Weekly Facts Blog – December 28, 2009

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Thursday, December 31: GTAR/NORES office will close at 12:00 p.m.
Friday, January 1: GTAR/NORES office will be closed all day.

Reminder: Board Store Closed for Inventory until January 4
The GTAR/NORES Board Store is closed for inventory until noon on Monday, January 4, 2010. This does not affect Key and KeyBox purchases.

2010 GTAR Annual Dues are LATE!
If dues are not paid by January 1, 2010, MLS services will be suspended and keys shut off. To reinstate will require a $40 reinstatement fee and new paperwork from the broker. You can pay by credit card online at tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services page, click on the yellow View/Pay Bill bar, then click GTAR–Accounts Receivables, and follow instructions to pay. Payment can also be made by calling the GTAR/NORES office at 918-663-7500 during business hours or by mailing a check, payable to GTAR, to P.O. Box 470603, Tulsa, OK 74147. After business hours you can drop payments in the mail slot located inside the front entrance foyer of the GTAR/NORES office.

Get Your Required CE Hours in January
Don’t wait until the end of your 3-year licensing period to get your CE hours! Take advantage of a slow month and knock out all 12 OREC required core CE hours; classes in all four categories (HOT, FHR, PSC, BRA) will be offered at GTAR in January. For details and online registration, log on to tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services page, click the red Education bar, then click Register for Classes. All classes are in the GTAR Training Center and cost $15 pre-registered or $20 the day of class, unless otherwise indicated.

Thursday, January 7: What the 2010 RESPA Changes Mean to Me and My Business (HOT)
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with instructor Attorney Monica Wittrock. The new RESPA changes become effective January 1, 2010. Think the changes won’t affect you as a real estate professional? Better think again! Click Here for Course Details

Thursday, January 14: Fair Housing and Ethical Practices (FHR)
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. with Kathryn Jones.

Thursday, January 21: REALTOR® Ethics (PSC)
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. instructor TBA; this class is free but space is limited and pre-registration is required.

Monday, January 25: OK Broker Relationships (BRA)
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. with instructor Ann Lloyd.

GTAR/NORES Inclement Weather Policy for Classes
We are entering that time of year when the weather does not always work in our favor; therefore, GTAR/NORES has established the following inclement weather policy for all education classes at GTAR (CE, Computer, New Member Orientation, etc.): If Tulsa Public Schools are closed the day of a scheduled class, the GTAR/NORES class is cancelled. It doesn’t matter if it’s a morning or afternoon class. Depending on the type of class being cancelled, the class will either be rescheduled for a future date or a full refund will be issued. Please be sure to check one of the local news channels the night before and/or morning of a scheduled class for school closings.

Remember: GTAR Also Offers CE Classes Online
Whether you’ve waited until the last minute to get your 21 hours of CE for license renewal or just prefer to take classes online on your schedule at your pace, you’re in luck. Through GTAR’s partnership with McKissock Education Online, all the classes you need to fulfill OREC’s CE requirements are available to you 24/7, 365 days a year from any computer with Internet Access. McKissock even offers approved classes for appraisers. All support is handled by McKissock–technical problems, course questions, CE processing with OREC, and certificate issuing. McKissock has an excellent reputation for their course quality and customer service. Check out McKissock by clicking on the following link: GTAR Online Education

REO Specialist Certification
Tuesday & Wednesday, February 23 & 24
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with Marlene Burkhart. In this two-day course you will learn how to become an REO listing agent, how to manage REO properties, how to work with the buyer purchasing an REO property, how to finance your REO property, and much more. Cost is $179. This course is currently pending 12 hours of CE credit with OREC. Click on the following link for detailed course information and registration: REO Specialist Course Details

Has Your Listing’s Flood Zone Changed?
FEMA updated their flood maps 08/03/2009. Click here to check your listings flood zone.

TulsaRealtors.com Web-Email Upgrade
GTAR/NORES is finalizing plans for a TulsaRealtors.com WebE-Mail upgrade. This upgrade should address the Web-Email issues some users have been encountering, and will allow for a more stable email environment and less problems for the user when using TulsaRealtors Web-Email at http://mail.tulsarealtors.com. These changes will not affect users of mail clients such as Outlook or Outlook Express. The current track for this upgrade to be released is early January 2010.

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.

Steven R. Ball, Legacy Real Estate, LLC. (First Publication)

Weekly Facts Blog – December 21, 2009

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
Thursday, December 24: GTAR/NORES Office will close at 12:00 p.m.
Friday, December 25: GTAR/NORES Office will be closed all day
Thursday, December 31: Office will close at 12:00 p.m.
Friday, January 1: Office will be closed all day

December 24 to January 4 — Board Store Closed for Inventory
The GTAR/NORES Board Store will be closed for inventory from noon Thursday, December 24 until noon on Monday, January 4, 2010, so please plan ahead. This will not affect Key and KeyBox purchases.

LATE: 2010 GTAR Annual Dues
The deadline to pay your 2010 GTAR annual dues without penalty was November 30, 2009; a $20 late payment fee has now been added to your account. You can pay by credit card online at tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services page, click on the yellow View/Pay Bill bar, then click GTAR–Accounts Receivables, and follow instructions to pay. Payment can also be made by calling the GTAR/NORES office at 918-663-7500 during business hours or by mailing a check, payable to GTAR, to P.O. Box 470603, Tulsa, OK 74147. After business hours you can drop payments in the mail slot located inside the front entrance foyer of the GTAR/NORES office.

Get Your Required CE Hours in January
Don’t wait until the end of your 3-year licensing period to get your CE hours! Take advantage of a slow month and knock out all 12 OREC required core CE hours; classes in all four categories (HOT, FHR, PSC, BRA) will be offered at GTAR in January. For details and online registration, log on to tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services page, click the red Education bar, then click Register for Classes. All classes are in the GTAR Training Center and cost $15 pre-registered or $20 the day of class, unless otherwise indicated.

Thursday, January 7: What the 2010 RESPA Changes Mean to Me and My Business (HOT)
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with instructor Attorney Monica Wittrock. The new RESPA changes become effective January 1, 2010. Think the changes won’t affect you as a real estate professional? Better think again! Click Here for Course Details

Thursday, January 14: Fair Housing and Ethical Practices (FHR)
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. with Kathryn Jones. (Please note: This is a new date.)

Thursday, January 21: REALTOR® Ethics (PSC)
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. instructor TBA; this class is free but space is limited and pre-registration is required.

Monday, January 25: OK Broker Relationships (BRA)
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. with instructor Ann Lloyd.

GTAR/NORES Inclement Weather Policy for Classes
We are entering that time of year when the weather does not always work in our favor; therefore, GTAR/NORES has established the following inclement weather policy for all education classes at GTAR (CE, Computer, New Member Orientation, etc.): If Tulsa Public Schools are closed the day of a scheduled class, the GTAR/NORES class is cancelled. It doesn’t matter if it’s a morning or afternoon class. Depending on the type of class being cancelled, the class will either be rescheduled for a future date or a full refund will be issued. Please be sure to check one of the local news channels the night before and/or morning of a scheduled class for school closings.

