Voting is open for REALTORS® and Appraisers. Voting is being held electronically.

The ballots include

1. voting for 2026 - 2027 Directors of the Vail Board of REALTORS®, the Vail Multi-List Service, and Vail Board of REALTORS® Foundation;
2. and a proposed change to the Vail Board of REALTORS® bylaws regarding Procuring Cause.

Electronic voting will close on Thursday, October 16.

Volunteer Happy Hour

Are you interested in volunteering on a VBR committee, or perhaps becoming a VBR, VMLS, or VBF Foundation Director? Find out how to volunteer with the VBR while enjoy appetizers and sipping a refreshing drink!

Thursday, October 16

4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

eTown, Edwards

Click here for more info!

This is an free informational event open to all VBR members. 

Installation Celebration

You're invited to join us as we announce the REALTOR® and Affiliate of the Year and install the 2026 Board of Directors. We'll also award a Lifetime Achievement Award to a deserving REALTOR®.

Join us for drinks and apps, and then our awards ceremony! Free for members.

November 5th, 2025

5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Vilar Performing Arts Center (VPAC)

Click here to RSVP!

Meet the Vail Town Council Candidates at a forum hosted by the Vail Chamber & Business Association - Monday, October 13 at Donovan Pavilion.

Open to the public and all are encouraged to attend. Mark Gordon, former town council member and REALTOR® will moderate. Light refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Vail Board of REALTORS®.

For details, contact the VCBA at (970) 477-0075 or visit VailChamber.org. The forum will be streamed live by High Five Media.

For information on the November 4th Town of Vail Regular Municipal Election, including voter registration and early voting, please visit www.vailgov.com.

September 2025 market statistics are available for Eagle County residential real estate. Click here or the image below to see an overview of the market.

Log in and visit vbr.net to find reports for individual areas. We also offer images you can use to share stats with clients and consumers.

This week!

CREC Update

Thursday, October 16

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

4 CE credits.

REGISTER

Meets the Annual Commission Update for Colorado Brokers.

This week!

Are You For Real?! Don't Do That!

Thursday, October 16

1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

2 CE credits.

REGISTER

Join Connie for a humorous class taking a look at common mistakes and missteps made by Brokers - and how to avoid them.

Home Sweet Second Home (RSPS)

Tuesday, November 5

9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

6 CE credits available. 8 Vail Pro® hours.

REGISTER

The Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) certification is recommended for our market. It's for REALTORS® who specialize in buying, selling, or management of properties for investment, development, retirement, or second homes in resort, recreational, and/or vacation destinations.

VBR members and staff serving at state and national level

Fourteen VBR REALTORS® will serve on Colorado Association of REALTORS® committees in 2026! 

These volunteer leaders will help guide Colorado REALTORS® through the year ahead—shaping policy, tackling key issues, enhancing member benefits, and driving meaningful change in our industry.

And congratulations to VBR members and staff who have been selected to serve on NAR Committees and Boards for 2025/2026. 

These volunteers will serve the REALTOR® community and real estate professional on a national level.

VBR Fall Food Drive

During October, the Vail Board of REALTORS® is collecting NEW non-perishable items to support The Community Market. 

We also have a friendly competition for the office that contributes the most food per number of office members. You can win lunch or breakfast courtesy of the VBR!

Home Buyers Re-Examine the Market With Lower Rates

Falling mortgage rates could save home buyers more than $1,000 in interest annually if they compare options among various lenders, a new study finds. From NAR.

Eagle Town Council candidates clash on growth, affordability, and town’s future

But there was also a spirit of collaboration among Town Council hopefuls at forum. VailDaily.com.

NFIP by the Numbers: The Economic Ripple Effect of a Lapse

NFIP provides $1.3 trillion in flood insurance to 4.7 million policyholders in 23,000 communities across the country. From NAR.

What's new in the MLS?

Announcing Delayed Market Exempt Listings availability in the VMLS.

Watch out for those scams! A helpful guide for real estate professionals.

Also, training options for our subscribers.

Update on Avon housing programs



"The Town of Avon has exhausted funds for both the Mi Casa Avon and Good Deeds Avon (30% partnership program) for 2025. Both programs will continue in 2026 with the new budget year. The Town is very pleased with the number of locals who have purchased homes in Avon as a result of these buy-down programs.

The Eagle County Good Deeds program is still active and has available funds for the 5% resident occupied or 15% price capped deed restriction buy-down program, available anywhere in Eagle County. We look forward to working with you in 2026!

Thank you to the Real Estate and Lending community for getting the word out to your clients. These programs work!"

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.

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.

Put your safety first - with this free tool available to members!

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. Click here to register for trainings!

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."

Web links are not allowed in your Broadcast Email. 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.

Please keep embedded images and any attachments below 10MB or it will cause images to be stripped (not shown in email).

Emails are moderated during office hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday). We will work to release email efficiently, but please plan accordingly.

Members only: Monthly market stats

All VBR members can log in at VBR.net to see monthly stats, 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.

Get a Local Market Edge with the New NAR Research Dashboard

The member-exclusive tool gives you quick access to the trends in housing affordability, home prices, sales activity and more. Data for 200+ metro areas will help you gain a competitive edge in your market.

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 or email matt@vbr.net.

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.