Weekly Facts Blog – February 2, 2009

REMINDER:
GTAR/NORES Inclement Weather Policy
(The following policy does NOT apply to the Presidents’ Inaugural Banquet scheduled for Friday, February 6; this event will happen regardless of the weather – no refunds will be given.) We are in 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, Post Licensing, etc.): If Tulsa Public Schools are closed the day of a scheduled class, the GTAR/NORES class is cancelled. 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.

THIS WEEK!
Thursday, February 5
Understanding the Foreclosure Process in Today’s Market
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. with Monica Wittrock, Esq.; 3 hours required HOT CE credit with OREC. This is the new date for this class which was cancelled last week due to inclement weather per our policy. Register online at tulsarealtors.com; from the main Member Services page, simply click the red Education button.

Monday, February 16
Reverse Mortgages and You!
Dispel the myths of reverse mortgages while increasing your business and assisting the 62+ client…AND, earn 3 hours elective CE credit—all for FREE, courtesy of Freedom Financial – The Reverse Mortgage Specialist; 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with national instructor, Ruth Fennell. Review information on seniors’ demographics, market conditions, reverse mortgage basics, the application process, and when reverse mortgages are appropriate and when they are not. This course is FREE to members but registration is required. (Note: This is the same class that was offered back in November) Register online at tulsarealtors.com – Log in and click the red Education button on the main page.

$70 SAVINGS EXTENDED
SRES® Designation Course – February 17 & 18
Two days of class, one prestigious designation – all for only $325! We are keeping the cost of the course at $325, so don’t miss your opportunity to increase your business by learning how to tap into one of the fastest growing markets – Baby Boomers! GTAR will be offering the two-day SRES® (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) Designation course “live,” one time only this year in the GTAR Training Center, Tuesday and Wednesday, February 17 and 18 with national instructor Ruth Fennell; class will be from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. Don’t wait to register – space is limited to 50! For course details and online registration, log on to tulsarealtors.com; from the main Member Services page, click the red Education button. For more detailed information about the SRES® Designation, including member benefits, visit www.SRES.org.

Does Fair Housing Relate to Commercial Real Estate?
Find out by attending GTAR’s new course Commercial Fair Housing & Other Legal Issues, Thursday, February 12, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center. Instructors Dr. Kathryn Jones and attorney Kelly Monaghan will discuss how fair housing does and does not relate to commercial real estate. In addition, other legal issues such as ADA requirements will be discussed. This course is currently pending 3 hours required FHR CE credit with OREC. For course details and online registration, log on to tulsarealtors.com; from the main Member Services page, click the red Education button.

More CIE Training – February 16 & 17
Hands-on CIE training classes are being added to the calendar for February 16 and 17. Each session will count toward the required CIE Orientation on the Xceligent system. For details, see the calendar on tulsacommercialrealtors.com or on tulsarealtors.com under Member Services.

Wednesday, March 11
2009 Greater Tulsa Commercial Market Update
This is the tenth year for this event, which has become the educational event of the year for commercial real estate professionals or any real estate professionals who are interested in learning about what’s happened and will be happening in the Tulsa area’s commercial market. The Commercial Market Update will be at the Tulsa Renaissance Hotel; buffet breakfast and registration begin at 7:30 a.m. and speaker presentations begin at 8:00 a.m.; course is currently pending CE credit approval from OREC and OREAB. Cost is $50 if registered by February 27; after that date, cost is $65. For more information and to register online with Visa or MC, log on to www.tulsarealtors.com; form the main Member Services page, click the red Education button, then click Register for Classes; you can also register by calling 663-7500. Click here for event details: http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/documents/2009CMU.pdf

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: Thursday, February 5, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 2: Monday, February 9, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 3: Prospect Gateway: Wednesday, February 11, 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.