Remember: GTAR Also Offers CE Classes Online
Whether you’ve waited until the last minute to get your 21 hours of CE for license renewal or just prefer to take classes online on your schedule at your pace, you’re in luck. Through GTAR’s partnership with McKissock Education Online, all the classes you need to fulfill OREC’s CE requirements are available to you 24/7, 365 days a year from any computer with Internet Access. McKissock even offers approved classes for appraisers. All support is handled by McKissock–technical problems, course questions, CE processing with OREC, and certificate issuing. McKissock has an excellent reputation for their course quality and customer service. Check out McKissock by clicking on the following link: GTAR Online Education

NEW! REO Specialist Certification
Tuesday & Wednesday, February 23 & 24
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with Marlene Burkhart. In this two-day course you will learn how to become an REO listing agent, how to manage REO properties, how to work with the buyer purchasing an REO property, how to finance your REO property, and much more. Cost is $179. This course is currently pending 12 hours of CE credit with OREC. Click on the following link for detailed course information and registration: REO Specialist Course Details

Has Your Listing’s Flood Zone Changed?
FEMA updated their flood maps 08/03/2009. Click here to check your listings flood zone.

TulsaRealtors.com Web-Email Upgrade
GTAR/NORES is finalizing plans for a TulsaRealtors.com WebE-Mail upgrade. This upgrade should address the Web-Email issues some users have been encountering, and will allow for a more stable email environment and less problems for the user when using TulsaRealtors Web-Email at http://mail.tulsarealtors.com. These changes will not affect users of mail clients such as Outlook or Outlook Express. The current track for this upgrade to be released is early January 2010.

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.

Tomas Barrientos, TuCasa Realty, LLC (Second Publication)

Weekly Facts Blog – December 14, 2009

GTAR/NORES HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Tuesday, December 15: Office closes at 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 24: Office closes at 12:00 p.m.
Friday, December 25: Office is closed all day
Thursday, December 31: Office closes at 12:00 p.m.
Friday, January 1: Office is closed all day

December 24 to January 4 — Board Store Closed for Inventory
The GTAR/NORES Board Store will be closed for inventory from noon Thursday, December 24 until noon on Monday, January 4, 2010, so please plan ahead. This will not affect Key and KeyBox purchases.

LATE: 2010 GTAR Annual Dues
The deadline to pay your 2010 GTAR annual dues without penalty was November 30, 2009; a $20 late payment fee has now been added to your account. You can pay by credit card online at tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services page, click on the yellow View/Pay Bill bar, then click GTAR–Accounts Receivables, and follow instructions to pay. Payment can also be made by calling the GTAR/NORES office at 918-663-7500 during business hours or by mailing a check, payable to GTAR, to P.O. Box 470603, Tulsa, OK 74147. After business hours you can drop payments in the mail slot located inside the front entrance foyer of the GTAR/NORES office.

CANCELLED!
If you are scheduled for one of the classes below, please go online and enroll for a future class. Log in to tulsarealtors.com and click the red Education bar on the main page. All classes are held in the GTAR Computer Lab.

CANCELLED:MarketLinx 2: Monday, December 14, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
CANCELLED: MarketLinx 3 (Prospect Gateway): Wednesday, December 16, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Get Your Required CE Hours in January
Don’t wait until the end of your 3-year licensing period to get your CE hours! Take advantage of a slow month and knock out all 12 OREC required core CE hours; classes in all four categories (HOT, FHR, PSC, BRA) will be offered at GTAR in January. For details and online registration, log on to tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services page, click the red Education bar, then click Register for Classes. All classes are in the GTAR Training Center and cost $15 pre-registered or $20 the day of class, unless otherwise indicated.

Thursday, January 7: What the 2010 RESPA Changes Mean to Me and My Business (HOT)
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with instructor Attorney Monica Wittrock. The new RESPA changes become effective January 1, 2010. Think the changes won’t affect you as a real estate professional? Better think again! Click Here for Course Details

Tuesday, January 12: Fair Housing and Ethical Practices (FHR)
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. with instructor Kathryn Jones.

Thursday, January 21: REALTOR® Ethics (PSC)
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. instructor TBA; this class is free but space is limited and pre-registration is required.

Monday, January 25: OK Broker Relationships (BRA)
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. with instructor Ann Lloyd.

GTAR/NORES Inclement Weather Policy for Classes
We are entering that time of year when the weather does not always work in our favor; therefore, GTAR/NORES has established the following inclement weather policy for all education classes at GTAR (CE, Computer, New Member Orientation, etc.): If Tulsa Public Schools are closed the day of a scheduled class, the GTAR/NORES class is cancelled. It doesn’t matter if it’s a morning or afternoon class. Depending on the type of class being cancelled, the class will either be rescheduled for a future date or a full refund will be issued. Please be sure to check one of the local news channels the night before and/or morning of a scheduled class for school closings.

TulsaRealtors.com Web-Email Upgrade
GTAR/NORES is finalizing plans for a TulsaRealtors.com WebE-Mail upgrade. This upgrade should address the Web-Email issues some users have been encountering, and will allow for a more stable email environment and less problems for the user when using TulsaRealtors Web-Email at http://mail.tulsarealtors.com. These changes will not affect users of mail clients such as Outlook or Outlook Express. The current track for this upgrade to be released is early January 2010.

KIMVoice
GE Security just released a new version of KIMVoice. This upgrade provides new features and the framework for future improvements. The new version required a few minor changes to the way DisplayKey and eKey users log in to the system and get update codes: 1) After logging into KIMvoice with their key and pin, the user will be sent directly to their primary board; the keyholder, after selecting option 1 for update code, then needs to select the appropriate board to get an update code; their primary board will always be the first selection followed by their cooperating board names. 2) ActiveKEY users after logging in with their key and pin will appreciate the new feature of only needing to enter 1 update code to update their key for all boards they have access to open keyboxes.

OREC Commissioner Nominations Sought
OAR is asking for input on possible nominees for two positions on the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission (OREC): One position is a Broker position and the other is the School Representative position. Nominees will be considered from Congressional Districts One, Two, Three, and Four. If you are interested, please contact Janie Bays at jbays@tulsarealtors.com or 918-663-7500, to request the criteria and application.

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.

Tomas Barrientos, TuCasa Realty, LLC (First Publication)
Valorie Farley, Farley Realty, LLC (Second Publication)
Gary Willis, associated with United Country – Willis Realty (Second Publication)

MLS Waiver Request:
Angela O’Malley, Vicki Berg Property Manager (Second Publication)
Ryan Hoskin, Vicki Berg Property Manager (Second Publication)

Weekly Facts Blog – December 7, 2009

Are Your Yard Signs Being Stolen?
GTAR would like to know if any associates are having problems with their yard signs being stolen. We have heard reports that signs, including sign riders and information boxes, have been stolen over the last several weeks—4 from the same property! As you know, these items are expensive to you—it interferes in the marketing of a seller’s property and can be very time consuming to replace. If you are having the same difficulty, please email GTAR at yardsigns@tulsarealtors.com.

THIS WEEK!
Thursday, December 10
RCA “Holiday” Insight Social
You are invited to attend a special GTAR REALTORS® Commercial Alliance (RCA) “Holiday” Insight Social starting at 4:00 p.m. with a private tour of ONEOK Field—the new home of the Drillers, followed by complimentary appetizers and cash bar at 5:00 at James E. McNellie’s Pub. There is no cost for this event but an RSVP is required by December 8. For more information and to RSVP, email commercial@tulsarealtors.com or Click Here or call 918-663-7500.

