Colorado state government will consider legislation this year to expand the First-time Homebuyers Savings Account (FHSA).

Even if not every single video you create results in a transaction, your overall strategy should include these tactics for engaging potential clients.

According to NAR, t otal sales shot up 11.8% from January.
Wednesday, April 17
Ethics & Social Media
Instructor: John Gillam
3 CE
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
This class meets the NAR Ethics requirement for existing REALTORS®.

Wednesday, April 17
Disclosure
Instructor: John Gillam
3 CE
1:00 to 4:00 pm

Disclosure  is based around understanding the differences in required and non required disclosure. It explores exactly what the listing contracts require, and how to properly do it. It also walks through the inspection process.

Thursday, April 18
Vail Pro Designation
Title & Survey Requirements
Instructor: Kevin Sloan of Westcor Land Title
2 CE, plus Vail Pro credits
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Monday, April 22
Handling Material Defects & Inspections
NEW course!
Instructor: John Gillam
3 CE
9:00 am to 12:00 pm

This course focuses on our resort mountain communities. It teaches the differences in material, latent and stigmatizing defects, how to properly disclose each, based on the relationship with the client, without advising beyond the scope of experience or committing slander / misrepresentation. 
Please note:  The CREC/ACU Update class originally scheduled for April 22 is cancelled. If you were registered, a refund was issued.
Join us for a free class to learn how to use Domus Analytics, a new interactive market analysis tool provided by for exclusive use by VMLS members.

April 9
10:30 am to 12:00 pm

April 9
1:30 to 3:00 pm
Support RPAC and get entered to win a diamond
Colorado Association of REALTORS® is hosting a
a reception to support the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) at its Spring Conference in Vail.

The event is called “A Diamond is Forever," and will have the traditional Diamond Drawing for $99 per entry. This year’s diamond is valued at $5,000.

A minimum $25 RPAC investment gets you in the door, and includes appetizers and a drink ticket.
The theme is James Bond chic and there will be fun photo opportunities and games.

Wednesday, April 24
Four Seasons Vail
5:15 to 6:30 pm
Community shops and supports VBR Foundation

Nina McLemore Boutique in Vail recently hosted a shopping event to support the Vail Board of REALTORS® Foundation. Shoppers who placed orders on March 14 received a discount, and ten percent of each order benefited the VBRF.

Thank you to Nina McLemore, and to REALTOR® member Heidi Bintz for organizing the event!
REALTOR® feedback requested
for new forms
Colorado real estate brokers have the opportunity to help improve documents in your industry. Connie Tremblay, broker, instructor and CAR task force member is requesting feedback. W hat do you see as a need? Is there anything special and unique about your geographic location that would be useful to address? What about during your career?

The CAR task force has been charged with preparing two items:

1. A "suite" of disclosure documents that could cover a wide variety of concerns or issues (eg, various environmental conditions, wire fraud, lack of inspections, data security, etc) and
2. Buyer & Seller Advisories that would also be available directly to consumers.
Tax webinar hosted by CAR
The Colorado Association of REALTORS® is hosting a free webinar with former IRS attorney and CPA Sandy Botkin. Sandy will teach you what the changes mean for your business in plain English, and what you need to start doing different in your business THIS year.
Have you signed up for the
VBR Stamp Me app yet?

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 additional contests during the 2019 campaign.
High Mountain Home Technology is a smart-home company based in Vail. HMHT sells, installs and services a wide-range of products, including home theaters, Ring video doorbells, indoor golf course simulators, thermostats and full house automation systems. HMHT services homes of any size and scale.
Find trusted industry related partners in
VBR's affiliate directory. 
Welcome to our newest Realtor and Affiliate members!
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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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