Monday, October 15, 2012

GTAR Weekly Facts – October 15, 2012

NOTICES:
TODAY! October 15
NORES 4th Quarter Billing
Notices were emailed October 1, and payment is due by October 15, 2012, to avoid a $20 late penalty charge on October 16. You can view your invoice and pay online at tulsarealtors.com; from the main Member Services page, click the yellow View/Pay Bill bar, then click NORES Accounts Receivables.
2013 Annual Dues Billing
2013 local, state, and national dues invoices were emailed last week, October 8-12, 2012. REALTOR® members budget $484; REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® members budget $454. These amounts are subject to change; the State Association (OAR) has not set their dues amount for 2013 at this time.
October 31
Deadline to Submit Volunteer Forms to Serve on 2013 GTAR and NORES Committees
Your participation will help make a difference in the Association. Volunteering can help you better understand motivations and deal with difficult situations, as well as increase your knowledge about association and real estate issues. Volunteering also offers you a chance to develop lasting personal and professional relationships. Review the descriptions of each committee in the September GTAR World Newsletter. To sign up click on: REALTOR® & REALTOR®-Associate Volunteer Form  or Affiliate Volunteer form. (Deadline to submit form is October 31.)
EDUCATION & EVENTS:
THIS WEEK! October 16
Techy Time with Amy Smythe-Harris
Presented by the Oklahoma CRS Chapter; 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at GTAR; $60 for non-members and $50 for Chapter members. Learn “Marketing on a Dime” and have an “’App’tastic Time” learning what real estate apps you should be using, and much more. For more details: Click Here or visit www.crsok.com. (This is not a GTAR event.)
THIS WEEK! October 17-18
OAR Education Conference & Trade Show
Presented by your state association—OAR; this year’s Conference is in Tulsa at the Tulsa Renaissance Hotel; a variety of CE classes are being offered during the two days at a very affordable price, so take advantage! For details and registration information: Click Here
Upcoming CE at GTAR
For course details and online registration, log on to tulsarealtors.com; from the Main Menu, click on the red Education bar, then click Register for Classes. (If you have a GTAR Class Pass, register by emailing education@tulsarealtors.com or calling 918-663-7500.)
OK Broker Relationships, Monday, October 29, 1:00-4:00 p.m. with Ann Lloyd; req. BRA CE (Last one of the year)
The New HUD Internet Training, Wednesday, November 7, 1:00-4:00 p.m. with Mary Berry; req. HOT CE (Last one of the year)
Fair Housing & Ethical Practices, Thursday, November 8, 1:00-4:00 p.m. with Kathryn Jones; req. FHR CE (Last one of the year)
REALTOR® Ethics, Thursday, December 6, 1:00-4:00 p.m. with Kathryn Jones; this class is free, but you need to pre-register (Last one of the year)
It’s a “Sellout”
Debra Jones’ class “Street Savvy Selling” on October 24 at GTAR is completely full. There may be cancellations between now and the day of class; you can check online. We will not be keeping a waiting list, and we will not be able to accommodate “walk-ins” the day of class.
RLI Negotiations Class Begins November 1
REALTORS® Land Institute announces the return of The Essentials of Negotiation on November 1—a "no-travel," on-demand course with instructor and student interaction. The course covers theories, strategies, and tactics of bargaining and negotiation. More online or call 800-441-5263.
MLS NOTES:
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, unless otherwise indicated.
Fusion 2 (Hands-on): Monday, October 15, 2:00-4:30 p.m.
Fusion 2 (Hands-on): Tuesday, October 16, 2:00-4:30 p.m.
Realist Tax System: Thursday, October 18, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Fusion 3 (Hands-on): Tuesday, October 23, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Fusion 3 (Hands-on): Wednesday, October 24, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE:
October 25
OKCMAR 2012 RCA Bus Tour
The OKC Metropolitan Association of REALTORS® is hosting an RCA Bus Tour on October 25. Check-in for the bus tour will start at 11:00 a.m. at OKCMAR (3131 NW Expressway), and the bus will leave promptly at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be on the 50th floor of the new Devon tower in downtown OKC; tour will end at 5:00 p.m. Cost is $50. If any GTAR RCA members would like to attend, you can register through this link: OKCMAR RCA Bus Tour. (This is not a GTAR event.) 
Low-cost Financing for Commercial Retrofits
Several investor-owned California utilities are developing a program for using third-party capital to finance energy efficiency retrofits in commercial properties. Property owners would be able to access low-cost capital to finance upgrades and repay the investment through their utility bill. Learn more.
GOVERNMENT ISSUES/LEGAL:
3.8 Percent Tax: What’s True, What’s Not
In a new video on the 3.8 percent Medicate tax that's been the subject of inaccurate rumors, NAR analysts explain how the tax works and why messages calling it a sales tax on real estate are incorrect. The video also looks at the nature of Internet rumors in general.
Understand NAR's Pending Regulatory Issues
Access a chart that summarizes and provides a status update of NAR's top 14 regulatory issues. NAR actions on each of the issues are also summarized, and any public comment due dates are noted. The chart is intended to give you a quick picture of what federal rules are coming down the pike. Text summaries separate from the chart are available as well.
NAR President-elect Thomas on GSE Reform
NAR President-elect Gary Thomas shares his observations about reforming secondary mortgage market companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac based on his participation in a Washington policy forum on the topic.
Real Estate Claims Lead Malpractice Actions
The American Bar Association cites real estate malpractice claims as the leading cause of malpractice actions in its "Profile of Legal Malpractice Claims: 2008-2011" report.
INFORMATION TO USE:
Free Consumer Content: Kitchen Flooring
The latest free content for your websites, blogs, social media pages, and print resources from HouseLogic's REALTOR® Content Resource looks at kitchen flooring.
Learn about new REALTOR.org Features
NAR's website has a new look and enhanced functionality. Learn about what's new
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION:
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®:
Julie Smith, associated with Keller Williams (First Publication)
Firm Affiliate:
Cort Furniture, Designated Individual Kendra Spencer (Second Publication)
Gateway Mortgage, Designated individual Nick Graziano (Second Publication)
Groutsmith of Tulsa, Designated Individual Christie Gare (Second Publication)
TourKick LLC, Designated individual Clifford Paulick (Second Publication)



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