Michael Urie, associated with Coldwell Banker Select (Second Publication)

Firm Affiliate Membership
American National Insurance, Designated Individual Jeri Moberly (Second Publication)

Weekly Facts Blog – January 26, 2009

REMINDER:
GTAR/NORES Inclement Weather Policy
We are in 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, Post Licensing, etc.): If Tulsa Public Schools are closed the day of a scheduled class, the GTAR/NORES class is cancelled. 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. (Note: This policy does NOT apply to the upcoming RCA Banquet or the Presidents’ Inaugural Banquet; these events will happen regardless of the weather – no refunds will be given.)

THIS WEEK!
Monday, January 26
OK Broker Relationships with Parties to a Transaction
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. with Ann Lloyd; 3 hours required BRA CE credit with OREC. Register online at tulsarealtors.com; from the main Member Services page, simply click the red Education button.

THIS WEEK!
Wednesday, January 28
Understanding the Foreclosure Process in Today’s Market
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. with Monica Wittrock, Esq.; 3 hours required HOT CE credit with OREC. Register online at tulsarealtors.com; from the main Member Services page, simply click the red Education button.

TICKET PRICE GOES UP TO $60 THIS MONDAY, JANUARY 26!
2009 Presidents’ Inaugural Banquet – February 6
Tickets will be $50 per person through January 25 but will go up to $60 per person on January 26. Absolutely no reservations will be accepted after February 2! This year’s venue for the GTAR/NORES Presidents’ Inaugural Banquet is the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame; cocktails are at 6:00 p.m., then enjoy a sit-down dinner provided by Just Catering by Orr’s and entertainment by Frank Bray – “The Sting of Swing.” For more information and to make reservations online with Visa or MC, go to www.tulsarealtors.com; under Member Resources, click GTAR Events, then 2009 Presidents’ Banquet or click on the following link: http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/documents/2009Banquet-Flyer.pdf. You can also print out the reservation form and fax it to 663-8815 or mail the form to us with a check or call 663-7500.

LAST CHANCE TO SAVE $70
SRES® Designation Course – February 17 & 18
This is the only time GTAR will be offering SRES® this year, and OAR does not plan to offer it at all this year, so don’t miss your one chance to earn this prestigious 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. GTAR will be offering the two-day SRES® (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) Designation course Tuesday and Wednesday, February 17 and 18 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 January 30 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, it’s OREC approved for 16 hours of elective CE credit. For course details and online registration, log on to tulsarealtors.com; from the main Member Services page, click the red Education button. For more detailed information about the SRES® Designation, including member benefits, visit www.SRES.org.

THIS WEEK!
Annual REALTORS® Commercial Alliance Celebration – January 30
Recognizing the achievements of Commercial REALTOR® members within the profession and the community and honoring the 2008 Commercial REALTOR® of the Year (to be announced at the Celebration); cost is $50 per person. The banquet will be at the Doubletree Hotel at Warren Place; cocktails start at 6:00 p.m. and dinner is at 7:00 p.m. Special guest speaker will be Jack Crowley. For more information and to make reservations online with Visa or MC, go to www.tulsarealtors.com; under Member Resources, click GTAR Events, then Annual RCA Celebration or click on the following link: http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/documents/09rcabanquet.pdf. You can also print out the reservation form and fax it to 663-8815 or mail the form to us with a check or call 663-7500. (RSVP no later than January 27!)

NEW CE COURSE!
Commercial Fair Housing & Other Legal Issues – February 12
Finally…a fair housing course geared toward commercial real estate professionals! In this new course, instructors Dr. Kathryn Jones and attorney Kelly Monaghan will discuss how fair housing does and does not relate to commercial real estate. In addition, other legal issues such as ADA requirements will be discussed. 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. This course is currently pending 3 hours required FHR CE credit with OREC. For course details and online registration, log on to tulsarealtors.com; from the main Member Services page, click the red Education button.

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.

Realist Tax System: Monday, January 26, 1:30 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 1: Thursday, February 5, 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.

