Tomorrow is the Vail Pro Annual Update course at the VBR. Special community speakers from Vail Valley Partnership, Vail Valley Foundation, Eagle River Watershed Council, Vail Resorts, and Vail Health will provide an update for the next year. The class is very interesting and provides you with knowledge of what is going on in the community.   Be sure to check out our Conference Cliff Notes that will be sent out tomorrow highlight our takeaways from the NAR Realtors® Conference and Expo last week in San Francisco. We have a lot of information to share after returning. Erica Kirk

Code of Ethics training requirement will be three years after 2021 The National Association of REALTORS®’ Board of Directors recently approved the change.

Don't lose your mind! 10 tips for staying sane through challenging transactions We've all dealt with impossible client expectations and demands. Here's how to stay level-headed through contentious transactions.

NAR passes MLS policy on “Coming Soon” listings The policy requires listing brokers who are participants in a multiple listing service to submit their listing to the MLS within one business day of marketing the property to the public.

UPCOMING CLASSES

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 12:30 to 4:30 pm 4 CE credits Instructor: Tod Franklin REGISTER

Thursday, November 21 NAR Ethics 8:30 am to 12:30 pm 4 CE credits Instructor: Tod Franklin REGISTER Wednesday, December 4 2019 CREC/Annual Commission Update 10:00 am to 2:00 pm 4 CE credits Instructor: Bob Howe, Title Company of the Rockies 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.

Affiliate & Realtor® members do you have questions about CAR's healthcare option? Participate in a webinar on Monday, December 2 at 9:30 am to find out more information.  Brady Mullen of Alpine Association Benefits invites you to attend the webinar. Click the link below or watch the video invite. Click here for more info

Edwards Metro District is seeking applicants for EMD Board of Directors Edwards Metropolitan District (EMD) Board of Directors seeks to fill a board position starting December 12, 2019. The appointed member will serve through May of 2020, at which point election to the board will be required for continued service to a four-year term. Interested parties are asked to submit a  Letter of Interest  on or before December 1, 2019 to Meghan Hayes at  meghan@mwcpaa.com . Selected applicants will be asked to attend a special board meeting on December 12 at the Mountain Rec Fieldhouse in Edwards. They will be required to make a brief presentation on why they wish to fill the position. The board will make its selection and install the new member at that meeting.

Find info on Edwards Metro District

LEGAL BITES

In case you missed the news in our MLS newsletter, the National Association of REALTORS®' announced a new MLS policy on clear cooperation. Colorado Association of REALTORS®' General Counsel Scott Peterson discusses what REALTORS® need to know about the new policy. You can read more about the Clear Cooperation Policy here .

TROT FOR A CAUSE

Run with the Vail Board of Realtors Foundation to support great causes! The VBRF is sponsoring two local Turkey Trots on Thanksgiving - Thursday, November 28. Contact Erica Kirk to join our group. Spaces are limited! EagleVail 5K Turkey Trot 9:30 a.m. start EagleVail Pool Supporting YouthPower365 and the Eric Spry Memorial Fund Brush Creek Elementary School Turkey Trot 9:00 a.m. start BCES - 333 Eagle Ranch Rd, Eagle Proceeds support the school

AFFILIATE SPOTLIGHT

Bonfire Brewing is celebrating its ninth anniversary and a brand new website. Bonfire focuses on community and camaraderie, and the tap room in Eagle has become a local's gathering hub. Click the link below to stay tuned on the 2020 Bonfire Block Party and other Bonfire happenings! Check out Bonfire's new site

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

MLS-Touch is a mobile app for real estate professionals to stay connected with the MLS and your clients no matter where you are. Free upcoming webinars Create   Your Own Branded App with MLS-Touch! November 19, 2019 11:00 am REGISTER Discover MLS-Touch! November 21, 2019 11:00 am REGISTER

Have questions on Reverse Mortgages? Join RP Mortgage for a FREE 2 hour, 2 CE course. Thursday, December 5 9:00 to 11:00 am For more info, or to register, please contact Gary Barton at 303-246-4382. See flyer on Reverse Mortgages

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

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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