Last week we hosted our Installation Celebration. We honored the 2020 Board of Directors and installed the 2021 Board of Directors. Announced at the event were the Realtor® of the Year, Betsy Laughlin, and the Affiliate of the Year, Kira Taylor! We also awarded the Jo Brown Award to a deserving Realtor® member, Bev Trout. You can watch the full ceremony and see the picture below.

Thank you to those that participated in our Affiliate Virtual Expo. Our lucky winner of the $100 Visa gift card is Kathy Cole!

Have a great week.
Erica Kirk
VBR OFFICE REMODEL
Due to an office renovation, the VBR staff is working remotely. Please contact the VBR team by phone or email. The Realtor® Hub Locker system is available for members to pick up lockboxes, power paddles, and Welcome Home bags during the project. 
MEMBER BENEFITS
VBR's Realtor® Members have exclusive access to membership benefits. Visit our Member Benefits page for more info! Or scroll down to Benefits & Programs in this newsletter.
BEST OF THE BLOGS

In second-home markets the coronavirus pandemic has led to skyrocketing activity from buyers seeking comfort and space in the midst of an ongoing crisis. Realtor.com.

The trade group will create 'case interpretations' to help members and enforcement volunteers apply controversial policy changes if they're approved. Inman.com

Moving can make even your calmest clients nightmare wackadoos. Here’s how to manage the stressed out moments to the best of your ability. AmericanGenius.com
CONTINUING EDUCATION
For any online classes hosted by the VBR, 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).
UPCOMING VBR CLASSES
Free Vail Pro Schools & Education Series

Join us for this online series with representatives from the Eagle County School District and area private and public schools as they give updates on their individual institutions. These one-hour presentations are available to all VBR members.

TODAY: Tuesday, November 10
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
St. Clare of Assisi School

Tuesday, November 17
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Vail Christian High School & Stone Creek Charter School
Our community offers a selection of public and private schools. It's beneficial for Realtors® to be knowledgeable on local schools for their clients, and it's helpful for any VBR members with questions on local education. 

Note: If you are working toward earning your Vail Pro Designation, please *attend four of the presentations. 

*Presentations will be recorded and made available at a later date. We suggest attending live for Q & A (and in case of any recording issues).
Free Vail Pro Community Annual Update Series

This online series features community leaders from Vail Valley Partnership, Vail Valley Foundation and other organizations. Additional presentations are being scheduled with Eagle River Watershed Council, Eagle County, etc.

Note: If you are working toward earning your Vail Pro Designation, please *attend four of the presentations. 
Tuesday, December 1
9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Vail Valley Partnership

Thursday, December 3
9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Vail Valley Foundation

Monday, December 7
12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

*Presentations will be recorded and made available at a later date. We suggest attending live for Q & A (and in case of any recording issues).
TOMORROW
That's My Money! Procuring Cause (Live Online)
Wednesday, November 11
9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
3 CE credits

Procuring Cause is a VBR requirement for Primary & Secondary Managing or Owner Brokers. However, any Realtor® can take the course. Two online options are below.
2021 Contracts (Live Online)
Wednesday, November 18
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Tod Franklin
3 CE credits

Join Tod Franklin for this informative class as he reviews best practices, 2021 Redline updates and the COVID Addendum. 
NAR Ethics (Live Online)
Thursday, November 19
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
4 CE credits

Ethics is a REQUIRED class that must be taken by all Realtors® and Appraisers once every three years (at least 2.5 credits). The current cycle is January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021. 
2020 CREC/ACU Update (Live Online)
Wednesday, December 2
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Instructor: Connie Tremblay
4 CE credits

VBR is offering this course for FREE to members! To be eligible, you must either take a VBR hosted class, or take the class online with Thrive Real Estate Education.
ENERGY ASSISTANCE
Energy assistance available for low-income households in Eagle County.

The Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is now available for eligible households as of November 1 and will run through April 30, 2021. Qualifying households may receive assistance to pay a portion of their home heating bill.
CAR UPDATE
Donate today for wildfire relief

You can support your Colorado neighbors who have been affected by wildfires. The Colorado Association of Realtors® is raising funds to directly assist residents with relief provided in the form of mortgage and rental assistance to local Colorado communities.
TECH TIPS

The new social media content company aims to make the real estate industry look better online. From Inman.com.
VBR EVENTS
VBR names Realtor and Affiliate of the Year

VBR recently hosted our Installation Celebration. Our small, socially distanced gathering was also broadcast live on Zoom.

We honored the 2020 Board of Directors and installed the 2021 Board of Directors. Betsy Laughlin was named Realtor® of the Year, and Bev Trout was awarded the Jo Brown Award for her service to our community. Kira Taylor was named Affiliate of the Year before the event (watch that video here).
Winner announced for VBR's Affiliate Virtual Expo

Thank you to the Realtor® and Affiliate members who participated in our first-ever Affiliate Virtual Expo. We drew a $100 Visa gift card winner on Friday. Congratulations to Kathy Cole!

Our Affiliate members are trusted industry-related partners. Please refer them to clients in need of services.
Holiday gift basket auction to support the VBR Foundation Scholarship

The Vail Board of Realtors®️ Foundation is planning its annual holiday fundraiser to support its Annual Academic Scholarship Fund! We enjoyed seeing all the creativity last year with gift baskets, so we're doing it again! Each individual office is asked to create a special silent auction gift basket. Come up with a theme and build your gift basket to be the best one.

