Weekly Facts Blog – February 22, 2010

Tuesday, February 23
PLANiTULSA Meetings
4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on the Comprehensive Plan for Tulsa at TMAPC for public input. Another meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 10 from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. For the final draft of the Comprehensive Plan, go to http://www.planitulsa.org/.

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: Tuesday, February 23, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
CIE-Xceligent: Wednesday, February 24, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.


Thursday, March 4
Personal Safety is Something We All Need to Keep in Mind, Every Single Day!
As a real estate professional you routinely work independently, navigate unfamiliar roads and neighborhoods, meet one-on-one with strangers in enclosed places, and toil alone in the office on late nights or weekends. Any one of these situations could expose you to potential harm.The risks we face are the same for men and women, in urban neighborhoods and remote rural areas. Don’t miss GTAR’s popular Safety Seminar; 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with Captain Tracie Lewis, Tulsa Police Department. OREC approved for 3 hours required HOT CE credit. To register online, log on to tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services page, click the red Education bar, then click Register for Classes. Click Here for Course Details


Wednesday, March 10
Do You Know Where Tulsa’s Historic Neighborhoods are Located?
Find out! Attend Working in Historic Neighborhoods; 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Learn the key differences between historic district designation and historic preservation zoning; see examples of the important features of Tulsa’s historic home styles, learn how to navigate Tulsa’s design review process. Leave the class armed with the essential information your prospective buyers and sellers need to know. OREC approved for 3 hours elective CE credit. To register online, log on to tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services page, click the red Education bar, then click Register for Classes. Click Here for Course Details


Wednesday, March 17
What the 2010 RESPA Changes Mean to Me and My Business
Encore presentation: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with Attorney Monica Wittrock. If you are interested in attending this course, don’t wait to register—there are only about 50 seats left! OREC approved for 3 hours required HOT CE credit. To register online, log on to tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services page, click the red Education bar, then click Register for Classes. Click Here for Course Details


Wednesday, March 24
Do You Work in Tulsa’s Commercial Real Estate Market?
If you do, then you won’t want to miss the 2010 Greater Tulsa Commercial Market Update, now in its 11th year! 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Home Builders Association (check-in and buffet breakfast provided by Just Catering by Orr start at 8:00 a.m.) Keynote Speaker, Bruce Bolzle with KMO Development Group, Inc. will discuss development downtown. Brokers from area companies will provide an in-depth review of activity in each commercial market segment (Office, Retail & Land/Development, Industrial, and Multi-Family) over the last year to help identify trends and determine growth areas. OREC approved for 3 hours required HOT CE credit. Cost is $25 pre-registered or $35 the day of the event. To register online, log on to tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services page, click the red Education bar, then click Register for Classes. Click Here for Details


Important Notice: OREC Forms
As of February 1, 2010, the OREC website has been updated with a new version of several forms. Please be aware of the form version you are using. The OREC forms dated 01/2010 have not been reviewed by the GTAR Standard Forms Committee or Board of Directors at this time, and are not available through ZipForm or the Forms page on http://www.tulsarealtors.com/.


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.

Dixie Reed, GreenLeaf Properties (Second Publication)
Jennifer Howell-Wright, Premiere Property Sales (Second Publication)

Firm Affiliate:Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, designated individual Tim Epps (Second Publication)


Reminder: GTAR/NORES Inclement Weather Policy
The GTAR/NORES Inclement Weather policy is for ALL EDUCATION classes at GTAR (CE, Computer, New Member Orientation, etc.), and is as follows: 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. In addition, for those of you who live outside the Tulsa area, if schools in your area are closed the day of class or you are uncomfortable making the drive, you can still receive a refund, but you MUST call or email us that day (day of the class). You cannot just be a “no show” and expect a refund. Please be sure to check one of the local news channels the night before and/or morning of a scheduled class for school closings. Also check tulsarealtors.com; a broadcast notice will be posted as soon as possible.

 

TOMORROW! Tuesday, February 16

Basic
Contracts Course

1:00 – 4:00 p.m. with Attorney Robert Nichols; New to real estate? Need a
refresher on how to accurately complete the contract of sale? OREC’s latest
version of the Oklahoma Uniform Contract of Sale of Real Estate and related
forms will be used for this new course.
OREC approved for 3 hours required
HOT CE credit. To register online, log on to tulsarealtors.com; on the
main Member Services page, click the red Education bar, then click Register for
Classes.

