Monday, February 28, 2011

GTAR Weekly Facts – February 28, 2011


TODAY
Monday, February 28
Now Available on Realist
MLS data that differs from Realist data is now visible on the Realist Property Detail Report. Click Here for Examples
TOMORROW
Tuesday, March 1
Give Yourself a Raise…
Attend Tax Strategies for the Real Estate Professional, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. at GTAR. Thomas Rich with Bradford and Company, Inc. will help you identify between $2,500 and $27,000 in new deductions that can be used right away to pocket thousands in tax savings—and he’ll present it in laymen’s terms, so everyone can understand. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required; register online at tulsarealtors.com (click red Education bar, then Register for Classes). Click Here for Seminar Details
TOMORROW
Tuesday, March 1
Changes to ZipForm
On March 1, the OKREC library will be removed from the ZipForm libraries available to GTAR primary membersClick Here for more information on how to ensure your ZipForm OKREC library transactions are viewable after March. GTAR/NORES is pleased to continue providing our members with ZipForm Online at no additional cost.
Party Pics: 2011 GTAR/NORES Installation & Awards Banquet
Over 350 GTAR members and their guests attended the annual banquet on February 18. Take a walk down memory lane—courtesy of Obeo—view photos taken over the last five GTAR/NORES Banquets, including this year’s. Thank you 2011 Banquet Sponsors for making this event possible.
2010 Award Recipients
Congratulations to Jan Gordon on being named 2010 REALTOR® of the Year; Monty Berry on being named 2010 Commercial REALTOR® of the Year; and David Palik on being named 2010 GTAR Sales Associate of the Year. Royce Ellington received the 2010 President’s Award; Susan Beach received the 2010 Committee Chair Award; and Karen Burnette received the 2010 President’s Outstanding Service Award. Dan Staudt was recognized as a GTAR Life Member.

Attention Brokers/Managers:
When sending a new associate for processing, please be sure you refer to the 2011 REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® Dues Breakout.  You can find New Member information at tulsarealtors.com under Forms & Contracts; Click Here for Fee Schedule

January 2011 Home Sales Stats Now Available 
Wednesday, March 9
Do YOU know Tulsa’s historic neighborhoods?
Amanda DeCort and Ed Sharrer with the Tulsa Preservation Commission will unravel the misconceptions of working in historic neighborhoods in their encore presentation of Working in Historic Neighborhoods, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at GTAR. Leave the class armed with the essential information your prospective buyers and sellers need to know. OREC approved for 3 hours elective CE credit. Register online at tulsarealtors.com; Click Here for Course Details  
Wednesday, March 23
Do you work in Tulsa’s commercial real estate market?
If you do, then you won’t want to miss the 2011 Greater Tulsa Commercial Market Update, now in its 12th year! 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Tulsa Renaissance Hotel. This year’s Keynote Speaker is Chad Wilkerson, vice president and OKC branch executive of the OKC branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. Mr. Wilkerson will discuss the current economic environment and predicated future trends. Brokers from area companies will provide an in-depth review of activity in each commercial market segment over the last year to help identify trends and determine growth areas. OREC approved for 3 hours required HOT CE credit. Take advantage of early-bird savings! Cost is $40 through March 9—after, cost will be $60. Register online at tulsarealtors.com. Click Here for Details and Registration Form
Thursday, April 7
Plan now to attend GTAR’s most popular annual event!
REALTOR® Appreciation Day at UMAC! Start your day with a very special CE class being taught by Brian Copeland: Creating Buyer Urgency in a Challenged Market, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Pre-registration cost for GTAR members is only $20—but don’t wait to register—we expect this class to sell out! After class, head over to the gymnasium for the annual free Trade Show brought to you by our wonderful affiliate members. Visit lots of booths filled with information and services, while enjoying free food, and as usual, there will be tons of door prizes given away during the show. (You do not have to attend class to attend the Trade Show!) Then, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. join Brian Copeland again for a very special YPN (Young Professionals Network) kick-off meeting; Brian is the 2011 YPN President for the National Association of REALTORS®.  (There is no cost to attend this special meeting.) Click Here for Details
CRS 200 in Oklahoma City
Business Planning & Marketing for the Residential Specialist: Create a strong business that will withstand any market condition—while making a profit. Presented by Robert Morris, this course will be held at the OKC Metropolitan Association of REALTORS (3131 NW Expressway); two-day course, Thursday, March 31 through Friday, April 1. For more information, click on the following link: CRS 200 Course Details and Registration

