PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

VBR CLASSES


VBR-hosted education is FREE for our REALTOR® and Appraiser members in 2025! Vail Pro® courses are discounted or free for all VBR members.

Tomorrow!

Vail Pro Eagle County History

Tuesday, May 20

10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

2.5 Vail Pro credits.

REGISTER


Open to all members. This Vail Pro class with the Eagle County Historical Society shares the fascinating history of each area in our county.


Hosted at the Eagle Library.


Learn more about the Vail Pro® Designation: www.vbr.net/vail-pro-designation

This week!

NAR Ethics

Thursday, May 22

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

4 CE credits.

REGISTER


Join instructor and REALTOR® David Barber for this 4 CE class that meets the Code of Ethics requirement for REALTORS® and Appraisers. 


The current cycle is Jan. 1, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2027.

Vail Pro Impact of Natural Resources

Thursday, May 29

9:00 to 11:15 a.m.

1 CE credit. 2 Vail Pro credits.

REGISTER


Open to all VBR members. An informative class on water rights with Attorney Bill Wombacher. Immediately followed by "State of the Rivers" with Eagle River Coalition.


Learn more about the Vail Pro® Designation: www.vbr.net/vail-pro-designation

THIRD-PARTY CLASSES & SEMINARS


Classes listed below are 3rd party classes NOT provided by the Vail Board of REALTORS®.

Webinar this week!

*Property Management Forum

Thursday, May 22

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Live online with Colorado Association of REALTORS®

REGISTER


Designed for property managers of all sizes, this forum explores regulations, legislation, market trends, and industry issues that impact the property management side of real estate. Event sessions include Risk Management, Property Management Trends, and a Legislative Update with Q&A.


*Third party class NOT provided by the Vail Board of REALTORS®.

VBR EVENTS

IN OUR COMMUNITY

Evacuation Game Night

Join Vail Fire and Emergency Services for a fun and interactive game that helps you discover how to evacuate quickly and safely in case of an emergency - while enjoying light snacks and adult beverages.


May 28

5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Vail Public Library


RSVP to kblocker@vail.gov to secure your spot. This event is open to all Eagle County residents.


The Vail Board of REALTORS® is a proud sponsor of this event.

BEST OF THE BLOGS

Tax Bill Offers Good News for Real Estate


A tax reform plan, approved by the House Ways & Means Committee, includes significant wins for the real estate sector. From NAR.

Wire Fraud Is Targeting First-Time Buyers: Are You Doing Enough to Protect Them?


A new report sounds the alarm on who is increasingly at risk and what real estate pros can do to keep clients safe. From NAR.

Colorado will issue up to $50 million in bonds to help developers build more for-sale homes at less cost


Sen. Dylan Roberts, a Frisco Democrat who spearheaded the measure, called the program ‘just the first step’ in providing more home ownership opportunities. From VailDaily.com

AFFILIATE CORNER

New online Affiliate directory!


There are approximately 200 VBR Affiliates offering services ranging from lending, home services, legal, home inspection, and more.


Visit our Affiliate Directory page to find an Affiliate to help you and your clients.


The new print Affiliate directory is coming soon!

TECH TIPS

Google offers AI certification for business leaders now - and the training is free


If you want to learn how to successfully implement AI into your business, this free course could be for you. From zdnet.com.

BROKER & CLIENT RESOURCES

Facts & resources for Brokers and their clients

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.


New guide: Your Home and Estate Planning


Guides are available for download on facts.realtor. New guides are added every month and are available in English and Spanish!


The buttons below link to helpful resources and videos from the National Association of REALTORS®, Colorado Association of REALTORS®, and the Vail Board of REALTORS®.

WILDFIRE AWARENESS

Free wildfire mitigation offered


Did you know that FREE wildfire mitigation property assessments are available to Eagle County homeowners? More information can be found at RealFire.net.


Please take some time to educate yourself, clients, and fellow community members.

Visit VBR's Facebook and Instagram for wildfire prepardness tips throughout May.

Consumer Guide: Fire Damage and Policy Coverage


Most homeowners insurance policies cover fire damage. Some may limit coverage if your risk is higher. This guide from the National Association of REALTORS® lists what homeowners need to know about understanding coverage.

FREE SAFETY TOOL

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

Are you using FOREWARN, an app that allows to do instant due diligence on prospects and check property records? FOREWARN is 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 trainings are offered online. Learn how to use the app to your advantage!

MEMBER RESOURCES

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.

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.


The Broadcast Email "Cheat Sheet" is linked below and is also on our website at www.vbr.net/members-only/broadcast-email (log into your VBR member account to view).

MLS product support


Find training on how to get the most out of Flexmls, InfoSparks, RPR and FOREWARN. Learn how to share data with clients, grow your business, better prospect, and protect yourself with these platforms offered at no additional cost.

Members only: Monthly market stats


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.

Find trusted industry-related partners in the Vail Board of Realtors®' Affiliate directory. 
A list highlighting the newest Realtor® and Affiliate members.
Help strengthen the VBR's events, services, member offerings, and initiatives.

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Education Quick Links

Visit VBR's Education Requirements page for more info on Code of Ethics, license cycle requirements,and more. A reminder: Please stay organized, and keep paper or virtual copies of your certificates.

Ethics & Fair Housing 3-year cycles: 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2027


It is the start of a new Ethics and Fair Housing / Anti-Bias 3-year cycle.


The cycle for All Realtors® and Appraisers is January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027.


These are both requirements of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). All Realtors® and Appraisers must complete at least 2 hours of Fair Housing training and 2.5 hours of Code of Ethics (COE) training in the same 3-year cycle.

Tracking education requirements

The VBR provides a helpful spreadsheet to help Colorado Brokers track their professional development.

Earn the Vail Pro Designation

Increase your knowledge in the real estate industry and become a local expert! The Vail Pro Designation is an educational program open to ALL VBR Realtor® and Affiliate members!


Classes are free for VBR members.

WELCOME HOME BAGS

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. Please contact mel@vbr.net.

ACCESS YOUR VBR ACCOUNT

You can easily access your account with the Vail Board of REALTORS® to register for events, pay invoices, and update your contact information.
If you have not yet created your account, click the link below and enter your name and contact email (Make sure it's the email we have on file for you). Once you hit submit, you will get a follow-up email to finish setting up the account.

HELPFUL CONTACT INFORMATION

VBR TEAM


Kendra Murray

Association Executive

970-766-1029


Jessica Cliver

MLS Director

970-766-1032


Matt Lang

Member Services & Office Manager

970-766-1028


Melanie McKinney Education & Marketing Manager

970-766-1031

SUPPORT LINES

Flexmls Support:
888-525-4747
7:00 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday - Friday

Tech Helpline:
Phone: 866-619-8170

Sentrilock Support:
Phone: 877-736-8745

ShowingTime & InfoSparks:
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

Vail Board of Realtors
970-766-1028 | www.vbr.net
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