THIS WEEK!
Nominations Deadline is Friday, December 11
GTAR 2009 Sales Associate and REALTOR® of the Year
Do you know a Sales Associate who shows true REALTOR® spirit within the Association and in the community? Then, don’t miss the chance to nominate them for Sales Associate of the Year! It’s easy to do and anyone can do it (and yes, you can nominate yourself) in just three easy steps: 1) Complete a Sales Associate of the Year Nomination form, Click Here; 2) Give the completed form to the nominee’s Broker/Manager for verification of production; and 3) Submit the completed form to GTAR by December 11, 2009.The winner will be announced at the GTAR/NORES Installation & Awards Banquet February 5, 2010.

THIS WEEK!
Nominations Deadline is Friday, December 11
GTAR 2009 REALTOR® of the Year
Do you know a REALTOR® member (broker or manager) who makes an outstanding contribution to the community and the real estate profession through their activities? Then, don’t miss the chance to nominate them for REALTOR® of the Year! It’s easy to do and anyone can do it (and yes, you can nominate yourself) in just two easy steps: 1) Complete a REALTOR® of the Year Nomination form Click Here, and 2) Submit the completed form to GTAR by December 11, 2009.The winners will be announced at the GTAR/NORES Installation & Awards Banquet February 5, 2010.

THIS WEEK!
Nominations Deadline is Friday, December 11
GTAR’s 2009 Commercial REALTOR® of the Year
Do you know a Commercial REALTOR® or REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® member who promotes the interest of the commercial real estate profession, the community, and their clients and customers? Then don’t miss the chance to nominate them for Commercial REALTOR® of the Year! It’s easy and almost anyone can do it (no self nominations are allowed). The winner will be announced at the GTAR REALTORS® Commercial Alliance (RCA) Celebration January 22, 2010. Nomination forms are available online at tulsarealtors.com or Click Here. Submit the completed form to GTAR by December 11.

THIS WEEK!
Friday, December 11
RESPA Reform Class
The National Association of Professional Mortgage Women (NAPMW) is offering a RESPA Reform class at Tulsa Tech (Broken Arrow campus, 4600 S. Olive) from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. (registrations starts at 8:00 a.m.). Monica Wittrock, vice president of First American Title will be the instructor. Cost is $15 for NAPMW members and $20 for non-NAPMW members. Class is OREC approved for 3 hours elective CE credit. For class details and to register, please call Kim Morrow at 918-615-6801 or Click Here

NOW LATE
2010 GTAR Annual Dues
The deadline to pay your 2010 GTAR annual dues without penalty was November 30, 2009; a $20 late payment fee has now been added to your account. You can pay by credit card online at tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services page, click on the yellow View/Pay Bill bar, then click GTAR–Accounts Receivables, and follow instructions to pay. Payment can also be made by calling the GTAR/NORES office at 918-663-7500 during business hours or by mailing a check, payable to GTAR, to P.O. Box 470603, Tulsa, OK 74147. After business hours you can drop payments in the mail slot located inside the front entrance foyer of the GTAR/NORES office.

KIMVoice
GE Security just released a new version of KIMVoice. This upgrade provides new features and the framework for future improvements. The new version required a few minor changes to the way DisplayKey and eKey users log in to the system and get update codes: 1) After logging into KIMvoice with their key and pin, the user will be sent directly to their primary board; the keyholder, after selecting option 1 for update code, then needs to select the appropriate board to get an update code; their primary board will always be the first selection followed by their cooperating board names. 2) ActiveKEY users after logging in with their key and pin will appreciate the new feature of only needing to enter 1 update code to update their key for all boards they have access to open keyboxes.

TulsaRealtors.com Web-Email Upgrade
GTAR/NORES is finalizing plans for a TulsaRealtors.com WebE-Mail upgrade. This upgrade should address the Web-Email issues some users have been encountering, and will allow for a more stable email environment and less problems for the user when using TulsaRealtors Web-Email at http://mail.tulsarealtors.com. These changes will not affect users of mail clients such as Outlook or Outlook Express. The current track for this upgrade to be released is early January 2010.

Upcoming Computer Classes at GTAR
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to enroll, log in to tulsarealtors.com and click the red Education bar on the main page. All classes are held in the GTAR Computer Lab.

CIE-Xceligent: Wednesday, December 9, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 1: Thursday, December 10, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 2: Monday, December 14, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 3 (Prospect Gateway): Wednesday, December 16, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

GTAR/NORES HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Tuesday, December 15: Office closes at 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 24: Office closes at 12:00 p.m.
Friday, December 25: Office is closed all day
Thursday, December 31: Office closes at 12:00 p.m.
Friday, January 1: Office is closed all day

December 24 to January 4 — Board Store Closed for Inventory
The GTAR/NORES Board Store will be closed for inventory from noon Thursday, December 24 until noon on Monday, January 4, 2010, so please plan ahead. This will not affect Key and KeyBox purchases.

OREC Commissioner Nominations Sought
OAR is asking for input on possible nominees for two positions on the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission (OREC): One position is a Broker position and the other is the School Representative position. Nominees will be considered from Congressional Districts One, Two, Three, and Four. If you are interested, please contact Janie Bays at jbays@tulsarealtors.com or 918-663-7500, to request the criteria and application.

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.

Valorie Farley, Farley Realty, LLC (First Publication)
Gary Willis, associated with United Country – Willis Realty (First Publication)

MLS Waiver Request:
Angela O’Malley, Vicki Berg Property Manager (First Publication)
Ryan Hoskin, Vicki Berg Property Manager (First Publication)

Firm Affiliate:
PODS, Designated Individual Donny Martin (Second Publication)

Weekly Facts Blog – November 30, 2009

DUE TODAY, NOVEMBER 30!
If you are one of our 174 members who have not completed a new NORES MLS Participant/User Agreement and returned it to NORES, please do it NOW! Your services WILL BE SUSPENDED if a new User Agreement is not received by NORES BY DECEMBER 1. You will also incur a $30 reinstatement fee! To access the agreement and instructions for submitting it, Click Here. Completed agreements may be submitted by: Fax: 918-663-8815; Email: membership@tulsarealtors.com; Mail P.O. Box 470325, Tulsa, OK 74147; or, you can bring it by the Association during office hours. Brokers/Managers: Please give your assistants the new user agreement when processing a new associate (and destroy the old ones).

DUE TODAY, NOVEMBER 30!
2010 GTAR Annual Dues
The deadline to pay your 2010 GTAR annual dues without penalty is TODAY, November 30, 2009! Starting tomorrow, December 1, a $20 late payment fee will be added to your account. You can pay by credit card online at tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services page, click on the yellow View/Pay Bill bar, then click GTAR–Accounts Receivables, and follow instructions to pay. Payment can also be made by calling the GTAR/NORES office at 918-663-7500 during business hours or by mailing a check, payable to GTAR, to P.O. Box 470603, Tulsa, OK 74147 (mailed payments MUST be postmarked with a November date to avoid incurring a late fee). After business hours you can drop payments in the mail slot located inside the front entrance foyer of the GTAR/NORES office.

Thursday, December 10
RCA “Holiday” Insight Social
You are invited to attend a special GTAR REALTORS® Commercial Alliance (RCA) “Holiday” Insight Social starting at 4:00 p.m. with a private tour of the new Drillers Stadium, followed by complimentary appetizers and cash bar at 5:00 at James E. McNellie’s Pub. There is no cost for this event but an RSVP is required by December 8. For more information and to RSVP, email commercial@tulsarealtors.com or Click Here or call 918-663-7500.