Make Sure Your Calls Go Through
In April of this year, the new 539 area code will be available in Oklahoma. You'll still be able to request a 918 area code, but only as long as they remain available. This is going to affect all of us because beginning March 5, it will be necessary for everyone of us to dial all 10 digits in every phone number you dial, whether from your landline or from your cell phone. As you look around your house and your business, think about those devices that might require a phone number that you don't usually think of, and add the area code to the numbers. Be sure to check all your devices such as burglar alarms with auto dialers, fax machines, and of course, the numbers stored in the phonebook on your cell phone. Do it now while you’re thinking about it—you'll be glad you did! (From GTAR Affiliate Member, Dave Block, Block Business Solutions)
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.
REALTOR®
Donald C. Casey, d/b/a Onyx Realty Group, LLC (First Publication)
Daniel D. Draper, III, d/b/a Bedlam Realty, LLC (Second Publication)
Angela Tinsley, d/b/a Property Solutions Real Estate Company (Second Publication)

Monday, February 21, 2011

GTAR Weekly Facts – February 21, 2011


January 2011 Home Sales Stats Now Available 
Click Here:  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. 

2010 Award Recipients
Congratulations to Jan Gordon on being named 2010 REALTOR® of the Year; Monty Berry on being named 2010 Commercial REALTOR® of the Year; and David Palik on being named 2010 GTAR Sales Associate of the Year. Royce Ellington received the 2010 President’s Award; Susan Beach received the 2010 Committee Chair Award; and Karen Burnette received the 2010 President’s Outstanding Service Award. Dan Staudt was recognized as a GTAR Life Member.

