Weekly Facts Blog – September 1, 2008

This Week! Are You at Risk?
Every day REALTORS® put themselves at risk by welcoming complete strangers into a home or getting into a car alone with someone they just met. These everyday occurrences have the potential to turn into a personal nightmare, if our members don’t understand and follow the basic tenets of personal, professional and client safety. Find out how you can protect yourself and your clients by attending GTAR’s Safety Seminar: Scams, Shams & Shenanigans, Thursday, September 4, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with guest speakers, KOTV News at 5 Anchor, Lori Fullbright and CEO, Rick Brinkley of the Better Business Bureau of Eastern Oklahoma. Earn 3 hours required (HOT) CE credit from OREC. Register at tulsarealtors.com; click here for course details: http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/documents/SafetySeminar090408.pdf

How Do Commercial 1031 Exchanges Work and How Can They Benefit Your Business?
Find out Thursday, September 11, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at GTAR. Carmine DiFulvio, senior vice president of First American Exchange Company in Las Vegas, Nevada and Certified Exchange Specialist will be teaching 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges: A Detailed Look. If you are involved in the commercial real estate market, this course is for you. Mr. DiFulvio will be discussing how 1031 Exchanges work, financial requirements, cash-out rules, timeframes, qualified intermediaries, and much more. OREC has just approved this course for 3 hours elective CE credit. Register at tulsarealtors.com; click here for course details: http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/documents/1031Exchange.pdf

Increase Your Marketing and Lead Generation Capabilities
Using Publisher and PowerPoint 2007; Technology Trainer and Consultant, Michael Tritthart will be at GTAR Friday, September 12 to teach you how to use these two technology skills to build your business. Real Estate Marketing Using Publisher 2007, will be 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., and Real Estate Marketing Using PowerPoint 2007 will be 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Cost for each class is $15 pre-registered and $20 the day of class. Both courses have just been approved for 3 hours each of elective CE credit by OREC. Both courses are currently pending elective CE credit approval with OREC. Register at tulsarealtors.com; click here for course details: http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/documents/TechTools.pdf

Refocus Your Business Plan to a Customer Service Centered, Repeat, and Referral Business
Identify the expectations of the “new consumer,” the “new behaviors” necessary to meet those expectations, and specific systems to make your business more productive, profitable, and enjoyable. GTAR and the Oklahoma Chapter of Certified Residential Specialists will be hosting CRS 210: Building an Exceptional Customer Referral Base on Thursday and Friday, September 18 and 19, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center. Cost is $275. Start working toward the CRS Designation and earn 16 hours of elective CE credit from OREC at the same time. Register at tulsarealtors.com; click here for course details: http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/documents/CRS210.pdf

Free! 10th Annual Landlord Training – Wednesday, September 24
Offered by the Tulsa Area Housing Partnership, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center. The training will begin with an overview of Oklahoma Landlord Tenant, highlighting the rights and obligations of landlords. Next will be a session on dispelling the myths about Section 8. Following this panel discussion, and in the wake of the 2007 ice storm, there will be a presentation on disaster preparation, mitigation, and legal remedies such as abatement. C. Lyn Larson with the Tulsa Field Office of the Department of Housing and Urban Development will moderate the training. Currently pending CE credit approval with OREC. This class is free but registration is required due to space limitations; this class is also open to the public. Register at tulsarealtors.com; click here for course details: http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/documents/08LandlordTraining.pdf

Help Build Preferred Development Strategies for Tulsa
You’re invited to participate in one of two hands-on, citywide workshops as a part of the City of Tulsa’s comprehensive planning process, PLANiTULSA. Working together in small groups of friends and neighbors, you’ll build preferred development strategies for Tulsa – creating a vision of what you want for our city. PLANiTULSA Workshops will be Monday September 22 at the Greenwood Cultural Center and Tuesday, September 23 at the BOK Center. Details on the workshops and registration information is available at www.planitulsa.org.

2008 OAR Education Conference & Trade Show is October 1 – 3
The Oklahoma Association of REALTORS® annual conference is in Tulsa this year at the Renaissance Hotel. Join more than 700 of your fellow REALTORS® from across Oklahoma for state-of-the-art education, a fantastic REALTOR® marketplace, and endless networking opportunities. Go to www.OARConference.com for more information.