The winning office receives a $250 gift certificate for the lunch of choice!
Please support the Vail Board of Realtors® Foundation and the Colorado Association of Realtors® Foundation on Colorado Gives Day. To date, in 2020, the VBR Foundation has given $77,500 to our community, including local families and individuals, 13 Eagle County nonprofits, and 21 academic scholarship recipients.

Our mission is to assist the community and association members with need-based financial assistance, not-for-profit support, education, and disaster relief.
Vail Board of Realtors® Foundation is registered with AmazonSmile, an easy way to help fund our efforts.

  1. Visit AmazonSmile.com
  2. Enter your Amazon.com log in and password
  3. Choose the VBR Foundation
  4. Shop away to support the cause!

Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of eligible smile.amazon.com purchases to the charities selected by customers.
AFFILIATE CORNER
AFFILIATE & THIRD PARTY CLASSES
Join BoxBrownie for a FREE session on using the best tools and resources to get the listing appointment, win the listing, and use that listing to leverage for more buyer leads.

Tuesday, November 10
12:00 p.m. Mountain Time

CREC/ACU Annual Update class hosted by Summit Board of Realtors®. Please note: This class doesn't qualify for the free CREC class offered to VBR members.

Wednesday, December 9
12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Tod Franklin

Find trusted industry related partners in
VBR's affiliate directory. 
Welcome to our newest Realtor and Affiliate members!
COVID-19 UPDATES
CHANGE TO STATE COVID-19 ORDER
Due to rising COVID cases, the State of Colorado has issued changes to its 'Safer at Home' orders. The updates are to combat one of the areas contributing most to spread - private/personal gatherings.

The new orders will prohibit gatherings of more than 2 households. This is because we are seeing gatherings of less than 10 people but with several different households present, spreading the virus more widely requiring expanded quarantines or expansive impacts to schools, businesses, etc. 
Further changes are outlined below with the revised order attached:
p. 4 Section II.A: clarified that counties are not limited to being moved only one level at a time in the dial, and that CDPHE reserves the right to move counties in the dial more quickly than the timeframes outlined as circumstances warrant.
 
p. 5, 6 and 8 Section II.B, C, and D: reduced the gathering size limit in Level 1 to no more than 10 people, clarified in all 3 levels that gatherings should not exceed more than 2 households, and clarified that the person caps in restaurants, houses of worship, and indoor/outdoor events exclude staff.
 
p 10 Section III.B: clarified that critical businesses and government functions should follow their sector guidance, unless doing so does not allow them to provide the critical need.
 
p. 21 Section IV.C.15: clarified that elections operations includes activities at voter services and polling centers and other locations where elections activities occur, as well as including the act of voting by a voter.
PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER REVISED

Eagle County's Public Health order was recently revised to adopt statewide orders, along with additional requirements specific to the local community.
Eagle County is in the "Revised Black Diamond" Phase in its Public Health Order. All community members are strongly encouraged to read the entire order.

Please note the importance of residents and business leaders continuing to meet social distancing requirements.
OPEN HOUSES GUIDANCE
Join us in sharing with our neighbors your commitment to the “Safe Showing Pledge” for showings and open houses!

VBR's "Safe Showing Pledge" provides additional clarity on industry and business-specific safety measures, and to share all the extra precautions taken for showing properties by following the “safer at home” guidelines.
The Division of Real Estate continues to receive complaints concerning real estate brokers not following state and county-issued guidance regarding COVID-19 restrictions when performing real estate activities. Please be aware that many Orders are still in effect and you should be vigilant to stay in compliance of those Orders for the safety of yourself and others.

Open houses currently are allowed in Colorado.
Please review the order below, specifically Appendix B & D. In-person real estate showings and marketing services must adhere to Social Distancing Requirements with cleaning and disinfection between each showing. Open houses must follow the Indoor Event requirements in Section I.H.4 of this Order (page 6-7).
TOOKITS YOU CAN USE
Eagle County provides a COVID-19 Business Toolkit and a Business Communication Toolkit to help local businesses navigate transitions and prepare for the next iteration of the public health order.

Also, the Welcome Home Campaign is a strategy to help boost business and revenue in Eagle County by inviting our second-home owners to live in Eagle County.
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!
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.
HUB LOCKER PROGRAM
Announcing VBR's new Hub Locker pickup service, an awesome convenience available to our members!

It's similar to Amazon's locker pickups with four lockers outside the VBR for evening, weekend, and holiday pickup of any item. VBR's Hub Lockers allow members to pick up items when we are not around and to limit interaction during this uncertain time.
MASK UP WITH THE VBR
Proudly sport the REALTOR® logo with a FREE mask from the VBR! Each black cotton mask has adjustable ear loops and covers the face from nose to chin - securing a comfy fit. 

Stop by today to pick up your free mask, or pick up several for your office!
WELCOME HOME BAG PROGRAM
VBR's "Welcome HOME Bag" Program is a FREE benefit to all VBR REALTORS® members who sell a home. The bags are designed to be client gifts, and each cooler bag includes a picnic blanket, cutting board, set of wine tumblers, and a reusable shopping tote.

We are following social distancing protocols. Contact jen@vbr.net to schedule a bag pick up.

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 Carole Bukovich of Colorado Mountain News Media for info. Click below to read HOME.
NAR & CAR BENEFITS
CONTACT THE VBR
Association Executive

MLS Director

Membership & Office Coordinator

Education & Marketing Manager
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