Click Here for Course Details

 

NEXT WEEK! Tuesday and
Wednesday, February 23 and 24

Build Your
REO Business with this Dynamic REO Course!

Don’t miss out! In this new two-day course (REO Specialist) you will learn how
to obtain BPOs and REO listings, manage REO listings, work with the REO
purchaser, finance the REO transaction, and much more. More than 12,000 agents
nationwide have completed this course. 9:00 a.m. –
4:00 p.m. (both days) in the GTAR Training Center with Marlene Burkhart.
Cost is $179.
OREC
approved for 12 hours elective CE credit. (Note:
GTAR/NORES Inclement Weather Policy does NOT apply; this course will only be
cancelled if the instructor is unable to travel do to inclement weather.)
To register online, log on to tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services
page, click the red Education bar, then click Register for Classes.

REO Specialist Course Details.
To
learn more about how becoming an REO Specialist can
help you immediately increase your business:

Click Here for Video

 

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.

Publisher (v2007): Thursday, February 18, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Realist Tax System: Tuesday, February 23, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

CIE-Xceligent: Wednesday, February 24, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

 

2010 GTAR/NORES
Presidents’ Installation and Awards Banquet

February 5 at the downtown DoubleTree Hotel was “A Night to Remember” for more
than 450 GTAR members and their guests at the annual banquet. For those who were
there and for those who missed it, following is a link to pictures provided
courtesy of Dennis McFeely of Obeo:

2010 Banquet Pics. Find out who won what awards in the March issue of the
GTAR World newsletter which will be available online between March 1 and 3.

 

PLANiTULSA
Meetings

Two meetings on the Comprehensive Plan for Tulsa have been scheduled at TMAPC
for public input: Tuesday, February 23 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday,
March 10 from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. For the final draft of the Comprehensive Plan,
go to

http://www.planitulsa.org/.

 

Thursday,
March 5

Don’t
Become a Statistic—Learn How to Protect Yourself!

Attend GTAR’s popular Safety Seminar; 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with Captain Tracie
Lewis, Tulsa Police Department. As a real estate professional you routinely work
independently, navigate unfamiliar roads and neighborhoods, meet one-on-one with
strangers in enclosed places, and toil alone in the office on late nights or
weekends. Any one of these situations could expose you to potential harm.
Personal safety is something we all need to keep in mind, every single day. The
risks we face are the same for men and women, in urban neighborhoods and remote
rural areas. This course will include a summary of basic safety practices for
real estate professionals; current scams; identity theft, and more.
OREC approved for 3 hours required HOT CE credit.
To register online, log on to tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services
page, click the red Education bar, then click Register for Classes.

Click Here for Course Details

 

Wednesday,
March 10

Unravel the Misconceptions of Historic Zoning

Attend GTAR’s new course: Working in Historic Neighborhoods; 9:00 a.m. – 12:00
p.m. Get the tools and information you need to be successful in Tulsa’s historic
neighborhoods market. Learn the key differences between historic district
designation and historic preservation zoning; see examples of the important
features of Tulsa’s historic home styles and learn how to navigate Tulsa’s
design review process. Leave this course armed with the essential information
that your prospective buyers and sellers need to know. Representing the Tulsa
Preservation Commission will be class moderator: Jack Hodgson and guest speakers
Amanda DeCort and Ed Sharrer with the City of Tulsa Planning Department; Herb
Fritz with Fritz Baily Architects; and Anne Pollard with Pollard &
Associates, REALTORS®. OREC approved for 3 hours
elective CE credit. To register online, log on to tulsarealtors.com; on
the main Member Services page, click the red Education bar, then click Register
for Classes.

 

Wednesday, March 17

What the
2010 RESPA Changes Mean to Me and My Business

Encore presentation: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with Attorney Monica Wittrock. If
you are interested in attending this course, don’t wait to register—this class
is filling up! OREC approved for 3 hours required HOT CE
credit. To register online, log on to tulsarealtors.com; on the main
Member Services page, click the red Education bar, then click Register for
Classes.

Click Here for Course Details

 

Important
Notice: OREC Forms

As of February 1, 2010, the OREC website has been updated with a new version of
several forms. Please be aware of the form version you are using. The OREC forms
dated 01/2010 have not been reviewed by the GTAR Standard Forms Committee or
Board of Directors at this time, and are not available through ZipForm or the
Forms page on tulsarealtors.com.