Monday, February 28
Coming to Realist
MLS data that differs from Realist data will be visible on the Realist Property Detail Report. The MLS data integration on to the reports is scheduled for Monday, February 28. Click Here for Examples
Tuesday, March 1
Changes to ZipForm
On March 1, the OKREC library will be removed from the ZipForm libraries available to GTAR primary members Click Here for more information on how to ensure your ZipForm OKREC library transactions are viewable after March. GTAR/NORES is pleased to continue providing our members with ZipForm Online at no additional cost.
Tuesday, March 1
Give Yourself a Raise…
Attend Tax Strategies for the Real Estate Professional, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. at GTAR. Thomas Rich with Bradford and Company, Inc. will help you identify between $2,500 and $27,000 in new deductions that can be used right away to pocket thousands in tax savings—and he’ll present it in laymen’s terms, so everyone can understand. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required; register online at tulsarealtors.com (click red Education bar, then Register for Classes). Click Here for Seminar Details
Wednesday, March 9
What do YOU know about Tulsa’s historic neighborhoods?
Probably not as much as you may think! Unravel the misconceptions of working in historic neighborhoods: attend GTAR's encore presentation of Working in Historic Neighborhoods, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at GTAR. Leave the class armed with the essential information your prospective buyers and sellers need to know. OREC approved for 3 hours elective CE credit. Register online at tulsarealtors.com; Click Here for Course Details  
Wednesday, March 23
Do you work in Tulsa’s commercial real estate market?
If you do, then you won’t want to miss the 2011 Greater Tulsa Commercial Market Update, now in its 12th year! 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Tulsa Renaissance Hotel. This year’s Keynote Speaker is Chad Wilkerson, vice president and OKC branch executive of the OKC branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. Mr. Wilkerson will discuss the current economic environment and predicated future trends. Brokers from area companies will provide an in-depth review of activity in each commercial market segment (Office, Retail, Land/Development, Industrial, and Multi-Family) over the last year to help identify trends and determine growth areas. Pending OREC approval for 3 hours required HOT CE credit. Take advantage of early-bird savings! Cost is $40 through March 9—after, cost will be $60. Register online at tulsarealtors.com. Click Here for Details and Registration Form
Thursday, April 7
Plan now to attend GTAR’s most popular annual event!
REALTOR® Appreciation Day at UMAC! Start your day with a very special CE class being taught by Brian Copeland of HGTV fame: Creating Buyer Urgency in a Challenged Market, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Pre-registration cost for GTAR members is only $20—but don’t wait to register—we expect this class to sell out! After class, head over to the gymnasium for the annual free Trade Show brought to you by our wonderful affiliate members. Visit lots of booths filled with information and services, while enjoying free food, and as usual, there will be tons of door prizes given away during the show. (You do not have to attend class to attend the Trade Show!) Then, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. join Brian Copeland again for a very special YPN (Young Professionals Network) kick-off meeting; Brian is the 2011 YPN President for the National Association of REALTORS®.  (There is no cost to attend this special meeting.) Click Here for Details
Data Co-Op Program Now Available
GTAR/NORES is proud to announce our new Data Co-Op program, which is now accessible in Marketlinx. The program allows users to search other MLS’ data. The first “Data Co-Op” will be with the Oklahoma City MLS (OKMAR) system.
“It’s a Good Time to Buy” Yard Signs
We still have some “It’s a Good Time to Buy” signs left: Broken Arrow, Bixby, and Jenks. The PR campaign yard signs are available to all GTAR members at no additional cost—all you have to do is come by the GTAR office and get them. A number of other marketing tools are available to you with this PR campaign. For more information: Click Here
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.
REALTORS®
Daniel D. Draper, III, d/b/a Bedlam Realty, LLC (First Publication)
Angela Tinsley, d/b/a Property Solutions Real Estate Company (First Publication)

Monday, February 14, 2011

GTAR Weekly Facts – February 14, 2011

Monday, February 14
LAST Day to Make Reservations
GTAR/NORES Installation & Awards Banquet
To make reservations online with a credit card, log on to www.tulsarealtors.com; under the Member Resources tab, click GTAR Events. You can also print a Reservation Form and fax to 918-663-8815, or call 918-663-7500. The Banquet is this Friday, February 18 at the DoubleTree Hotel Tulsa-Downtown.
Wednesday, February 16
REO Specialist Certification
There are no seats left for this class! You can check for cancellations between now and Wednesday, there have been a few today, but don’t count on it; we cannot accommodate walk-ins. Reminder: If you were registered for this class, originally scheduled for February 2, your registration was automatically moved to the new date; if you need to cancel, please email education@tulsarealtors.com or call 918-663-7500, no later than tomorrow, February 15, to receive a full refund—no refunds will be issued after that date.
THIS WEEK!
Thursday, February 17
HAFA Short Sales Course
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with nationally recognized instructor, Marlene Burkhart. If you were registered for this class, originally scheduled for February 3, your registration was automatically moved to the new date; if you need to cancel, please email education@tulsarealtors.com or call 918-663-7500, no later than February 16, to receive a full refund—no refunds will be issued after that date. If you are interested in attending this class, there are still seats available; cost is $99. Register online at tulsarealtors.com; Click Here for Course Details
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 1: Monday, February 14, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 2: Tuesday, February 15, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 3 (Prospect Gateway): Thursday, February 17, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Doc Manager: Thursday, February 17, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Changes to ZipForm Coming March 1
On March 1, the OKREC library will be removed from the ZipForm libraries available to GTAR primary membersClick Here for more information on how to ensure your ZipForm OKREC library transactions are viewable after March.
Give Yourself a Raise…
Attend Tax Strategies for the Real Estate Professional, Tuesday, March 1, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. at GTAR. Thomas Rich with Bradford and Company, Inc. will help you identify between $2,500 and $27,000 in new deductions that can be used right away to pocket thousands in tax savings—and he’ll present it in laymen’s terms, so everyone can understand. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required; register online at tulsarealtors.com (click red Education bar, then Register for Classes). Click Here for Seminar Details
What do YOU know about Tulsa’s historic neighborhoods?
Probably not as much as you may think! Unravel the misconceptions of working in historic neighborhoods: attend GTAR's encore presentation of Working in Historic Neighborhoods, Wednesday, March 9, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at GTAR. Leave the class armed with the essential information your prospective buyers and sellers need to know. OREC approved for 3 hours elective CE credit. Register online at tulsarealtors.com; Click Here for Course Details  
Coming Soon to Realist
MLS data that differs from Realist data will be visible on the Realist Property Detail Report.  Click Here for Examples