Get Your Nominations In!
GTAR 2009 Sales Associate of the Year
Do you know a Sales Associate who shows true REALTOR® spirit within the Association and in the community? Then, don’t miss the chance to nominate them for Sales Associate of the Year! It’s easy to do and anyone can do it (and yes, you can nominate yourself) in just three easy steps: 1) Complete a Sales Associate of the Year Nomination form, Click Here; 2) Give the completed form to the nominee’s Broker/Manager for verification of production; and 3) Submit the completed form to GTAR by December 11, 2009.The winner will be announced at the GTAR/NORES Installation & Awards Banquet February 5, 2010.

Get Your Nominations In!
GTAR’s 2009 Commercial REALTOR® of the Year
Do you know a Commercial REALTOR® or REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® member who promotes the interest of the commercial real estate profession, the community, and their clients and customers? Then don’t miss the chance to nominate them for Commercial REALTOR® of the Year! It’s easy and almost anyone can do it (no self nominations are allowed). The winner will be announced at the GTAR REALTORS® Commercial Alliance (RCA) Celebration January 22, 2010. Nomination forms are available online at tulsarealtors.com or Click Here. Submit the completed form to GTAR by December 11.

GTAR/NORES HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Tuesday, December 15: Office closes at 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 24: Office closes at 12:00 p.m.
Friday, December 25: Office is closed all day
Thursday, December 31: Office closes at 12:00 p.m.
Friday, January 1: Office is closed all day

December 24 to January 4 — Board Store Closed for Inventory
The GTAR/NORES Board Store will be closed for inventory from noon Thursday, December 24 until noon on Monday, January 4, 2010, so please plan ahead. This will not affect Key and KeyBox purchases.

4th Quarter NORES Billing
If you have not paid your fourth quarter NORES invoice, your NORES services (MLS, Key, CIE) have been suspended, and in addition to the $20 late fee, a $30 reinstatement fee has been added to your account. All fees must be paid in full before services are reinstated. You can pay by credit card online: Go to Main Menu on tulsarealtors.com, click on the yellow View/Pay Bill bar, then click NORES–Accounts Receivables, and follow instructions to pay. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover. Payment can also be made by calling the GTAR/NORES office, 918-663-7500 or mailing to NORES, P.O. Box 470325, Tulsa, OK 74147.

OREC Commissioner Nominations Sought
OAR is asking for input on possible nominees for two positions on the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission (OREC): One position is a Broker position and the other is the School Representative position. Nominees will be considered from Congressional Districts One, Two, Three, and Four. If you are interested, please contact Janie Bays jbays@tulsarealtors.com or 918-663-7500, to request the criteria and application.

Upcoming Computer Classes at GTAR
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to enroll, log in to tulsarealtors.com and click the red Education bar on the main page. All classes are held in the GTAR Computer Lab.

Computer Basics: Wednesday, December 2, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
CIE-Xceligent: Wednesday, December 9, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 1: Thursday, December 10, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 2: Monday, December 14, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 3 (Prospect Gateway): Wednesday, December 16, 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.

Firm Affiliate:
PODS, Designated Individual Donny Martin (First Publication)
Target Pests Management, Inc. (Second Publication)

Weekly Facts Blog – November 23, 2009

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
The GTAR/NORES office will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27.

DUE BEFORE DECEMBER 1
If you still have not completed a new NORES MLS Participant/User Agreement, please do it NOW! Your services WILL BE SUSPENDED if a new User Agreement is not completed and received by NORES before December 1. You will also incur a $30 reinstatement fee. To access the agreement and instructions for submitting it, Click Here. Completed agreements may be submitted by: Fax: 918-663-8815; Email: membership@tulsarealtors.com; Mail P.O. Box 470325, Tulsa, OK 74147; or, you can bring it by the Association during office hours. Brokers/Managers: Please give your assistants the new user agreement when processing a new associate (and destroy the old ones).

DUE NOW – LATE ON DECEMBER 1
2010 GTAR Annual Dues
Payment is now due and will be late December 1, 2009, at which time a $20 late payment fee will be charged. Invoice includes local, state, and national dues for the entire year of 2010. Invoices were posted online October 1 at tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services page, click the yellow View/Pay Bill bar, then click GTAR Accounts Receivables. New Member Processing: During the months of November and December, all new members to GTAR must pay prorated 2009 dues PLUS 2010 dues and the application fee at the time of application.

Get Your Nominations In!
GTAR 2009 REALTOR® of the Year
Do you know a REALTOR® member (broker or manager) who makes an outstanding contribution to the community and the real estate profession through their activities? Then, don’t miss the chance to nominate them for REALTOR® of the Year! It’s easy to do and anyone can do it (and yes, you can nominate yourself) in just two easy steps: 1) Complete a REALTOR® of the Year Nomination form Click Here, and 2) Submit the completed form to GTAR by December 11, 2009.The winners will be announced at the GTAR/NORES Installation & Awards Banquet February 5, 2010.

Get Your Nominations In!
GTAR’s 2009 Commercial REALTOR® of the Year
Do you know a Commercial REALTOR® or REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® member who promotes the interest of the commercial real estate profession, the community, and their clients and customers? Then don’t miss the chance to nominate them for Commercial REALTOR® of the Year! It’s easy and almost anyone can do it (no self nominations are allowed). The winner will be announced at the GTAR REALTORS® Commercial Alliance (RCA) Celebration January 22, 2010. Nomination forms are available online at tulsarealtors.com or Click Here. Submit the completed form to GTAR by December 11.

4th Quarter NORES Billing
If you have not paid your fourth quarter NORES invoice, your NORES services (MLS, Key, CIE) have been suspended, and in addition to the $20 late fee, a $30 reinstatement fee has been added to your account. All fees must be paid in full before services are reinstated. You can pay by credit card online: Go to Main Menu on tulsarealtors.com, click on the yellow View/Pay Bill bar, then click NORES–Accounts Receivables, and follow instructions to pay. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover. Payment can also be made by calling the GTAR/NORES office, 918-663-7500 or mailing to NORES, P.O. Box 470325, Tulsa, OK 74147.

OREC Commissioner Nominations Sought
OAR is asking for input on possible nominees for two positions on the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission (OREC): One position is a Broker position and the other is the School Representative position. Nominees will be considered from Congressional Districts One, Two, Three, and Four. If you are interested, please contact Janie Bays jbays@tulsarealtors.com or 918-663-7500, to request the criteria and application.

Upcoming Computer Classes at GTAR
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to enroll, log in to tulsarealtors.com and click the red Education bar on the main page. All classes are held in the GTAR Computer Lab.

Computer Basics: Wednesday, December 2, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
CIE-Xceligent: Wednesday, December 9, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 1: Thursday, December 10, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 2: Monday, December 14, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 3 (Prospect Gateway): Wednesday, December 16, 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.

Firm Affiliate:
PODS, Desginated Individual Donny Martin (First Publication)
Target Pests Management, Inc. (Second Publication)

Weekly Facts Blog – November 16, 2009

4th Quarter NORES Billing
If you have not paid your fourth quarter NORES invoice, your NORES services (MLS, Key, CIE) have been suspended, and in addition to the $20 late fee, a $30 reinstatement fee has been added to your account. All fees must be paid in full before services are reinstated. You can pay by credit card online: Go to Main Menu on tulsarealtors.com, click on the yellow View/Pay Bill bar, then click NORES–Accounts Receivables, and follow instructions to pay. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover. Payment can also be made by calling the GTAR/NORES office, 918-663-7500 or mailing to NORES, P.O. Box 470325, Tulsa, OK 74147.