Commercial REALTOR® Education at the OAR Conference
OAR’s Education Conference has something for everyone, including commercial REALTORS®. Chet Allen will be teaching Big Money Real Estate – Development and Syndicating on Wednesday, October 1. Cost is $85. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or experienced developer, this course will give you the amazing tools to make big money in real estate and become a successful developer. For more information, click on the following link: http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/GTAR/CurrentInfo/CommercialEducation.pdf

Safety Tip #12
Take 2 Seconds When You Arrive at Your Destination to Check Out Potential Dangers:
• Is there any questionable activity in the area?
• Are you parked in a well-lit, visible location?
• Can you be blocked in the driveway by a prospect’s vehicle?

Safety Tip #15
Keep Car Safety in Mind
When you’re alone getting into your car, the first thing you should do is lock the doors. Be observant when approaching your car; look underneath and in the back seat before entering.

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

MarketLinx 2: Wednesday, September 3, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 3 – Prospect Gateway: Friday, September 5, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Catylist Search: Monday, September 8, 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.

Terry Warren, d/b/a Oklahoma Lake and Land.com (Second Publication)
Charity Wooden, d/b/a Keller Williams Realty – Bartlesville (Second Publication)

Weekly Facts Blog - August 25, 2008

REMINDER: The GTAR/NORES Office will be Closed Monday, September 1 for Labor Day.

This Week: Unlock Your Market’s Potential!
By 2011, minority buying power in the U.S. is expected to approach $3 trillion! Real estate professionals who adapt to increasing cultural diversity in the market and who wisely plan to meet the needs of diverse clients gain a competitive edge and expand opportunities. The National Association of REALTORS®’ At Home with Diversity® Certification course addresses issues of diversity, fair housing, and cultural differences. GTAR is offering At Home with Diversity® Wednesday, August 27, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Also, earn 3 hours required fair housing (FHR) CE credit and 3 hours elective from OREC. Cost is $75. Register at tulsarealtors.com; click here for course details: http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/documents/AHWD-Flyer08.pdf

This Week: Last Chance to Save $25!
CRS 210: Building an Exceptional Customer Referral Base
Refocus your business plan to a customer service centered, repeat, and referral business. Identify the expectations of the “new consumer,” the “new behaviors” necessary to meet those expectations, and specific systems to make your business more productive, profitable, and enjoyable. This two-day Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) course is Thursday and Friday, September 18 and 19, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at GTAR. Cost is $250 through August 31, but jumps to $275 after. Also, earn 16 hours of elective CE credit from OREC. Register at tulsarealtors.com; click here for course details: http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/documents/CRS210.pdf

Sharpen Your Safety Skills!
Showing real estate to prospective buyers and tenants who are virtual strangers can make you susceptible to becoming a victim of violent crime. Find out how you can protect yourself and your clients by attending GTAR’s Safety Seminar: Scams, Shams & Shenanigans, Thursday, September 4, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with guest speakers, KOTV News at 5 Anchor, Lori Fullbright and CEO, Rick Brinkley of the Better Business Bureau of Eastern Oklahoma. Earn 3 hours required (HOT) CE credit from OREC. Register at tulsarealtors.com; click here for course details: http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/documents/SafetySeminar090408.pdf

Safety Tip #2:“After You…”
When showing a home, always have your prospect walk in front of you. Don’t lead them, but rather, direct them from a position slightly behind them. You can gesture for them to go ahead of you and say, for example, “The master suite is in the back of the house.” (All Safety Tips are from the National Association of REALTORS®.)

Safety Tip #4: Protect Your Clients
Warn your clients that not all agents, buyers, and sellers are who they say they are. Strangers who stop by unannounced should be asked to make an appointment with the REALTOR®. Stress that your clients should never show a home without the presence of an agent. (All Safety Tips are from the National Association of REALTORS®.)

Know What a Tax Deferred 1031 Exchange is and How It Can Benefit You?
Find out on Thursday, September 11, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at GTAR. Carmine DiFulvio, senior vice president of First American Exchange Company in Las Vegas, Nevada and Certified Exchange Specialist will be teaching 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges: A Detailed Look. If you are involved in the commercial real estate market, this course is for you. Mr. DiFulvio will be discussing how 1031 Exchanges work, financial requirements, cash-out rules, timeframes, qualified intermediaries, and much more. Pending 3 hours elective CE credit with OREC. Register at tulsarealtors.com; click here for course details: http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/documents/1031Exchange.pdf

Technology Tools to Build Your Business
Increase your marketing and lead generation capabilities using Publisher and PowerPoint 2007. Technology Trainer and Consultant, Michael Tritthart will be at GTAR Friday, September 12 to teach two courses: Real Estate Marketing Using Publisher 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., and Real Estate Marketing Using PowerPoint 2007, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Cost for each class is $15 pre-registered and $20 the day of class. Both courses are currently pending elective CE credit approval with OREC. Register at tulsarealtors.com; click here for course details: http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/documents/TechTools.pdf

Access Bartlesville Keyboxes with Your Tulsa Key
You can now access the Bartlesville keyboxes with your Tulsa key. Bring your Tulsa key to GTAR for programming; then take your key to the Bartlesville Association to be added to their system. Questions? Call 663-7500 and ask for Gloria.

