Friday, May 30, 2008

Weekly Facts – June 2, 2008

This Week!
Fair Housing CE Class – Wednesday, June 4

Need a fair housing class? Here's your opportunity! Don't miss: Real Estate and the Fair Housing Act, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with Thurman Miles, director of the Fort Worth FHEO Center, Region VI, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, U.S. Departments of Housing and Urban Development, in Fort Worth, Texas. OREC approved for 3 hours required FHR CE credit. For details and to register online, log on to tulsamls.net; click on Education-Enroll in Classes, then click Register for Classes.

2008 Parade of Homes Kick-off Reception for REALTORS® – Tuesday, June 10
The Home Builders Association is hosting a special Parade of Homes kick-off reception for REALTORS® on Tuesday, June 10 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Home Builders Association (next door to GTAR). Enjoy FREE food, drinks, and a live band, while visiting with Parade of Homes builders…And, one lucky REALTOR® will walk away with a trip for two to New York City! Please RSVP to 918-663-5820 (HBA), no later than Friday, June 6. To view the invitation, click on the following link:
http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/GTAR/CurrentInfo/REALTOR_Parade_Invitation.pdf

Coming Up!
Introductory CCIM Class – Tuesday & Wednesday, June 17 & 18

The Oklahoma CCIM Chapter is presenting Introduction to Commercial Investment Real Estate Analysis on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 17 and 18 in the GTAR Training Center. This two-day introductory course provides an overview of every aspect of commercial real estate from property inspection through follow-up after the property is sold. Every phase of commercial real estate analysis is represented through a real-world application to a real property. If you are seriously considering getting into the commercial real estate market, then this class is for you. Cost is $325 and class size is limited to 50; class will be 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. both days. For more information on this course, visit
www.ccim.com or click on the following link: http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/GTAR/CurrentInfo/CCIM101.pdf

Successfully Selling HUD Homes – Wednesday, June 25
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with Margo McKay, vice president of First Preston Management in Dallas, Texas. Margo will present the latest policies and procedures regarding the marketing of HUD-owned homes; OREC approved for 4 hours elective CE credit. For full course details and to register online, log on to tulsamls.net; Under Member Resources, click Education-Enroll in Classes, then Register for Classes.


Notice to Brokers/Office Managers about Releases
When an associate is released from your firm, fax a copy of OREC’s release to 663-8815 or email it to
connie@tulsarealtors.com to remove the licensee from your records. We cannot transfer an associate from one firm to another without a release from the previous company.

Seeking OAR REALTOR® of the Year Nominations
GTAR is seeking nominations for OAR REALTOR® of the Year. If you would like to nominate someone for consideration, please complete a nomination form available at the following link:
http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/GTAR/CurrentInfo/08OARREALTORoftheYear.pdf
Send the completed form to Janie Bays by email,
jbays@tulsarealtors.com or by fax, 918-663-8815.

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, June 2, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 1: Monday, June 9, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 2: Thursday, June 12, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 3: Tuesday, June 17, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Realist: Wednesday, June 18, 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.

Anne Pollard, associated with Sager & Associates (Second Publication)

Friday, May 23, 2008

Weekly Facts – May 26, 2008

REMINDER:
The GTAR/NORES office will be closed Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day.

Notice to Brokers/Office Managers about Releases
When an associate is released from your firm, fax a copy of OREC’s release to 663-8815 or email it to
connie@tulsarealtors.com to remove the licensee from your records. We cannot transfer an associate from one firm to another without a release from the previous company.

This Week!
Revised OK Contracts and Related Addenda Class – Wednesday, May 28

Don’t miss your one opportunity to take this class for FREE! 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Union Public School’s Performing Arts Center (UPAC), which is located by UMAC. Attorney Robert Nichols will be teaching the class, which is open to all real estate licensees and OREC approved for 3 hours required HOT CE credit. This class is free but registration is required. To register online, log on to tulsamls.net; Under Member Resources, click Education-Enroll in Classes, then Register for Classes.

Coming Up!
Fair Housing CE Class – Wednesday, June 4
Real Estate and the Fair Housing Act, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with Thurman Miles, director of the Fort Worth FHEO Center, Region VI, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, U.S. Departments of Housing and Urban Development, in Fort Worth, Texas. OREC approved for 3 hours required FHR CE credit. For details and to register online, log on to tulsamls.net; click on Education-Enroll in Classes, then click Register for Classes.

