Colorado mountain towns are full of vacant trophy homes and short-term rentals. Some Western Slope town councils want permission to tax them.

The concepts would have to be passed by the state legislature and approved by local voters. From VailDaily.com.

Buyers pause in anticipation of Fed’s next move

Though mortgage rates are holding steady, many prospective home buyers are still being cautious about entering the market.

From NAR.

Fate of massive West End project in Edwards likely to be decided at Monday hearing

Hearing set for 3:00 p.m. in the Eagle County Room in Eagle. From VailDaily.com

Contract Changes

Tuesday, September 17

12:00 to 4:00 p.m.

4 CE credits.

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Taught by Connie Tremblay, this class focuses specifically on the 2024 changes to Colorado forms and contracts. 

NAR Ethics

Wednesday, September 18

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

3 CE credits.

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Taught by Connie Tremblay, this 3 CE class meets the Code of Ethics requirement for REALTORS® and Appraisers.  

Ethics must be completed once every three years. The current cycle is January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024 - for all REALTORS® and Appraisers.

Brave New Co-op World

Wednesday, September 18

1:00 to 5:00 p.m. - New timing.

4 CE credits.

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Join Connie Tremblay in learning the specifics you need, as we transition through the current industry changes. Connie will cover all of the new forms, including the Offer of Compensation; best practices on offering co-ops; and conversations with consumers. She will give you the SPECIFIC nuts & bolts you need to comply with all the new regulations. 

Other upcoming education with the VBR: Ethics of Social Media & Advertising, Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR), Resort & Second Home Properties (RSPS), and more!

Appraisal Institute

September 13 - 15

Hosted in Breckenridge.

CE credits available for Appraisers and Brokers.

Register for CE classes or networking events.

CLICK HERE for conference & class info

Hosted by the Colorado Chapter of the Appraisal Institute. colo-ai.org

August residential market statistics are available for Eagle County. Click here or the image below to see a full report. Reports forindividual areas and towns will be available later today. Log in and visit vbr.net/members-only/market-statistics.

You're invited to bid on items featured in the Vail Board of REALTORS® Foundation's silent auction!

Proceeds will directly benefit local housing solutions in Eagle County.

Click here to see the fabulous items up for auction and register to bid!

The VBR Foundation envisions all Eagle County residents to have access to stable housing, and the opportunity to build equity and deepen community connections through homeownership.

Meet VBR Affiliates, learn how they can help you and your clients, enjoy lunch on us, and maybe win a prize! Join the Vail Board of REALTORS® on September 26 for our Business & Affiliate Expo. Information is here or in the link below.

Free REALTOR® Safety Month Webinar

Stay Safe on the Job: Essential Safety Tips for REALTORS® September 18 11:00 a.m MT

This webinar with the National Association of REALTORS® is designed to prioritize your personal safety. It covers essential protocols for in-person showings and client meetings. You will learn to identify potential threats, leverage technology for safety, and effectively handle emergencies.

Get the facts & resources on the proposed lawsuit settlement.



The links below include access to updated resources from the National Association of REALTORS®.

NAR offers a “Consumer Guide” series. Designed to be given directly to inquiring buyers, these resources are part of NAR’s ongoing campaign to help our members bring clarity to the practice changes for consumers. Guides are available for download on facts.realtor.

• Open Houses and Written Agreements: Defines key terms under the settlement in consumer-friendly language and helps to explain when agents are required to enter into written agreements with buyers and when they are not.

• REALTORS’® Duty to Put Client Interests Above Their Own: Explains what it means for a REALTOR® to act in their client’s best interest and describes how the practice changes combat unlawful steering practices.

The first installment in this series was an overview of written agreements, which can be found here.

Commission fields were removed in the Vail Multi-List Service (Flexmls) on August 1st as part of the VMLS' compliance with the NAR Settlement.

New contracts are available from the Division of Real Estate.

Colorado contracts are governed by the Division of Real Estate. We cannot guide or dictate individual business practices due to anti-trust laws.

You are encouraged to reach out to your legal counsel, or take advantage of the CAR Legal Hotline available at no cost to Realtors®.

The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR) General Counsel, Scott Peterson, hosted two webinars on new contracts. Both recordings can be found here. 

VBR is hosting classes to support these industry shifts. 

• September 17: Contract Changes 2024 
• September 18: Brave New Co-op World 

Business + Affiliate Expo

We hope to see you at our Business & Affiliate Expo! This is an excellent networking opportunity to connect with our Affiliate business partners and fellow Realtors®.

Door prizes will be raffled, including two YETI coolers! We'll provide lunch too.

NEW DATE!

Thursday, September 26

EagleVail Pavilion

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Please RSVP for an accurate headcount for food. This event is FREE for VBR Realtors and Appraisers. $10 for other members and guests.