Weekly Facts Blog – April 6, 2009

THIS WEEK!
Thursday, April 9
REALTOR® Appreciation Day— GTAR’s Most Popular Annual Event!
Start your day with a GTAR favorite—national speaker, author, and consultant, Jan Hargrave who will be teaching Understanding the Importance of Nonverbal Communication. You will have so much fun with Jan, you won’t feel like you’re attending a class; 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at UMAC in the Redskin Room. Learn more about Jan Hargrave by visiting www.janhargrave.com. Register for the class online at tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services page, click on the red Education button, then click Register for Classes.

After class, head on over to the gymnasium for the annual free Trade Show brought to you by our wonderful affiliate members. Visit lots of booths filled with information and services, while enjoying free food, and as usual, there will be tons of door prizes given away during the show. No registration is needed for the Trade Show.

Exercise Your Right to Vote – Tuesday, April 7
To all REALTOR® and REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® members registered to vote in Broken Arrow, Bixby, Coweta, Glenpool, Jenks, Sand Springs, and Skiatook: The RPAC Trustees encourage you to exercise your right to vote in the City Council general elections.

Jump Start Your Real Estate Practice with the Only Green Designation Recognized by NAR!
Consumer Demand for Green Understanding is Growing at a Phenomenal rate. GTAR is the first association in Oklahoma—the only association right now, to be hosting NAR’s Green Designation Core Course: Wednesday and Thursday, May 6 and 7 in the GTAR Training Center, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with national instructor Ruth Fennell. Register by April 15 and Save! Cost is $275 through April 15, and $295 after. For more information and to register online, log on to tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services page, click on the red Education button, then click Register for Classes.

Earn All 12 OREC Required CE Credit Hours in April!
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.

(HOT) The Low Down on Short Sales: Thursday, April 16, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. with Monica Wittrock, Esq.
This is new class is being offered free; we expect it to be full, so don't wait to register.

(FHR) Real Estate and the Fair Housing Act: Tuesday, April 21, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. with Thurman Miles
(PSC) Ethics: Thursday, April 23, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. with Rodger Erker
(BRA) OK Broker Relationships: Monday, April 27, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. with Ann Lloyd

Survive and Thrive in a Tough Economy!
Wednesday, April 15, join national instructor Dennis Creps for Real Estate Marketing...What Works, What Doesn’t and Why: How to Become a Consumer-Friendly Marketer, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center—courtesy of Tulsa World. Discover fresh, creative ideas you’ll use and earn 3 hours elective CE credit with OREC. 10 registrants will win free advertising with Tulsa World! For more information and to register online, log on to tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services page, click on the red Education button, then click Register for Classes.

CIE - Xceligent Basics
Tuesday, April 14, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Open to all current CIE subscribers. Pre-registration is required. To enroll, log in to tulsarealtors.com and click the red Education Button on the main page. Class will be in the GTAR Computer Lab. If you have any questions, please contact Renae at 664-0505.

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.

1004MC for Appraisers: Monday, April 13, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 1: Thursday, April 16, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
WYQ:What’s Your Question: Friday, April 17, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 2: Tuesday, April 21, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 3: Prospect Gateway: Friday, April 24, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

REALTOR® Applications
Comments on the following REALTOR® applicants should be submitted by REALTOR® members to the Membership Committee, c/o GTAR, PO Box 470603, Tulsa, OK 74147.

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The Real Estate Book, Designated Individual Renee Story (Second Publication)