Introductory CCIM Class – Tuesday & Wednesday, June 17 & 18
The Oklahoma CCIM Chapter is presenting Introduction to Commercial Investment Real Estate Analysis on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 17 and 18 in the GTAR Training Center. This two-day introductory course provides an overview of every aspect of commercial real estate from property inspection through follow-up after the property is sold. Every phase of commercial real estate analysis is represented through a real-world application to a real property. If you are seriously considering getting into the commercial real estate market, then this class is for you. Cost is $325 and class size is limited to 50; class will be 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. both days. For more information on this course, visit
www.ccim.com or click on the following link: http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/GTAR/CurrentInfo/CCIM101.pdf

Successfully Selling HUD Homes – Wednesday, June 25
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with Margo McKay, vice president of First Preston Management in Dallas, Texas. Margo will present the latest policies and procedures regarding the marketing of HUD-owned homes; OREC approved for 4 hours elective CE credit. For full course details and to register online, log on to tulsamls.net; Under Member Resources, click Education-Enroll in Classes, then Register for Classes.


Seeking OAR REALTOR® of the Year Nominations
GTAR is seeking nominations for OAR REALTOR® of the Year. If you would like to nominate someone for consideration, please complete a nomination form available at the following link:
http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/GTAR/CurrentInfo/08OARREALTORoftheYear.pdf
Send the completed form to Janie Bays by email,
jbays@tulsarealtors.com or by fax, 918-663-8815.

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, May 30, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Catylist Search: Monday, June 2, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 1: Monday, June 9, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 2: Thursday, June 12, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 3: Tuesday, June 17, 2:00 – 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.

Anne Pollard, associated with Sager & Associates (First Publication)
Scott Sipes, d/b/a Sipes Realty (Second Publication)

Friday, May 16, 2008

Weekly Facts – May 19, 2008

REMINDER:
The GTAR/NORES office will be closed Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day.



This Week!
Important Communications Survey from GTAR

Effective communication with our members is of the utmost importance to GTAR. In an effort to assess our current communication methods and efficiency, and make improvements, if needed, we would like you to take a few minutes to complete our short survey; the survey will only be online through Tuesday, May 20, so please don’t wait to take it – We need and value your input! Please click on the following link to take the survey:
http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB227TEYMXBBW

This Week!
How NOT to Lose Your License – Wednesday, May 21

Don’t let your 15 minutes of fame be a line on the Disciplinary Action page of the OREC quarterly newsletter! Come to GTAR’s FREE Sales Associate Forum, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. in the Training Center. OREC Senior Investigator, Sherry Kueffler will discuss the most common reasons for an investigation, how little mistakes can become a big problem, and how you can stay out of trouble with OREC. This forum is free but registration is required. You can register online: under Member Resources, click Education–Enroll in Classes, then click Register for Classes.

Next Week!
Revised OK Contracts and Related Addenda Class – Wednesday, May 28

Reserve your seat now – We will only be offering this course for free this one time! 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Union Public School’s Performing Arts Center (UPAC), which is located by UMAC. Attorney Robert Nichols will be teaching the class, which is open to all real estate licensees and OREC approved for 3 hours required HOT CE credit. This class is free but registration is required. To register online, log on to tulsamls.net; Under Member Resources, click Education-Enroll in Classes, then Register for Classes.

Just Added to the CE Schedule!
Fair Housing CE Class – Wednesday, June 4
Real Estate and the Fair Housing Act, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with Thurman Miles, director of the Fort Worth FHEO Center, Region VI, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, U.S. Departments of Housing and Urban Development, in Fort Worth, Texas. OREC approved for 3 hours required FHR CE credit. For details and to register online, log on to tulsamls.net; click on Education-Enroll in Classes, then click Register for Classes.

Introduction to Commercial Investment Real Estate Analysis
Tuesday & Wednesday, June 17 & 18

Presented by the Oklahoma CCIM Chapter; this two-day introductory course will be held in the GTAR Training Center. Registration will start at 7:30 a.m. and class will be 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. both days. Cost is $325 and class size is limited to 50. This course provides an overview of every aspect of commercial real estate from property inspection through follow-up after the property is sold. Every phase of commercial real estate analysis is represented through a real-world application to a real property. HP-10BII financial calculator is required for class. For more information on this course, visit
www.ccim.com or click on the following link: http://www.ccim.com/education/ccim_education/controller?action=viewCourseFlyer&mid=INT0987

Successfully Selling HUD Homes – Wednesday, June 25
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with Margo McKay, vice president of First Preston Management in Dallas, Texas. Margo will present the latest policies and procedures regarding the marketing of HUD-owned homes; OREC approved for 4 hours elective CE credit. For full course details and to register online, log on to tulsamls.net; Under Member Resources, click Education-Enroll in Classes, then Register for Classes.

