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

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