Michael Urie, associated with Coldwell Banker Select (First Publication)
Robin Stout, d/b/a R. L. Stout Realty (Second Publication)

Firm Affiliate Membership:
American National Insurance, Designated Individual Jeri Moberly (First Publication)
Carpet Center, Inc., Designated individual Zelda Weathers (Second Publication)
Breathe Easy/Clean Deans, Designated Individual Billie Reynolds (Second Publication)

Weekly Facts Blog – January 19, 2009

Earn All 12 OREC Required CE Credit Hours This Month!
Don’t wait until the end of your three-year licensing period to start working on your CE hours. All OREC required subject areas will be offered at GTAR this month. As always, Ethics (PSC) is offered for free at GTAR almost every month; Fair Housing (FHR) and OK Broker Relationships (BRA) will be offered every quarter in 2009, and Current Trends (HOT) will be offered at least once per quarter if not more often. As CE classes are scheduled, information and registration will be available on tulsarealtors.com; from the main Member Services page, simply click the red Education button.

This Week! (FHR) Fair Housing and Ethical Practices: Wednesday, January 21, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with Kathryn Jones

This Week! (PSC) Ethics: Thursday, January 22, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. with Rodger Erker

(BRA) OK Broker Relationships with Parties to a Transaction: Monday, January 26, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. with Ann Lloyd

(HOT) New Course: Understanding the Foreclosure Process in Today’s Market: Wednesday, January 28, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. with Monica Wittrock, Esq.

More Xceligent Training: January 22 and 23
Two hands-on classes are available both days from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the GTAR computer lab. Advanced registration is limited to the first 16 members who enroll for the classes with an Xceligent instructor. All registrants must be current subscribers to the CIE and have an assigned login. Any person can attend the classroom style session in the GTAR Training Center at 9:00 a.m. January 23. If you want to see what Xceligent is all about, come to this session. Either class version will meet the Xceligent Orientation requirement. Register online in Member Services (click Register for Classes then XCIEINTRO to view/register for available class times).

Don’t Wait – Only Two Weeks Left to Save!
SRES® Designation Course – February 17 & 18
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 by earning the prestigious SRES® Designation. GTAR will be offering the two-day SRES® (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) Designation course Tuesday and Wednesday, February 17 and 18 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 January 30 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, it’s OREC approved for 16 hours of elective CE credit. For course details and online registration, log on to tulsarealtors.com; from the main Member Services page, click the red Education button. For more detailed information about the SRES® Designation, including member benefits, visit www.SRES.org.

Annual REALTORS® Commercial Alliance Celebration – January 30
Recognizing the achievements of Commercial REALTOR® members within the profession and the community and honoring the 2008 Commercial REALTOR® of the Year (to be announced at the Celebration); cost is $50 per person. The banquet will be at the Doubletree Hotel at Warren Place; cocktails start at 6:00 p.m. and dinner is at 7:00 p.m. Special guest speaker will be Jack Crowley. For more information and to make reservations online with Visa or MC, go to www.tulsarealtors.com; under Member Resources, click GTAR Events, then Annual RCA Celebration or click on the following link: http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/documents/09rcabanquet.pdf. You can also print out the reservation form and fax it to 663-8815 or mail the form to us with a check or call 663-7500. (RSVP no later than January 27!)

2009 Presidents’ Inaugural Banquet – February 6
Get Jazzed! This year’s venue for the GTAR/NORES Presidents’ Inaugural Banquet is the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame; cocktails are at 6:00 p.m., then enjoy a sit-down dinner provided by Just Catering by Orr’s and entertainment by Frank Bray – “The Sting of Swing.” Cost is $50 per person through January 25 and $60 per person after; absolutely no reservations will be accepted after February 2. For more information and to make reservations online with Visa or MC, go to www.tulsarealtors.com; under Member Resources, click GTAR Events, then 2009 Presidents’ Banquet or click on the following link: http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/documents/2009Banquet-Flyer.pdf. You can also print out the reservation form and fax it to 663-8815 or mail the form to us with a check or call 663-7500.