 

CRS205: Financing and Tax Course

Thursday and Friday, February 18 and 19
at the Marriott Oklahoma City with Dale Carlton. Register online at

http://www.crsok.com/. This course is being offered by the Oklahoma CRS
Chapter and OKCMAR.

 

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.

 

Dixie Reed, GreenLeaf Properties (First Publication)

Jennifer Howell-Wright, Premiere Property Sales (First Publication)

Shelley Koster, Keller Williams Realty (Second Publication)

Firm Affiliate:

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, designated individual Tim Epps (First
Publication)

 

Reminder:
GTAR/NORES Inclement Weather Policy

The GTAR/NORES Inclement Weather policy is for ALL EDUCATION classes at GTAR
(CE, Computer, New Member Orientation, etc.), and is as follows:
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. In addition, for those of you who live outside the Tulsa area, if
schools in your area are closed the day of class or you are uncomfortable making
the drive, you can still receive a refund, but you MUST call or email us that
day (day of the class). You cannot just be a “no show” and expect a refund.
Please be sure to check one of the local news channels the night before and/or
morning of a scheduled class for school closings. Also check tulsarealtors.com;
a broadcast notice will be posted as soon as possible.

 

Weekly Facts Blog – February 15, 2010

TOMORROW! Tuesday, February 16

Basic Contracts Course
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. with Attorney Robert Nichols; New to real estate? Need a refresher on how to accurately complete the contract of sale? OREC’s latest version of the Oklahoma Uniform Contract of Sale of Real Estate and related forms will be used for this new course. OREC approved for 3 hours required HOT CE credit. To register online, log on to tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services page, click the red Education bar, then click Register for Classes. Click Here for Course Details

NEXT WEEK! Tuesday and Wednesday, February 23 and 24

Build Your REO Business with this Dynamic REO Course!

Don’t miss out! In this new two-day course (REO Specialist) you will learn how to obtain BPOs and REO listings, manage REO listings, work with the REO purchaser, finance the REO transaction, and much more. More than 12,000 agents nationwide have completed this course. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (both days) in the GTAR Training Center with Marlene Burkhart. Cost is $179. OREC approved for 12 hours elective CE credit. (Note: GTAR/NORES Inclement Weather Policy does NOT apply; this course will only be cancelled if the instructor is unable to travel do to inclement weather.) To register online, log on to tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services page, click the red Education bar, then click Register for Classes. REO Specialist Course Details. To learn more about how becoming an REO Specialist can help you immediately increase your business: Click Here for Video

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.

Publisher (v2007): Thursday, February 18, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Realist Tax System: Tuesday, February 23, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

CIE-Xceligent: Wednesday, February 24, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

2010 GTAR/NORES Presidents’ Installation and Awards Banquet

February 5 at the downtown DoubleTree Hotel was “A Night to Remember” for more than 450 GTAR members and their guests at the annual banquet. For those who were there and for those who missed it, following is a link to pictures provided courtesy of Dennis McFeely of Obeo: 2010 Banquet Pics. Find out who won what awards in the March issue of the GTAR World newsletter which will be available online between March 1 and 3.

PLANiTULSA Meetings

Two meetings on the Comprehensive Plan for Tulsa have been scheduled at TMAPC for public input: Tuesday, February 23 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, March 10 from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. For the final draft of the Comprehensive Plan, go to http://www.planitulsa.org/.

Thursday, March 4

Don’t Become a Statistic—Learn How to Protect Yourself!

Attend GTAR’s popular Safety Seminar; 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with Captain Tracie Lewis, Tulsa Police Department. As a real estate professional you routinely work independently, navigate unfamiliar roads and neighborhoods, meet one-on-one with strangers in enclosed places, and toil alone in the office on late nights or weekends. Any one of these situations could expose you to potential harm. Personal safety is something we all need to keep in mind, every single day. The risks we face are the same for men and women, in urban neighborhoods and remote rural areas. This course will include a summary of basic safety practices for real estate professionals; current scams; identity theft, and more. OREC approved for 3 hours required HOT CE credit. To register online, log on to tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services page, click the red Education bar, then click Register for Classes. Click Here for Course Details

Wednesday, March 10

Unravel the Misconceptions of Historic Zoning

Attend GTAR’s new course: Working in Historic Neighborhoods; 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Get the tools and information you need to be successful in Tulsa’s historic neighborhoods market. Learn the key differences between historic district designation and historic preservation zoning; see examples of the important features of Tulsa’s historic home styles and learn how to navigate Tulsa’s design review process. Leave this course armed with the essential information that your prospective buyers and sellers need to know. Representing the Tulsa Preservation Commission will be class moderator: Jack Hodgson and guest speakers Amanda DeCort and Ed Sharrer with the City of Tulsa Planning Department; Herb Fritz with Fritz Baily Architects; and Anne Pollard with Pollard & Associates, REALTORS®. OREC approved for 3 hours elective CE credit. To register online, log on to tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services page, click the red Education bar, then click Register for Classes.

