Tomorrow you will be receiving an invoice for 2020 annual dues. Payments are due January 1st for Realtor® and affiliate members. It is hard to believe it is already this time of year.   The holidays are right around the corner, and we need your help to raise money for our Academic Scholarship Program. We will host a silent auction at the Annual Holiday Party on December 12th. This year, we are proposing a new and fun idea: Themed gift baskets auctioned off! Each individual office – not company – is being asked to participate. Your task is to create a special silent auction gift basket. The winning office receives a $250 gift certificate for lunch of their choice. Be creative and have fun. Read more here about the contest .   Also, I wanted to remind those that haven’t taken their CREC Annual Update that we have three more this year, and to receive your $40 credit for the class you need to register and attend to receive the benefit. Please contact Mel McKinney to see if you qualify (paid your 2019 dues by December 31, 2018). Erica Kirk

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UPCOMING CLASSES

Thursday, November 7 2019 CREC/Annual Commission Update 10:00 am to 2:00 pm 4 CE credits Instructor: Bob Howe, Title Company of the Rockies REGISTER See class flyer here . Thursday, November 14 Vail Pro Intermediate MLS 9:30 to 11:30 am 2 Vail Pro credits REGISTER This free course teaches an experienced MLS user to use the updated features, along with other helpful tools available. Includes a refresher on Vail MLS Rules & Regulations.

Tuesday, November 19 Vail Pro Annual Update 9:00 am to 12:40 pm 4 Vail Pro credits REGISTER Sponsored by Collective Design + Furnishings . A community update with Vail Valley Partnership, Vail Health, Eagle River Watershed Council, Vail Valley Foundation and Vail Resorts. This class is required annually for those who have earned their Vail Pro Designation. Wednesday, November 20 2019 CREC/Annual Commission Update 8:30 am to 12:30 pm 4 CE credits Instructor: Tod Franklin REGISTER

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Please scroll down to our "Affiliate Corner" to see classes, events and webinars from Affiliate members and third-party providers.

STATE HEALTH CARE OPTION

Will businesses face higher costs or will quality and access be cut? A state option for health care is being developed. This will be a new type of insurance plan that would significantly expand the role of state government within Colorado’s healthcare industry. The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) and the Division of Insurance (DOI) are hosting a stakeholder meeting in Edwards on Thursday, November 7th . Colorado Mountain College 150 Miller Ranch Road, Room VE115 Edwards, CO 8163 11:00 am to 1:00 p.m. Please RSVP here . View info on proposal here

NAR issues warning over REALTORS Conference email scam Be aware of a fraudulent email circulating under the subject line “Register for the 2019 REALTORS Conference.” The email address is a Comcast account but displays as if it was from NAR. It’s yet another scam.

Click to read the NAR article

TIME TO ACT

Invest and win with RPAC We are in the final weeks of RPAC fundraising and we still need to reach our participation goal. Anyone who becomes an RPAC Major Investor between now and November 30th will be entered to win a $500 Southwest Airlines gift card. Click here to learn more & invest

DORA FALL NEWSLETTER

Check out DORA's fall newsletter. Plus, rule updates for Real Estate Commission, HOA reports, and rule reviews for mortgage providers. Read the DORA update

We honored past leadership, installed future leadership, announced the REALTOR and Affiliate of the Year, and celebrated with a party at The Sebastian Vail. You can view photos of the October 2019 Installation Celebration here !

AFFILIATE SPOTLIGHT

Founded in 2018, Away Agents is the first property management startup of its kind. Specializing in short term vacation home rentals, Away Agents provides homeowners with array services and tools to make the most of their listings. Learn more about Away Agents

Find trusted industry related partners in VBR's affiliate directory.  View Affiliate Directory

Welcome to our newest Realtor and Affiliate members! View New Member List

AFFILIATE & 3RD PARTY CLASSES

CTM eContracts users, learn how to get started, and then learn how to get the most out of the software. A *FREE beginner and an intermediate class will be offered on eContracts on Wednesday, November 13 . *2 CE credits available for $20. For more info, or to register, please contact Tex Asanti at Title Company of the Rockies. See eContracts class flyer

Are you ready to get moving and feel great? Dogma Athletica invites VBR members to attend two FREE classes. Dogma's coaches and trainers will guide you through a wide variety of programs that will lead you to your fitness and performance goals- and to help you create your best self! Learn more more about Dogma

REALX 2019

RealX Workshops give you a 3-hour sprint about various topics relevant to the real estate industry. Industry experts contribute during the session, which often feels more like a collaborative panel discussion. You will definitely walk away with actionable items to help grow your real estate business. Register for RealX here

RealX Aspen Monday, December 2 9:00 am to 1:00 pm The Inn at Aspen 38750 Colorado 82 | Aspen RealX Glenwood Tuesday, December 3, 2019 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Morgridge Commons Meeting & Conference Center 815 Cooper Avenue | #2nd floor Glenwood Springs

REQUIREMENTS Education Requirements  Education Tracking Sheet

ONLINE OPTIONS The CE Shop VanEd American Dream Real Estate School FREE Online Classes at Thrive

DESIGNATION QUICK LINKS Vail Pro Designation CIPS Designation CRS Designation RSPS Designation

3 EASY STEPS TO BECOME A VAIL PRO!

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 your hours submit your Vail Pro Designation   application.

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VBR STAFF: CLICK TO VIEW Erica Kirk Association Executive Mike Fox MLS Director Jennifer Beckley Membership & Office Coordinator Melanie McKinney Education & Marketing Manager

2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Vail Board of Realtors® Vail Multi-List Service Vail Board of Realtors® Foundation

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VBR members receive special pricing for advertising in HOME Magazine! Contact Jennifer Wuebbolt of Colorado Mountain News Media for info. Click below to read HOME. NAR & CAR BENEFITS View NAR Benefits See your CAR benefits More CAR Benefits (click each): CAR Legal Hotline CAR Market Trends Program CAR Education And Events

WIN YOUR DUES! A few ways you can earn a STAMPS: • Attending VBR events • Investing in the $99 Club or higher for RPAC • Donating $100 or more to the VBR Foundation • VBR Classes • Participating in social media contests Keep watching the newsletters for opportunities to win! Stamp Me download instructions

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