VBR Weekly Newsletter. The latest news for you!

Yesterday the official nominating slate went out to membership announcing the VBR & VMLS Director's slots for next year. If you are interested in petitioning to be added to the ballot now is the time to do it. Click here to read more if you missed the announcement.

The VBR office is closed today because we are participating in the Habitat for Humanity Build Day. We will be checking emails and voicemails periodically throughout the day.

Erica Kirk

Should Realtor ethics violations be posted?

Agents sound off

Realtors are mixed on the benefits of publicly sharing the names of violators, while NAR leaves it to local associations to decide.

How disruption works in

your favor

As technology reshapes the real estate transaction, stay mindful of all you bring to the table.

As Hurricane Florence approaches, Realtors are bracing for impact

Agents along the North Carolina coastline are readying their properties and helping clients, including many vacation homeowners, prepare for landfall.

August statistics are available! No significant change in closed sales, while other stats were positive. Median and average sales prices rose in all categories.

View August Stats

Vail Daily Occupancy Report

View the Vail Daily Occupancy Report as of August 31, 2018. Shared from the Vail Valley Partnership weekly email update.

Click to view

September is REALTOR®

Safety Month

Browse safety tips from NAR's REALTOR® Safety Program. Be sure to check back regularly as these tips are updated every week. Learn how to form new habits that will help keep you safe on the job year-round!

Find more safety tips here

Upcoming Education Opportunities

Wednesday, September 19

Ten Things For REALTORS

2 CE - Scott Peterson

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

FREE

Thursday, September 27

NAR Ethics

4 CE - John Gillam

8:30 am to 12:30 pm

$40 for members. $50 for non-members

Tuesday, October 2

CALL. PUSH. SHOCK.™ CPR/AED training

CPR certification

9:00 to 10:00 am

$20 class cost donated directly to Starting Hearts .

Class meets at Starting Hearts offices in Avon.

Wednesday, October 3

CREC Annual Commission Update Course

4 CE - Bob Howe

10:00 am to 2:00 pm

$30 for members. $40 for non-members.

Find class info here .

Class provided by Title Company of the Rockies

See upcoming VBR classes

If you're ready to up your digital marketing game, you don't want to miss REALx.

Top national speakers will share their insights about the latest technology & marketing for real estate, and we'll have an open dialog with all attendees as well.

Web.com will also be in attendance to share how to successfully attract and convert millennial home buyers through digital strategy.

Investment cost is only $10. Register today! These workshops routinely sell out.

November 8 - Hotel Talisa - Vail

Save with TheCEShop

Save 40% on all Pre-Licensing, Post-Licensing and Continuing Education courses.

This discount is available one day only - September 19!

Click here to save

Future of Real Estate Closings with Bitcoin, & Blockchain

Did you know one of the first Bitcoin real estate transaction took place in Colorado?

Stick around after the General Membership Meeting on October 4 for a FREE special 2 CE course: The Future of Real Estate Closings with Bitcoin, & Blockchain.

Anthony Meisner of Land Title Guarantee Company in Denver will teach agents how cryptocurrency works and how it affects the future of the real estate industry. You don't want to miss this special presentation.

Special Presentation Schedule

11:00 to 11:30 am – Lunch
11:30 am to 1:30 pm- Bitcoin Blockchain Presentation- 2 CE

Stewart Title is hosting three CE courses in September with John Gillam. All three courses will be hosted at the VBR offices in Edwards with breakfast, lunch or snacks included. For more info, or to register, please contact Stewart Title .

Tuesday, September 25

9:00 am to 1:00 pm

CREC Annual Update

Tuesday, September 25

2:00 to 4:00 pm

Marijuana in Real Estate

Wednesday, September 26

9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Listing Contracts (Buyer and Seller): Understanding Agency, TB and Disclosure

Find info or register

Leigh Brown | How to Make It in Real Estate | Vail Board of REALTORS®

Our keynote speaker, Leigh Brown, will present How to Make it in Real Estate . Professionalism is not just a buzzword. It's a business tactic, and the key to making more money and creating more satisfied client relationships. Leigh walks us through the tangible ways that professionalism can create the best client experience that, in turn, results in creating future referrals.

Meet Leigh Brown in her video above.

Don't miss the October General Membership Meeting!

VBR's General Membership Meeting (GMM) includes networking and breakfast. This is your last chance to get entered to win a $500 Visa gift card for attending. Everyone attending one of the 2018 GMMs is entered to win, and the winner will be drawn October 4.

Visit the Affiliate Expo at the event, turn in your punch card, and be entered in the prize drawing for items!

GMM Meeting Schedule:

8:00 to 8:30 am- Breakfast & Affiliate Expo
8:30 to 9:30 am- Director Nominations & Board Update
9:30 to 11:00 am Keynote Speaker:
Leigh Brown- How to Make it in Real Estate
PRIZES & GIVEAWAYS!

Click to register for the GMM

Vail Board of Realtors Foundation is registered with AmazonSmile, an easy way to help fund our efforts.

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.

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