VBR Holiday Party

Join us on December 11th for holiday cheer, live music, tasty food, and cocktails! We'll also have a fun photo booth to make memories. 

Thursday, December 11

5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Vista at Arrowhead

Click here to RSVP!

Members (Realtors®, Appraisers, Assistants, and Affiliate members) are invited to attend for free. Guests are $30.

Help support affordable housing solutions in our community with a gift to the Vail Board of REALTORS® Foundation.

Every gift made now through Tuesday, December 9 (until 11:59 p.m.) is boosted by an Incentive Fund, which increases the value of every dollar! 

In the past two years, VBRF has granted $43,000 to five Eagle County nonprofits that provide housing or housing funds for our community.

Continuing Education


The VBR classroom will be closed the first two weeks of December to install new equipment.


There are courses scheduled for early 2026. Click below to check out our education calendar!

2025 CREC Annual Commission Update

Thursday, December 4

8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Online with Connie Tremblay

4 CE

Click to register

Redline & Best Practice for 2026 Forms

Thursday, December 4

1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Online with Connie Tremblay

4 CE

Click to register

NAR Fair Housing

Monday, December 8

10:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m.

Online with Connie Tremblay

2 CE

Click to register

NAR Ethics

Monday, December 8

1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Online with Connie Tremblay

3 CE

Click to register

And 2025 CREC Annual Commission Update

Monday, December 15
Online with John Gillam
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
4 CE

Click to register

Again, these are NOT VBR-hosted classes.

A few reminders on broadcast email and marketing rules and regs.

Web links are not allowed in your Broadcast Email.


Links to personal or brokerage websites, property listing sites, social media, etc... are not allowed in broadcast email.

Communication of compensation, in any form, is prohibited in broadcast email. Links are prohibited to help protect users from sharing compensation info.

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.

What you can (and must) include:

• Your name, brokerage and team name in advertising.
• Also include your email address and/or phone number.

Advertising must include (displayed clearly and prominently):

• Full, legal name of the brokerage firm with which you are licensed.
• For individual brokers, your name must be included in advertisements.
• When advertising as a team, the team name is used, but the legal name of the brokerage firm must also be included.

Affiliate Spotlight: Walking Mountains

There’s still time to save on quick, energy-smart upgrades like cellular shades, induction cooktops, heat-tape timers, SMART thermostats, EV chargers, and even electric snowblowers. County-wide rebates can cover up to 50% of qualified project costs in participating locations.

Don’t leave money on the table, save energy and cash at your home, business, or HOA before the year ends! Contact an energy coach today.

A new version of the *VBR Affiliate Directory is up at www.vbr.net/affiliate-directory!

Affiliates are VBR members providing real-estate related services. Please keep our Affiliates in mind when looking for a provider.

Eagle County, Avon leaders come together to begin regional housing authority planning process

Eagle County needs to create 6,375 units of affordable housing over the next 10 years, with 2,638 units immediately required to address the existing housing shortage. VailDaily.com.

What Is the Most Important Statistic for Real Estate?

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun talks about the three statistics he considers most important in predicting the real estate market.

Mortgage Rates Fall to 6.23% as Markets Bet on December Fed Cut

After the delayed September jobs report delivered mixed signals, several Fed key officials hinted they would back another rate cut even despite some likely dissent on the committee. Realtor.com.

Feedback needed on Starter Home Initiative

The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) is supporting the Common Sense Institute’s development of the Starter Home Initiative, which will provide model (and adjustable) legislation to local governments for adoption into their zoning codes and planning processes. 

Realtor® feedback is requested by CAR. A short survey is available in the link below.

How to Build a Winning Social Media Strategy in 8 Simple Steps

Whether you’re a marketing pro looking to level up or just starting to build your online presence, this guide will walk you through eight essential steps to create a high-impact social media strategy. Forbes.com

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.

Free safety tool and online trainings - FOREWARN

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 (info below).

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.

Members only: Monthly market stats

All VBR members can log in at VBR.net to see monthly residential market statistics, 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.

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."

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!

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.

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.

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.