Monday, March 28, 2011

GTAR Weekly Facts – March 28, 2011


February 2011 Home Sales Stats Now Available 

THIS WEEK!
Wednesday, March 30
Home Inspection and the Law
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. with Dan LaBrake; learn what inspectors are required to do by state law; what inspectors are prohibited from doing by state law; how to see defects yourself; how to prepare your listing for a good inspection, and much more. OREC Approved: 4 hours required HOT CE credit. Register online at tulsarealtors.com. Course Details
Don't Forget to Vote April 5
Click Here to see sample ballots for elections being held in Tulsa County. You can also visit www.tulsacounty.org; click on the Residents tab, then click Elections, and select the sample ballots.
Thursday, April 7
Creating Buyer Urgency in a Challenged Market
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the Redskin Room at UMAC. Brian has appeared on countless reality TV shows including HGTV’s Good-buy Bad-buy, House Hunters, The Top 25 HomeBuying Tips, and The Learning Channel’s Flip That House. Cost for GTAR members is only $20—but don’t wait to register—we expect this class to sell out! Register online at tulsarealtors.com. Click Here for Course Details. After class, head over to the gymnasium for GTAR’s annual Trade Show. (NOTE: Due to construction at UMAC, limited parking will be available in the UMAC lot. Additional parking will be available at the following locations: north side of the Sam’s parking lot and across Mingo in Mardel’s parking lot. Shuttles will be running between Mardel’s parking lot and UMAC during the event.)
Thursday, April 7
REALTOR® Appreciation Day
Don’t miss GTAR’s most popular annual event brought to you by our wonderful Affiliate members! The annual free Trade Show is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the UMAC gymnasium. Visit over 60 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. Then from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. join Brian Copeland again for a very special YPN (Young Professionals Network) meeting; Brian is the 2011 YPN President for the National Association of REALTORS®.  (There is no cost to attend this meeting.) Click Here for Details (NOTE: Due to construction at UMAC, limited parking will be available in the UMAC lot. Additional parking will be available at the following locations: north side of the Sam’s parking lot and across Mingo in Mardel’s parking lot. Shuttles will be running between Mardel’s parking lot and UMAC during the event.)
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 (This is not a GTAR event.)
Professional Standards Hearings: Mechanics of Grievance Arbitration
There is no cost to attend, IF you register by April 6—after April 6, cost is $10. This brand new course is being presented by OAR! It was created to help REALTORS® better understand the grievance arbitration process. It’s one thing to sit in a lecture about professional standards hearings—it’s another thing to experience it! We hope you’ll agree that this is one of the most fun and helpful professional standards classes around! OREC approved for 3 hours required PSC CE credit. Class is Monday, April 11, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. with Victoria Caldwell in the GTAR Training Center. Seating is limited, so register early. ALL REGISTRATION is through OAR not GTAR! To register, Click Here or call OAR at 800-375-9944.
Upcoming Computer Classes at GTAR
Pre-registration is required; space is limited to 14 per class. For more information and to enroll: log on to tulsarealtors.com, click the red Education bar on the Member Services page, then click Register for Classes. All classes are held in the GTAR Computer Lab.
MarketLinx 1: Tuesday, April 12, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 2: Thursday, April 14, 1:00 – 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®:
David L. Martin, dba Dave Martin Realty (First Publication)
Rodney Linsenmeyer, dba Linsenmeyer Realty (Second Publication)
Paul E. Pryor, dba PCS Appraisals, Inc. (Second Publication)
Scott Thomas Sawyer, dba Bumble Bee Realty (Second Publication)
Shelby Anne Stauffer, associated with Bumble Bee Realty (Second Publication)
Firm Affiliate:
Hyatt Place Tulsa Southern Hills, Designated Individual, Mistie Ellis (First Publication)
Rainproof Roofing, Designated individual, Danny Burgess (First Publication)
Primerica Corp., Designated Individual, Ronnie Henry (Second Publication)




