in at VBR.net (direct link below) 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.

Use your VBR member hub account to access this page - your email and your password.

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. Please contact mel@vbr.net or 766-1031.