The Vail Board of REALTORS® Foundation has awarded $23,000 to four nonprofits serving Eagle County.

Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley

Bright Future Foundation 
Swift Eagle Charitable Foundation

Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance

These organizations support our community with housing solutions or programs that provide permanent or temporary housing solutions. Congratulations to all!

Continuing Education

A few upcoming classes are listed below. VBR-hosted education is free for our REALTOR® and Appraiser members.

This Week!

2026 CREC Annual Commission Update
Wednesday, February 25

12:00 to 4:00 p.m.

3 CE credits.

REGISTER


The CREC Update meets the annual requirement for Colorado Brokers with the Colorado Real Estate Commission.

This Week!

Residential Contract to Buy & Sell
Thursday, February 26

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

4 CE credits.

REGISTER

Understand the Contract to Buy & Sell in a line by line format.

NEW!

Agent AI Advantage

Wednesday, March 11

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

CE credits pending.

REGISTER



In this hands-on course, you’ll learn how to use AI strategically and ethically to create content, streamline your business, manage risk, and stay competitive in a rapidly changing market.

If you want an edge, this is where you get it.

Free for VBR REALTORS®. Discounted for other VBR members.

Kendra Murray

Association Executive

970-766-1029

Margaret Martinez

Member Services & Office Coordinator

970-766-1028

Melanie McKinney

Education & Marketing Manager

970-766-1031

MLS Director - TBD

Call us at 970-766-1028

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

VMLS Tools



VMLS users have access to helpful tools available to them when logged into the MLS (available in your menu).

You can use these programs to provide details to your clients, determine market comps, streamline listing, showing, and transaction experiences, and more.

Visit the link below to see more benefits available to you as a VBR member.

Scam Alert: Zoom Link Scam Targeting Colorado REALTORS®

Cybercriminals are using fake links to access sensitive business and client information. Your vigilance is critical.From CAR.

How Affordable Is That Home, Really?

Rising costs are making it more of a priority for home buyers to understand the true price of buying a home. But does the 30% affordability benchmark still hold? From NAR.

Avon, Eagle County narrow down goals for future regional housing authority as planning progresses through early stages

Community surveys slated for March as 2 leading entities work to build housing solution

VailDaily.com

Seasonal Secrets: The Ultimate Guide to Engaging With Your Community Year-Round

Learn why seasonal community engagement is the ultimate "slow burn" marketing strategy for real estate agents to build authentic trust, stay top-of-mind and generate organic referrals without a massive budget. From NAR.

VMLS & VBR Resources & Tools

Our quick links below provide you with VBR and VMLS resources, including the MLS Rules & Regulations, product support (like Flexmls, ShowingTime, and more), clear cooperation, Commission resources, and more.

Member Benefits & Programs



As a REALTOR®, your membership includes National, State, and Local benefits. Click below for more information.

Affiliates also receive benefits as a VBR member, including directory listings, broadcast email, room rentals, and more.

Tech Helpline


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 app.

Provided at no additional cost to REALTOR® and Appraiser members.

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. Data is pulled from the Vail MLS.

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.

Click here to get your free account (use the email address on file with the VBR).

Monthly FOREWARN trainings are offered online (info below).

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." More info is below too.

Broadcast email: Marketing rules & regs for brokers.

What you MUST include (Per the Colorado Real Estate Commission):

• 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.

What CAN NOT be included in the VMLS Broadcast Email:

Links to personal or brokerage websites, property listing sites, social media, etc... can not be included.

Also, link text, such as 'www.brokersite.com.'

Web links are not allowed in your Broadcast Email. This is to help protect users from sharing compensation info, which is prohibited per NAR and MLS regulations.

Emails with links will be delayed from sending until corrected. Delayed senders will get an email notification letting them know the reason.

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.