Vail Realtors® Weekly Update is a free member resource sent each week with the latest VBR News!
From the Desk of Mark Bergman Association Executive 

Last week representatives of your leadership (Eileen Duke, Jill Moneypenny, Julie Retzlaff & Amy Dorsey) along with Patty Sandoval (MLS) and I participated in the NAR Mid-Year Legislative Meetings. We attended NAR committee meetings and Capital Hill visits for grassroots lobbying. Issues such as renewal of the 1031 Exchange, Mortgage Interest Deduction, Flood Insurance and the impacts of tax reform were the consistent topics of discussion and advocacy. Read more here about the initial results.

I was part of a small delegation invited to attend a meeting at the F.A.A. (Federal Aviation Administration). The topic was drones and their use in real estate. The message from the senior staff, including the Director of the Unmanned Aircraft Division is that drones offer tremendous benefits to real estate, but we need to be very careful about understanding the rules so we minimize liability. Keeping this very simple; anyone using a drone for "gain", even if they do not charge, must possess a "107 certificate" from the F.A.A.. You as the listing broker taking aerial photos of a listing are included in this regulation. If you or a seller hire a drone operator you are advised to ask that pilot if he possesses 1) the "107 certificate" and 2) insurance. The fines for violation can be very significant and it only takes one upset neighbor to get you in trouble...even here in our rural location. Take a look at this for more comprehensive information: Read More
 
Have a fun and safe Memorial Day Weekend!

Mark
Best of the Blogs
11 burning questions about Zillow Instant Offers 
What Zillow's new test program for homesellers means for real estate agents and brokers. Today portal giant Zillow launched its Instant Offers program in two test markets. The announcement will undoubtedly rattle the industry.
HomeFlik app creates listing videos in minutes
iPhone video app limits takes and automatically edits scenes for easy-to-share, effective listing videos. 
Agents Divulge Strange Questions From Buyers
You undoubtedly field a lot of questions from your clients. But have you ever had an especially odd one? Realtor.com® recently asked real estate professionals to share some of the strangest questions a client ever asked them. Here's what some agents had to say...
VBR EDUCATION

May 31st:
Vail Valley History
1:00pm-3:30pm
Eagle Library followed by tour of Historical Museum
Instructor: Kathy Heicher
$20 Donation to Historical Society 
Receive credit for: Vail Pro Designation 

June 7th:
REALFire® Class
12:00pm-2:00pm
Vail Board of Realtors®
Instructor: Wildfire Experts
FREE- Lunch & Learn 
2 CE Credits 
Receive credit for: Vail Pro Designation 

June 13th & 14th: 
Council of Residential Specialist 
Technologies to Advance Your Business (CRS 206)
8:30am-5:00pm
Vail Board of Realtors®
Instructor: Rich Sands
$350 Investment- Includes lunch & snack
16 CRS Credit & 8 CE Credits
Receive credit for: Vail Pro Designation
Video from the instuctor
REGISTER

June 27th:
Eagle County Schools District Overview & Update
9:00am-11:00am
Vail Board of Realtors®
Instructor: Tammy Schiff
Receive credit for: Vail Pro Designation 
$10 Investment 
REGISTER





CLICK HERE to register for more then one class or view all the classes for the year. 
VBR MLS TRAINING 

May 31st:
New Interactive Mapping Features
9:30am-10:30am
 
June 21st:
Let's Get Started - Beginner MLS Class
9:30am-10:30am

Please email Patty at  ([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.  
LEGAL UPDATE

Seek to avoid drafting additional provisions at all by using pre-printed language to achieve the same result. We illustrate this point with examples.
How to Draft Better Additional Provisions - Part I
How to Draft Better Additional Provisions - Part I

LEGAL BITES

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Colorado Association of REALTORS®' General Counsel Scott Peterson discusses changing your status to transaction broker and when or if it is necessary.
VAIL OCCUPANCY REPORT 

As of May 15, 2017 

  Click below to view the Vail Daily Occupancy Report as of May 15, 2017. Get a 60-Day Advance View of the "Retail Report."
In This Issue
VBR Office Hours 

The VBR office will be
closed Monday, May 29th
for Memorial Day.
RSVP Today
VBR General 
Membership Meeting

Thursday, June 22nd 
8:00am-11:00am
Manor Vail Lodge 

Meeting Schedule:
*Breakfast & Affiliate Expo
*Board of Directors Updates
Keynote Speakers:
Marki Lemons-Ryhal 
*It's Not You It's New

Marki Lemons-Ryhal
Marki Lemons-Ryhal

Education Reminders

J anuary 1st began a new NAR Code of Ethics training cycle. The cycle is now two years. Every Realtor® must complete 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 
 
Click here to read more about requirements.
Congratulation to our New Members for May
Click Here  to see our Newest REALTORS® and
Affiliate Members
VBR Affiliate Directory
To find trusted industry related partner check out the 
Education Quick Links
(3 Available Course)
Online Class Options:
NEW FREE Online Classes
Designation Quick Links:

Board of Directors
VBR Staff
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
Membership Benefits Guide

REALFire.net

HOME Magazine

VAIL BOARD OF REALTORS® FOUNDATION  

Habitat Build Day! 

Join the Vail Board of Realtors® Foundation for a Habitat Build Day. This will be a day of construction, networking, and Fun!  No experience is required. 

When: Monday, June 19th
Where: 138 Nighthawk Circle 
 Gypsum, CO 81637  
Time: 8:30am- 3:30pm
Lunch from 12:00pm-12:45pm
Construction, Networking, & Fun!
Construction, Networking, & Fun!
Contact Erica Kirk at [email protected] to sign up! 
VBR AFFILIATE SPOTLIGHT

Peak 1 Express

Peak 1 Express is offering $35 Denver Airport Shuttles all summer long! Book your shuttle between Denver International Airport and the Vail Transportation Center for just $35 through November 12, 2017. Locally owned and operated, Peak 1 Express has been serving the high country for the last six years. If you need affordable, reliable Colorado Mountain transportation, Peak 1 Express is the right choice. Getting you to your destination safely and affordably is at the very top of our list, but it is also our goal to provide you an exceptional level of service during the time we spend with you. Enjoy the company of our professional, friendly, experienced drivers who make safety and comfort their top priorities.
 
If you would like to book your airport shuttle with Peak 1 Express, please visit our website at MountainShuttle.com or give us a call at 855-GO-PEAK1 (855-467-3251).