2010 GTAR Annual Dues
Payment is now due and will be late December 1, 2009, at which time a $20 late payment fee will be charged. Invoice includes local, state, and national dues for the entire year of 2010. Invoices were posted online October 1 at tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services page, click the yellow View/Pay Bill bar, then click GTAR Accounts Receivables. New Member Processing: During the months of November and December, all new members to GTAR must pay prorated 2009 dues PLUS 2010 dues and the application fee at the time of application.

New NORES MLS Participant/User Agreement
Services will be suspended if new User Agreements are not completed and received by NORES before December 1. You will also incur a $30 reinstatement fee. The agreement and instructions for submitting it can be found at http://nores.net/useragreement.htm. Completed agreements may be submitted by: Fax: 918-663-8815; Email: membership@tulsarealtors.com; Mail P.O. Box 470325, Tulsa, OK 74147; or, you can bring it by the Association during office hours. Brokers/Managers: Please give your assistants the new user agreement when processing a new associate (and destroy the old ones).

Nominations Now Being Accepted
GTAR’s 2009 Sales Associate and REALTOR® of the Year
The winners will be announced at the GTAR/NORES Installation & Awards Banquet February 5, 2010. Don’t miss the opportunity to recognize an outstanding REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® or REALTOR®. Nomination forms are available online at tulsarealtors.com or Click Here. Submit the completed form to GTAR by December 11.

Nominations Now Being Accepted
GTAR’s 2009 Commercial REALTOR® of the Year
Do you know a Commercial REALTOR® or REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® who promotes the interest of the commercial real estate profession, the community, and their clients and customers? Nominate him/her for Commercial REALTOR® of the Year; it’s easy and almost anyone can do it (no self nominations are allowed). The winner will be announced at the GTAR REALTORS® Commercial Alliance (RCA) Celebration January 22, 2010. Nomination forms are available online at tulsarealtors.com or Click Here. Submit the completed form to GTAR by December 11.

Tax Credit Extension/Expansion Passed
It’s official: President Obama signed the bill extending the tax credit to April 30, 2010. For a side-by-side comparison of the current bill, as well as the new bill, Click Here. This can be a helpful resource as you work with buyers to take advantage of the credit in the months ahead.

SupraWEB is Here!
From GE Security: Starting Friday, November 5, SupraWEB is a new, improved version of the agent key and report management site (previously called KIMweb). For assistance logging into the new site, as well as training materials, Click Here.

OREC Contracts
The Oklahoma Real Estate Commission (OREC) has published updated contract forms on their website www.ok.gov/OREC/; however, at this time the Greater Tulsa Association of REALTORS® (GTAR) Board of Directors has not adopted the latest version of the contract forms.

Upcoming Computer Classes at GTAR
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to enroll, log in to tulsarealtors.com and click the red Education bar on the main page. All classes are held in the GTAR Computer Lab.
Computer Basics: Wednesday, December 2, 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.

Judy Smith, d/b/a United Country Town & Country Realty (Second Publication)
Stephen Karkelk, d/b/a National Commercial Auctioneers, LLC (Second Publication)
Hoby Ferrell, d/b/a Ferrell & Associates, LLC (Second Publication)
Sherry Crosby, d/b/a Crosby Real Estate (Second Publication)
Kirk Karmuth, d/b/a Realty Resource (Second Publication)

Firm Affiliate:
Target Pets Management, Inc. (First Publication)

Weekly Facts Blog – November 9, 2009

VOTE! Tuesday, November 10
If you live in Tulsa, don’t forget to vote for Tulsa’s next mayor. The candidates are Tom Adelson (Democrat), Dewey Bartlett Jr. (Republican), and Mark Perkins (Independent).

THIS WEEK!
Friday, November 13
Deadline: 2010 GTAR/NORES Committee Volunteer Forms
Where do you fit? Bring your talent to a committee to strengthen your Association’s services. We are looking for members to serve on GTAR and NORES committees for 2010. If you are interested in making a difference in the Association and the real estate industry, volunteer for a committee that best fits your skills. Your participation does make a difference! For a list of all committees, requirements, and a volunteer form, click here: 2010-GTAR-NORES-Committees-Volunteer-Form. If you are currently serving on a committee and would like to continue serving, you still need to submit the volunteer form!

4th Quarter NORES Billing
If you have not paid your fourth quarter NORES invoice, your NORES services (MLS, Key, CIE) have been suspended, and in addition to the $20 late fee, a $30 reinstatement fee has been added to your account. All fees must be paid in full before services are reinstated. You can pay by credit card online: Go to Main Menu on tulsarealtors.com, click on the yellow View/Pay Bill bar, then click NORES–Accounts Receivables, and follow instructions to pay. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover. Payment can also be made by calling the GTAR/NORES office, 918-663-7500 or mailing to NORES, P.O. Box 470325, Tulsa, OK 74147.

2010 GTAR Annual Dues
Payment is now due and will be late December 1, 2009, at which time a $20 late payment fee will be charged. Invoice includes local, state, and national dues for the entire year of 2010. Invoices were posted online October 1 at tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services page, click the yellow View/Pay Bill bar, then click GTAR Accounts Receivables. New Member Processing: During the months of November and December, all new members to GTAR must pay prorated 2009 dues PLUS 2010 dues and the application fee at the time of application.

New NORES MLS Participant/User Agreement
Services will be suspended if new User Agreements are not completed and received by NORES before December 1. The agreement and instructions for submitting it can be found at http://n/. Completed agreements may be submitted by: Fax: 918-663-8815; Email: membership@tulsarealtors.com; Mail P.O. Box 470325, Tulsa, OK 74147; or, you can bring it by the Association during office hours. Brokers/Managers: Please give your assistants the new user agreement when processing a new associate (and destroy the old ones).

Nominations Now Being Accepted
GTAR’s 2009 Sales Associate and REALTOR® of the Year
The winners will be announced at the GTAR/NORES Installation & Awards Banquet February 5, 2010. Don’t miss the opportunity to recognize an outstanding REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® or REALTOR®. Nomination forms are available online at tulsarealtors.com or Click Here. Submit the completed form to GTAR by December 11.

Nominations Now Being Accepted
GTAR’s 2009 Commercial REALTOR® of the Year
Do you know a Commercial REALTOR® or REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® who promotes the interest of the commercial real estate profession, the community, and their clients and customers? Nominate him/her for Commercial REALTOR® of the Year; it’s easy and almost anyone can do it (no self nominations are allowed). The winner will be announced at the GTAR REALTORS® Commercial Alliance (RCA) Celebration January 22, 2010. Nomination forms are available online at tulsarealtors.com or Click Here. Submit the completed form to GTAR by December 11.

Congress Passes Tax Credit Extension/Expansion
Both the House and the Senate have passed an unemployment insurance bill, which includes an amendment that expands and extends the tax credit; that bill will be sent to President Obama for his signature in the next day or so. For a side-by-side comparison of the current bill, as well as the new bill, Click Here. This can be a helpful resource as you work with buyers to take advantage of the credit in the months ahead.

SupraWEB is Here!
From GE Security: Starting Friday, November 5, SupraWEB is a new, improved version of the agent key and report management site (previously called KIMweb). For assistance logging into the new site, as well as training materials, Click Here.

