Friday, February 15, 2008

Weekly Facts – February 18, 2008

This Week!
Cheers to You! 2008 Presidents’ Inaugural Gala – Friday, February 22
The cost is now $60 per person, and we must have your reservations no later than Tuesday, February 19 at 5:00 p.m.!
If you miss this year’s Gala, you will be kicking yourself the next day! Cocktails (cash bar) start at 6:00 p.m. and dinner is at 7:00 p.m. in the Ford Truck Exhibit Hall at the Tulsa Fairgrounds. FREE valet parking! Dress is business casual to formal – theme is black and white. For more information and to make reservations online with Visa or MC: Under Member Resources, click on GTAR Events. You can also call the Association office at 918-663-7500. For more information and a faxable reservation form, click on the following link: http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/GTAR/CurrentInfo/2008GTAR-Gala-Invitation.pdf

This Week!
Good Thing You’re in Tulsa Commercials Begin
Starting February 17, the Good Thing You’re in Tulsa PR campaign commercials will start airing on KJRH, KOTV, KTUL and FOX23, so tune in! You may have already spotted one of the four buses driving around town – they look great!

This Week!
Common Home Inspection Concerns – Wednesday, February 20

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with Dan LaBrake. Come find out why GTAR members are saying this is the best home inspections class they’ve ever taken. For more information and to register online; under Member Resources, click Education-Enroll in Classes, then click Register for Classes. (Last offered July 2007)

Coming Up!
Real Estate and the Fair Housing Act – Monday, February 25

This class is filling up, so if you are interested in attending, register now! 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with instructor Ann Lloyd. This is just a basic, no frills Fair Housing course but it is OREC approved for 3 hours required FHR CE credit. To register online; under Member Resources, click Education-Enroll in Classes, then click Register for Classes.

Win $350 AND Earn 3 Hours Elective CE Credit! – Thursday, March 6
All you have to do is attend Developing Your Professional Image: Become More Successful by Building a Personal Brand Image with Andrew Urich from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center. Dr. Urich is a lecturer, researcher, and consultant in the areas of influence, negotiation, and consumer protection. Cost of class for members is the standard $15 pre-registered and $20 day of; drop your business card in our fishbowl for a chance to win a cash prize of $350, which is equal to a year’s dues for a GTAR associate! Don’t wait to register – seating is limited, and this class is expected to be full. For details on the class and to register online; under Member Resources, click Education-Enroll in Classes, then click Register for Classes.

Don’t Wait Any Longer to Register!
2008 Greater Tulsa Commercial Market Update – Wednesday, March 12
Right now, the cost is $50, but after February 20, the cost will be $65
; Also, for the first time in its nine-year history, the Commercial Market Update has been approved by OREC for 3 hours REQUIRED (HOT) CE credit; it is also approved by OREAB for CE credit. Don’t miss the educational event of the year for commercial real estate professionals or any real estate professionals who are interested in learning about what’s happened and will be happening in the Tulsa area’s commercial market. The Commercial Market Update will be at the Tulsa Renaissance Hotel; buffet breakfast and registration begin at 7:30 a.m. and speaker presentations begin at 8:00 a.m. For more information and to register online with Visa or MC: Under Member Resources, click Education–Enroll in Classes, then click Register for Classes; you can also register by calling 663-7500.

Deadline Extended for REALTOR® License Plate
The OK Tax Commission has extended the deadline for the REALTOR® License Plate until February 29. OAR still needs 125 orders to reach the minimum 500 applications needed to produce the plates. The cost for the license plate is just $37, and since $20 of each license plate fee would be donated to the Oklahoma Housing Foundation, the license plate would generate at least $10,000 for this worthy cause. You do not have to actually put the license plate on your car, you can buy one to support the cause and keep your current plate. For details, click on the following link:
http://www.oklahomarealtors.com/cartag. For more information, you can also email Jessica@oklahomarealtors.com

Upcoming Computer Classes at GTAR
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to enroll, log on to tulsamls.net; under Member Resources, click Education-Enroll for Classes, then click Register in Classes. All classes are held in the GTAR Computer Lab.

Realist Tax System: Monday, February 18, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
ZipForm Online: Tuesday, February 19, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
CIE Manager: Monday, February 25, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 1: Monday, February 25, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Publisher (v2003): Tuesday, February 26, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Excel (v2003): Wednesday, February 27, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Realist Tax System: Friday, February 29, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

REALTOR® 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.

Donna S. Matlock, associated with RE/MAX Select (Second Publication)
Donna K. Powell, associated with C Zane Realty (Second Publication)
Patrice Simpkins, d/b/a Global Realty Marketing (Second Publication)


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