Vail REALTORS® Weekly Update is a free member resource sent each week  with the latest VBR News!
In This Issue
Message from Mark Bergman
VBR Education
Sentrilock Training
MLS Training
September Monthly Indicators Report
No on Amendment 69
Affiliate Spotlight- Energy Smart CO at Walking Mountains Science Center
You're Invited!
Annual Installation Party

Please join us for live music by Justin Allison & Bob Rebholz, delicious food & refreshments 
at our Annual Installation Celebration.  We will be installing our new   Board of Directors and announcing the  2016 REALTOR® & Affiliate of the Year.

Thursday, October 27th
5:30pm- 8:00pm

Sonnenalp Hotel- 
Valet parking provided 

$20 Ticket Price to Benefit the 
Vail Board of REALTORS® Foundation

Includes: Two Drink Tickets & Appetizers
Attire: Mountain Casual 

Click Here for more information

Thank you to our General Membership Meeting 
Event Sponsor 
Thank you to our Affiliate Expo Participants 

Congratulations to our New Members for September
Click Here  to see our Newest REALTORS® & 
Affiliate Members
Broadcast Email 

VBR Affiliate List
To find a trusted industry related partner check out the 
Education Quick Links

(2 Available Course)



Online Class Options:


 
 
Designation Quick Links


FREE Member Benefit
MLS -Touch App
FREE Member Benefit
Tech Helpline 
Board of Directors
VBR Staff Directory
Association Executive
VMLS Director
Education & Marketing Director 
Membership & Office Coordinator 
VBR Support Lines
MLS Rapattoni Help Line: 
Phone: 866-730-7114 
 
MLS Touch App:
Phone: 888-765-9223

Tech Helpline: 
Phone: 866-619-8170

Sentrilock Support:  
Phone: 877-736-8745
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From the Desk of Mark Bergman
Association  Executive 
We had a busy week and opted to delay our newsletter a day. Lots going on as we head in to what you guys (the members) call the quiet season; not so for us. If you missed Jack Cotton speaking at the General Membership Meeting, you missed some great tips on negotiating. Just ask someone who attended. JackCotton.com for anyone who wants to follow-up with Jack.

Our next "not to be missed" event is coming up in just two short weeks. More info to the left about the VBR Installation Party at the Sonnenalp Hotel. A mere $20- donation to the VBR Foundation gets you a couple drinks, good food and live music and you may be the first to know who is selected REALTOR® of the Year and help celebrate the volunteer leaders who guide this organization.

Below in the trends section of the newsletter, take a look at the latest market report. You guys rock! You continue to sell for 96% of asking price. Last year you sold nearly $1.5B in real estate. Based on sales closed year to date plus pending sales, the VBR is on track to exceed 2015 sales.

Happy selling!

Mark
VBR EDUCATION
November 9th & 10th:
Certified Residential Specialist Designation (CRS 202) Effective Buyer Sales Strategies  - Get entered into a drawing to win a copy of Jack Cotton's book for attending this course! 
8:30am-5:00pm 
Vail Board of REALTORS® Office 
Instructor:  Lee Barrett 
8 CE Credits and 16 CRS Credits 
$300 Investment 

November 17th:
VBR Update from Eagle County Panelist
Lunch & Learn
  • Vail Valley Foundation 
  • Vail Valley Partnership 
  • Vail Valley Medical Center
  • Eagle County School District
  • Vail Resorts 
8:30am-1:30pm
FREE Lunch & Learn Event

November 29th:
VBR Town Mayors & Managers Update
Lunch & Learn 
  • Town of Vail
  • Minturn
  • Red Cliff
  • Avon
  • Eagle 
  • Gypsum
9:00am-12:00pm
FREE Lunch & Learn Event

November 30th:
Agency Relationship Disclosure Buyer & Seller Listing Contracts
9:00am-4:00pm
Instructor: John Gilliam
$60 Investment
6 CE Credits
SENTRILOCK TRAINING  
October 26th
9:00am-10:00am
**Bring your Smartphone
**How to login to the app, how to open a lockbox with the app, how to assign a property and more.

November 16th
9:00am-10:00am
**Bring your Smartphone
**How to login to the app, how to open a lockbox with the app, how to assign a property and more.

Please email Patty Sandoval  ([email protected])  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.
MLS TRAINING  
October 18th:
Customize Grids, Searches, Exports
9:30am-10:30am


Please email Patty Sandoval  ([email protected])  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.
TRENDS 
September 2016
Monthly Indicators Report

New Listings were down 9.3 percent for single family/duplex homes and 8.3
percent for townhouse-condo properties. Pending Sales increased 55.1 percent
for single family/duplex homes and 17.4 percent for townhouse-condo properties.

CLICK HERE to view report
GOVERNMENT  AFFAIRS
The Vail Board of REALTORS® is supporting the Colorado Association of REALTORS® in opposing Amendment 69 on this years ballot. 

Check out the video below to get more information:
Vote NO on Amendment 69!
Vote NO on Amendment 69!

Also,  Click Here to signup for a Live Webcast provided by Colorado Association of REALTORS® on October 18th: Amendment 69 Is Bad For Business! Hear Why 69 Could Hurt Colorado.
No on Amendment 69
VBR AFFILIATE SPOTLIGHT
Energy Smart Colorado at Walking Mountains Science Center 

Energy Smart Colorado at Walking Mountains Science Center is a local non-profit,
offering low-cost home energy assessments, free business site visits, energy coaching, and rebates. A free Home Energy Score is included with a full Energy Smart home assessment. And, we offer CARE - Colorado's Affordable Residential Energy Program, providing free home visits to income-qualified homes.

Benefits of participation in Energy Smart Colorado?


 

Vail Board of REALTORS®

Bringing You Home

0275 Main Street, G004

Edwards, CO 81632

(970) 766-1028