The average rate for a 30-year fixed home loan edged upward from 6.77% last week to 6.9% for the week ending Feb. 22, according to Freddie Mac. From Realtor.com.
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More buyers appear to accept escalating home prices as long as mortgage rates stay lower, NAR data shows.
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Senate Bill 2 would also let cities and counties give tax breaks to properties used for things like child care, mental health and other services
From VailDaily.com
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INFOSPARKS: NEW STATS TOOL |
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InfoSparks training sessions
We are nearing the launch date for our newest VMLS benefit - InfoSparks!
InfoSparks is an interactive data tool that changes the way you use, display and share housing information. It's customizable and allows you to easily perform trend analysis on up to four areas at the same time.
ShowingTime will host two webinars to give VMLS users an overview of how the product works.
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Thursday, February 29
10:00 to 10:40 AM MST
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Wednesday, March 13
12:00 to 12:40 PM MST
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Disclosure: Handling Material Defects
Wednesday, March 6
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
3 CE
How should you handle a listing that has mold, radon, or a cracked foundation? Join us for Inspection & Disclosure: Handling Material Defects with John Gillam. This 3 credit class is tailored to our mountain resort community.
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Ethics of Advertising & Social Media
Thursday, March 7
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
4 CE
Taught by John Gillam, this is a fun, relevant class in today's world of social media! Perfect for existing Realtors®, it helps you make sure you are up to date with both Colorado requirements and NAR Ethical guidelines.
This class meets the Code of Ethics requirement for REALTORS and Appraisers. The current 3-year Ethics cycle for ALL Realtors is January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024.
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Accredited Buyer’s Representative - FREE in 2024
Throughout 2024, NAR is making the popular Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation course (typically $295) available to REALTORS® at no cost.
The first live interactive webinar is scheduled for February 27, with ten more sessions scheduled through July, and more to come throughout the year. Members can also take the course online at their own pace.
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Pricing Strategy Advisor - Virtual
Tuesday, February 27
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
6 CE
The Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) certification is specifically designed to enhance your skills in pricing properties, creating CMAs, working with appraisers, and guiding clients through the anxieties and misperceptions they often have about home values. The Denver Metro Association of REALTORS® hosts this class and it is not a VBR class.
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VBR Legislative Lookout
The Vail Board of REALTORS® wants to make sure you are "looking out" for these potential regulations and bills locally and statewide. Please stay informed on issues that can affect the real estate profession and property rights.
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CAR Capitol Connection
A new bill on short-term rentals (STRs) is expected to be introduced this week. The Colorado Association of REALTORS (CAR) worked proactively with the bill sponsors to exempt a property owner’s primary and secondary residence from being defined as a “commercial short-term rental unit.”
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Start your leadership journey
Get started on your LEAD Eagle Certification this year! LEAD Eagle (Leadership Education And Development) allows participants to understand the stages of leadership from tactical to strategic. This certification is awarded to individuals in Eagle County who show a commitment to their leadership journey by completing the four courses on the LEAD Eagle Pathway. You can learn more through Vail Valley Works, a program of the Vail Valley Partnership.
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The exploding to do list might be the thing that keeps you focused
Nearly 90 percent of people who make to-do lists don’t finish them; can timed explosions fix that? Exploding To Do gives you productive chaos. From TheAmericanGenius.com.
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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.
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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.
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Members only: Monthly market stats
All VBR members can log in at VBR.net to see monthly stats, including each area in Eagle County.
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Find trusted industry-related partners in the Vail Board of Realtors®' Affiliate directory.
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Find trusted industry-related partners in the Vail Board of Realtors®' Affiliate directory. |
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Help strengthen the VBR's events, services, member offerings, and initiatives. |
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The Competition.Realtor website is available for Realtors®, and it provides a comprehensive overview - and talking points - of how Realtors® and the local MLS broker marketplaces benefit consumers.
The Vail Board of REALTORS® also makes this available on our "Why Use a REALTOR®" page on our website to help the public understand the value of REALTORS®.
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Burnett et al v. NAR et al lawsuit: Resources & video |
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The Burnett vs. NAR lawsuit claims that the National Association of REALTORS® created and implemented rules which require home sellers to pay commissions to the broker or agent representing the buyer. It also alleges that Defendants enforce these rules through anticompetitive and unlawful practices. The lawsuit claims that these rules are anticompetitive and unfair, and that they violate federal antitrust law.
NAR is appealling the liability finding and stands by the fact that NAR rules serve the best interests of consumers, support market-driven pricing, and advance business competition.
We are sharing resources and helpful facts about the case in the button, video and links below.
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Put your safety first - with free tools available to members! |
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SafeShowings deters criminal behavior, allows you to notify emergency contacts, and mark yourself as safe through the app.
Learn how it works and register today to use SafeShowings (see link below)!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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You can easily access your account with the Vail Board of REALTORS® to register for events, pay invoices, and update your contact information. |
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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.
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HELPFUL CONTACT INFORMATION |
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VBR TEAM
Association Executive
MLS Director
Member Services & Office Manager
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SUPPORT LINES
If you need assistance with MLS, MLS Touch App, Tech Helpline, or Sentrilock, please use the contact information below.
Flexmls Support:
888-525-4747
(7 AM to 8 PM MTN, Monday - Friday)
Tech Helpline:
Phone: 866-619-8170
Sentrilock Support:
Phone: 877-736-8745
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Vail Board of Realtors
970-766-1028 | www.vbr.net
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