On Friday, we are excited to be hosting the First Annual Business & Affiliate Expo at EagleVail Pavilion from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. We have 40 exhibitors, and this will be a great networking opportunity.  We will have a representative from CAR to go over the Health Care Plan being rolled out for Colorado Realtors. Also, learn more about your member benefits from CAR. One lucky person will be walking home with a 64 oz Yeti Cooler with a seat just for attending.

Don’t forget today is the final day to submit applications for the Vail Board of Realtors® Foundation Academic Scholarship Award Program .

Erica Kirk

In a show of support for housing initiatives in Eagle County, the Vail Board of Realtors recently granted $30,000 to support down payment assistance programs. 

June also marks the 75th Anniversary of the GI Bill and LGBT Pride Month.

The legislation addresses many critical NAR priorities, including long-term reauthorization, strengthening mapping and mitigation, and facilitating a more robust private insurance market.
Get the most out of Rapattoni Edge
Rapattoni will be hosting a series of training webinars for agents to review all of the great features and options that are available in the Rapattoni MLS.
 
The first of these webinars will take place on Wednesday, June 19 and will cover how to get the most out of the Rapattoni Edge MLS Mobile App.
A Tuesday, July 9 webinar focuses on new users getting familiar with the MLS.
Thursday, June 20
RSPS Certification   - Resort & Second Home Property Specialist
Instructor: Holly Mabery
8 CE
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Breakfast and lunch included.

Thursday, July 25
InDEED Program
A free one-hour presentation on the InDEED Program by George Ruther, Town of Vail Director of Housing.
Free to all members.
9:00 to 10:30 am

Title Company of the Rockies is offering FREE courses on CMT eContracts on Thursday, June 27. CE credit is available. The morning class is for beginners. Stick around for the afternoon intermediate class. Email Tex Asanti to RSVP (also in link).

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

1:30 to 3:30 pm
Bonnie Marlette of Bay Equity is offering a FREE lending course on Tuesday, July 30. Bonnie explains the differences between a conventional mortgage and an FHA mortgage. Property types acceptable to FHA, more flexible underwriting guidelines and credit score requirements. 

Earn 1 CE of credit. RSVP to Bonnie's emai l (link in attachment).
New Listings were down 2.0 percent for the Single Family-Duplex category and 1.2 percent for the Townhouse-Condo category. However, Pending Sales increased 9.4 percent for Single Family-Duplex and 25.0 percent for Townhouse-Condo.
Town of Eagle Home Rule Roundtable

Join the Town of Eagle for a discussion to learn how Home Rule may impact Eagle. Food and beverages will be provided.

Monday, July 17
5:30 to 7:30
Eagle Town Hall

Town Managers, Mayors, and officials will share their experience living and working in a Home Rule community.
Last day to apply for VBR Foundation scholarship!
TODAY is the final day to submit applications for the Vail Board of Realtors® Foundation (VBRF) Academic Scholarship Award Program. Applicant must be an Eagle County resident 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. 

Scholarships may be awarded in amounts up to $2,000.00 each. The deadline to apply is Monday, June 17. Please click below to see criteria and guidelines.
VBR social media contest offers chances to win

The Vail Board of Realtors Foundation is one of over a dozen local nonprofits participating in Benches of Avon. The VBR Foundation will have a bench to represent our members giving back to the community.

Participate in VBR's social media contest and be entered to win a $100 gift card or your 2020 dues!
Take a photo sitting on or next to the VBR Foundation bench. Then share the photo to Instagram and Facebook with the hashtags #VBRFbench and #VBRFgiving to be entered into the contest.
Mullin & Associates is a home inspection company with over 29 years of experience in the Vail Valley. Owner Larry Mullin is focused on being detailed and addressing safety issues and helping the real estate community accomplish the sale - along with keeping clients happy.
Find trusted industry related partners in
VBR's affiliate directory. 
Welcome to our newest Realtor and Affiliate members!
Edwards Spur Road project approaches major roundabout construction

A new traffic alignment is in place at the intersection of Edwards Access Road and U.S. Highway 6 as construction crews begin the first half of the new roundabout construction. 
Sign up for a chance to
win your dues!

Download the Stamp Me app to your smartphone. Collect 5 Stamps to be entered to win your 2020 Annual VBR Dues (Value $348).

You earn virtual stamps by attending meetings, participating in volunteer days or reading newsletters. There will be five contests during the 2019 campaign.
Online Class Options




FREE Online Classes
at Thrive
Become a Vail Pro in three easy steps!
The Vail Pro Designation is an education program created for Vail Board of Realtors ®   members who want to increase their local knowledge in the real estate industry to become local experts.

Step 1:   Review the education  tracking sheet   to determine which classes you want to take.
 
Step 2:   Review the class  schedule   and sign up for the classes you want to take. 

Step 3:   Once you complete 80% of total classes hours (46 hours) submit your Vail Pro Designation   application.

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