2010 December Home Sales Stats Now Available
Click Here: We have also compiled a few graphs showing how our market has performed over time; these include year-end figures for the total number of listings taken, number of closings, and average and median sales prices from 1994-2010. The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) will begin releasing monthly home sales statistics around the 15th of each month. GTAR will also begin reporting monthly home sales statistics as close to the 15th as possible to mirror the new NAR schedule. In order to provide timely and accurate data, it is extremely important that you update closing and pending information in the MLS system as soon as possible. A link to GTAR’s latest home sales statistics will be included in the GTAR Weekly Facts and posted on the MarketLinx Desktop page as soon as data is available. The statistics will continue to be released to NAR, as well as local media.
Register by January 20 to Save $$
REO Specialist Certification
Enhance your real estate business by connecting with banks, lenders, and their third party outsource companies in assisting with their foreclosed properties. Learn the theory and fundamentals required to participate in today's REO industry. More than 35,000 agents nationwide have now attended the REO Specialist Certification course. Cost is only $99 through January 20—after cost will be $129. OREC approved: 6 hours required HOT CE credit. Register online at tulsarealtors.com (Member Services, click red Education bar, then Register for Classes. Click Here for Course Details
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HAFA Short Sales Course
This new course from NAR looks at all three HAFA programs from the U.S. Treasury, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac. Why do REALTORS® need to know about HAFA? The REALTOR® Code of Ethics contains numerous Articles and Standards of Practice that relate to the importance of learning about HAFA. Plus, "it is incumbent upon 'state of the art' real estate professionals to learn about these programs to assist their short sale sellers in reaching their goals." Cost is only $69 through January 20—after cost will be $99. OREC approved: 6 hours required HOT CE credit. Register online at tulsarealtors.com (Member Services, click red Education bar, then Register for Classes). Click Here for Course Details
Upcoming CE Classes at GTAR
Don’t wait until the end of your three-year licensing period to start working on your CE hours. As CE classes are scheduled, information and registration will be available on tulsarealtors.com (Member Services, click red Education bar, then Register for Classes). All classes are in the GTAR Training Center unless otherwise indicated.
REALTOR® Ethics: Thursday, January 20, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (PSC)
OK Broker Relationships: Monday, January 24, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (BRA)
Upcoming Computer Classes at GTAR
Pre-registration is required; space is limited to 14 per class. For more information and online registration: log on to tulsarealtors.com: on the Member Services page, click the red Education bar, then Register for Classes. All classes are held in the GTAR Computer Lab.
MarketLinx 3 (Prospect Gateway): Tuesday, January 18, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Realist Tax System: Wednesday, January 19, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Microsoft Publisher: Tuesday, January 25, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Friday, January 28
Annual REALTORS® Commercial Alliance Celebration
Tulsa Historical Society’s Travis Mansion; cocktails start at 6:00 p.m. and dinner is at 7:00 p.m.; cost is $50 per person. For more information and to make reservations online with a credit card, log on to www.tulsarealtors.com; under the Member Resources tab, click GTAR Events, then RCA Celebration. You can also print a Reservation Form and fax it to 918-663-8815 or mail it with a check. (Reservations must be received by January 25)
Friday, February 4
2011 GTAR/NORES Installation & Awards Banquet
Don’t Stop Believin’: DoubleTree Hotel Tulsa-Downtown; cocktails at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 7:00 p.m.; entertainment by Dave and the Wavetones. Cost is $50 per person through January 24—$60 per person after. For more information and to make reservations online with a credit card, log on to www.tulsarealtors.com; under the Member Resources tab, click GTAR Events, then 2011 Presidents’ Banquet. You can also print a Reservation Form and fax it to 918-663-8815 or mail it with a check. (Absolutely no reservations will be accepted after January 31)
Membership 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.
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.
REALTOR®:
Krista Huisenga, d/b/a Big Red Real Estate, LLC (Second Publication)
Firm Affiliate:
Silex Interiors, designated individual Jessica Walker (Second Publication)
GTAR/NORES Winter 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, etc.): If Tulsa Public Schools are closed the day of a scheduled class due to hazardous driving conditions, the GTAR/NORES class is canceled. Depending on the type of class being canceled, the class will either be rescheduled for a future date or a full refund will be issued. In addition, for those of you who live outside the Tulsa area, if schools in your area are closed the day of class or you are uncomfortable making the drive, you can still receive a refund, but you MUST call or email us that day (day of the class). You cannot just be a “no show” and expect a refund. Please be sure to check one of the local news channels the night before and/or morning of a scheduled class for school closings.
