Nominations are in for VBR’s Affiliate of the Year. Please
click here and vote
for our next Affiliate of the Year.
Are you getting close to earning your Vail Pro Designation? Please make sure and reach out to
Mel McKinney
, Education & Marketing Manager before the deadline for the application, which is on Thursday, October 3 at 5:00 pm.
Also, this Thursday is our General Membership Meeting at the Grand Hyatt in Vail. We have a great layout starting at 8:30 am with breakfast, and affiliate expo, followed by keynote speaker Coach Micheal Burt.
Lastly and most importantly, later today, you will be receiving a survey that focuses on your satisfaction with our MLS platform. Please respond as this is very important. The MLS Committee has been conducting a thorough review of our current MLS platform and several other options currently on the market. At this point in our review process, we would like to hear from our members and hear your thoughts on the current MLS platform. Please respond to this survey when you see it.
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A new study has found that if Colorado were to offer residents a public health care option, it could negatively impact the state’s economy.
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H.R. 1595 would clarify that banks can work with cannabis companies in compliance with state law
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Effort to preserve Sweetwater Lake hopes to raise $3.5 million from local sources.
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More classes are being added to our fall education calendar, so please stay tuned! We have a few CREC Update classes coming up, for those who need to meet the annual requirement for brokers.
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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
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
Tuesday, November 19
Vail Pro Annual Update
9:00 am to 12:40 pm
4 Vail Pro credits
A community update with representatives from 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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Wednesday, November 20
2019 CREC/Annual Commission Update
12:30 to 4:30 pm
4 CE credits
Instructor: Tod Franklin
Thursday, November 21
NAR Ethics
8:30 am to 12:30 pm
4 CE credits
Instructor: Tod Franklin
Get your Ethics done early! Current 2-year cycle for Ethics is January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020.
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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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Free social media strategy webinars
Have you started planning your social media strategy for 2020? The National Association of Realtors and Back At You Media are offering three live webinars this fall. Identify your goals, prepare for the new social landscape, and optimize your results. Attend one or all!
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Make plans to attend the Colorado Association of REALTORS Fall Forum this October 14 through 16, in your "back yard" of Beaver Creek. There is something for everyone, from educational sessions, an expo hall, and fun receptions!
CAR Legal Council Scott Peterson shares more info in this video.
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A little dust, dirt and hard work makes for a very rewarding experience. A hardy group of volunteers joined the VBR for a Build Day for Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley. The day included laying the foundation for new homes and framing a garage.
More than 79 Habitat homeowners have built or improved a place they can call home. HFHVV, volunteers and homeowners have built and renovated homes in Eagle and Lake Counties.
Thank you to the volunteers who joined us !
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Altitude Control Technologies'
altitude simulation system increases and regulates the oxygen levels in high altitude mountain homes to simulate a lower altitude, improve sleep and eliminate altitude sickness. ACT's system allows homeowners to feel as comfortable and energetic in their homes at altitude.
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Find trusted industry related partners in
VBR's affiliate directory.
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Welcome to our newest Realtor and Affiliate members!
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AFFILIATE & 3RD PARTY CLASSES
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Join Homes.com for a free 30-minute webinar to learn about your listing display, how to update your personal information, and leverage the cloud based Homes.com Lead Management System to connect with more buyers.
Homes.com Lead Management System includes:
● A Lead and Contact Manager App
● Email Marketing App
● Monthly Newsletter Service
Webinar dates are Thursday, October 3 and November 21.
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CTM eContracts users, learn how to get started, and then how to get the most out of the software. A beginner and an intermediate class will be offered on eContracts on Wednesday, November 13.
For more info, or to register, please contact
Tex Asanti
at Title Company of the Rockies.
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Be ready to get moving and feel great!
Dogma Athletica invites ALL VBR members to TWO complimentary
Live It Group
fitness classes!
Pick a class time that works best with your schedule, and RSVP to
[email protected]
with the class that you would like to attend.
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3 EASY STEPS TO BECOME A VAIL PRO!
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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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Association Executive
MLS Director
Membership & Office Coordinator
Education & Marketing Manager
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VBR members also receive special pricing for advertising in HOME Magazine! Contact
Jennifer Wuebbolt
of Colorado Mountain News Media for info. Click below to read HOME.
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More CAR Benefits (click each one):
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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
• Habitat for Humanity Build Day
Keep watching the newsletters for opportunities to win!
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VAIL BOARD OF REALTORS
275 Main Street, Suite G004
Edwards, CO 81632
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