Nominate REALTOR® and Affiliate of the Year

Do you know a VBR REALTOR® or Affiliate who deserves to be recognized?

Let us know who you think deserves this special award. Place your nominations in the links below.

REALTOR® of the Year and Affiliate of the Year nominations are accepted through Friday, September 26.

"Fire Free Five" mitigation

Join us TODAY on Zoom for a special presentation with Vail Fire and Emergency Services on the proposed wildfire property mitigation program in Vail.

September 15, 2025

12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Click here to join on Zoom!

Good info to know if you have clients or live in Vail!

Members can earn one Vail Pro® Designation hour by attending.

General Membership Meeting

Join us for a breakfast buffet, Affiliate Expo, and prizes. Special Speaker, Josh Cadillac presents, CEO for Life: Be the Leader in Your Own Life. Take charge and lead by learning how to set standards, eliminate excuses, and maintain morale.

October 9, 2025

8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Park Hyatt Beaver Creek

Click here to RSVP!


Sponsored by SteamMaster Restoration & Cleaning.

Networking Lunch & Learn

Join CYPN for Elevate Your Network: A Networking Lunch & Learn. This focused, high-energy session features insights from Andrew Hersey.

Monday, October 6

12:00 to 2:00 p.m.

At the VBR and live on Zoom.

RSVP at bit.ly/CYPNElevate

You’ll gain:

• Strategies for agent-to-agent networking
• Practical ways to work your sphere
• Lunch, drinks, and some fun giveaways

Questions? Contact Katelyn Mandel at kmandel@coloradorealtors.com.

Tomorrow!
Big Tent Diversity & Fair Housing

Tuesday, September 16

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

3 CE credits. 2 Vail Pro hours.

REGISTER

Meets the Fair Housing/Anti Bias requirement for Realtors® and Appraisers. Earn two Vail Pro Designation credits.

This class empowers you to create more welcoming and diverse environments, ultimately enhancing your effectiveness and success.

Tomorrow!
At the Corner of Smart Growth & Sustainability

Tuesday, September 16

1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

3 CE credits. 2 Vail Pro hours.

REGISTER

Open to all VBR members. Earn two Vail Pro Designation credits.

Learn ways you can support Smart Growth as an investment in the communities in which you live and serve by improving overall livability.

This week!

Taxes for Real Estate Professionals

Vail Pro® course

Wednesday, September 17

12:00 to 2:00 p.m.

2 CE credits. 2 Vail Pro hours.

REGISTER

Taught by Kathy Calton with Revolution Mortgage, this lunch & learn class reviews the “business tax side” of the real estate agent’s world.

At Home With Diversity (AHWD)®

Tuesday, September 30

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

6 CE credits. 8 Vail Pro hours.

REGISTER

The At Home with Diversity® course addresses the topics of diversity, fair housing, and business planning development. 

Meets the Fair Housing requirement for REALTORS® and Appraisers. Also earn hours toward the Vail Pro® Designation.

Affiliate Spotlight: Altitude Control Technology

Altitude Control Technology can help you. and your clients live comfortably at altitude. ACT's in-home advanced altitude control systems recreate optimal oxygen levels. You can breathe easy - literally!

Contact Vivian with ACT for information on installing oxygen systems in new or existing homes.

Cordillera Metro District is sharing information about Cordillera's gate access regulations and open house procedures for real estate agents and prospective buyers.

"Cordillera is a gated community, and many choose to purchase homes in Cordillera for this reason. We request that brokers and prospective buyers adhere to the regulations."

Access a document outlining the regulations in the button below.

Access info is also posted on the Cordillera Metro District website for future reference.

For more information about buying and selling in Cordillera, see: www.cordilleraliving.com/real-estate

Colorado Housing: A buyer’s market minus the buyers

REALTORS® say conditions not likely to change for the remainder of 2025. Statewide market stats from CAR.

Prospective Buyers Rush for Loans as Rates Drop

Mortgage demand jumps to the highest level in four years. From NAR.

Vail Town Council to consider mandatory ‘Fire Free Five’ ordinance Tuesday

The resolution would require property owners to create and maintain a 5-foot buffer of non-combustible landscaping around every structure in town. From VailDaily.com.

REALFire® Wildfire Mitigation

Did you know that FREE wildfire mitigation property assessments are available to Eagle County homeowners?

It's a simple online application. Please take some time to educate yourself, clients, and fellow community members.

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

Training is available for Flexmls, InfoSparks, RPR and FOREWARN. Learn how to share data with clients, better prospect, and protect yourself with these platforms.

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.

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 FOREWARN trainings are offered online. Click here to register for trainings!

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.

Subscribe to send and receive emails at www.vbr.net/members-only/broadcast-email (log into your VBR member account).

You'll also find a helpful Broadcast Email "Cheat Sheet."

Web links are not allowed in your Broadcast Email. Emails with any links will be flagged and delayed from sending until corrected. Delayed senders will get an email notification letting them know the reason.

Please keep embedded images and any attachments below 10MB or it will cause images to be stripped (not shown in email).

Emails are moderated during office hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday). We will work to release email efficiently, but please plan accordingly.

Members only: Monthly market stats

All VBR members can 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. We also offer images you can use to share stats with your clients.

Get a Local Market Edge with the New NAR Research Dashboard

The member-exclusive tool gives you quick access to the trends in housing affordability, home prices, sales activity and more. Data for 200+ metro areas will help you gain a competitive edge in your market.

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.

Guides are available for download on facts.realtor. New guides are frequently added and are available in English and Spanish!

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 (cutting board). Please contact mel@vbr.net or 766-1031.