Vermont Association of Realtors

09/25/2026

BookTok is inspiring a new home trend: a personal reading retreat, a cozy corner designed to help you actually unplug and read more. Here's how to create one without a full remodel. READ: https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/booktok-home-design-cozy-reading-retreat/

09/25/2026

Fire and Floods and Murder, Oh My!
You know an active roof leak needs to be disclosed but what about an untimely death in the property? Join instructor Emily Schneider at the 2026 VAR Annual Meeting for a lively look at real estate disclosures and the situations that aren’t always so clear-cut.

Explore what must be disclosed, where the gray areas are, and best practices for handling some of the most common, and complicated, disclosure situations.

📅 October 29–30, 2026
📍 Hotel Champlain | Burlington

A special thank you to Union Bank for sponsoring this engaging educational session and supporting Vermont’s REALTORS®! Learn more about the VAR Annual Meeting here: https://www.vermontrealtors.com/annual2026/

09/24/2026

Glidden has introduced its 2027 color of the year, a smoky blue called Artifact, for homeowners seeking a refresh without a full remodel. The campaign centers on "resetting the room, skipping the remodel." Instead of a complete reinvention, the color can be used for updates like painting bookcases or just their backs to add fun and flair. READ: https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/glidden-2027-color-of-the-year-artifact/

09/24/2026

Understanding Lead-Based Paint & Asbestos in Vermont
What do REALTORS® need to know about lead-based paint and asbestos when helping clients buy or sell a home in Vermont?

Join experts from the Vermont Department of Health at the 2026 VAR Annual Meeting for an important look at these common environmental hazards, including what real estate professionals should understand about risks and disclosure requirements.

📅 October 29–30, 2026
📍 Hotel Champlain | Burlington

A special thank you to CMG Home Loans for sponsoring this valuable educational session and supporting Vermont’s REALTORS®! Learn more about the VAR Annual Meeting here: https://www.vermontrealtors.com/annual2026/

09/23/2026

Olfactory anchoring can be a powerful staging tool in strategically placing scents to shape buyers’ emotional response to a home. Read more: https://www.nar.realtor/news/styled-staged-sold/how-to-use-scent-zones-to-help-sell-a-home

09/23/2026

The Vermont Association of REALTORS® is accepting applications for its standing committees! Share your expertise, make your voice heard, and help shape VAR’s programs and priorities while connecting with REALTORS® from across the state.
Committee terms generally follow the calendar year, with appointments made by the incoming VAR President and Leadership Team.

Applications are due November 2 at 5:00 p.m. EST. Current committee members must also reapply to continue serving, except Grievance Committee members whose terms extend beyond 2026. APPLY HERE: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=BoRqZbNhUUCC0tjOl9tbRBQI9a46WQNJveEA1byCvbRUQUNBSDFBWUtFOElYOFlTNlJNR0wyUE9URS4u&route=shorturl

09/23/2026

Throughout the year, VAR provides tools, resources and support designed to make doing business easier, help you serve your clients and give you access to services you might otherwise have to purchase on your own. From technology and market data to trusted real estate forms and safety resources, these benefits are working for you every day.

And the value of membership goes well beyond the tools you can put a price tag on.

VAR is also your voice at the Statehouse, advocating for Vermont REALTORS®, property rights and homeownership. We monitor the issues, build relationships with policymakers and make sure the REALTOR® perspective is heard when decisions are being made that affect your business, your clients, and Vermont's real estate industry.

Some benefits have a measurable value. Others are priceless. Together, they demonstrate the power of your VAR membership. Take a look at our new Value of Your Dues graphic and see just how much your membership is working for you. LEARN MORE HERE: https://www.vermontrealtors.com/var-benefits/

09/22/2026

The impact of data centers on housing can vary significantly depending on the local market, according to a new report from NAR. https://bit.ly/4r2ciZT

09/22/2026

Act 250: Why REALTOR® Engagement Matters for Vermont Consumers
How do changes to Act 250 affect housing, affordability and your clients? Join instructor Peter Tucker at the 2026 VAR Annual Meeting for an interactive look at Vermont’s evolving land use law and what current and proposed changes could mean for housing availability, development costs and real estate transactions.

You’ll leave with a better understanding of Act 250 and why the REALTOR® voice matters as Vermont considers its future.

📅 October 29–30, 2026
📍 Hotel Champlain | Burlington

A special thank you to The BrickKicker Inspection Services for sponsoring this important educational session and supporting Vermont’s REALTORS®! Learn more about the VAR Annual Meeting here: https://www.vermontrealtors.com/annual2026/

09/22/2026