We celebrated VBR Leadership at our Annual Installation Celebration last Thursday evening. As we move into December, Laura Sellards will be taking over as the new VBR Chair, Alex Griffin, the VMLS Chair, and Cynthia Thrall, VBRF Chair.   Congratulations to Corey Lamothe, who is the 2019 REALTOR® of the Year. We honored Cris Nelson from Guaranteed Rate as our new Affiliate of the Year. We also awarded five people for completing the Vail Pro Designation this year, and a total of 27 people have completed the Designation.   In a few weeks, leadership will be going to the Realtor® Conference & Expo in San Francisco.   Enjoy your snowy Monday.   Erica Kirk

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UPCOMING CLASSES

This week! Wednesday, October 30 Vail Pro Education and Schools Update 11:00 am to 2:30 pm 2 Vail Pro credits Lunch served at 10:30 pm REGISTER An update with representatives from Eagle County School District, Vail Mountain School. St. Clare of Assisi, Vail Christian High School and Eagle County Charter Academy. 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

NEW! 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 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.

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

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LEGAL HOTLINE

The REALTORS® Legal Hotline is a service providing members of the Colorado Association of REALTORS® with direct access to a qualified real estate attorney who can offer information on real estate law and related matters. The Hotline provides legal information, not legal representation. Learn more about the Hotline

Silent auction items are needed for the December 12th Holiday Party. The event is a fundraiser for the VBR Foundation's academic scholarship . If you would like to contribute an item, please contact the VBR at 766-1031 or email mel@vbr.net .

AFFILIATE SPOTLIGHT

Cutco knives and kitchen tools are excellent closing gifts, and can be branded with your name to increase customer retention. Cutco offers interest free billing plans, and items can be considered tax deductible. Learn more about Cutco/SharpBranding

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

Standing Out in a Competitive Marketplace This FREE event, hosted by the Vail Daily, is a review of marketing tactics leveraged to cover common realtor goals in the Vail Valley.  A concentrated discussion on digital What inventory is available for given micro-communities, like Singletree, Eagle-Vail What it would cost to reach specific audience Thursday, October 31 9:00 am Hosted at the VBR's classroom Please RSVP to Patrick Connolly or Jennifer Wuebbolt . 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

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 Brokers: Earn 6 CE at the State Demography Summit! This one day conference offers you the opportunity to learn about the most current population and economic conditions and forecasts for the state and its regions.  Summit is on Friday, November 1 . Available in-person or livestream. View flyer & registration for Summit

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

SUPPORT LINES MLS Rapattoni Help Line MLS Touch App Tech Helpline and Sentrilock Support Find tech help lines

YOUR VBR BENEFITS Visit VBR.net for info

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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