OREC Contracts
The Oklahoma Real Estate Commission (OREC) has published updated contract forms on their website www.ok.gov/OREC/; however, at this time the Greater Tulsa Association of REALTORS® (GTAR) Board of Directors has not adopted the latest version of the contract forms.

Upcoming Computer Classes at GTAR
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to enroll, log in to tulsarealtors.com and click the red Education bar on the main page. All classes are held in the GTAR Computer Lab.

CIE-Xceligent: Thursday, November 12, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Computer Basics: Wednesday, December 2, 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.

Judi Smith, d/b/a United Country Town & Country Realty (First Publication)
Stephen Karkelk, d/b/a National Commercial Auctioneers, LLC (First Publication)
Hoby Ferrell, d/b/a Ferrell & Associates, LLC (First Publication)
Sherry Crosby, d/b/a Crosby Real Estate (First Publication)
Kirk Karmuth, d/b/a Realty Resource (First Publication)

Weekly Facts Blog – November 2, 2009

PAST DUE
4th Quarter NORES Billing
If you have not paid your fourth quarter NORES invoice, your NORES services (MLS, Key, CIE) have been suspended, and in addition to the $20 late fee, a $30 reinstatement fee has been added to your account. All fees must be paid in full before services are reinstated. You can pay by credit card online: Go to Main Menu on tulsarealtors.com, click on the yellow View/Pay Bill bar, then click NORES–Accounts Receivables, and follow instructions to pay. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover. Payment can also be made by calling the GTAR/NORES office, 918-663-7500 or mailing to NORES, P.O. Box 470325, Tulsa, OK 74147

Falling Back Affects More Than Your Internal Clock
Reminder: We fell back to Central Standard Time at 2:00 a.m. November 1, which means access for keyboxes is now 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (not 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.).

NOW DUE!
2010 GTAR Annual Dues
Payment is now due and will be late December 1, 2009, at which time a $20 late payment fee will be charged. Invoice includes local, state, and national dues for the entire year of 2010. Invoices were posted online October 1 at tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services page, click the yellow View/Pay Bill bar, then click GTAR Accounts Receivables.

ATTENTION: NEW MEMBER PROCESSING
During the months of November and December, all new members to GTAR must pay prorated 2009 dues PLUS 2010 dues and the application fee at the time of application.

New NORES MLS Participant/User Agreement
Services will be suspended if new User Agreements are not completed and received by NORES before December 1. The agreement and instructions for submitting it can be found at http://nores.net/useragreement.htm. Completed agreements may be submitted by: Fax: 918-663-8815; Email: membership@tulsarealtors.com; Mail P.O. Box 470325, Tulsa, OK 74147; or, you can bring it by the Association during office hours. Brokers/Managers: Please give your assistants the new user agreement when processing a new associate (and destroy the old ones).

Friday, November 13
Deadline: 2010 GTAR/NORES Committee Volunteer Forms
Where do you fit? Bring your talent to a committee to strengthen your Association’s services. We are looking for members to serve on GTAR and NORES committees for 2010. If you are interested in making a difference in the Association and the real estate industry, volunteer for a committee that best fits your skills. Your participation does make a difference! For a list of all committees, requirements, and a volunteer form, click here: 2010-GTAR-NORES-Committees-Volunteer-Form. If you are currently serving on a committee and would like to continue serving, you still need to submit the volunteer form!

Upcoming Computer Classes at GTAR
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to enroll, log in to tulsarealtors.com and click the red Education bar on the main page. All classes are held in the GTAR Computer Lab.

Realist Tax System: Monday, November 2, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 2: Tuesday, November 3, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 3 (Prospect Gateway): Thursday, November 5, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
CIE-Xceligent: Thursday, November 12, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

OREC Contracts
The Oklahoma Real Estate Commission (OREC) has published updated contract forms on their website www.ok.gov/OREC/; however, at this time the Greater Tulsa Association of REALTORS® (GTAR) Board of Directors has not adopted the latest version of the contract forms.

Microsoft Windows 7 and Marketlinx
As you may already know, Microsoft launched Windows 7—the next version of its Windows operating system—on October 22. MarketLinx has extensively tested with the Release to Manufacturing (RTM) version of Windows 7 to ensure maximum compatibility. We are pleased to report that there are no known incompatibilities with Microsoft Windows 7.

DisplayKEY and SupraNET Compatibility with Windows 7
Beginning October 22, Windows 7 became widely available for purchase as an upgrade or on newly purchased systems. The DisplayKEY is compatible with Windows 7. If you are using the telephone line cradle to update your key, you are not affected by Windows 7. However, if you are using a USB (computer) cradle to update your DisplayKEY you will need to reinstall the USB Drivers for the DisplayKEY. Contact Supra Support at 1-877-699-6787 Option 3 > Option 2 > Option 8 or Click Here for Instructions

Showing Properties in Bartlesville?
If you want to show Bartlesville properties, you must bring your Display Key by the GTAR office to be programmed prior to going to Bartlesville.

Weekly Facts Blog – October 26, 2009

PAST DUE
4th Quarter NORES Billing
If you have not paid your fourth quarter NORES invoice, you have now incurred an additional $20 late fee. Payment of the original NORES invoice(s) plus the $20 late fee must be received before November 1, 2009 or your NORES (MLS, Key, CIE) services will be suspended and an additional $30 reinstatement will be added.

THIS WEEK!
Monday, October 26
OK Broker Relationships CE
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with Ann Lloyd. This is the LAST required BRA CE class at GTAR this year! Register online at tulsarealtors.com; click on the red Education bar on the main Member Services page, then click Register for Classes.

THIS WEEK!
Wednesday, October 28
Don’t write another real estate ad without knowing applicable laws!
Attend Laws of Advertising Real Estate, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with Joyce Painter. This is the LAST required HOT CE class at GTAR this year! Register online at tulsarealtors.com; click on the red Education bar on the main Member Services page, then click Register for Classes. Click Here for Course Details

THIS WEEK!
Upcoming Computer Classes at GTAR
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to enroll, log in to tulsarealtors.com and click the red Education bar on the main page. All classes are held in the GTAR Computer Lab.

MarketLinx 1: Monday, October 26, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Computer Basics: Tuesday, October 27, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Publisher (v2007): Wednesday, October 28, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

2010 GTAR Annual Dues
Payment is due November 1, 2009 and will be late December 1, 2009, at which time a $20 late payment fee will be charged. Invoice includes local, state, and national dues for the entire year of 2010. Invoices were posted online October 1 at tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services page, click the yellow View/Pay Bill bar, then click GTAR Accounts Receivables.

Wednesday, November 4
Learn the Advantages of Brownfield Redevelopment!
Attend Brownfields 101: Real Estate v. Environmental Contamination, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center. The purpose of this new course is to acquaint real estate professionals with environmental issues on real property and provide information about resources available to help resolve these issues. Pending OREC approval for 3 hours elective CE credit. Register online at tulsarealtors.com; click on the red Education bar on the main Member Services page, then click Register for Classes. Click Here for Course Details

Keybox Reminder
We return to Central Standard Time at 2:00 a.m. on November 1, which means access for keyboxes will be 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (not 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.).