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

ZipForm Online: Tuesday, August 26, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 1: Wednesday, August 27, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 2: Wednesday, September 3, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 3 – Prospect Gateway: Friday, September 5, 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.

Terry Warren, d/b/a Oklahoma Lake and Land.com (First Publication)
Charity Wooden, d/b/a Keller Williams Realty – Bartlesville (First Publication)
Nancy Ballard, associated with Pelican Agency (Second Publication)
Suzanne Watson Langford, associated with McGraw, REALTORS® (Second Publication)

Weekly Facts Blog – August 18, 2008

Be an Expert in the Fastest Growing Market in Real Estate – Earn the SRES® Designation!
Baby Boomers represent the largest and wealthiest group of buyers in the country. Understand what motivates this growing market and how to address their mature needs. The two-day SRES® (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) Designation course will be held at GTAR Monday and Tuesday, August 25 and 26, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Cost is $395, which includes the first year’s dues of $99 in the SRES® Council. Don’t miss out – seating is limited to 50! Earning the SRES® Designation is easy—complete the two-day course and pass the exam. Also, earn 16 hours elective CE credit from OREC. Register at tulsarealtors.com; click here for course details: http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/documents/SRES-08.pdf

Selling HUD Homes? Learn Correct HUD Procedures
Attend HUD Internet Training, Tuesday, August 19, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at GTAR. Learn how to register with HUD in Bid Select yearly, search for a HUD property, submit a HUD bid, and more. Earn 3 hours elective CE credit from OREC. Register at tulsarealtors.com; click here for course details: http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/documents/HUDInternet.pdf

Are You Ready for Your Next Prospect?
In today’s housing market, where client profiles are changing rapidly, earning the confidence of a potential homebuyer is more complex than it used to be. Real estate professionals who adapt to increasing cultural diversity in the market and who wisely plan to meet the needs of diverse clients gain a competitive edge and expand opportunities. The National Association of REALTORS®’ At Home with Diversity® Certification course addresses issues of diversity, fair housing, and cultural differences. The full day course teaches you to transact business in culturally competent ways. GTAR is offering At Home with Diversity® Wednesday, August 27, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Also, earn 3 hours required fair housing (FHR) CE credit and 3 hours elective from OREC. Cost for the course is $75. Don’t wait to register – space is limited to 75! Register at tulsarealtors.com; click here for course details: http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/documents/AHWD-Flyer08.pdf

Are YOU Safe?
Sharpen your safety skills! Showing real estate to prospective buyers and tenants who are virtual strangers can make you susceptible to becoming a victim of violent crime. Find out how you can protect yourself and your clients by attending GTAR’s Safety Seminar: Scams, Shams & Shenanigans, Thursday, September 4, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with guest speakers, KOTV News at 5 Anchor, Lori Fullbright and CEO, Rick Brinkley of the Better Business Bureau of Eastern Oklahoma. Earn 3 hours required (HOT) CE credit from OREC. Register at tulsarealtors.com; click here for course details: http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/documents/SafetySeminar090408.pdf

Safety Tip #11: Nix the Glamour Shots!
All of your marketing materials should be polished and professional. Don’t use alluring or provocative photography in advertising, on the Web or on your business cards. There are many documented cases of criminals actually circling photos of their would-be victims in newspaper ads. (All Safety Tips are from the National Association of REALTORS®.)

Safety Tip #51: Park Smart
When showing property or meeting someone, park your car in front of the property rather than in the driveway; you will avoid having your car blocked in, have an easier time escaping in your vehicle, and you’ll attract lots of attention running and screaming to your car at the curb area. (All Safety Tips are from the National Association of REALTORS®.)

