Thursday, March 27, 2008

Weekly Facts – March 31, 2008

2008 Fair Housing Poster Contest
April has been designated Fair Housing month by NAR, and to commemorate this theme in our community, GTAR’s Equal Opportunity Committee is sponsoring a poster contest for all elementary school children in Tulsa and surrounding communities – 30,000 flyers were printed and sent to all elementary schools in the communities that GTAR/NORES serves. The contest is open to anyone in grades 1 through 5 who wish to participate. If you know a child who would like to participate, please give them a flyer! You can access the flyer with all the details by clicking on the following link:
http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/GTAR/CurrentInfo/2008FairHousingPosterContest.pdf

A grand prize winner will be selected from each grade level and awarded $100! From April 21 to April 30, posters will be on display at the GTAR office, and the winners will be determined by YOU, our members! So be sure to come by the office and vote for your favorite!

Coming Up in Just ONE Week!
REALTOR® Appreciation Day on It’s New Day – Thursday, April 10

GTAR’s annual REALTOR® Appreciation Day Trade Show and special CE class is at a new time; Plan now to attend the free Trade Show at UMAC from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. brought to you by GTAR’s wonderful affiliate members. Visit more than 55 booths of information and services, while enjoying free food, and as usual, there will be tons of door prizes given away during the show. New this year: Look for the row of tech booths including Top Producer and e-PRO. For more information on the Trade Show, click on the following link:
http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/GTAR/CurrentInfo/2008RADTS.pdf

Prior to the Trade Show, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at UMAC in the Redskin room, earn 3 hours of elective CE credit in the class eStrategies: How to Give Consumers What They Really Want with national instructor, Verl Workman. Over the last 15 years, Mr. Workman has been educating, motivating and training sales associates, entrepreneurs, real estate agents and brokers and other audiences worldwide. His exposure and knowledge covers all aspects of sales, marketing, self-promotion, real estate, management and technology tools. Verl has delivered more than 500 seminars over the past 8 years and has helped thousands of people reach their goals through his empowering presentations, tools, and personal coaching programs.Cost for GTAR members is $15 pre-registered and $20 the day of class (if it’s not sold out). For more information on the class and to register online with Visa or MC: Under Member Resources, click Education–Enroll in Classes, then click Register for Classes.

Certification for Homebuyer Education Professionals: Monday, April 7 – Friday, April 11
It’s never been more important to protect the value of homeownership! The Oklahoma Homebuyer Education Association is offering Certification for Homebuyer Education Professionals 5-day training sessions with OHEA Certification Exam April 7 – 11 in Tulsa, and September 8 – 12 in OKC. Prospective homeowners need to hear the whole story from someone they trust—make it you! Know what every homebuyer should know before buying; learn how to help prospective buyers understand what you know; teach your clients the principles for successfully maintaining homeownership. OREC approved for 21 hours elective CE credit. Advance registration: $315 for five days (includes all fees and membership dues through December 2008). For more information, call (405) 949-1495 or email
homebuyered@okacaa.org or visit www.homebuyereducation.info. You can also click on the following link: http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/GTAR/CurrentInfo/HomeBuyer-Certification.pdf

National Association of Home Builders Sales & Marketing with Henry Thomas – Thursday, April 24
The NAHB class that combines the best of Essential Closing Strategies & Marketing on a Shoe String Budget, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Tulsa HBA Office; continental breakfast and lunch included; registration fee is $250 – member discounts available for Sales & Marketing and HBA members. Pending 8 hours elective CE with OREC. For more information, call Stacy Hendrickson at (918) 663-5820 or email her at
shendrickson@tulsahba.com.
Teleconference: OREC Revised OK Contract and Related Addenda – Friday, April 25
OREC is offering this new class statewide via teleconference at two times: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. GTAR will be hosting these classes in the GTAR Training Center. The classes will be lecture only, and broadcast from Metro Technology Center in OKC. The instructor will be Terry Pufahl, who serves on the OREC Contract Committee. OREC approved for required HOT CE credit. Attendees will receive a copy of the forms, and the instructor will explain the changes to the contract and related addenda. These classes are free but registration is required. For more information on the class and to register online with Visa or MC: Under Member Resources, click Education–Enroll in Classes, then click Register for Classes.

REALTOR® Magazine’s Good Neighbor Award Opens Call for Entries
Nominations are now open for the National Association of REALTORS® ninth annual REALTOR® Magazine Good Neighbor Awards. The program recognizes REALTORS® whose extraordinary commitment to volunteer work has helped make their community a better place to live. The five winners will be announced in November in REALTOR Magazine. Each winner will be recognized at the 2008 REALTORS® Conference & Expo in Orlando, Florida, receive travel expenses to the conference, national media exposure for his or her community cause, and a $10,000 grant. In addition to the winners, five honorable mentions will each receive a $2,500 grant. Good Neighbor Awards entries must be received by Friday, May 23, 2008. For more details and a nomination form, call (800) 874-6500, visit
www.REALTOR.org/realtormag and click the Good Neighbor button, or see the March 2008 issue of REALTOR® Magazine.