Where Do You Fit?
Bring your talent to a committee to strengthen your Association’s services. We are looking for members to serve on GTAR and NORES committees for 2010. If you are interested in making a difference in the Association and the real estate industry, volunteer for a committee that best fits your skills. Your participation does make a difference! For a list of all committees, requirements, and a volunteer form, click here: 2010-GTAR-NORES-Committees-Volunteer-Form. If you are currently serving on a committee and would like to continue serving, you still need to submit the volunteer form! Deadline is November 13!

New NORES MLS Participant/User Agreement
If you have not already submitted a new agreement to NORES, please do it NOW! All members were required to complete the new agreement and return it to NORES by September 30, 2009. The agreement and instructions for submitting it can be found at http://nores.net/useragreement.htm. Completed agreements may be submitted by: Fax: 918-663-8815; Email: membership@tulsarealtors.com; Mail P.O. Box 470325, Tulsa, OK 74147; or, you can bring it by the Association during office hours. Brokers/Managers: Please give your assistants the new user agreement when processing a new associate (and destroy the old ones).

DisplayKEY and SupraNET Compatibility with Windows 7
Beginning October 22, Windows 7 will be widely available for purchase as an upgrade or on newly purchased systems. The DisplayKEY is compatible with Windows 7. If you are using the telephone line cradle to update your key, you are not affected by Windows 7. However, if you are using a USB (computer) cradle to update your DisplayKEY you will need to reinstall the USB Drivers for the DisplayKEY. Contact Supra Support at 1-877-699-6787 Option 3 > Option 2 > Option 8 or Click Here for Instructions

Showing Properties in Bartlesville?
If you want to show Bartlesville properties, you must bring your Display Key by the GTAR office to be programmed prior to going to Bartlesville.

Annual Report
The Association’s Annual Report for 2009 is now available online: Click Here to Read.

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.

Richard Nimmo, Home Buyers Marketing II, Inc. (Second Publication)
Tom Rogers, associated with ERA John Hausam (Second Publication)
Lori Smalling, associated with Keller Williams (Second Publication)

Weekly Facts Blog – October 19, 2009

4th Quarter NORES Billing
If you have not paid your fourth quarter NORES invoice, you have now incurred an additional $20 late fee. Payment of the original NORES invoice(s) plus the $20 late fee must be received before November 1, 2009 or your NORES (MLS, Key, CIE) services will be suspended and an additional $30 reinstatement will be added.

THIS WEEK!
Wednesday, October 21
New CE Class: Basic Overview of the Appraisal Process
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with Bob Bryant. Bob will review the basics of the appraisal process and provide a better understanding of how market value is determined, including the inspection of the property and the gathering and analyzing of market data. He will also discuss the effects of recent changes regarding lender underwriting guidelines. OREC approved for 3 hours elective CE credit. Details and registration online at tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services page, click the red Education button, then click Register for Classes.

THIS WEEK!
Friday, October 23
Q&A with Tulsa Mayoral Candidate
You are invited to attend a Question and Answer Session with Tulsa Mayoral candidate Dewey Bartlett, Jr. (Republican). Join us in the GTAR Training Center, 9:00 a.m. Mr. Bartlett is scheduled for one hour with 30 minutes to answer a set of questions and 30 minutes to mingle and answer individual questions. This session is free to members and no registration is needed.

Annual Report
The Association’s Annual Report for 2009 is now available online: Click Here to Read.

Where Do You Fit?
Bring your talent to a committee to strengthen your Association’s services. We are looking for members to serve on GTAR and NORES committees for 2010. If you are interested in making a difference in the Association and the real estate industry, volunteer for a committee that best fits your skills. Your participation does make a difference! For a list of all committees, requirements, and a volunteer form, click here: 2010-GTAR-NORES-Committees-Volunteer-Form. If you are currently serving on a committee and would like to continue serving, you still need to submit the volunteer form! The deadline is November 13!

PAST DUE!
New NORES MLS Participant/User Agreement
If you have not already submitted a new agreement to NORES, please do it NOW! All members were required to complete the new agreement and return it to NORES by September 30, 2009. The agreement and instructions for submitting it can be found at http://nores.net/useragreement.htm. Completed agreements may be submitted by: Fax: 918-663-8815; Email: membership@tulsarealtors.com; Mail P.O. Box 470325, Tulsa, OK 74147; or, you can bring it by the Association during office hours. Brokers/Managers: Please give your assistants the new user agreement when processing a new associate (and destroy the old ones).

2010 GTAR Annual Dues
Notices were emailed to all members on October 1, 2009. GTAR Dues invoice included local, state, and national dues for the entire year of 2010. Invoices were posted online October 1 at tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services page, click the yellow View/Pay Bill button, then click GTAR Accounts Receivables (for GTAR Dues).

In October: OREC Required CE Courses Offered
Details and registration online at tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services page, click the red Education button, then click Register for Classes. Following is the schedule:

THIS WEEK! REALTOR® Ethics: Thursday, October 22, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (PSC)
OK Broker Relationships w/Parties to a Transaction: Monday, October 26, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (BRA)
NEW! Laws of Advertising in Real Estate: Wednesday, October 28, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (HOT)

Keybox Reminder
We return to Central Standard Time at 2:00 a.m. on November 1, which means access for keyboxes will be 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (not 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.).

Upcoming Computer Classes at GTAR
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to enroll, log in to tulsarealtors.com and click the red Education Button on the main page. All classes are held in the GTAR Computer Lab.

MarketLinx 1: Monday, October 26, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Computer Basics: Tuesday, October 27, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Publisher (v2007): Wednesday, October 28, 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.

Richard Nimmo, Home Buyers Marketing II, Inc. (First Publication)
Tom Rogers, associated with ERA John Hausam (First Publication)
Lori Smalling, associated with Keller Williams (First Publication)
Kathy Trevino-Taylor, associated with Katz Realty (Second Publication)
Julie Hodge, associated with Clark & Associates (Second Publication)

Firm Affiliate:
Oklahome Inspections, LLC, Designated Individual, Steve Allison (Second Publication)

Weekly Facts Blog – October 12, 2009

THIS WEEK!
Thursday, October 15
RCA Signature Series Speaker, Bob Potter
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center; Mr. Potter, the Managing Principal of RA Potter Advisors LLC in San Anselmo, California, will present 5 Ways to Survive (and Prosper) During the Downturn in Real Estate Services. Mr. Potter is also the author of Selling Real Estate Services: Third Level Secrets of Top Producers and Winning in the Invisible Market: A Guide to Selling Professional Services in Turbulent Times; his clients include most of the major commercial real estate companies. Special guest, Rebecca Vesconte, manager of Member Development for NARS®’ REALTORS® Commercial Alliance will be speaking about the benefits of GTAR’s RCA involvement and what services are available on the national level (NAR/RCA). Cost is $30 pre-registered or $35 day of class; OREC approved for 4 hours elective CE credit. To Register: Log on to tulsarealtors.com; click the red Education button on the main Member Services page, then click Register for Classes. You can also call 663-7500. Continental Breakfast will be provided courtesy of Commercial Title & Escrow Services, Inc. Click Here for Course Details

THIS WEEK!
Wednesday, October 14
GTAR and NORES Annual Meeting
3:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center; GTAR and NORES *voting members: This is your opportunity to select the 2010-2011 GTAR and NORES Board of Directors, as well as vote on proposed bylaw changes, and hear about what has happened in the Association over the last year. The slate of nominees is in the September GTAR World Newsletter; click here: September GTAR World (*If you are a REALTOR® member with GTAR, you are a voting member. REALTOR-ASSOCIATES® are NOT voting members.)

