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VBR General
Membership Meeting
Wednesday, March 29th
8:00am-11:00pm
EagleVail Pavilion
Meeting Schedule:
*Breakfast & Affiliate Expo
*Board of Directors Updates
Special Speakers:
*Legal Update by
Scott Peterson General Counsel from
the Colorado
Association of Realtors®
*Update from the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) by Marcia Waters
Division of Real Estate
Receive 1 CE credit for
attending this event.
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Congratulations to our New Members for January
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Affiliate Members
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REALTOR®
Athlete Are You?
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At first glance it might not seem that Realtors and athletes have much in common. Your success as a Realtor has little to do with how fast you can run or the strength of your bicep muscles.
However, the things that
make for a successful athlete, such as dedication to training, focus, intelligence and a solid work ethic also make for a successful Realtor.
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VBR Affiliate List
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To find a trusted industry related partner check out the
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Vail Pro Designation
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Who is it for?
The Vail Pro is an education program created for Vail Board of Realtors® members who wants to increase their local knowledge of the real estate industry to become a local expert.
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Education Reminders
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anuary 1st began a new NAR Code of Ethics training cycle. The cycle is now two years. Every Realtor® must complete 2.5 hours of Code of Ethics (COE) training between now and December 31, 2018.
Managing Brokers
a new 3 year cycle has just begun which you must complete a Procuring Cause class to maintain your VBR membership.
You have until December 31, 2019 to complete this class
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Education Quick Links
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VBR Staff Directory
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Association Executive
VMLS Director
Education & Marketing Director
Membership & Office Coordinator
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VBR Support Lines
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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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HOME Magazine
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From the Desk of Mark Bergman
Association Executive
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Back to basics this week; Most Realtors® join the VBR because they want to sell homes and make money. Our core mission is to help you sell and succeed, but please do not overlook the many benefits offered by the VBR, CAR and NAR. One of the most overlooked benefits is the "Tech HelpLine". Did you know you may call the Tech HelpLine to seek assistance with any technology related issue? It is not limited to real estate matters. They will help you with printer, computer and smart phone problems. They may even help you with your DVD player, but might not help you with your Eight Track or cassette players! Look down and to the left for the phone number. No charge, no hassle questions answered! Take a look at NAR.Realtor for a list of the many benefits offered by the National Association of Realtors®. Among those that I have used over the years, dental insurance stands out as a very good deal. They also have a discount deal with Chrysler (I'm waiting for the BMW discount myself!) and the Lenovo computer deals have been very good. You are part of the largest trade association in the US. Everyone wants to sell to us and many offer good deals.
Mark
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BEST OF THE BLOGS
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And now some of the Best of the Blogs and articles:
How realtor.com is walking the walk of innovation
Realtor.com top dog unveils virtual reality and augmented reality technology
Realtor.com pioneered online property search, but let's face it: In
more recent years, it hasn't been known as an innovator.
READ MORE...
Photo Infringement Lawsuit Dismissed
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has affirmed a lower court's dismissal of a copyright-infringement lawsuit filed by a photographer against a real estate professional who published one of the photographer's images online without permission. The court ruled that the photographer did not establish the fair market value of the photo-and therefore could not show that actual damages were caused by its publication-because there was no evidence that anyone had ever paid to license it.
READ MORE...
HUD halts MIP reduction: What does the real estate industry think?
NAR expresses disappointment in the decision; agents and brokers speak out.
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Submit Good Neighbor Award Nominations
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NAR is seeking candidates for the 2017 Good Neighbor Awards, which recognize REALTORS® who have
made an extraordinary impact on their community through volunteer work.
Five winners will each receive a $10,000 grant for their nonprofit, extensive national and local publicity, and a trip to the REALTORS® Conference & Expo in Chicago. Five honorable mentions will each get a $2,500 grant for their charitable cause.
For entry information and a media kit to help promote the Good Neighbor Awards to your members, go to nar.realtor/gna or contact Sara Geimer, 773-459-6627.
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VBR EDUCATION
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2017 CREC Annual Update
All active real estate brokers are required to attend this course each year
The course has important information about current statutes and rules promulgated by the Commission.
9:00am-1:00pm
Instructor: John Gilliam
$40 Investment
4 CE Credits
February 9th:
Marijuana In Real Estate
*To understand how the law was created
* Know the key provisions of the law
* To be familiar with the ballot language of Amendment 64
* To gain an understanding of the "Grow Basics" * To be able to explain the Power of 6
* To apply to new law to Real Estate
* To be able to appropriately serve with Seller agency
* To be able to appropriately serve with Buyer Agency
* To know and inform clients about disclosures pertaining to the new law
* To gain a practical understanding of how inspections may be impacted under the new law
2:00pm-4:00pm
Instructor: John Gilliam
$25 Investment
2 CE Credits
March 31st:
Inspection & 4 Scary Words- Radon, Mold, Asbestos, & Lead
Vail Pro Designation Course
9:00am-11:00am
Instructor: Ron Amass
$10 Investment
2 CE Credits
CLICK HERE to register for more then one class or view all the classes for the year.
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VBR MLS TRAINING
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February 7th
Customizing Grids & Exports
9:30-10:30
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.
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Prioritizing Your Big Rocks First
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Regulation of Home Inspectors is calendared for January 31st.
CAR initiated
Senate Bill 17-038,
Concerning Regulation of Home Inspectors by Senator Nancy Todd (D-Aurora) was introduced last week and will now be heard in the Senate State, Veterans & Military Affairs Committee on January 31st. Today, the Legislative Policy Committee (LPC) officially voted to support the bill and CAR will prepare testimony on this important legislation. SB17-038 makes it unlawful for a person to act as a home inspector without first registering with the department of regulatory agencies. This year's bill would require a home inspector to pay a registration fee, show proof of possession of minimum liability insurance coverage and a surety bond, and submit fingerprints for a criminal background check. The registration program would sunset in five years.
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Pettit Photography
Kent Pettit has been a photographer in the Vail area since he arrived in this valley. He began with his own "old-time" photography storefront in Minturn in 1990. After that venture, he partnered with Russ Ohlson of Vail Valley Portraits to photograph many, many weddings and portraits with his Hasselblad.
Later he started his own business, Pettit Photography, to primarily record many memories through his wedding and portrait photographic coverage. But as his business grew, and digital photography evolved, he saw a new aspect of real estate photography developing, and began to offer his services to real estate agents and property management agents. Now in 2017, real estate photography is one of his primary areas of his business. When not photographing a home, an event, or a portriat, you might find Kent playing the guitar, helping in Rotary, walking with his dog or hiking with his wife.
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