Productivity is king in the office, but sometimes distractions and other issues slow you down. So what can you do to limit these factors? TheAmericanGenius.com.
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Changes include buyer's agents being advertised as 'personal guides' and the site defaulting to agent listings over others. From Inman.com.
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Every year, Inman contributor Brandon Doyle delves through newly published real estate and sales books so that you don’t have to. Here are his top finds. From Inman.com.
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Free CREC Update classes for members
Make sure you use this benefit by taking a CREC Update class through the VBR! Read more about the benefit here.
The class must be a VBR hosted class to qualify. Slifer Smith & Frampton agents are offered free classes through their brokerage on January 19 and 20.
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A few spaces are available.
2021 CREC Annual Update (Live Online)
Thursday, January 21
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
4 CE credits
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2021 CREC Annual Update (Live Online)
Tuesday, January 26
12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: John Gillam
4 CE credits
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New contracts class.
Agency & Relationship Disclosure: Seller & Buyer Listing Contracts (Live Online)
Wednesday, February 10
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
6 CE credits
Instructor: John Gillam
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2021 CREC Annual Update (Live Online)
Thursday, February 18
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
4 CE credits
Instructor: John Gillam
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2021 CREC Annual Update (Live Online)
Tuesday, February 23
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
4 CE credits
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NAR Ethics (Live Online)
Thursday, February 25
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Tod Franklin
4 CE credits
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Important note: For any online classes hosted by the VBR, links to attend will be sent to registrants prior to the class. Attendees MUST be on camera for the entire duration to receive CE credit (per DORA).
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If you missed Friday's VMLS Update with our MLS Director Mike Fox, it's linked below for you. Please take a moment to catch up on MLS tips and tricks, member benefits, and other important updates. |
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Financial Wellness LIVE: Tax Summit
In these one-hour webinars with the National Association of Realtors®, you'll hear from the experts and get the tips you need to save time and money while reducing your stress. Register now to attend NAR’s Financial Wellness LIVE: Tax Summit four-part series! Attend one or attend all.
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Nonprofit organizations that support the Eagle County community are encouraged to apply for grant and sponsorship funds from the Vail Board of Realtors® Foundation.
Fifteen nonprofits received support in 2020 from the foundation, including organizations focused on education, disaster relief, and housing-related programs.
Please share the VBRF's grant application with local nonprofit representatives.
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Meet your 2021 VBR, VMLS and VBR Foundation leadership! We'll spotlight a few Board members each week in our newsletter and on social media.
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Meet REALTOR® and Vail Board of REALTORS® Foundation Chair-Elect, Bev Trout! Bev wants to make sure young people are helped with furthering their education. "It is so expensive. The VBR Foundation scholarships help a little....in some cases, a lot." |
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Alex Griffin is the Vail Board of REALTORS® Chair-Elect. Alex became involved to "continue to give back to the industry that gives so much to me." The best piece of advice he's received is that the key to long-term success in real estate is being consumer-centric. |
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Cara Connolly, Vail Board of REALTORS® Director, has served on the Membership Committee for almost 10 years. A goal as a Director is to see an even stronger connection between VBR's Broker and Affiliate membership groups. "We have so much to offer each other when we work together." |
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Join us on Friday, February 26 for a FREE 30-minute power update with Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research at the National Association of REALTORS®.
Dr. Yun is responsible for a wide range of research activities for NAR including NAR’s Existing Home Sales statistics, Affordability Index, and Home Buyers and Sellers Profile Report.
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Need help crafting a confident email? Lavender is here to help
The browser extension tool, Lavender, helps you write a better and more confident email that can help increase open rates. From TheAmericanGenius.com.
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TurnKey can help your clients benefit from full-service vacation rental management, and brokers can earn up to $1,500 for referrals. Contact Jeff Kurtz, your local sales director with TurnKey to learn more. |
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Find trusted industry related partners in
VBR's affiliate directory.
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Welcome to our newest Realtor and Affiliate members! |
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During our 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 items like lockboxes and power paddles bags during the project.
The renovation should be completed by late January 2021.
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Association Executive
MLS Director
Membership & Office Coordinator
Education & Marketing Manager
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Vail Board of Realtors® Foundation is registered with AmazonSmile, an easy way to help fund our efforts.
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Visit AmazonSmile.com
- Enter your Amazon.com log in and password
- Choose the VBR Foundation
- 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.
VBRF's mission is to assist the community and association members with need-based financial assistance, not-for-profit support, education, and disaster relief.
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Take the pledge to Save Our Season, Stop Our Spread
You can download free assets and promotional tools via Dropbox at SOS Promo Kit Vail Valley. This includes posters, social media resources, and stickers.
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Eagle County's Public Health order was recently revised to adopt statewide orders, along with additional requirements specific to the local community.
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SAFE SHOWING PLEDGE & OPEN HOUSES |
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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.
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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).
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New Posters to Put Up at Your Business
The COVID Dial Poster and the Mask Poster should be posted by all businesses and organizations. Be sure to read through the brand guide. The intention is to direct everyone to the eaglecountycovid.org website for the latest information.
Businesses can pull down all old posters, social distancing protocols and notices. Replace everything with the COVID Dial and Mask Posters.
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FREE Online Classes
at Thrive (including a free CREC Update class)
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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!
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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.
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VBR's new Hub Locker pickup service is an awesome convenience available to our members! VBR's Hub Lockers allow members to pick up items when we are not around and to limit interaction during this uncertain time. |
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More CAR Benefits (click each):
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The Welcome Home Bag Program is temporarily on hold. Our goal is to resume distributing bags in early 2020. We apologize for the inconvenience.
VBR's "Welcome Home Bag" Program is a FREE benefit for VBR REALTOR® members. The bags are great client gifts, and each cooler bag includes a picnic blanket, cutting board, set of wine tumblers, and a reusable shopping tote.
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Thank you to our sponsors, Closet Factory, Fireside Properties, FirstBank, Stewart Title, Title Company of the Rockies, TurnKey Vacation Rentals, and Walls + Floors/ The Paint Bucket. |
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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.
Contact us for your free mask, or pick up several for your office!
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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.
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VAIL BOARD OF REALTORS
275 Main Street, Suite G004
Edwards, CO 81632
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