OK Broker Relationships CE Class – Monday, April 21
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with Ann Lloyd. OREC approved for 3 hours required (BRA) CE credit. Register online with Visa or MC: Under Member Resources, click Education–Enroll in Classes, then click Register for Classes.

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: Friday, April 4, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Excel: Monday, April 7, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Publisher: Friday, April 11, 9:00 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.

Mitchell Thiessen, associated with Keller Williams Realty (First Publication)
Rodney McCalman, associated with Chinowth & Cohen (Second Publication)
Mark A. Trujillo, d/b/a United Country Realty (Second Publication)
Holly Walters, d/b/a Walters Real Estate (Second Publication)

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Weekly Facts – March 24, 2008

This Week!
Safety Seminar: Don’t be a Victim…Protect Your Most Valuable Asset - YOU! – Friday, March 28

Don’t miss one of GTAR’s most important and popular CE classes! 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with Captain, Tracie Lewis with the Tulsa Police Department. In a way that is both entertaining and informative, Captain Lewis will cover the very serious topic of basic safety practices for real estate professionals (showing houses to strangers, showing houses in high crime areas, taking strangers in your car, what to do if you are a victim of an attack); possible responses to an attack, and more. Whether you are male or female, if you show houses, you should attend this course! OREC approved for 3 hours required HOT CE credit; (class last offered September 2007). For more information and to register online with Visa or MC: Under Member Resources, click Education–Enroll in Classes, then click Register for Classes.

Coming Up in Just Two Weeks!
REALTOR® Appreciation Day on It’s New Day – Thursday, April 10

GTAR’s annual REALTOR® Appreciation Day Trade Show and special CE class is at a new time – a month and a day earlier; it’s usually the first Friday in May but at the request of many of you, we are trying a new date. Plan now to attend the free Trade Show at UMAC from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. brought to you by GTAR’s wonderful affiliate members. Visit more than 55 booths of information and services, while enjoying free food, and as usual, there will be tons of door prizes given away during the show. New this year: Look for the row of tech booths including Top Producer and e-PRO. For more information on the Trade Show, click on the following link:
http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/GTAR/CurrentInfo/2008RADTS.pdf

Prior to the Trade Show, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at UMAC in the Redskin room, earn 3 hours of elective CE credit in the class eStrategies: How to Give Consumers What They Really Want with national instructor, Verl Workman. Over the last 15 years, Mr. Workman has been educating, motivating and training sales associates, entrepreneurs, real estate agents and brokers and other audiences worldwide. His exposure and knowledge covers all aspects of sales, marketing, self-promotion, real estate, management and technology tools. Verl has delivered more than 500 seminars over the past 8 years and has helped thousands of people reach their goals through his empowering presentations, tools, and personal coaching programs. Cost for GTAR members is $15 pre-registered and $20 the day of class (if it’s not sold out). For more information on the class and to register online with Visa or MC: Under Member Resources, click Education–Enroll in Classes, then click Register for Classes.

Certification for Homebuyer Education Professionals: Monday, April 7 – Friday, April 11
It’s never been more important to protect the value of homeownership! The Oklahoma Homebuyer Education Association is offering Certification for Homebuyer Education Professionals 5-day training sessions with OHEA Certification Exam April 7 – 11 in Tulsa, and September 8 – 12 in OKC. Prospective homeowners need to hear the whole story from someone they trust—make it you! Know what every homebuyer should know before buying; learn how to help prospective buyers understand what you know; teach your clients the principles for successfully maintaining homeownership. OREC approved for 21 hours elective CE credit. Advance registration: $315 for five days (includes all fees and membership dues through December 2008). For more information, call (405) 949-1495 or email
homebuyered@okacaa.org or visit www.homebuyereducation.info. You can also click on the following link: http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/GTAR/CurrentInfo/HomeBuyer-Certification.pdf

OK Broker Relationships CE Class – Monday, April 21
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with Ann Lloyd. OREC approved for 3 hours required (BRA) CE credit. Register online with Visa or MC: Under Member Resources, click Education–Enroll in Classes, then click Register for Classes.

National Association of Home Builders Sales & Marketing with Henry Thomas– Thursday, April 24
The NAHB class that combines the best of Essential Closing Strategies & Marketing on a Shoe String Budget, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Tulsa HBA Office; continental breakfast and lunch included; registration fee is $250 – member discounts available for Sales & Marketing and HBA members. Pending 8 hours elective CE with OREC. For more information, call Stacy Hendrickson at (918) 663-5820 or email her at
shendrickson@tulsahba.com.