GTAR Zipform Survey
Our state Association, OAR, is considering switching forms/contracts vendors. Because GTAR represents more than half of the Zipform users in the state, we are asking you to complete this quick survey, so GTAR can determine the satisfaction level of the Zipform product. Click here to take survey

Q&A with Tulsa Mayoral Candidates
You are invited to attend two Question and Answer Sessions with Tulsa’s Mayoral candidates. Join us in the GTAR Training Center, Friday, October 16 at 10:00 a.m. for Tom Adelson (Democrat) and 11:00 a.m. for Mark Perkins (Independent), and Friday, October 23 at 9:00 a.m. for Dewey Bartlett, Jr. (Republican). Each candidate is scheduled for one hour with 30 minutes to answer a set of questions and 30 minutes to mingle and answer individual questions. These sessions are free to members and no registration is needed.

Want to Know How Appraisers Determine the Market Value of a Property?
Find out by attending GTAR’s new CE class, Basic Overview of the Appraisal Process on Wednesday, October 21, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center. Appraiser Bob Bryant will review the basics of the appraisal process and provide a better understanding of how market value is determined, including the inspection of the property and the gathering and analyzing of market data. He will also discuss the effects of recent changes regarding lender underwriting guidelines. This course is currently pending OREC approval for 3 hours elective CE credit. Details and registration online at tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services page, click the red Education button, then click Register for Classes.

Where Do You Fit?
Bring your talent to a committee to strengthen your Association’s services. We are looking for members to serve on GTAR and NORES committees for 2010. If you are interested in making a difference in the Association and the real estate industry, volunteer for a committee that best fits your skills. Your participation does make a difference! For a list of all committees, requirements, and a volunteer form, click here: 2010-GTAR-NORES-Committees-Volunteer-Form. If you are currently serving on a committee and would like to continue serving, you still need to submit the volunteer form! The deadline is November 13!

PAST DUE!
New NORES MLS Participant/User Agreement
If you have not already submitted a new agreement to NORES, please do it NOW! All members were required to complete the new agreement and return it to NORES by September 30, 2009. The agreement and instructions for submitting it can be found at http://nores.net/useragreement.htm. Completed agreements may be submitted by: Fax: 918-663-8815; Email: membership@tulsarealtors.com; Mail P.O. Box 470325, Tulsa, OK 74147; or, you can bring it by the Association during office hours. Brokers/Managers: Please give your assistants the new user agreement when processing a new associate (and destroy the old ones).

2010 GTAR Annual Dues and 4th Quarter NORES Billing
Notices were emailed to all members on October 1, 2009. GTAR Dues invoice included local, state, and national dues for the entire year of 2010. 4th Quarter NORES Billing invoice included fees for the months of October, November, and December. Invoices were posted online October 1 at tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services page, click the yellow View/Pay Bill button, then click GTAR Accounts Receivables (for GTAR Dues) or NORES Accounts Receivables (for NORES payments). Confused about what you pay, when to pay, and how to pay GTAR versus NORES? We’ve created a chart to help clarify: Click Here for GTAR vs. NORES Billing Chart

In October:
OREC Required CE Courses Offered
Details and registration online at tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services page, click the red Education button, then click Register for Classes. Following is the schedule:

REALTOR® Ethics: Thursday, October 22, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (PSC)
OK Broker Relationships w/Parties to a Transaction: Monday, October 26, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (BRA)
NEW! Laws of Advertising in Real Estate: Wednesday, October 28, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (HOT)

Keybox Reminder
We return to Central Standard Time at 2:00 a.m. on November 1, which means access for keyboxes will be 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (not 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.).

Upcoming Computer Classes at GTAR
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to enroll, log in to tulsarealtors.com and click the red Education Button on the main page. All classes are held in the GTAR Computer Lab.

MarketLinx 1: Monday, October 26, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Computer Basics: Tuesday, October 27, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Publisher (v2007): Wednesday, October 28, 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.

Kathy Trevino-Taylor, associated with Katz Realty (First Publication)
Julie Hodge, associated with Clark & Associates (First Publication)

Firm Affiliate:
Oklahome Inspections, LLC, Designated Individual, Steve Allison (First Publication)

Weekly Facts Blog – October 5, 2009

THIS WEEK!
Thursday, October 8
Are you part of the 550 million people involved in the social media culture?
For those who think it's mostly Gen X'ers using social media, know that the fastest growing user segments are baby boomers and veterans.Dick Betts will be teaching two great courses to help you successfully use Social Networking in your real estate business. Information below, more details and registration online at tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services page, click the red Education button, then click Register for Classes. Click Here for Course Details Following is the schedule:

Getting Started Using Social Networking for Client and Prospect Management
This brand new course is designed to teach even the most novice real estate professional how to use and understand social networking. As part of this class, Dick will show step by step how associates should use social Networking for client management and prospecting by having a participant set up a Facebook account and fill in profile information, and much more. OREC approved for 3 hours elective CE credit. (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)

Social Networking to Build a Customer Community
This is one of the courses offered back in July under the name Internet Marketing: How Agents Can Avoid Trainwrecks; it received great reviews from members. This course is designed to help agents understand the pitfalls that loom in the Internet age. Dick will also demonstrate and explain Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Plaxo, and other networks, and much more. OREC approved for 3 hours elective CE credit. (1:00 – 4:00 p.m.)

PAST DUE!
New NORES MLS Participant/User Agreement
If you have not already submitted a new agreement to NORES, please do it NOW! All members were required to complete the new agreement and return it to NORES by September 30, 2009. The agreement and instructions for submitting it can be found at http://nores.net/useragreement.htm. Completed agreements may be submitted by: Fax: 918-663-8815; Email: membership@tulsarealtors.com; Mail P.O. Box 470325, Tulsa, OK 74147; or, you can bring it by the Association during office hours. Brokers/Managers: Please give your assistants the new user agreement when processing a new associate (and destroy the old ones).

2010 GTAR Annual Dues and 4th Quarter NORES Billing
Notices were emailed to all members on October 1, 2009. GTAR Dues invoice will include local, state, and national dues for the entire year of 2010. 4th Quarter NORES Billing invoice will include fees for the months of October, November, and December. Invoices will be posted online October 1 at tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services page, click the yellow View/Pay Bill button, then click GTAR Accounts Receivables (for GTAR Dues) or NORES Accounts Receivables (for NORES payments). Confused about what you pay, when to pay, and how to pay GTAR versus NORES? We’ve created a chart to help clarify: Click Here for GTAR vs. NORES Billing Chart

In October:
All 4 OREC Required CE Courses
Don’t miss your last opportunity this year to earn ALL 12 OREC required CE hours at GTAR. Details and registration online at tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services page, click the red Education button, then click Register for Classes. Following is the schedule:

THIS WEEK! Fair Housing and Ethical Practices: Tuesday, October 6, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (FHR)
REALTOR® Ethics: Thursday, October 22, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (PSC)
OK Broker Relationships w/Parties to a Transaction: Monday, October 26, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (BRA)
NEW! Laws of Advertising in Real Estate: Wednesday, October 28, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (HOT)

Upcoming Computer Classes at GTAR
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to enroll, log in to tulsarealtors.com and click the red Education Button on the main page. All classes are held in the GTAR Computer Lab.

CIE Xceligent: Wednesday, October 7, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 1: Monday, October 26, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Computer Basics: Tuesday, October 27, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Publisher (v2007): Wednesday, October 28, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.