Friday, January 4, 2008

Weekly Facts - January 7, 2008

“Good Thing You’re in Tulsa” Static Cling Decals
The static cling decals are now available at GTAR for 60 cents each – put one on your car today! Also, we have just received a new shipment of “Good Thing You’re in Tulsa” yard signs.

This Week! Thursday, January 10
Introduction to Commercial Green Building/Development
NEW CE Course! 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with architect Randy Bright. This new course will focus on green building as it relates to the commercial real estate market but should have cross-over interest for those in the residential market, especially now — Jeff Bigby, director of Broken Arrow’s storm water management, has just been added as a guest speaker. Jeff will talk about "Low Impact Development" for both residential and commercial developments. Currently pending 3 hours CE credit with OREC but it will be approved by class time. For details and to register online, go to tulsamls.net; under Member Resources, click Education Enroll-in Classes, then click Register for Classes.

This Week! Thursday, January 10
Sales Associate Forum – Community Action Project (CAP)
Affordable Housing Services: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Representatives from CAP will be here to discuss their housing orientation, financial readiness assessment, and home buyer education seminar. Come learn how you as real estate professionals can help your clients meet their housing needs. This forum is free to members but registration is required. For details and to register online, go to tulsamls.net; under Member Resources, click Education Enroll-in Classes, then click Register for Classes.

Coming Up! Thursday, January 17
Thinking Outside the Bubble: The Truth about Real Estate, Foreclosures, and Today’s Homebuyers in Tulsa
NEW CE Course! 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This is a special market update specifically focused on the economic climate and current housing market for the greater Tulsa metropolitan area, which is being presented by Jason Oelrich with Countrywide Home Loans. Breakfast, compliments of Countrywide, will start at 8:00 a.m. Please Note: There’s a possible change in venue, which should be resolved by Monday, January 7; right now it is scheduled for the Tulsa Renaissance Hotel but it may change to GTAR – a broadcast notice will be put on tulsamls.net when a final decision is reached. Cost for GTAR members is $15 pre-registered and $20 the day of the event (provided seats are still available). Currently pending 3 hours CE credit with OREC. For details and to register online, go to tulsamls.net; under Member Resources, click Education Enroll-in Classes, then click Register for Classes.

Coming Up! Friday, January 18
Sales Associate Forum – Tulsa Public Schools (TPS)
Edison Preparatory School and Thoreau Demonstration Academy: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Principal, Stacey Vernon from Edison and Principal, Tom Padalino from Thoreau will be here to discuss their schools’ achievements, programs, and plans for the future. This is the first of a series of Sales Associate Forums this year that will feature different TPS schools. For details and to register online, go to tulsamls.net; under Member Resources, click Education Enroll-in Classes, then click Register for Classes.

JUST Added to Calendar! Monday, January 28
Broker Relationships with Parties to a Transaction
Required BRA CE Credit
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with instructor Ann Lloyd. Cost for members is $15 pre-registered and $20 day of class. To register online, go to tulsamls.net; under Member Resources, click Education Enroll-in Classes, then click Register for Classes.

2008 Roster
Preparations are being made for the 2008 Roster. Please take the time to verify that your personal contact number and email address in MarketLinx are correct.

GTAR/NORES Inclement Weather Policy
We are entering that time of year when the weather does not always work in our favor; therefore, GTAR/NORES has established the following inclement weather policy for all education classes at GTAR (CE, Computer, New Member Orientation, Post Licensing): If Tulsa Public Schools are closed the day of a scheduled class, the GTAR/NORES class is cancelled. Depending on the type of class being cancelled, the class will either be rescheduled for a future date or a full refund will be issued. Please be sure to check one of the local news channels the night before and/or morning of a scheduled class for school closings.

2nd Annual REALTORS® Commercial Alliance Celebration Banquet – Friday, January 25
Recognizing the achievements of Commercial REALTOR® members within the profession and the community and honoring the 2007 Commercial REALTOR® of the Year (to be announced at the Celebration); cost is $50 per person. The banquet will be at the Tulsa Country Club; cocktails start at 6:00 p.m. and dinner is at 7:00 p.m. For more information and to make reservations online with Visa or MC: Under Member Resources, click on GTAR Events, then click 2008 RCA Celebration or click on the following link:
http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/GTAR/CurrentInfo/2008RCACelebration.pdf. You can also print out the reservation form and fax it to 663-8815 or mail the form to us with a check or call 663-7500.

90-Hour Brokers Licensing Course – Starting Monday, February 4
Tulsa Technology Center, Lemley Campus, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Cost is $625 (including book). For more information and to register, call TTC at 828-5410.

Reserve Your Spot Now! 2008 Presidents’ Inaugural Gala – Friday, February 22
This year’s GTAR/NORES Presidents’ Inaugural Gala is going to be at the Central Hall Building on the Tulsa Fairgrounds, starting at 6:00; cost is $50 per person through February 15 and $60 per person after. For more information and to make reservations online with Visa or MC: Under Member Resources, click on GTAR Events.

Upcoming Computer Classes at GTAR
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to enroll, log on to tulsamls.net; under Member Resources, click Education-Enroll for Classes, then click Register in Classes. All classes are held in the GTAR Computer Lab.

Catylist Search: Monday, January 7, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Publisher: Friday, January 11, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 1: Monday, January 14, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Excel: Tuesday, January 15, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 2: Wednesday, January 16, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 3: Friday, January 18, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.



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