Wednesday, March 17

What the 2010 RESPA Changes Mean to Me and My Business

Encore presentation: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with Attorney Monica Wittrock. If you are interested in attending this course, don’t wait to register—this class is filling up! OREC approved for 3 hours required HOT CE credit. To register online, log on to tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services page, click the red Education bar, then click Register for Classes. Click Here for Course Details

Important Notice: OREC Forms

As of February 1, 2010, the OREC website has been updated with a new version of several forms. Please be aware of the form version you are using. The OREC forms dated 01/2010 have not been reviewed by the GTAR Standard Forms Committee or Board of Directors at this time, and are not available through ZipForm or the Forms page on tulsarealtors.com.

CRS205: Financing and Tax Course

Thursday and Friday, February 18 and 19 at the Marriott Oklahoma City with Dale Carlton. Register online at http://www.crsok.com/. This course is being offered by the Oklahoma CRS Chapter and OKCMAR.

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.

Dixie Reed, GreenLeaf Properties (First Publication)

Jennifer Howell-Wright, Premiere Property Sales (First Publication)

Shelley Koster, Keller Williams Realty (Second Publication)

Firm Affiliate:

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, designated individual Tim Epps (First Publication)

Reminder: GTAR/NORES Inclement Weather Policy

The GTAR/NORES Inclement Weather policy is for ALL EDUCATION classes at GTAR (CE, Computer, New Member Orientation, etc.), and is as follows: 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. In addition, for those of you who live outside the Tulsa area, if schools in your area are closed the day of class or you are uncomfortable making the drive, you can still receive a refund, but you MUST call or email us that day (day of the class). You cannot just be a “no show” and expect a refund. Please be sure to check one of the local news channels the night before and/or morning of a scheduled class for school closings. Also check tulsarealtors.com; a broadcast notice will be posted as soon as possible.

Weekly Facts Blog – February 8, 2010

REMINDER: GTAR/NORES Inclement Weather Policy
The GTAR/NORES Inclement Weather policy is for ALL EDUCATION classes at GTAR (CE, Computer, New Member Orientation, etc.), and is as follows: 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. In addition, for those of you who live outside the Tulsa area, if schools in your area are closed the day of class or you are uncomfortable making the drive, you can still receive a refund, but you MUST call or email us that day (day of the class). You cannot just be a “no show” and expect a refund. Please be sure to check one of the local news channels the night before and/or morning of a scheduled class for school closings. Also check tulsarealtors.com; a broadcast notice will be posted as soon as possible.

Upcoming CE Classes
For a complete list and details of upcoming CE classes, and to register online, 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.

TOMORROW! Tuesday, February 9: Commercial Fair Housing and Other Legal Issues (required FHR), 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Learn how fair housing relates to commercial real estate. If you need a fair housing CE class, this course will fulfill the requirement; you do not have to be a “commercial” REALTOR®; however, the focus of the class will be on fair housing law as it relates to commercial real estate.

THIS WEEK! Thursday, February 11: Home Inspection and the Law (required HOT), 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
New Course: Get in the head of a home inspector and find out why they do what they do! Click Here for Course Details

Tuesday, February 16: Basic Contracts (required HOT), 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
New to real estate? Need a refresher on how to accurately complete the contract of sale? OREC’s latest version of the Oklahoma Uniform Contract of Sale of Real Estate and related forms will be used. Click Here for Course Details

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: Monday, February 8, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 2: Tuesday, February 9, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 3 (Prospect Gateway): Friday, February 12, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday and Wednesday, February 23 and 24
Build Your REO Business with this Dynamic REO Course!
More than 12,000 agents nationwide have completed this course. Don’t miss out! In this new two-day course (REO Specialist) you will learn how to obtain BPOs and REO listings, manage REO listings, work with the REO purchaser, finance the REO transaction, and much more. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (both days) in the GTAR Training Center with Marlene Burkhart. Cost is $179. (Note: GTAR/NORES Inclement Weather Policy does NOT apply here!) Click on the following link for detailed course information and registration: REO Specialist Course Details. To learn more about how becoming an REO Specialist can help you immediately increase your business: Click Here for Video

Important Notice: OREC Forms
As of February 1, 2010, the OREC website has been updated with a new version of several forms. Please be aware of the form version you are using. The new forms have not been reviewed by the GTAR Standard Forms Committee at this time, and are not available through ZipForm or the Forms page on tulsarealtors.com.

