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.