Teleconference: OREC Revised OK Contract and Related Addenda – Friday, April 25
OREC is offering this new class statewide via teleconference at two times: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. GTAR will be hosting these classes in the GTAR Training Center. The classes will be lecture only, and broadcast from Metro Technology Center in OKC. The instructor will be Terry Pufahl, who serves on the OREC Contract Committee. OREC approved for required HOT CE credit. Attendees will receive a copy of the forms, and the instructor will explain the changes to the contract and related addenda. These classes are free but registration is required. For more information on the class and to register online with Visa or MC: Under Member Resources, click Education–Enroll in Classes, then click Register for Classes.


REALTOR® Magazine’s Good Neighbor Award Opens Call for Entries
Nominations are now open for the National Association of REALTORS® ninth annual REALTOR® Magazine Good Neighbor Awards. The program recognizes REALTORS® whose extraordinary commitment to volunteer work has helped make their community a better place to live. The five winners will be announced in November in REALTOR Magazine. Each winner will be recognized at the 2008 REALTORS® Conference & Expo in Orlando, Florida, receive travel expenses to the conference, national media exposure for his or her community cause, and a $10,000 grant. In addition to the winners, five honorable mentions will each receive a $2,500 grant. Good Neighbor Awards entries must be received by Friday, May 23, 2008. For more details and a nomination form, call (800) 874-6500, visit www.REALTOR.org/realtormag and click the Good Neighbor button, or see the March 2008 issue of REALTOR® Magazine.

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.
MarketLinx 2: Tuesday, March 25, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 3: Friday, March 28, 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.

Rodney McCalman, associated with Chinowth & Cohen (First Publication)
Mark A. Trujillo, d/b/a United Country Realty (First Publication)
Holly Walters, d/b/a Walters Real Estate (First Publication)
Edwin Miranda, d/b/a Golden Star Properties (Second Publication)
Larry Paden, d/b/a Paden Biz, LLC (Second Publication)
Beth Sutton, associated with RE/MAX Consultants (Second Publication)

Friday, March 14, 2008

Weekly Facts – March 17, 2008

Beta Version of Wireless MLS for Smart Phones
NORES is Proud to Introduce a Beta Version of our Wireless MLS for Your Smart Phone, which you can access by going to tulsarealtors.com/mobile. Simply use your current MLS username and password to access MLS via your wireless device. Search listings, view photos, associate contact information, showing information, owner information and much, much more. Comments or site suggestions should be sent to mobile@tulsarealtors.com

Coming Up!
Safety Seminar: Don’t be a Victim…Protect Your Most Valuable Asset - YOU! – Friday, March 28

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with Captain, Tracie Lewis with the Tulsa Police Department. In a way that is both entertaining and informative, Captain Lewis will cover the very serious topic of basic safety practices for real estate professionals (showing houses to strangers, showing houses in high crime areas, taking strangers in your car, what to do if you are a victim of an attack); possible responses to an attack, and more. Whether you are male or female, if you show houses, you should attend this course! OREC approved for 3 hours required HOT CE credit; (class last offered September 2007). For more information and to register online with Visa or MC: Under Member Resources, click Education–Enroll in Classes, then click Register for Classes.

Plan to Attend REALTOR® Appreciation Day on It’s New Day – Thursday, April 10!
GTAR’s annual REALTOR® Appreciation Day Trade Show and special CE class is at a new time – a month and a day earlier; it’s usually the first Friday in May but at the request of many of you, we are trying a new date. Plan now to attend the free Trade Show at UMAC from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. brought to you by GTAR’s wonderful affiliate members. Visit more than 55 booths of information and services, while enjoying free food, and as usual, there will be tons of door prizes given away during the show. New this year: Look for the row of tech booths including Top Producer and e-PRO. For more information on the Trade Show, click on the following link:
http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/GTAR/CurrentInfo/2008RADTS.pdf

Prior to the Trade Show, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at UMAC in the Redskin room, earn 3 hours of elective CE credit in the class eStrategies: How to Give Consumers What They Really Want with national instructor, Verl Workman. Over the last 15 years, Mr. Workman has been educating, motivating and training sales associates, entrepreneurs, real estate agents and brokers and other audiences worldwide. His exposure and knowledge covers all aspects of sales, marketing, self-promotion, real estate, management and technology tools. Verl has delivered more than 500 seminars over the past 8 years and has helped thousands of people reach their goals through his empowering presentations, tools, and personal coaching programs. Cost for GTAR members is $15 pre-registered and $20 the day of class (if it’s not sold out). For more information on the class and to register online with Visa or MC: Under Member Resources, click Education–Enroll in Classes, then click Register for Classes.

