Many Coloradans feel pain from a sharp rise in property tax assessments. From CAR.
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Kenny Parcell said the fees were unnecessary and confusing, and potential homebuyers face a lack of affordability and supply in the current market.
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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis visited Edwards and EagleVail to sign housing and health care bills. From VailDaily.com.
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The Vail Board of REALTORS® offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, to honor Memorial Day.
We will reopen on Tuesday, May 30, at 8:30 a.m.
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MAY IS WILDFIRE AWARENESS MONTH |
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Wildfire awareness lunch & learn
Join us for a lunch & learn with a panel of wildfire and insurance experts.
Vail Pro: REALFire Wildfire Awareness
Wednesday, June 14
12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
FREE wildfire mitigation property assessments are available to Eagle County homeowners. More information can be found at RealFire.net.
Like and follow VBR on Facebook and Instagram for wildfire preparedness tips and resources!
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Habitat Build Day
Join us for a Build Day with Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley on Friday, June 9.
No prior construction experience is necessary. Please register in advance for planning.
We'll have a small party after the Build Day. Stay tuned for more info!
Friday, June 9
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Stratton Flats, Gypsum
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Business & Affiliate Expo
Please join us on June 15 for our annual Business & Affiliate Expo. We'll have lunch, prizes (including YETI coolers), and over 25 exhibitors!
We'll announce more participants as we get closer to the date.
Affiliates interested in participating with a table can contact [email protected]. Only a few tables are available.
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Online Remine training
Join Ashleigh from Remine for training in the comfort of your office or home.
This week! Advanced Prospecting
Thursday, May 25
10:00 to 11:00 a.m. MDT
Remine Pro 101
Thursday, June 1
10:00 to 11:00 a.m. MDT
Remine is connected to the MLS and allows you to better connect with fellow real estate professionals, home buyers, sellers, and lenders.
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Upcoming Vail Pro classes!
Vail Pro: Eagle County History
Tuesday, May 23
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Special location: Eagle Library
Taxes for Real Estate Professionals Thursday, June 1
12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
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THIRD PARTY CLASS - ETHICS DAY |
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Celebrate Ethics Day - June 7 - with an online class! Attornies Scott Peterson and Damian Cox are teaming up to co-teach this course. Cost is $25 for 3 CE credits.
A portion of your registration fee will benefit the Vail Board of REALTORS® Foundation and Colorado Association of REALTORS® Foundation.
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VBRF ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP |
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Scholarship application now open
The Vail Board of Realtors® Foundation (VBRF) is accepting Annual Academic Scholarship applications. Applications close on June 16, 2023.
Recipients can be awarded up to $2,000 to attend a college, university, or an accredited educational institution of higher learning. Scholarship qualifications are based on academic merit, volunteer and philanthropic involvement, and residency in Eagle County.
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ReStore Celebrating One Year
Celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Habitat ReStore in Gypsum June 2 + 3 with sales and giveaways! Stop in for a BBQ and kids’ activities Friday and Cars + Coffee on Saturday – with the store opening early at 9 a.m.!
Sales from donated items allow Habitat Vail Valley to build more homes. In 2023, Habitat will build 24 homes.
The ReStore accepts donations of gently used, quality housewares, furnishings, building materials and more.
restore@habitatvailvalley.
Habitatvailalley.org
970.328.1119
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New Affiliate Directory
There are now two ways to search for VBR Affiliate partners! More info is in the below link.
We created a print and online directory to spotlight our Affiliates - trusted partners offering real-estate-related services. Print copies are included in the Welcome Home Bags (available at the VBR as home buyer client gifts). The guides also promote the value and expertise of Realtors.
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CAR Legal Bites CPS Series: Assigning Listing Contracts, Relationships and Commissions
Colorado Association of REALTORS® General Counsel Scott Peterson is back to discuss what you need to know about the 2022 Colorado Real Estate Commission Position Statements.
In this video, Scott talks about Assigning Listing Contracts, Relationships and Commissions (CP-7).
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How to use passkeys instead of passwords
Companies like Microsoft, Google, and Apple are increasingly turning to 'passkeys', which they hope people will use instead of passwords. Here's what you need to know.
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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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Welcome to our newest Realtor® and Affiliate members. |
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Help strengthen the VBR's events, services, member offerings, and initiatives. |
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Member Benefits & Programs
As a Realtor® of VBR, your membership includes National, State, and Local. We help provide the tools to enhance professionalism in the real estate industry.
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Stay safe with free member tools! |
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Vail Board of Realtors® partners with FOREWARN and SafeShowings to keep members safe while meeting potential clients and showing property.
FOREWARN allows agents to have instant due diligence on prospects with as little info as a phone number or name.
SafeShowings allows you to notify emergency contacts and mark yourself as safe through the app.
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Using Broadcast Email
All members of the VBR (REALTOR®, Appraiser, Affiliate, Assistants) have access to the member-to-member broadcast email system. Log into your VBR member hub account, and visit VBR.net. Broadcast email registration is accessed in the far right menu drop-down (under Member Tools).
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Members are encouraged to refer to the Competition.Realtor website, which provides a comprehensive overview 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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Welcome Home Bags available as closing gifts
The Welcome Home Bag Program is a FREE benefit available for REALTOR® members who sell a home.
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 [email protected].
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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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Education Quick Links
There is no single entity that keeps track of all the education you have taken. Please stay organized and keep paper or virtual copies of certificates.
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Online FREE option for Annual Commission class |
Thrive Real Estate Education offers a FREE Colorado Real Estate Commission (CREC) class. Available to all Colorado Brokers.
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Have you visited Fairhaven?
Fairhaven is fair housing simulation training that uses the power of storytelling to help members identify, prevent, and address discriminatory practices in real estate.
Log in below to visit Fairhaven. The training takes about 90 minutes. You need your NRDS number to log in (member number with the National Association of REALTORS®). The VBR has it on file too.
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HELPFUL HINTS FOR 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 accessed 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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VBR TEAM
Association Executive
MLS Director
Member Services & Office Coordinator
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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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