Monday, March 21, 2011

GTAR Weekly Facts – March 21, 2011


THIS WEEK!
Wednesday, March 23
2011 Commercial Market Update
There are still a few seats available, but you need to register TODAY! Cost is $60. Event is 7:30 a.m. to 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 predicted 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: 3 hours required HOT CE credit. Register online at tulsarealtors.com. Click Here for Details and Registration Form
Upcoming Computer Classes at GTAR
Pre-registration is required; space is limited to 14 per class. For more information and to enroll: log on to tulsarealtors.com, click the red Education bar on the Member Services page, then click Register for Classes. All classes are held in the GTAR Computer Lab.
Doc Manager Class: Thursday, March 24, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, March 30
Home Inspection and the Law
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. with Dan LaBrake; learn what inspectors are required to do by state law; what inspectors are prohibited from doing by state law; how to see defects yourself; how to prepare your listing for a good inspection, and much more. OREC Approved: 4 hours required HOT CE credit. Register online at tulsarealtors.com. Course Details
Thursday, April 7
Creating Buyer Urgency in a Challenged Market
Start REALTOR® Appreciation Day with this very special CE class by Brian Copeland: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the Redskin Room at UMAC. Brian has systemized the buyer process in such a way that his buyers are going to contract within 18 hours from the first home they see! Brian has appeared on countless reality TV shows including HGTV’s Good-buy Bad-buy, House Hunters, The Top 25 HomeBuying Tips, and The Learning Channel’s Flip That House. Pre-registration is required for this class—cost for GTAR members is only $20—but don’t wait to register—we expect this class to sell out! Register online at tulsarealtors.com. Click Here for Course Details
Thursday, April 7
REALTOR® Appreciation Day
Plan now to attend GTAR’s most popular annual event! Start your day with a very special CE class by Brian Copeland: Creating Buyer Urgency in a Challenged Market, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 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) meeting; Brian is the 2011 YPN President for the National Association of REALTORS®.  (There is no cost to attend this meeting.) Click Here for Details
Mind, Time and Passion with Floyd Wickman
Thursday, March 24, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Philbrook Museum of Art Auditorium; presented by WCR and Bank of Oklahoma Mortgage Group. Seating is limited. Tickets are $25. Contact JoAnna Blackstock for ticket information: call 918-260-2838 or email jblackstock@tulsarealtors.com.  Click Here for Event Details (This is not a GTAR event.)

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 (This is not a GTAR event.)
Scout for SafeMLS Enrollment
Beginning Tuesday, March 15, you will be required to go through a brief enrollment process for our new Scout for SafeMLS system; this will likely occur with the first login for most individuals. Please note that everyone will be automatically taken though the process at some point, if not on the first login. You will only have to complete the enrollment process one time: Click Here for Instructions
2011 Real Estate Planners
We still have planners in the GTAR Board Store; prices range from $19.95 to $29.95.
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®:
Rodney Linsenmeyer, dba Linsenmeyer Realty (First Publication)
Paul E. Pryor, dba PCS Appraisals, Inc. (First Publication)
Scott Thomas Sawyer, dba Bumble Bee Realty (First Publication)
Shelby Anne Stauffer, associated with Bumble Bee Realty (First Publication)
Firm Affiliate:
Primerica Corp., Designated Individual Ronnie Henry (First Publication)
Public Service Membership:
City of Broken Arrow, Designated Individual, Lori Hill (Second Publication)