SBC/ATT yahoo sbcglobal.net, addresses, etc.
If you are experiencing any issues with sending or receiving to/from SBC/ATT email addresses, including MarketLinx auto notifications to/from sbcglobal.net, yahoo, swbell, etc. addresses, please be advised that SBC/ATT is currently upgrading email security and your issues may be caused by those upgrades. You can visit the following SBC/ATT site for information and support with those issues: http://helpme.att.net/article.php?item=10918 and advise clients using SBC/ATT accounts to investigate/troubleshoot with SBC/ATT as well. You may also call SBC/ATT phone support, 1-877-722-3755.


Notice from OREC
Concerning a Broker from another state performing licensed activities in Oklahoma without an Oklahoma license and being compensated. For details, please click on the following link:
http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/GTAR/CurrentInfo/ORECNotice.pdf

Seeking OAR REALTOR® of the Year Nominations
GTAR is seeking nominations for OAR REALTOR® of the Year. If you would like to nominate someone for consideration, please complete a nomination form available at the following link:
http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/GTAR/CurrentInfo/08OARREALTORoftheYear.pdf
Send the completed form to Janie Bays by email,
jbays@tulsarealtors.com or by fax, 918-663-8815.

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 Manager: Monday, May 19, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 1: Monday, May 19, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Zipform Online: Tuesday, May 20, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 2: Wednesday, May 21, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 3: Friday, May 23, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Realist Tax System: Friday, May 30, 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.

Scott Sipes, d/b/a Sipes Realty (First Publication)
Virgina Howell, d/b/a Virginia Howell (Second Publication)
Jerri Saliba, associated with Sand Springs Realty (Second Publication)

Friday, May 9, 2008

Weekly Facts – May 12, 2008

This Week! Thursday, May 15
Thinking Outside the Bubble:
The Truth about Real Estate, Foreclosures, and Today’s Homebuyers in Tulsa
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with Jason Oelrich. Don’t miss the encore presentation of this course! OREC approved for 3 hours required HOT CE credit. For full course details and to register online, log on to tulsamls.net; Under Member Resources, click Education-Enroll in Classes, then Register for Classes.

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Coming Up! Wednesday, May 21
Sales Associate Forum: How NOT to Lose Your License

9:00 – 11:00 a.m. in the GTAR Training Center with OREC Senior Investigator, Sherry Kueffler. Have you ever wondered what could get you in trouble with OREC? Ms. Kueffler will discuss the most common reasons for an investigation, how little mistakes can become a big problem, and how you can stay out of trouble with OREC. Don’t let your 15 minutes of fame be a line on the Disciplinary Action page of the OREC quarterly newsletter! This forum is free but registration is required. You can register online: under Member Resources, click Education–Enroll in Classes, then click Register for Classes.


Coming Up! Wednesday, May 28
Revised OK Contracts and Related Addenda
Reserve your seat now – We will only be offering this course for free this one time!
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Union Public School’s Performing Arts Center (UPAC), which is located by UMAC. Attorney Robert Nichols will be teaching the class, which is open to all real estate licensees and OREC approved for 3 hours required HOT CE credit. This class is free but registration is required. To register online, log on to tulsamls.net; Under Member Resources, click Education-Enroll in Classes, then Register for Classes.

Tuesday & Wednesday, June 17 & 18
Introduction to Commercial Investment Real Estate Analysis
Presented by the Oklahoma CCIM Chapter; this two-day introductory course will be held in the GTAR Training Center. Registration will start at 7:30 a.m. and class will be 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. both days. Cost is $325 and class size is limited to 50. This course provides an overview of every aspect of commercial real estate from property inspection through follow-up after the property is sold. Every phase of commercial real estate analysis is represented through a real-world application to a real property. HP-10BII financial calculator is required for class. For more information on this course, visit
www.ccim.com or click on the following link: http://www.ccim.com/education/ccim_education/controller?action=viewCourseFlyer&mid=INT0987

Wednesday, June 25
Successfully Selling HUD Homes

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with Margo McKay, vice president of First Preston Management in Dallas, Texas. Margo will present the latest policies and procedures regarding the marketing of HUD-owned homes; OREC approved for 4 hours elective CE credit. For full course details and to register online, log on to tulsamls.net; Under Member Resources, click Education-Enroll in Classes, then Register for Classes.

Seeking OAR REALTOR® of the Year Nominations
GTAR is seeking nominations for OAR REALTOR® of the Year. If you would like to nominate someone for consideration, please complete a nomination form available at the following link:
http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/GTAR/CurrentInfo/08OARREALTORoftheYear.pdf
Send the completed form to Janie Bays by email,
jbays@tulsarealtors.com or by fax, 918-663-8815.

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, May 12, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Publisher (v2003): Wednesday, May 14, 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.