Just Added to the Calendar: OK Broker Relationships – Monday, April 21
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with Ann Lloyd. OREC approved for 3 hours required (BRA) CE credit. Register online with Visa or MC: Under Member Resources, click Education–Enroll in Classes, then click Register for Classes.

GTAR Lost and Found
Just a reminder: If you’re missing glasses, Bluetooth earpieces, etc., and you’ve been to GTAR, you might check and see if we have it in our lost and found. Call 663-7500.

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.

MarketLinx 1: Wednesday, March 19, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 2: Tuesday, March 25, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 3: Friday, March 28, 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.

Edwin Miranda, d/b/a Golden Star Properties (First Publication)
Larry Paden, d/b/a Paden Biz, LLC (First Publication)
Beth Sutton, associated with RE/MAX Consultants (First Publication)
Jeffrey Jonas, d/b/a Red Bell Real Estate (Second Publication)

Friday, March 7, 2008

Weekly Facts – March 10, 2008

Keybox Reminder
Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 a.m. on March 9, which means access for keyboxes will be 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. (not 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.).

Beta Version of Wireless MLS for Smart Phones
NORES is Proud to Introduce a Beta Version of our Wireless MLS for Your Smart Phone, which you can access by going to http://tulsarealtors.com/mobile. Simply use your current MLS username and password to access MLS via your wireless device. Search listings, view photos, associate contact information, showing information, owner information and much, much more. Comments or site suggestions should be sent to mobile@tulsarealtors.com.

This Week!
2008 Greater Tulsa Commercial Market Update – Wednesday, March 12
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. Leland Clark with Sooner Investment will be discussing the new Tulsa Hills project in Sapulpa as part of his Land/Development presentation. This year’s keynote speaker will be Dr. Mark Snead, director of the OSU Center for Applied Economic Research. 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. Cost is $65 per person; course is OREC approved for 3 hours REQUIRED (HOT) CE credit and OREAB approved for 3 hours CE credit. 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.

This Week!
Sales Associate Forum: Tulsa Public Schools – Thursday, March 13
Brokers and Managers: Please encourage your associates to attend this free and informative event! 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the GTAR Training Center. Come learn about Tulsa Public Schools’ plans for $12 million in federal grants to energize Central, Hale, and Webster schools through the following: Central Academy of Fine Art; McLain High School for Science and Technology; Hale High School of Restaurant, Lodging, and Health Management; Webster High School’s Broadcast, Digital Media, and Marketing Magnet. Magnet Schools Recruiter, Shelonda Hawkins, will discuss Tulsa Public Schools’ Magnet Schools. This forum is free but registration is required. For more information and to register online: Under Member Resources, click Education–Enroll in Classes, then click Register for Classes.

Safety Seminar: Don’t be a Victim…Protect Your Most Valuable Asset - YOU! – Friday, March 28
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with Captain, Tracie Lewis with the Tulsa Police Department. In a way that is both entertaining and humorous, Captain Lewis will cover the very serious topic of basic safety practices for real estate professionals (showing houses to strangers, showing houses in high crime areas, taking strangers in your car, what to do if you are a victim of an attack); possible responses to an attack, and more. Whether you are male or female, if you show houses, you should attend this course! OREC approved for 3 hours required HOT CE credit; (class last offered September 2007). For more information and to register online with Visa or MC: Under Member Resources, click Education–Enroll in Classes, then click Register for Classes.

Mark Your Calendars for REALTOR® Appreciation Day, Thursday, April 10!
GTAR’s annual REALTOR® Appreciation Day Trade Show and special CE class is at a new time – a month and a day earlier; it’s usually the first Friday in May but at the request of many of you, we are trying a new date. Plan now to attend the free Trade Show at UMAC from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. brought to you by GTAR’s wonderful affiliate members. Visit more than 55 booths of information and services, while enjoying free food, and as usual, there will be tons of door prizes given away during the show. New this year: Look for the row of tech booths including Top Producer and e-PRO. For more information on the Trade Show, click on the following link:
http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/GTAR/CurrentInfo/2008RADTS.pdf

Prior to the Trade Show, earn 3 hours of elective CE credit in the class eStrategies: How to Give Consumers What They Really Want with national instructor, Verl Workman; 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at UMAC in the Redskin Room. Cost for GTAR members is $15 pre-registered and $20 the day of class (if it’s not sold out). For more information on the class and to register online with Visa or MC: Under Member Resources, click Education–Enroll in Classes, then click Register for Classes.

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.

Catylist Search: Monday, March 10, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Publisher (v2003): Monday, March 10, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Realist Tax System: Wednesday, March 12, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 1: Wednesday, March 19, 1:00 – 4:00 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.

Jeffrey Jonas, d/b/a Red Bell Real Estate (First Publication)

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