Updated Form: New Member Procedures and Dues
Brokers and managers: The procedure for new associates and dues has been updated for 2009. Please print the updated form for your in-house information. The form is available online at tulsarealtors.com; on the main page, click the brown Forms & Contracts button, then Membership Forms, then New Member Procedures and Dues. You can also use the following link: http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/gtar/forms/membership/Procedure-NewAssociates.pdf

GTAR/NORES Inclement Weather Policy
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, Post Licensing, etc.): If Tulsa Public Schools are closed the day of a scheduled class, the GTAR/NORES class is cancelled. 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.

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.

Xceligent Workshop: Thursday, January 22, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Xceligent Workshop: Friday, January 23, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
WYQ: Friday, January 23, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Realist Tax System: Monday, January 26, 1:30 – 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.

Robin Stout, d/b/a R. L. Stout Realty (First Publication)
Donald Gene Roberts, d/b/a Commercial Ventures, LLC (Second Publication)

Firm Affiliate Membership
Carpet Center, Inc., Designated individual Zelda Weathers (First Publication)
Breathe Easy/Clean Deans, Designated Individual Billie Reynolds (First Publication)

Weekly Facts Blog – January 12, 2009

LAST CHANCE!
2009 Roster: Deadline for Changes January 15
We are now working on the new 2009 REALTOR® Directory. If you have a change of name, address, phone number, fax number or email address, please call Connie at 663-7500 or email her at cmontalbano@tulsarealtors.com as soon as possible.

Earn All 12 OREC Required CE Credit Hours This Month!
Don’t wait until the end of your three-year licensing period to start working on your CE hours. All OREC required subject areas will be offered at GTAR this month. As always, Ethics (PSC) is offered for free at GTAR almost every month; Fair Housing (FHR) and OK Broker Relationships (BRA) will be offered every quarter in 2009, and Current Trends (HOT) will be offered at least once per quarter if not more often. As CE classes are scheduled, information and registration will be available on tulsarealtors.com; from the main Member Services page, simply click the red Education button.

(FHR) Fair Housing and Ethical Practices: Wednesday, January 21, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with Kathryn Jones

(PSC) Ethics: Thursday, January 22, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. with Rodger Erker

(BRA) OK Broker Relationships with Parties to a Transaction: Monday, January 26, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. with Ann Lloyd

(HOT) Understanding the Foreclosure Process in Today’s Market: Wednesday, January 28, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. with Monica Wittrock, Esq.

Save $70! Register by January 30
SRES® Designation Course – February 17 & 18
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 by earning the prestigious SRES® Designation. GTAR will be offering the two-day SRES® (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) Designation course Tuesday and Wednesday, February 17 and 18 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 January 30 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, it’s OREC approved for 16 hours of elective CE credit. For course details and online registration, log on to tulsarealtors.com; from the main Member Services page, click the red Education button. For more detailed information about the SRES® Designation, including member benefits, visit www.SRES.org.

Annual REALTORS® Commercial Alliance Celebration – January 30
Recognizing the achievements of Commercial REALTOR® members within the profession and the community and honoring the 2008 Commercial REALTOR® of the Year (to be announced at the Celebration); cost is $50 per person. The banquet will be at the Doubletree Hotel at Warren Place; cocktails start at 6:00 p.m. and dinner is at 7:00 p.m. Special guest speaker will be Jack Crowley. For more information and to make reservations online with Visa or MC, go to www.tulsarealtors.com; under Member Resources, click GTAR Events, then Annual RCA Celebration or click on the following link: http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/documents/09rcabanquet.pdf. You can also print out the reservation form and fax it to 663-8815 or mail the form to us with a check or call 663-7500. (RSVP no later than January 27!)