Technology Tools to Build Your Business
Increase your marketing and lead generation capabilities using Publisher and PowerPoint 2007. Technology Trainer and Consultant, Michael Tritthart will be at GTAR Friday, September 12 to teach two courses: Real Estate Marketing Using Publisher 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., and Real Estate Marketing Using PowerPoint 2007, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Cost for each class is $15 pre-registered and $20 the day of class. Both courses are currently pending elective CE credit approval with OREC. Register at tulsarealtors.com; click here for course details: http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/documents/TechTools.pdf

CRS 210: Building an Exceptional Customer Referral Base
This two-day Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) course is Thursday and Friday, September 18 and 19, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at GTAR. Refocus your business plan to a customer service centered, repeat, and referral business. Identify the expectations of the “new consumer,” the “new behaviors” necessary to meet those expectations, and specific systems to make your business more productive, profitable, and enjoyable. Cost is $250 through August 31, $275 after. Also, earn 16 hours of elective CE credit from OREC. Register at tulsarealtors.com; click here for course details: http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/documents/CRS210.pdf

Upcoming Computer Classes at GTAR
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to enroll, log on to tulsarealtors.com; 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, August 18, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Zipform Online: Tuesday, August 26, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 1: Wednesday, August 27, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 2: Wednesday, September 3, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 3 – Prospect Gateway: Friday, September 5, 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.

Nancy Ballard, associated with Pelican Agency (First Publication)
Suzanne Watson Langford, associated with McGraw, REALTORS® (First Publication)

Weekly Facts Blog – August 11, 2008

This Week!
Early-Bird Savings Ends on SRES® Designation Course
Friday, August 15 is your last chance to save $70 on the cost of the two-day SRES® (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) Designation course being offered at GTAR on Monday and Tuesday, August 25 and 26 with national instructor Ruth Fennell. Cost for the course is currently $325, but will jump to $395 after August 15! (cost includes the first year’s dues of $99 in the SRES® Council). Don’t wait to register – space is limited to 50! Earning the SRES® Designation is easy—all you have to do is complete the two-day course and pass the exam—And, OREC has just approved the course for 16 hours of elective CE credit. For course details and online registration, log on to tulsarealtors.com; under Member Resources, click Education-Enroll in Classes, then click Register for Classes. For more detailed information about the SRES® Designation, including member benefits, visit www.SRES.org.

Just Approved for CE Credit!
HUD Internet Training – Tuesday, August 19
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with instructor Mary Berry. This course is filling up – so don’t wait too long to register or you may miss out! Mary will teach you how to register with HUD in Bid Select yearly; how to sign up in Bid Select and maintain your profile; how to search for a HUD property; how to search the Bid Select site for HUD properties; how to submit a HUD bid; how to search the bids once they are open on the Bid Select site, and more. OREC approved for 3 hours elective CE credit. (NOTE: This is not the same HUD course that was offered at GTAR back in June.) For course details and online registration, log on to tulsarealtors.com; under Member Resources, click Education-Enroll in Classes, then click Register for Classes.

At Home with Diversity Certification Course – Wednesday, August 27
Offered for the first time at GTAR! 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with national instructor Ruth Fennell. In today’s housing market, where client profiles are changing rapidly, earning the confidence of a potential homebuyer is more complex than it used to be. Real estate professionals who adapt to increasing cultural diversity in the market and who wisely plan to meet the needs of diverse clients gain a competitive edge and expand opportunities. At Home with Diversity® addresses issues of diversity, fair housing, and cultural differences. The course teaches you to transact business in culturally competent ways. Participation in the course earns you the NAR At Home with Diversity® certification and credit toward the CIPS, CRS, and PMN designations. OREC has just approved this course for 3 hours required fair housing (FHR) CE credit and 3 hours elective (6 hours of CE credit total). Cost for the course is $75. Don’t wait to register – space is limited to 75! For course details and online registration, log on to tulsarealtors.com; under Member Resources, click Education-Enroll in Classes, then click Register for Classes.

NAR Marks 6th Annual National REALTOR® Safety Week: September 14 – 20
The safety of our more than 1.2 million members is always a top priority for NAR. We are committed to helping our members stay safe while on the job, at home, and on the road. To raise awareness about this important issue, September 14–20, 2008 has been officially designated as the fifth annual REALTOR® Safety Week. Click on the following link to find great tools and resources on safety: http://www.realtor.org/about_nar/safety_week/index2008. Locally, GTAR will be recognizing National REALTOR® Safety Week by offering its now semi-annual Safety Seminar (see below for details). GTAR will also start including safety information from NAR in the Weekly Facts Blog, on tulsarealtors.com, and in the September GTAR World newsletter.

