'SAFER AT HOME'
The VBR office will  remain closed until May 31 , and the staff will continue to work remotely.
 
  • We have an hour window on Mondays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. for members to pick up lockboxes and "Welcome Home Bags". Members must email jen@vbr.net beforehand so we can have items ready for pick up outside the office, which will limit interaction. 
  • All meetings and classes for May will be moved to online webinars. 
BEST OF THE BLOGS

Overview of fire restrictions in Vail, Eagle County. From the Vail Daily.

On any given day, consumers receive a barrage of marketing messages. So, how can you make sure that you stand out while staying authentic, helpful and empathetic to today's problems?

The FHFA’s new program creates “payment deferral option for borrowers.” From NAR.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
UPCOMING COURSES
The courses below will be offered online . Links to attend will be sent to registrants prior to the class. NOTE: Attendees MUST stay on the webinar for the entire duration to receive CE credit (per DORA).
Online NAR Ethics
Thursday, May 21
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: John Gillam
4 CE credits

Class covers the  Ethics requirement  for Realtors and Appraisers.
Material Defects & Inspection
Friday, May 22
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Instructor: John Gillam
3 CE credits

This class is tailored to our communities - with a focus on resort area and mountain properties. 
New Affiliate and Third Party education opportunities are listed below under "Affiliate Corner." Check out what's new, including webinars on marketing and business with industry experts!
MLS UPDATE
A MESSAGE FROM YOUR VMLS CHAIR
VMLS Chair Alex Griffin gives an update on the conversion to Flexmls, and also where you can find training and resources.
FLEXMLS TRAINING DATES
Join us for online Flexmls trainings - offered throughout May and June.

This week:
Wednesday, May 20 at 10:00 a.m.
Getting Started

Thursday, May 21 at 2:00 p.m.
CMA options
WILDFIRE AWARENESS MONTH
REALFire program offers free property assessments

REALFire is a program promoting wildfire education, awareness, and action in Eagle County. Through the REALFire program, local residents can request a property assessment to evaluate the external conditions of their home and landscape to determine its susceptibility to wildfire. REALFire also offers opportunities for Realtors to engage in wildfire education activities.

May is Wildfire Awareness Month in Colorado. VBR will share helpful information on awareness and mitigation in newsletters and social media.
TECH TIPS
10 ways to make virtual meetings more productive

Whether you’re conducting sales meetings with colleagues or check-ins with clients, learn methods to improve your communication skills over video and increase attendees’ participation.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Revised Eagle Ranch sign policy

Eagle Ranch has revised its policy regarding real estate and rental signs - as of May 2020. More information is available in the link.
VBR IN THE COMMUNITY
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION OPEN
The VBR Foundation is accepting applications for its Academic Scholarship. Applicants must have resided in Eagle County for two or more years, and be enrolling in or returning to a college, university or accredited academic institution of higher learning in the fall of the current year as a full time student. 

The application deadline is June 19 by 5:00 p.m.
GIVE A DOG A HOME
Home for Hounds of Avon is a public art exhibit and fundraiser for the Eagle Valley Humane Society!

Home for Hounds offers sponsors promotional and marketing reach across many avenues. For more information on sponsorships, please contact Krista DeHerrera at 970-777-3166 or kdeherrera@cmnm.org .

VBR is the proud presenting sponsor of Home for Hounds.
AFFILIATES' CORNER
AFFILIATE SPOTLIGHT
For 42 years, SteamMaster Restoration and Cleaning's team of local experts has offered world-class solutions for residential and commercial clients. SteamMaster is a single-source solution for specialty cleaning and restoration. One call does it all - from emergency water extraction, water and fire restoration, mold and odor removal, hard surface and carpet cleaning, crawl space encapsulation and repair. And now including COVID-19 deep cleaning and disinfecting services.
AFFILIATE & THIRD PARTY CLASSES
The  Colorado Small Business Development Center Network  offers webinars to address common COVID-19 programs and to give you the opportunity to ask questions of industry experts. You can find topics for startups, and also the weekly Managing in Uncertainty series (Mondays at Noon).
Educated Minds is offering courses in practicing real estate during COVID-19. Some courses offer CE credits.

Cultivating Multicultural Relationships is
Good Business.

Join instructor Robert Morris tomorrow, May 19 for a virtual At Home With Diversity® (AHWD) course, that is being offered at  no cost to NAR members ( a $99 value)! The At Home With Diversity® (AHWD) certification course teaches you how to work effectively with diverse populations so you can build business success in today’s multicultural real estate market.
 
Tuesday, May 19 th  
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST.

Bonus! The AHWD Certification counts as the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) Designation elective, the C2EX Endorsement and one elective credit towards the CIPS Designation!
 
*CE is  not  available for this course.
Find trusted industry related partners in
VBR's affiliate directory. 
Welcome to our newest Realtor and Affiliate members!
EDUCATION QUICK LINKS
REQUIREMENTS
ONLINE OPTIONS
DESIGNATION QUICK LINKS
EARN YOUR VAIL PRO DESIGNATION
Increase your local 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!
CONTACT THE VBR
Association Executive

MLS Director

Membership & Office Coordinator

Education & Marketing Manager
2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SUPPORT LINES
BENEFITS & PROGRAMS
SECURITY TOOL FOR MEMBERS
Forewarn is a FREE proactive safety and lead intelligence service for all VMLS members. You can verify a prospect’s identity, criminal records, bankruptcies, liens, judgments, address history and property records all in one place, leading to safer and more productive interactions.
WELCOME HOME BAG PROGRAM
VBR's "Welcome HOME Bag" Program is back in action! However, we are following social distancing protocols. Contact jen@vbr.net to schedule a bag pick up on a Monday or Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

This is a free benefit to all VBR REALTORS®, members who sell a home, and the bags are designed to be client gifts. Each cooler bag includes a picnic blanket, cutting board, set of wine tumblers, and a reusable shopping tote. Thank you Affiliate sponsors; Closet Factory, Fireside Properties, FirstBank, Stewart Title, TurnKey Vacation Rentals, Title Company of the Rockies, and Walls + Floors/ The Paint Bucket.
YOUR VBR BENEFITS
VBR members receive special pricing for advertising in HOME Magazine! Contact Jennifer Wuebbolt of Colorado Mountain News Media for info. Click below to read HOME.
NAR & CAR BENEFITS
VAIL BOARD OF REALTORS
275 Main Street, Suite G004
Edwards, CO 81632
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