Find out where homeowners are likely to face the steepest premium hikes before the end of the year. From NAR.
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Official says the department will temporarily allow VA buyers to directly compensate their agent. From NAR.
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Voters have to declare a party affiliation by June 3. From VailDaily.com.
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SentriLock is revamping and upgrading lockboxes, and new SentriGuard lockboxes will be available to VMLS Participants and Subscribers.
The Vail Multi-List Service will host a Special Trade-Out Event for one week in June. SentriLock reps will be here for part of the week.
SentriLock Trade-out Week
June 24 through June 28
At the VBR in Edwards
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
During the trade-out event, agents can bring in their old lockboxes and trade out up to four lockboxes at no cost. Additional boxes with trade-in are $50 (no limit). A box without a trade-in is $109.
After June 28 through July 19, agents can trade-in one box for $50 (No free trade ins). Any additional boxes are $109.
If you recently purchased a lockbox from another broker and need to have it registered to you, please contact the VBR with the lockbox's serial number. We can transfer it remotely.
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Making Green By Selling Green
Tuesday, June 4
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
4 CE credits.
You will learn to distinguish between different “green” concepts to teach your customers how to live an “eco-conscious” lifestyle within any budget.
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Is Your House Making You Sick
Tuesday, June 4
1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
4 CE credits.
Learn about threats posed by health hazards such as mold and radon, asbestos and lead-based paint. Learn about the sources of these toxins, their effect on our health, what laws protect us, and what disclosures must be shared.
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At Home With Diversity (AHWD®)
Wednesday, June 12
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
6 CE credits.
At Home with Diversity® addresses the topics of diversity, fair housing, and business planning development. After successfully completing the course, REALTORS® are eligible to apply for the official AHWD certification.
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NAR Ethics
Thursday, June 13
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
3 CE credits.
Taught by Tod Franklin, 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 for all REALTORS® is January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024.
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Third-Party Classes & Seminars |
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Property Management Forum - Virtual
Wednesday, May 29
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Hosted by Colorado Association of REALTORS®. Designed for property managers of all sizes, this forum explores regulation, legislation, market trends, and industry issues that impact the property management side of real estate.
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Colorado REALTOR® Ethics Day 2024
Thursday, June 6
Virtual class.
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Hosted by the Colorado Association of REALTORS®, this virtual class is taught by Scott Peterson, CAR general counsel and attorney and instructor Damien Cox.
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Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®)
June 17 and 18
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Both days
The ABR® designation is for real estate buyer's agents who focus on working directly with buyer-clients at every stage of the home-buying process.
Hosted by Colorado Association of REALTORS®.
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Tracking education requirements
The VBR provides a helpful spreadsheet to help Colorado Brokers track their professional development.
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There is no single entity that tracks all the education you have taken. It is ultimately your responsibility. Please stay organized, keep paper or virtual copies of certificates, and use the Realtor® Education Tracking Sheet to track this information. |
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NEW Affiliate Directory
A new, updated Affiliate Directory is available for members to find a trusted real estate related partner. There are approximately 200 VBR Affiliates offering services ranging from lending, home services, legal, home inspection, and more.
Visit our Affiliate Directory page (We have two directory options to search).
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Volunteer in the community
Do you enjoy giving back to the community? The Vail Board of REALTORS® has two volunteer opportunities in June.
Build Day with Habitat Vail Valley
June 21
No construction experience is required. You can volunteer all day or part of the day.
Pride in the Park - Mountain Pride
June 1
Volunteers are needed for a booth at the event. Multiple time slots available.
Contact the VBR with questions about volunteering. We'll send a reminder to volunteers before the event with location and specifics.
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Free wildfire mitigation offered
During the month of May, the Vail Board of REALTORS® will share tips and resources on wildfire mitigation and emergency preparedness. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
Eagle County homeowners can receive FREE wildfire mitigation property assessments. More information is available at RealFire.net.