2009 Presidents’ Inaugural Banquet – February 6
Get Jazzed! This year’s venue for the GTAR/NORES Presidents’ Inaugural Banquet is the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame; cocktails are at 6:00 p.m., then enjoy a sit-down dinner provided by Just Catering by Orr’s and entertainment by Frank Bray – “The Sting of Swing.” Cost is $50 per person through January 25 and $60 per person after; absolutely no reservations will be accepted after February 2. For more information and to make reservations online with Visa or MC, go to www.tulsarealtors.com; under Member Resources, click GTAR Events, then 2009 Presidents’ Banquet or click on the following link: http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/documents/2009Banquet-Flyer.pdf. You can also print out the reservation form and fax it to 663-8815 or mail the form to us with a check or call 663-7500.

Updated Form: New Member Procedures and Dues
Brokers and managers: The procedure for new associates and dues has been updated for 2009. Please print the updated form for your in-house information. The form is available online at tulsarealtors.com; on the main page, click the brown Forms & Contracts button, then Membership Forms, then New Member Procedures and Dues. You can also use the following link: http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/gtar/forms/membership/Procedure-NewAssociates.pdf

A Day of Technology with Dick Betts – January 15
Offered by the Rogers County Real Estate Association; national speaker, Dick Betts will be teaching two CE classes at the Route 66 Banquet Hall in Claremore, Thursday, January 15: Today’s Top Technology Trends and Smartphones for Business Management – Creating a Mobile Office, as well as a free e-PRO Designation Information Workshop. Click here for more information: http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/GTAR/CurrentInfo/RCREA-DickBetts.pdf. If you are interested in attending, please contact Michael Urie at 918-637-3415.

Blogging vs. Real Time Web
The latest Web trend REALTORS® have latched onto is a mix of traditional and micro-blogging. By incorporating timely updates into your daily or weekly blog, you can encourage conversation between buyers while still providing the researched information they expect. (Pat Kitano, December 21, 2008, Transparent Real Estate) More Information . . .

Help Buyers Narrow Their Options
Buyers are sitting on the sidelines due to the increase of homes on the market. Some buyers don’t know where to start and need assistance. Read for more information on assisting your home buyers. (Ellen James Martin, January 5, 2009, REALTOR® Magazine Online) More Information . . .

Mortgages: What You Need to Know in 2009
Rates are at significant lows and it’s a great time to buy a home. Read this article for tips to share with your prospective home buyers. (Peter Coy, January 6, 2009, msnbc.com) More Information . . .

Motivate Buyers to Get Off the Fence in 2009
The 2009 REALTOR® PR campaign encourages buyers to get into the market with commercials, radio spots and print materials, explaining the buyer opportunities available in many of today’s real estate markets, conveying the financial and social benefits of owning a home, and continuing to emphasize the importance of working with a REALTOR®. More Information . . .

GTAR/NORES Inclement Weather Policy
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, Post Licensing, etc.): If Tulsa Public Schools are closed the day of a scheduled class, the GTAR/NORES class is cancelled. 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.

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 3: Prospect Gateway: Tuesday, January 13, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Xceligent Workshop: Thursday, January 22, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Xceligent Workshop: Friday, January 23, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
WYQ: Friday, January 23, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Realist Tax System: Monday, January 26, 1:30 – 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.

Donald Gene Roberts, d/b/a Commercial Ventures, LLC (First Publication)

Weekly Facts Blog – January 5, 2009

If dues were not paid by January 1, 2009, MLS services were suspended and keys were shut off on January 2.To reinstate will require a $40 reinstatement fee and new paperwork from the broker.

THIS WEEK
January 5 - 8: Required CIE Xceligent Orientation
CIE Users will receive a 30-day grace period during the month of January ONLY, to attend a CIE Xceligent Orientation class. All CIE Users are encouraged to attend during the month of January to avoid interrupting the service. Beginning February 1, CIE Users will be required to attend an Orientation class before accessing the system. We currently have seven orientation classes available the week of January 5. Two of the smaller classes will be hands-on in the computer lab for anyone needing extra assistance, while the remaining large classes will be in the Training Center; these free classes are open to CIE subscribers. Register online by logging on to www.tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services page, click the red Education button.

