WELCOME to the Vail Board of REALTORS^®.

In choosing the real estate profession, you are joining one of the last truly free enterprise systems existing in our business world today.  Your hard work, competence, and good ethics will determine your rewards.

By joining the Vail Board of REALTORS^® you also become a member of The Colorado Association of REALTORS^®, CAR, and the National Association of REALTORS^®, NAR.  These organizations will not only provide you with a strong voice in the national and local political arenas but will also provide you with many opportunities to enhance your skills through a variety of educational programs.  REALTORS^® is capitalized because it is a licensed trademark to be used only by members of the organizations you are joining today.  It is important to remember that not all real estate licensees are REALTORS^® whose members subscribe to the high degree of standards of practice you are accepting today.

Our mission statement is: “TO SUPPORT OUR MEMBERS AND SERVE THE COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION, TECHNOLOGY, PHILANTHROPY, AND ADVOCACY.”.  You are the lifeblood of our organization.  Get involved!  If you have a particular interest or skill, your association can use your talents.  The more you become involved and interact with our six hundred plus Vail Board membership, the more you will learn and grow as REALTORS^®.

CONGRATULATIONS on becoming a member of the Vail Board of REALTORS^®, the Colorado Association of REALTORS^®, and the National Association of REALTORS^®.  Our very best wishes for a successful career!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

pdf Welcome (17 KB) & Introductions / Boards

pdf Member Benefits (14.79 MB)

pdf Code of Ethics (795 KB)

pdf Bylaws: Vail Board of REALTORS (235 KB)

pdf Bylaws: Vail Multi-List Service (208 KB)

 Education Requirements & Calendar

  pdf Government Affairs / Capitol Connection (125 KB)

  pdf Broadcast Email, (248 KB) pdf Rapattoni Edge (174 KB) , and pdf Domus User Guides (843 KB)

pdf Sentrikey/Sentrilock: Getting Started Guide (250 KB)

  pdf Vail Multi List Service Rules & Regulations (542 KB)

Top 10 Things You Need to Know Specific to Our Area

1) Board Structure

Understanding the structure of the Vail Board of Realtors® and how our organization works to support your business is an important part of being a member. View our  pdf Organizational Chart (87 KB)  that shows the structure. As a member of the VBR, you are also a member of the Colorado Association of Realtors® (CAR) and National Association of Realtors® (NAR). 

2) A few current issues- Wire fraud, marijuana, Video/audio surveillance, virtual staging & photography, Rule E47 Competency, writing dates, and deadlines. 

3) Contracts-  Be sure to take classes on contracts so you are up to date of any changes each year. 

4) Title- Title companies are a big part of the process of selling real estate. Most are affiliate members of the VBR. Get to know them. Take our Vail Pro Title and Survey course to learn more about it. 

5) HOA's- It is your responsibility to know HOA’s dues and verify them.

• Don’t rely on old MLS info as they do change.
• How many people oversee the property and know the information you are sharing
• First right of refusal

6) Short term rentals- Be aware of each area as it is a moving target when it comes to short term rental policies.

7) Transfer taxes- Use resources to figure out transfer taxes. Specific areas and developments have them.

8) International and out-of-state buyers and sellers- Be aware! There are different taxes that may apply. Take time to explain Colorado laws because they may be thinking it is the same as there current state or country. You are the expert and need to take the time. Learn more 

9) Vail Pro Designation- We have a local designation called the Vail Pro Designation that addresses local topics that help members learn more about the information that is important to our area. A few courses that we want you to keep an eye out for are the following:
a. Inspection- Learn about the process and understand you are not the expert and to be careful of what you say. The Vail Pro course is called- Inspection and 4          Scary words: Radon, mold asbestos, and lead
b. Water: Septic, well – All situations are different from water. Take the Vail Pro course Impacts of natural resources to learn more from water attorney and GSA’s
c. Wildfire- We have a specific program on wildfire called REALFire. Learn more about it and get free property assessments for homeowners.

10) Pathways to Professionalism -Follow these guidelines. 

Etiquette of showing a property
o Dressing appropriately
o Leaving home the way it was
• Respect for the public, property, and peers. Important reminders

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