Monday, March 14, 2011

GTAR Weekly Facts – March 14, 2011


THIS WEEK!
Scout for SafeMLS Enrollment
Beginning Tuesday, March 15, you will be required to go through a brief enrollment process for our new Scout for SafeMLS system; this will likely occur with the first login for most individuals. Please note that everyone will be automatically taken though the process at some point, if not on the first login. You will only have to complete the enrollment process one time: Click Here for Instructions
Keybox Reminder:
Daylight Saving Time started Sunday, March 13. Keyboxes now open from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. To change the time settings using your EKey, Click Here for Instructions. If you are using a Display Key the key box can be brought to GTAR for programming
Upcoming Computer Classes at GTAR
Pre-registration is required; space is limited to 14 per class. For more information and to enroll: log on to tulsarealtors.com, click the red Education bar on the Member Services page, then click Register for Classes. All classes are held in the GTAR Computer Lab.
MarketLinx 1: Monday, March 14, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 2: Wednesday, March 16, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Realist Tax System: Thursday, March 17, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 23
2011 Commercial Market Update
If you have an interest in the commercial real estate market, you won’t want to miss the 2011 Greater Tulsa Commercial Market Update, now in its 12th year! Cost is $60. Event is 7:30 a.m. to 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 predicted 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: 3 hours required HOT CE credit. Register online at tulsarealtors.com. Click Here for Details and Registration Form
Wednesday, March 30
Home Inspection and the Law
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. with Dan LaBrake; learn what inspectors are required to do by state law; what inspectors are prohibited from doing by state law; how to see defects yourself; how to prepare your listing for a good inspection, and much more. OREC Approved: 4 hours required HOT CE credit.  Course Details
Thursday, April 7
REALTOR® Appreciation Day
Plan now to attend GTAR’s most popular annual event! Start your day with a very special CE class by Brian Copeland: Creating Buyer Urgency in a Challenged Market, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 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) meeting; Brian is the 2011 YPN President for the National Association of REALTORS®.  (There is no cost to attend this meeting.) Click Here for Details
Thursday, April 7
Creating Buyer Urgency in a Challenged Market
Start REALTOR® Appreciation Day with this very special CE class by Brian Copeland: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the Redskin Room at UMAC. Brian has systemized the buyer process in such a way that his buyers are going to contract within 18 hours from the first home they see! Brian has appeared on countless reality TV shows including HGTV’s Good-buy Bad-buy, House Hunters, The Top 25 HomeBuying Tips, and The Learning Channel’s Flip That House. Pre-registration is required for this class—cost for GTAR members is only $20—but don’t wait to register—we expect this class to sell out! Register online at tulsarealtors.com. Click Here for Course Details
2011 Real Estate Planners
We still have planners in the GTAR Board Store; prices range from $19.95 to $29.95.
Lost: Backpacks for Kids Collection Cans
They are actually silver paint cans with a Backpacks for Kids label on them. We started with 24 cans last year, and only 8 have made it back to GTAR. If you have one at your office, we will be happy to pick it up, or you can keep it for this year; please email dholland@tulsarealtors.com. Thanks for your help.
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
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:
Bank of the West, Designated Individual, Ryan Thompson (Second Publication)
Real Estate Essentials, Designated Individual, Suzan Musa (Second Publication)
MLS Only:
Charles A. Weeks, d/b/a Weeks Appraisal Services (Second Publication)
Public Service Membership:
City of Broken Arrow, Designated Individual, Lori Hill (First Publication)

Monday, March 7, 2011

GTAR Weekly Facts – March 7, 2011


Keybox Reminder:
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 13. Keyboxes will open from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 
THIS WEEK!
Wednesday, March 9
Working in Historic Neighborhoods
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at GTAR; Amanda DeCort and Ed Sharrer with the Tulsa Preservation Commission will unravel the misconceptions of working in historic neighborhoods in this encore presentation. Leave the class armed with the essential information your prospective buyers and sellers need to know. OREC approved: 3 hours elective CE credit. Register online at tulsarealtors.com; Click Here for Course Details  
THIS WEEK!
Early-bird Registration Savings Ends
2011 Commercial Market Update
If you have an interest in the commercial real estate market, you won’t want to miss the 2011 Greater Tulsa Commercial Market Update, now in its 12th year! Cost is $40 through Wednesday, March 9—after, cost will be $60. Event is Wednesday, March 23, 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 predicted 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: 3 hours required HOT CE credit. Register online at tulsarealtors.com. Click Here for Details and Registration Form
Wednesday, March 30
Home Inspection and the Law
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. with Dan LaBrake; learn what inspectors are required to do by state law; what inspectors are prohibited from doing by state law; how to see defects yourself; how to prepare your listing for a good inspection, and much more. OREC Approved: 4 hours required HOT CE credit.  Course Details
Upcoming Computer Classes at GTAR
Pre-registration is required; space is limited to 14 per class. For more information and to enroll: log on to tulsarealtors.com, click the red Education bar on the Member Services page, then click Register for Classes. All classes are held in the GTAR Computer Lab.
Publisher: Wednesday, March 9, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 1: Monday, March 14, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 2: Wednesday, March 16, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Realist Tax System: Thursday, March 17, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 7
REALTOR® Appreciation Day
Plan now to attend GTAR’s most popular annual event! Start your day with a very special CE class 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) meeting; Brian is the 2011 YPN President for the National Association of REALTORS®.  (There is no cost to attend this meeting.) Click Here for Details
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

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

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 (Second Publication)
Firm Affiliate:
Bank of the West, Designated Individual Ryan Thompson (First Publication)
Real Estate Essentials, Designated Individual Jennifer Cline (First Publication)
MLS Only:
Charles A. Weeks, d/b/a Weeks Appraisal Services (First Publication)


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