Virgina Howell, d/b/a Virginia Howell (First Publication)
Jerri Saliba, associated with Sand Springs Realty (First Publication)


Friday, May 2, 2008

Weekly Facts - May 5, 2008

Awards Ceremony for the Winners of the Fair Housing Poster Contest – Tuesday, May 6
All the ballots have been counted and the winners are: Kiersten McGoff-Witham – First Grade, Hoover Elementary; Jessica Juarez, Second Grade, MacArthur Elementary; Tyler Willhite, Third Grade, Lynn Wood Elementary; Madalyn Main, Fourth Grade – Bell Elementary; and Paula Rodriguez, Fifth Grade – Jenks West. All GTAR members are invited to attend a short awards ceremony in the GTAR Training Center, Tuesday, May 6 at 4:30 p.m. Please come by and congratulate the winners!

REALTORS® in Honor of Patt Cooley
Lynn Eager, an associate with Chinowth & Cohen, is organizing a team of REALTORS® to participate in Y-ME’s 2008 Walk to Empower on Sunday, May 11 (Mother’s Day) in honor of Patt Cooley; Y-ME is the National Breast Cancer Organization. If you are interested in joining the REALTOR® team or donating to the team, please contact Lynn Eager via the following link:
Click here to view the team page for Realtors for Pat Cooley If the text above does not appear as a clickable link, you can visit the web address: http://main.y-me.org/site/TR/MothersDayEvents/MothersDayEvents-Tulsa?team_id=70901&pg=team&fr_id=1250&s_tafId=63703

Encore Presentation – Don’t Miss Your Chance to Attend!
Thinking Outside the Bubble – Thursday, May 15
The Truth about Real Estate, Foreclosures, and Today’s Homebuyers in Tulsa: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with Jason Oelrich. This course is an emerging market update from the nation’s largest mortgage lender (Countrywide Home Loans) specifically focused on the economic climate and current housing market for the greater Tulsa metropolitan area. OREC approved for 3 hours required HOT CE credit. For full course details and to register online, log on to tulsamls.net; Under Member Resources, click Education-Enroll in Classes, then Register for Classes.

Revised OK Contracts and Related Addenda Class – Wednesday, May 28
Don’t miss this one-time FREE offering of this class! 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Union Public School’s Performing Arts Center (UPAC), which is located by UMAC. Attorney Robert Nichols will be teaching the class, which is open to all real estate licensees and OREC approved for 3 hours required HOT CE credit. This class is free but registration is required. To register online, log on to tulsamls.net; Under Member Resources, click Education-Enroll in Classes, then Register for Classes.

NEW Sales Associate Forum:
How NOT to Lose Your License – Wednesday, May 21
Don’t let your 15 minutes of fame be a line on the Disciplinary Action page of the OREC quarterly newsletter! 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. in the GTAR Training Center with OREC Senior Investigator, Sherry Kueffler. Have you ever wondered what could get you in trouble with OREC? Ms. Kueffler will discuss the most common reasons for an investigation, how little mistakes can become a big problem, and how you can stay out of trouble with OREC. This forum is free but registration is required. You can register online: under Member Resources, click Education–Enroll in Classes, then click Register for Classes.

Introduction to Commercial Investment Real Estate Analysis –
Tuesday & Wednesday, June 17 & 18

Presented by the Oklahoma CCIM Chapter; this two-day introductory course will be held in the GTAR Training Center. Registration will start at 7:30 a.m. and class will be 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. both days. Cost is $325 and class size is limited to 50. This course provides an overview of every aspect of commercial real estate from property inspection through follow-up after the property is sold. Every phase of commercial real estate analysis is represented through a real-world application to a real property. HP-10BII financial calculator is required for class. For more information on this course, visit
www.ccim.com or click on the following link: http://www.ccim.com/education/ccim_education/controller?action=viewCourseFlyer&mid=INT0987

Seeking OAR REALTOR® of the Year Nominations
GTAR is seeking nominations for OAR REALTOR® of the Year. If you would like to nominate someone for consideration, please complete a nomination form available at the following link:
http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/GTAR/CurrentInfo/08OARREALTORoftheYear.pdf Send the completed form to Janie Bays by email, jbays@tulsarealtors.com or by fax, 918-663-8815.

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, May 5, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Catylist Search: Monday, May 12, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Publisher (v2003): Wednesday, May 14, 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.

Janet Boegemann, d/b/a J. B. Green Country Appraisals (Second Publication)
Karla Lowrimore, d/b/a Realco Pros (Second Publication)
Bradley Lewis, d/b/a Modern Properties (Second Publication)
Joe Swenson, d/b/a C21/First Choice (Second Publication)


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