Friday, March 14, 2008

Weekly Facts – March 17, 2008

Beta Version of Wireless MLS for Smart Phones
NORES is Proud to Introduce a Beta Version of our Wireless MLS for Your Smart Phone, which you can access by going to tulsarealtors.com/mobile. Simply use your current MLS username and password to access MLS via your wireless device. Search listings, view photos, associate contact information, showing information, owner information and much, much more. Comments or site suggestions should be sent to mobile@tulsarealtors.com

Coming Up!
Safety Seminar: Don’t be a Victim…Protect Your Most Valuable Asset - YOU! – Friday, March 28

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with Captain, Tracie Lewis with the Tulsa Police Department. In a way that is both entertaining and informative, Captain Lewis will cover the very serious topic of basic safety practices for real estate professionals (showing houses to strangers, showing houses in high crime areas, taking strangers in your car, what to do if you are a victim of an attack); possible responses to an attack, and more. Whether you are male or female, if you show houses, you should attend this course! OREC approved for 3 hours required HOT CE credit; (class last offered September 2007). For more information and to register online with Visa or MC: Under Member Resources, click Education–Enroll in Classes, then click Register for Classes.

Plan to Attend REALTOR® Appreciation Day on It’s New Day – Thursday, April 10!
GTAR’s annual REALTOR® Appreciation Day Trade Show and special CE class is at a new time – a month and a day earlier; it’s usually the first Friday in May but at the request of many of you, we are trying a new date. Plan now to attend the free Trade Show at UMAC from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. brought to you by GTAR’s wonderful affiliate members. Visit more than 55 booths of information and services, while enjoying free food, and as usual, there will be tons of door prizes given away during the show. New this year: Look for the row of tech booths including Top Producer and e-PRO. For more information on the Trade Show, click on the following link:
http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/GTAR/CurrentInfo/2008RADTS.pdf

Prior to the Trade Show, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at UMAC in the Redskin room, earn 3 hours of elective CE credit in the class eStrategies: How to Give Consumers What They Really Want with national instructor, Verl Workman. Over the last 15 years, Mr. Workman has been educating, motivating and training sales associates, entrepreneurs, real estate agents and brokers and other audiences worldwide. His exposure and knowledge covers all aspects of sales, marketing, self-promotion, real estate, management and technology tools. Verl has delivered more than 500 seminars over the past 8 years and has helped thousands of people reach their goals through his empowering presentations, tools, and personal coaching programs. Cost for GTAR members is $15 pre-registered and $20 the day of class (if it’s not sold out). For more information on the class and to register online with Visa or MC: Under Member Resources, click Education–Enroll in Classes, then click Register for Classes.

Just Added to the Calendar: OK Broker Relationships – Monday, April 21
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with Ann Lloyd. OREC approved for 3 hours required (BRA) CE credit. Register online with Visa or MC: Under Member Resources, click Education–Enroll in Classes, then click Register for Classes.

GTAR Lost and Found
Just a reminder: If you’re missing glasses, Bluetooth earpieces, etc., and you’ve been to GTAR, you might check and see if we have it in our lost and found. Call 663-7500.

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.

MarketLinx 1: Wednesday, March 19, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 2: Tuesday, March 25, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 3: Friday, March 28, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

REALTOR® Applications
Comments on the following REALTOR® applicants should be submitted by REALTOR® members to the Membership Committee, c/o GTAR, PO Box 470603, Tulsa, OK 74147.

Edwin Miranda, d/b/a Golden Star Properties (First Publication)
Larry Paden, d/b/a Paden Biz, LLC (First Publication)
Beth Sutton, associated with RE/MAX Consultants (First Publication)
Jeffrey Jonas, d/b/a Red Bell Real Estate (Second Publication)

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