2009 Roster: Deadline for Changes January 15
We are now working on the new 2009 REALTOR® Directory. If you have a change of name, address, phone number, fax number or email address, please call Connie at 663-7500 or email her at cmontalbano@tulsarealtors.com as soon as possible.

Earn All 12 OREC Required CE Credit Hours This Month!
Don’t wait until the end of your three-year licensing period to start working on your CE hours. All OREC required subject areas will be offered at GTAR this month. As always, Ethics (PSC) is offered for free at GTAR almost every month; Fair Housing (FHR) and OK Broker Relationships (BRA) will be offered every quarter in 2009, and Current Trends (HOT) will be offered at least once per quarter if not more often. As CE classes are scheduled, information and registration will be available on tulsarealtors.com; from the main Member Services page, simply click the red Education button.

(FHR) Fair Housing and Ethical Practices: Wednesday, January 21,
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with Kathryn Jones
(PSC) Ethics: Thursday, January 22,
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. with Rodger Erker
(BRA) OK Broker Relationships with Parties to a Transaction: Monday, January 26,
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. with Ann Lloyd
(HOT) Understanding the Foreclosure Process in Today’s Market: Wednesday, January 28,
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. with Monica Wittrock, Esq. (Note: Currently pending CE credit approval with OREC)

Back by Popular Demand!
SRES® Designation Course – February 17 & 18
GTAR will be offering the two-day SRES® (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) Designation course Tuesday and Wednesday, February 17 and 18 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 January 30 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, it’s OREC approved for 16 hours of elective CE credit. For course details and online registration, log on to tulsarealtors.com; from the main Member Services page, click the red Education button. For more detailed information about the SRES® Designation, including member benefits, visit www.SRES.org.

Annual REALTORS® Commercial Alliance Celebration – January 30
Recognizing the achievements of Commercial REALTOR® members within the profession and the community and honoring the 2008 Commercial REALTOR® of the Year (to be announced at the Celebration); cost is $50 per person. The banquet will be at the Doubletree Hotel at Warren Place; cocktails start at 6:00 p.m. and dinner is at 7:00 p.m. Special guest speaker will be Jack Crowley. For more information and to make reservations online with Visa or MC, go to www.tulsarealtors.com; under Member Resources, click GTAR Events, then Annual RCA Celebration or click on the following link: http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/documents/09rcabanquet.pdf. You can also print out the reservation form and fax it to 663-8815 or mail the form to us with a check or call 663-7500. (RSVP no later than January 27!)

Now Accepting Reservations!
2009 Presidents’ Inaugural Banquet – February 6
Get Jazzed! This year’s GTAR/NORES Presidents’ Inaugural Banquet is going to be at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame; start with cocktails at 6:00 p.m. then enjoy a sit-down dinner provided by Just Catering by Orr’s and entertainment by Frank Bray – “The Sting of Swing.” Cost is $50 per person through January 25 and $60 per person after; absolutely no reservations will be accepted after February 2. For more information and to make reservations online with Visa or MC, go to www.tulsarealtors.com; under Member Resources, click GTAR Events, then 2009 Presidents’ Banquet or click on the following link: http://ims.tulsarealtors.com/documents/2009Banquet-Flyer.pdf. You can also print out the reservation form and fax it to 663-8815 or mail the form to us with a check or call 663-7500.

GTAR/NORES Inclement Weather Policy
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, Post Licensing, etc.): If Tulsa Public Schools are closed the day of a scheduled class, the GTAR/NORES class is cancelled. 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.

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: Tuesday, January 6, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 2: Friday, January 9, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 3: Prospect Gateway: Tuesday, January 13, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
WYQ: Friday, January 23, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Realist Tax System: Monday, January 26, 1:30 – 4:00 p.m.