Data Co-Op Program Now Available
GTAR/NORES is proud to announce our new Data Co-Op program, which is now accessible in Marketlinx. The program allows users to search other MLS’ data. The first “Data Co-Op” will be with the Oklahoma City MLS (OKMAR) system.
“It’s a Good Time to Buy” Yard Signs
We still have some “It’s a Good Time to Buy” signs left: Broken Arrow, Bixby, Jenks, and blank ones (no city listed). The PR campaign yard signs are available to all GTAR members at no additional cost—all you have to do is come by the GTAR office and get them. A number of other marketing tools are available to you with this PR campaign. For more information: Click Here
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.
Firm Affiliate:
First American Home Buyers Protection, Designated Individual Kirsten Olsen (First Publication)
GTAR/NORES Winter Weather Policy

Monday, February 7, 2011

GTAR Weekly Facts – February 7, 2011


Friday, February 18
NEW DATE: GTAR/NORES Installation & Awards Banquet
The Banquet has been rescheduled for Friday, February 18 at the DoubleTree Hotel Tulsa-Downtown: If you already have reservations for the banquet, but are now unable to attend, you can receive a full refund by calling Connie at 918-663-7500, or emailing cmontalbano@tulsarealtors.com, through Friday, February 11. New reservations are being accepted through Monday, February 14. 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. You can also print a Reservation Form and fax to 918-663-8815, or call 918-663-7500.
Wednesday, February 16
REO Specialist Certification
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with nationally recognized instructor, Marlene Burkhart. If you were registered for this class, originally scheduled for February 2, your registration was automatically moved to the new date; if you need to cancel, please email education@tulsarealtors.com or call 918-663-7500, no later than February 15, to receive a full refund—no refunds will be issued after that date. If you are interested in attending this class, there are still a few seats left; cost is $129. Register online at tulsarealtors.com; Click Here for Course Details
Thursday, February 17
HAFA Short Sales Course
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with nationally recognized instructor, Marlene Burkhart. If you were registered for this class, originally scheduled for February 3, your registration was automatically moved to the new date; if you need to cancel, please email education@tulsarealtors.com or call 918-663-7500, no later than February 16, to receive a full refund—no refunds will be issued after that date. If you are interested in attending this class, there are still seats available; cost is $99. Register online at tulsarealtors.com; Click Here for Course Details
Changes to ZipForm Coming March 1
On March 1, the OKREC library will be removed from the ZipForm libraries available to GTAR primary members.  Click Here for more information on how to ensure your ZipForm OKREC library transactions are viewable after March.
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 1: Wednesday, February 9, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 2: Tuesday, February 15, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 3 (Prospect Gateway): Thursday, February 17, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Doc Manager: Thursday, February 17, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
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.
REALTOR®:
Timothy P. Keim, Buyers Advantage Realty Oklahoma (Second Publication)
CIE Waiver Request:
Ryan Lane, associated with Wolf Group Properties (Second Publication)
REMINDER: 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.


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