Weekly Facts Blog – January 26, 2009

REMINDER:
GTAR/NORES Inclement Weather Policy
We are in 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, etc.): 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. (Note: This policy does NOT apply to the upcoming RCA Banquet or the Presidents’ Inaugural Banquet; these events will happen regardless of the weather – no refunds will be given.)

THIS WEEK!
Monday, January 26
OK Broker Relationships with Parties to a Transaction
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. with Ann Lloyd; 3 hours required BRA CE credit with OREC. Register online at tulsarealtors.com; from the main Member Services page, simply click the red Education button.

THIS WEEK!
Wednesday, January 28
Understanding the Foreclosure Process in Today’s Market
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. with Monica Wittrock, Esq.; 3 hours required HOT CE credit with OREC. Register online at tulsarealtors.com; from the main Member Services page, simply click the red Education button.

TICKET PRICE GOES UP TO $60 THIS MONDAY, JANUARY 26!
2009 Presidents’ Inaugural Banquet – February 6
Tickets will be $50 per person through January 25 but will go up to $60 per person on January 26. Absolutely no reservations will be accepted after February 2! This year’s venue for the GTAR/NORES Presidents’ Inaugural Banquet is the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame; cocktails are at 6:00 p.m., then enjoy a sit-down dinner provided by Just Catering by Orr’s and entertainment by Frank Bray – “The Sting of Swing.” For more information and to make reservations online with Visa or MC, go to www.tulsarealtors.com; under Member Resources, click GTAR Events, then 2009 Presidents’ Banquet or click on the following link: http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/documents/2009Banquet-Flyer.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.

LAST CHANCE TO SAVE $70
SRES® Designation Course – February 17 & 18
This is the only time GTAR will be offering SRES® this year, and OAR does not plan to offer it at all this year, so don’t miss your one chance to earn this prestigious designation! Baby Boomers represent the largest and wealthiest group of buyers in the country; understand what motivates this growing market, and how to address their mature needs. GTAR will be offering the two-day SRES® (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) Designation course Tuesday and Wednesday, February 17 and 18 with national instructor Ruth Fennell; class will be from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. Cost for the course is $325, if registered by January 30 and $395 after that date (the cost includes the first year’s dues of $99 in the SRES® Council). Don’t wait to register – space is limited to 50! Earning the SRES® Designation is easy—all you have to do is complete the two-day course and pass the exam—and, it’s OREC approved for 16 hours of elective CE credit. For course details and online registration, log on to tulsarealtors.com; from the main Member Services page, click the red Education button. For more detailed information about the SRES® Designation, including member benefits, visit www.SRES.org.

THIS WEEK!
Annual REALTORS® Commercial Alliance Celebration – January 30
Recognizing the achievements of Commercial REALTOR® members within the profession and the community and honoring the 2008 Commercial REALTOR® of the Year (to be announced at the Celebration); cost is $50 per person. The banquet will be at the Doubletree Hotel at Warren Place; cocktails start at 6:00 p.m. and dinner is at 7:00 p.m. Special guest speaker will be Jack Crowley. For more information and to make reservations online with Visa or MC, go to www.tulsarealtors.com; under Member Resources, click GTAR Events, then Annual RCA Celebration or click on the following link: http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/documents/09rcabanquet.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. (RSVP no later than January 27!)

NEW CE COURSE!
Commercial Fair Housing & Other Legal Issues – February 12
Finally…a fair housing course geared toward commercial real estate professionals! In this new course, instructors Dr. Kathryn Jones and attorney Kelly Monaghan will discuss how fair housing does and does not relate to commercial real estate. In addition, other legal issues such as ADA requirements will be discussed. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. This course is currently pending 3 hours required FHR CE credit with OREC. For course details and online registration, log on to tulsarealtors.com; from the main Member Services page, click the red Education button.

Upcoming Computer Classes at GTAR
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to enroll, log in to tulsarealtors.com and click the red Education button on the main page. All classes are held in the GTAR Computer Lab.

Realist Tax System: Monday, January 26, 1:30 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 1: Thursday, February 5, 1:00 – 4:00 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.

Michael Urie, associated with Coldwell Banker Select (First Publication)
Robin Stout, d/b/a R. L. Stout Realty (Second Publication)

Firm Affiliate Membership:
American National Insurance, Designated Individual Jeri Moberly (First Publication)
Carpet Center, Inc., Designated individual Zelda Weathers (Second Publication)
Breathe Easy/Clean Deans, Designated Individual Billie Reynolds (Second Publication)