Vail REALTORS® Weekly Update is a free member resource sent each week  with the latest VBR News!

In This Issue
Message from Mark Bergman
Call for Volunteers- VBR & VMLS Board of Directors
Best of the Blogs
VBR Education
MLS Training
How to get the Windows 10 Anniversary Update
Save the Date - Empty Bowls
Affiliate Spotlight- Eagle River Watershed Council
Congratulations to our New Members for July
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Affiliate Members
Please Volunteer Today!

Join the Vail Board of REALTORS®   Foundation 
for  a Habitat for 
Humanity build day. 

This will be a day of construction, 
networking and fun!
No experience is required.

When:  Thursday, August 25th
Where: 138 Nighthawk Circle 
Time:   7:30am- 3:00pm
Lunch from Noon- 1:00pm   

Click Here to Signup.
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Tech Helpline 
Board of Directors
VBR Staff Directory
Association Executive
VMLS Director
Education & Marketing Director 
Membership & Office Coordinator 
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From the Desk of Mark Bergman
Association  Executive 
Cybercrime continues to be front of mind.NAR Legal has offered the following as an addition to your e-mail signature. I'd suggest that rather than adding to your e-mail, you should include this is your pre-closing documents. For example, you should mention this to your clients when you have an accepted contract. Make it part of that all important "next steps" discussion when you lay out the timeline to closing and set expectations.
 
"IMPORTANT NOTICE:  Never trust wiring instructions sent via email. Cyber criminals are hacking email accounts and sending emails with fake wiring instructions. These emails are convincing and sophisticated. Always independently confirm wiring instructions in person or via a telephone call to a trusted and verified phone number. Never wire money without double-checking that the wiring instructions are correct."
 
More tips to protect yourself...and your clients-
 
Join the VBR in supporting Habitat for Humanity of the Vail Valley. Join us for a fun day working on a Habitat home in the Stratton Flats subdivision in Gypsum. We need up to 20 volunteers (no special skills required) to help this worthy cause and help show that REALTORS® care about their community. It's a feel good day and good camaraderie too. August 25th
 
Good Selling!

Mark
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
The VBR and VMLS are seeking members to serve on each of the Boards of Directors. Are you interested in helping lead our organizations? Do you know someone who would be a good candidate? The Nominating Committee meets 8/9. Serving in the role of Director requires open-minded, forward thinking people who would like to help set policy and guide the Vail Board of REALTORS® and the Vail MLS into the future. Time requirement is currently just 6-9 meetings a year. Each meeting is, typically, less than 2 hours. We will also ask you to participate in a couple half day training sessions that will help you with your day to day business. Interested members please contact Kyle Denton, Crissy Rumford, Matt Blake or Mark Bergman to ask questions for express your interest.
BEST OF THE BLOGS 

Realtor.com Partners with Yelp to Bring Buyers More Neighborhood Information Realtor.com® recently announced the launch of Yelp local amenity information and realtor.com® neighborhood trend data to help buyers get to know the community surrounding a potential new home.

Uber Co-Founder Sets Sights on Real Estate Industry - Unveils 'Open, Fair' Platform The co-founder of Uber today introduced a new platform that considerably boosts transparency in real estate transactions.

H.R. 3700 Becomes Law President Obama on July 31 signed H.R. 3700, the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act, which makes it easier for condo buyers to obtain mortgage credit. NAR has long been an advocate of the bill, testifying before Congress and lobbying for its passage. Details and video.
Video message  from NAR President Tom Salomone.

CFPB: Lenders Can Share Disclosure
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced a proposed rule that would make clear it is appropriate for lenders to share the Closing Disclosure (CD) with real estate professionals. Since the implementation of the agency's "Know Before You Owe" mortgage initiative in 2015, lenders have been reluctant to share the document out of concern that they could be held responsible for improperly disclosing clients' nonpublic personal information. NAR urged the CFPB  to clarify the issue. 
More.

NAR Examining Dodd-Frank Update
In case you missed it: NAR says it is pleased with provisions in the Financial Choice Act that will enhance transparency, accountability, and fairness in the financial system. But the association isn't prepared to support the bill, which would update Dodd-Frank banking regulations, as it presently stands because of continuing concerns with its approach to reforms. 
More.
EDUCATION 
August 17th:
Drop-in Sentrilock Training & Questions
9:00am-11:00am
Vail Board of REALTORS® Office
Instructor: VBR Staff
FREE 
REGISTER  or Drop-in

August 18th:
Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist
RSPS Designation 
8:30am-5:00pm
Vail Board of REALTORS® Office
Instructor: Holly Maybery
8 CE Credits
$150 Investment- Includes lunch & snacks  
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August 23rd:
Starting Hearts 
Call. Push. Shock Certification
3:00pm-3:45pm
4:00pm-4:45pm
5:00pm-5:45pm
Second Floor Unit #219
***Receive a $20 credit to take 
another class at VBR for taking 
the Call, Push, Shock class. 
Space is limited signup today!*** 
FREE  
MLS TRAINING  
August 8th
Customizing Grids and Exports
10:00am
 
August 24th
General Usage
9:30am

Please email Patty Sandoval  (psandoval@vbr.net)  to register for the following MLS training classes.  Please indicate the class(es) you would like to attend in the subject line.  All classes are held at the VBR Office.
TECHNOLOGY
How to get the Windows 10 Anniversary Update
Starting today the Windows 10 Anniversary Update will begin rolling out for our customers around the world. The Windows 10 Anniversary Update is full of new features and innovations that bring Windows Ink and Cortana** to life; a faster, more accessible and more power-efficient Microsoft Edge browser; advanced security features; new gaming experiences and more.

EVENTS- GOVERNMENT  AFFAIRS
EMPTY BOWLS
Please Save the Date!!!

The Vail Board of REALTORS® Foundation is proudly sponsoring Salvation Army's Empty Bowls. Join us in supporting this event on August 12th from noon to 1:30pm at Battle Mountain High School. 
VBR AFFILIATE SPOTLIGHT
Affiliate Spotlight - Eagle River Watershed Council

Eagle River Watershed Council advocates for the health and conservation of the Upper Colorado and Eagle River basins through research, education and projects. The Watershed Council strives to protect our streams for their intrinsic value, while recognizing that they are critical economic drivers for our valley: Visitors are drawn to our recreational opportunities, many of which take place in our streams or depend upon them. The beauty and recreational amenities offered by our rivers also help lure many of these visitors into becoming residents.


 

Vail Board of REALTORS®

Bringing You Home

0275 Main Street, G004

Edwards, CO 81632

(970) 766-1028