Please take some time to educate yourself, clients, and fellow community members.
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Get the facts regarding NAR proposed lawsuit settlement.
The Vail Board of REALTORS® will continue sharing news and resources with our members. You can find timely information at facts.realtor and competition.realtor.
The links below include access to resources from the National Association of REALTORS® and a video with NAR President Kevin Sears and Chief Legal Officer Katie Johnson.
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11 real estate social media marketing strategies that work
Social media can be daunting for agents, but with the right strategies, it’s the perfect medium to build your personal brand and generate leads while you sleep. From HousingWire.com.
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Fairhaven is free fair housing simulation training for REALTORS® that uses the power of storytelling to help members identify, prevent, and address discriminatory practices in real estate.
VBR aims to have 65 members complete the Fairhaven program by the end of 2024. Log into your National Association of REALTORS® account and visit Fairhaven today.
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Member Benefits & Programs
As a Realtor®, your membership includes National, State, and Local. Affiliates also receive benefits as a VBR member. We provide the tools to enhance professionalism in the real estate industry.
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Members only: Monthly market stats
Log in at VBR.net to see monthly stats, including an overview of residential real estate and detailed reports of each area in Eagle County.
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Find trusted industry-related partners in the Vail Board of Realtors®' Affiliate directory.
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Find trusted industry-related partners in the Vail Board of Realtors®' Affiliate directory. |
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Help strengthen the VBR's events, services, member offerings, and initiatives. |
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The Competition.Realtor website is available for Realtors®, and it provides a comprehensive overview - and talking points - of how Realtors® and the local MLS broker marketplaces benefit consumers.
The Vail Board of REALTORS® also makes this available on our "Why Use a REALTOR®" page on our website to help the public understand the value of REALTORS®.
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Put your safety first - with free tools available to members! |
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SafeShowings deters criminal behavior, allows you to notify emergency contacts, and mark yourself as safe through the app.
Learn how it works and register today to use SafeShowings (see link below)!
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FOREWARN allows agents to have instant due diligence on prospects.
VMLS members can verify a prospect’s identity, criminal records, bankruptcies, liens, judgments, address history and property records in one place, leading to safer and more productive interactions.
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Education Quick Links
Visit VBR's Education Requirements page for more info on Code of Ethics, license cycle requirements,and more. A reminder: Please stay organized, and keep paper or virtual copies of your certificates.
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Welcome Home Bags available as free closing gifts
The Welcome Home Bag Program is a FREE benefit available for REALTOR® members who sell a home. Call 766-1028 to schedule a pick-up or email matt@vbr.net.
The bag is a great gift for your buyer clients. Each cooler bag includes a picnic blanket, set of wine tumblers, and a reusable shopping tote. It is also a great way to promote our REALTOR® and Affiliate members.
Affiliates: Sponsorship opportunities are available for one of the items. Please contact mel@vbr.net.
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Earn the Vail Pro Designation |
Increase your knowledge in the real estate industry and become a local expert! The Vail Pro Designation is an educational program open to ALL VBR Realtor and Affiliate members!
Classes are free for VBR members.
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You can easily access your account with the Vail Board of REALTORS® to register for events, pay invoices, and update your contact information. |
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If you have not yet created your account, click the link below and enter your name and contact email (Make sure it's the email we have on file for you). Once you hit submit, you will get a follow-up email to finish setting up the account.
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HELPFUL CONTACT INFORMATION |
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VBR TEAM
Association Executive
MLS Director
Member Services & Office Manager
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SUPPORT LINES
If you need assistance with MLS, MLS Touch App, Tech Helpline, or Sentrilock, please use the contact information below.
Flexmls Support:
888-525-4747
(7 AM to 8 PM MTN, Monday - Friday)
Tech Helpline:
Phone: 866-619-8170
Sentrilock Support:
Phone: 877-736-8745
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Vail Board of Realtors
970-766-1028 | www.vbr.net
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