BEST OF THE BLOGS

9 Buyer, Seller trends driving home sales


NAR’s 2024 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers offers a mixed picture of who’s succeeding and struggling in the housing market. From NAR.

Uncertainty over election, Fed vote moves mortgage rates higher


Mortgage rates rose for the fifth consecutive week, but it may be temporary.

From NAR.

Eagle County’s COVID-era real estate boom has made it harder than ever for first-time buyers to break into the market



Only Gypsum, Red Cliff median prices below $1 million. VailDaily.com.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Contract Issues

Wednesday, November 13

1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

3 CE credits.

REGISTER


Instructor Tod Franklin takes the new contracts and goes through very problematic sections in our speedy market!

Vail Pro Designation

Annual Community Update

Monday, November 18

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

2 Vail Pro credits.

REGISTER


Live updates and Q & A with representatives of three community organizations: Vail Valley Partnership, Vail Valley Foundation, and Vail Resorts. We'll have a light breakfast and coffee for attendees.

Find & register for VBR classes & events

ETHICS CYCLE ENDS 12/31/2024


All Realtors® and Appraisers must complete at least 2.5 hours of Code of Ethics (COE) training in a 3-year cycle.


The current cycle is January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024.


This is a requirement of the National Association of REALTORS®.


If you need to take an Ethics course, the VBR has an open class on December 11th at noon. Click here for info or to register.


A few online provider options are in the link below.

Find online education providers
Check if you need a COE class

AFFILIATE CORNER

Learn more about the Locker Club

AFFILIATE SPOTLIGHT


The Vail Cascade Ski Locker Club is an exclusive program that makes your on-mountain access a luxury experience. Membership includes amenities at Grand Hyatt Vail - like VIP access to special events and promotions, spa and pool access, and a $500 spa credit! Also, complimentary ski tunes at Venture Sports, and a dedicated parking space!


Contact Kalie.Dreusicke@hyatt.com for info.

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

VBR EVENTS

Congratulations to the award recipients at VBR’s Installation Celebration! Two of our founding members, David Cole and Rod Slifer, were honored with VBR’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Both men were instrumental in developing and sustaining the real estate profession in Vail.


Our 2024 REALTOR® of the Year is Crissy Rumford, and both Laura Putnam of National Property Inspections and Larry Mullin of Mullin and Associates Property Inspections were named Affiliate of the Year. We had four new VailPro® Designation finishers: Listle Isaacs, Lyndsey Stevens, Kim Hefty, and Sara Hoodicoff.  Well-deserved kudos to all!

TECH TIPS

Back to Basics: Social Media Marketing for Your Brokerage


A social media marketing plan can help you develop and maintain an online audience, so long as you're providing them useful information and interacting regularly. From NAR.

Click here to read more

NAR SETTLEMENT RESOURCES

Get the facts & resources on the proposed lawsuit settlement.

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

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.

FAIRHAVEN

Help us reach our Fairhaven goal!


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.

Visit fairhaven.realtor today!

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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