NAR empowers a band of “vocal volunteers” to use their own platforms to educate buyers and sellers about the value of a real estate professional who is a REALTOR®. From NAR.
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Appraisers must take a nuanced approach to valuing a parcel of land, considering not just size and location but a wide range of factors that you can help identify. From NAR.
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A big part of the plan involves reducing the cost burden of living here. VailDaily.com
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Trade-Out Event for SentriGuard lockboxes is next week!
Vail Multi-List Service Participants and Subscribers can switch out existing lockboxes for upgraded SentriGuard lockboxes.
Please read the important information below in this section.
SentriLock Trade-out Week
June 24 through June 28
At the VBR in Edwards
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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June 24 - 28: Trade-out event at VBR. 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.
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June 24 - 26: SentriLock reps will be at VBR. You should have received an email from SentriLock asking you to register for a session with them to exchange lockboxes. These sessions include training on the SentriGuard lockboxes with the SentriKey Real Estate® app. If you want to attend the special session with training, register directly with SentriLock through the link in your email. Otherwise, VBR will host the trade-out all week.
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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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Catch the latest VMLS Update
In the most recent update from your MLS Director, Jessica Cliver...optional property added to Clear Cooperation, the NAR Settlement and MLS, and upcoming Flex trainings. If you missed it, it's linked below.
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REALFire® and Wildfire Awareness
Thursday, June 18
12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
2 CE credits pending. 2 Vail Pro credits.
Lunch & Learn about the REALFire Program and mitigation from a panel of community wildfire experts!
REALFire® is a wildfire risk reduction program providing Eagle County homeowners with free property assessments to educate them on how their home and landscaping may be susceptible to wildfire - and specific ways to reduce wildfire threat.
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Third-Party Classes & Seminars |
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Global Real Estate: Transaction Tools CIPS
July 17 and 18
Virtual class.
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Both days
This course is required for U.S. real estate professionals to earn the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation. This course introduces real estate professionals to the tools needed to present investment information to international clients. Hosted by Colorado Association of REALTORS®.
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Volunteer in the community
Come build with the Vail Board of REALTORS®!
Build Day with Habitat Vail Valley
June 21
No construction experience is required. You can volunteer all day or part of the day.
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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Emergency preparedness event
Wildridge and Wildwood residents are invited to discuss emergency response and wildfire. Also, make your own reflective address sign to display at your residence - free of charge!
Saturday, June 22
O’Neal Spur Park in Wildridge
Residents can drop in between 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Reflective address signs help first responders find your residence at any time - but especially in emergencies.
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Free wildfire mitigation offered
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 updated resources from the National Association of REALTORS®.
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The National Association of REALTORS® has created a resource for one of the key practice changes required by the settlement. NAR also updated the FAQ on facts.realtor with helpful new information.
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Guide on Written Buyer Agreements: Beginning August 17, 2024, a buyer representative “working with” a buyer will be required to enter into a written agreement with the buyer prior to touring a home, including both in-person and live virtual tours. This resource provides information about what provisions must be included in the written agreement pursuant to the NAR settlement. The guide is available here on our centralized website for information on the settlement, facts.realtor.
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FAQ Updates: We have added new material and made updates to the FAQ on facts.realtor. The new material provides further clarity on issues including steering (questions 46-49) and written listing agreements (questions 50-53). The format of the FAQ has also been updated to better display the timing of the latest updates.
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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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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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Tracking education requirements
The VBR provides a helpful spreadsheet to help Colorado Brokers track their professional development.
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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
Flexmls Support:
888-525-4747
7:00 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Tech Helpline:
Phone: 866-619-8170
Sentrilock Support:
Phone: 877-736-8745
ShowingTime & InfoSparks:
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
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Vail Board of Realtors
970-766-1028 | www.vbr.net
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