Safety Seminar: Scams, Shams & Shenanigans – Thursday, September 4
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with KOTV News at 5 Anchor, Lori Fullbright and CEO, Rick Brinkley of the Better Business Bureau of Eastern Oklahoma….and, safety skits by GTAR’s own Not Quite Ready for Prime Time REALTOR-ASSOCIATES®. Don’t miss one of GTAR’s most popular and important CE courses! OREC approved for 3 hours required (HOT) CE credit. (NOTE: If you took this course for CE credit when it was last offered in April 2007, and are still in the same licensing period, you cannot receive CE credit this time.) For more information and to register online: Log on to tulsarealtors.com; under Member Resources, click Education-Enroll for Classes, then click Register for Classes.

CRS 210 Course: Building an Exceptional Customer Referral Base
Early-Bird Registration Deadline is August 31
This two-day course is scheduled for Thursday and Friday, September 18 and 19, in the GTAR Training Center with national instructor Charles Bode. If you are planning on taking this course and register by August 31, the cost is $250; after August 31, the cost will be $275. This is a highly interactive course designed to deliver all the essentials for refocusing the student’s business plan to a customer service centered, repeat, and referral business. The information provided will help identify the expectations of the “new consumer,” the “new behaviors” necessary to meet those expectations, and specific systems to make the agent’s business more productive, more profitable, and more enjoyable. OREC approved for 16 hours elective CE credit. For more information and to register online: Log on to tulsamls.net; under Member Resources, click Education-Enroll for Classes, then click Register for Classes.

Summary of Key Provisions of H.R. 3221 – Housing Stimulus Bill
H.R. 3221, the “Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008,” passed the House on July 23, 2008, by a vote of 272-152. On Saturday, July 26, 2008, the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 72-13. The President signed the bill on July 30, 2008. NAR has provided a Summary of Key Provisions of H.R. 3221 on their website (REALTOR.org); you can access the summary by clicking on the following link: http://www.realtor.org/gapublic.nsf/pages/hr_3221_key_provisions?OpenDocument

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

CIE Manager: Tuesday, August 12, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Realist Tax System: Monday, August 18, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
MarketLinx 1: Wednesday, August 27, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Weekly Facts Blog – August 4, 2008

Coming Up!
HUD Internet Training – Tuesday, August 19
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with instructor Mary Berry – Yes, Mary, a GTAR favorite, is coming back to GTAR to teach after a long absence. This course is for real estate professionals interested in learning the correct HUD procedures and how to correctly submit HUD bids. Mary will teach you how to register with HUD in Bid Select yearly (Pyramid Real Estate); how to sign up in Bid Select and maintain your profile; how to search for a HUD property; how to search the Bid Select site for HUD properties; how to submit a HUD bid—Mary will walk everyone through the process of submitting a HUD bid on the Bid Select site; how to search the bids once they are open on the Bid Select site. Mary will also go over DHA Loans (203B, 203K), VA, and Fannie Mae REO’S (Foreclosures), as well as other REO’S. This course is currently pending 3 hours of elective CE credit with OREC. (NOTE: This is not the same HUD course that was offered at GTAR back in June.) For course details and online registration, log on to TulsaRealtors.com; under Member Resources, click Education-Enroll in Classes, then click Register for Classes.

Just Approved by OREC for CE Credit!
SRES® Designation Course — Monday & Tuesday, August 25 & 26
GTAR will be offering the two-day SRES® (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) Designation course for the first time on Monday and Tuesday, August 25 and 26 with national instructor Ruth Fennell; class will be from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. Cost for the course is $325, if registered by August 15 and $395 after that date (the cost includes the first year’s dues of $99 in the SRES® Council). Don’t wait to register – space is limited to 50! Earning the SRES® Designation is easy—all you have to do is complete the two-day course and pass the exam—And, OREC has just approved the course for 16 hours of elective CE credit. For course details and online registration, log on to TulsaRealtors.com; under Member Resources, click Education-Enroll in Classes, then click Register for Classes. For more detailed information about the SRES® Designation, including member benefits, visit www.SRES.org.

Update to Residential Property Condition Disclosure Statement
OREC has updated the Residential Property Condition Disclosure Statement effective July 1, 2008; the form dated 11/03 should no longer be used. The current form is available on OREC’s website, www.orec.ok.gov under ”Contracts Forms and Related Addendum." You can also find the current form at TulsaRealtors.com—"Forms and Contracts" then "OREC State Contracts" or by clicking here. The updated disclosure forms are also now available for sale in the Board Store.

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

MarketLinx 3-Prospect Gateway: Monday, August 4, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Catylist Search: Tuesday, August 5, 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.

Carri Ray, associated with LT & Associates (Second Publication)