CRS205: Financing and Tax Course
Thursday and Friday, February 18 and 19 at the Marriott Oklahoma City with Dale Carlton. Register online at www.crsok.com. This course is being offered by the Oklahoma CRS Chapter and OKCMAR.

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.

Shelley Koster, Keller Williams Realty (First Publication)
David E. Whisenhunt, Whisenhunt Realty (Second Publication)

Weekly Facts Blog – February 1, 2010

LAST DAY TO BUY TICKETS!
Today, Monday, February 1 is the Last Day to Buy Tickets for the February 5th GTAR/NORES Installation & Awards Banquet. Absolutely no reservations will be accepted after February 1. To make your reservations online with a credit card, go to http://www.tulsarealtors.com/; under Member Resources, click GTAR Events, then 2010 Presidents’ Banquet. Or, call GTAR at 918-663-7500 during office hours (8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.).

Build Your REO Business with this Dynamic REO Course!
In this new two-day course (REO Specialist) you will learn how to obtain BPOs and REO listings, manage REO listings, work with the REO purchaser, finance the REO transaction, and much more. More than 12,000 agents nationwide have completed this course. Don’t miss out! Tuesday and Wednesday, February 23 and 24, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with Marlene Burkhart. Cost is $179. OREC approved for 12 hours of elective CE credit. Click on the following link for detailed course information and registration: REO Specialist Course Details. To learn more about how becoming an REO Specialist can help you immediately increase your business: Click Here for Video

Upcoming CE Classes
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.

Tuesday, February 9: Commercial Fair Housing and Other Legal Issues (required FHR), 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Learn how fair housing does and does not relate to commercial real estate; this class is open to both commercial and residential members. Click Here for Course Details

Thursday, February 11: Home Inspection and the Law (required HOT), 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
New Course: Learn what will and will not be inspected, how to prepare your listing for a good inspection, and more. Click Here for Course Details

Tuesday, February 16: Basic Contracts (required HOT), 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
This course will benefit sales associates who are new to real estate, as well as associates needing a refresher on accurately completing the contract of sale. The latest version of the Oklahoma Uniform Contract of Sale of Real Estate and related forms will be used for this class. Click Here for Course Details

Wednesday, March 17: RESPA (required HOT), 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Due to the high demand for "What the 2010 RESPA Changes Mean to Me and My Business" course we have scheduled an additional class with Monica Wittrock. If you are interested in attending this course, DO NOT WAIT TO REGISTER or you may miss out! Both classes scheduled for Wednesday, February 3 are FULL. (If you were registered for this class, you were notified via email that your registration has automatically been moved to the new date. If this date works for you, no further action is needed on your part. If you cannot make the new date, you can receive a full refund, but you MUST call 663-7500 or email education@tulsarealtors.com BEFORE February 3.) Click Here for Course Details

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: Wednesday, February 3, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Computer Basics: Monday, February 8, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 2: Tuesday, February 9, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 3 (Prospect Gateway): Friday, February 12, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Exciting News from GE Security
GE Security has released a new version of eKEY for Windows Mobile (version 4.3.19). This version adds eKey support for Windows Mobile 6.1 and 6.5 touch screen smartphones. For a complete list of Certified Devices that adds several new devices, including: HTC Touch Pro 2; HTC Imagio; HTC Pure; HTC Tilt 2; Samsung Intrepid; Samsung Omnia 2, please go to the Supra website. This release supports all Windows Mobile touch screen smartphones running Windows Mobile 5.0 or greater. For those devices that do not have Infrared, it will still be necessary to use an eKEY fob. Fobs can be purchased directly from GE Security for $49.95 plus shipping and applicable taxes.

CRS205: Financing and Tax Course
Thursday and Friday, February 18 and 19 at the Marriott Oklahoma City with Dale Carlton. Register online at http://www.crsok.com/. This course is being offered by the Oklahoma CRS Chapter and OKCMAR.

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.

David E. Whisenhunt, Whisenhunt Realty (First Publication)