Reminder: The GTAR/NORES office will be closed Monday, May 31 in observance of Memorial Day.
THIS WEEK!
Wednesday, May 26
CRS 111: Short Sales and Foreclosures: Protecting Your Clients’ Interests
There are still a few spots available, but if you want to attend this special one-day course, you need to register NOW! Cost is $129. Learn practical approaches to the pre-foreclosure and foreclosure processes that will result in the successful disposition of these properties. Get the tools you need to negotiate successfully with financial institutions, sell and List REO and short sale properties, implement a step-by-step process for counseling clients, and more. 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with nationally recognized instructor, Frank Serio. (This course is open to all members; you do not need to have the CRS designation or be working on it.) Course is OREC approved for 8 hours required HOT CE credit. Register online at tulsarealtors.com: on the main Member Services page, click on the red Education button, then click Register for Classes. 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 2: Tuesday, May 25, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Xceligent Class: Tuesday, May 25, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 3 (Prospect Gateway): Wednesday, May 26, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Latest Home Sales Statistics Now Available
GTAR’s Home Sales Statistics for April 2010 are now available: Click Here
May is RPAC Month
GTAR has declared May RPAC Month. Our 2010 goal is $53,070; currently we have raised $18,419. Please make your donation today! For more information and a contribution form, please see page 7 of the May GTAR World Newsletter or Click Here
Only 67 Backpacks to Go to Reach Our Goal!
Backpacks for Kids Update: Thanks to the generosity of our members, so far GTAR has raised enough funds to provide 182 backpacks filled with basic essentials to deserving kids to start school in August. Our goal of providing 250 backpacks is within our reach but the remaining funds need to be raised by June 30 to make it happen, and we can’t do it without you! The cost of providing one backpack is $50—no donation is too small or unappreciated, and all donations are tax deductible! For more information and a donation form, go to http://www.bpjustforme.com/
“Why is the Inspector Looking at That?"
“What does that mean?”; “Why did the inspector write this up?” Find out the answers to these and other questions by attending the encore presentation of Home Inspection and the Law, Thursday, June 10, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. with Dan LaBrake. Dan will be including a brief update on the new EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule and what it means to REALTORS®. OREC approved for 4 hours required HOT CE credit. For more information and online registration log on to tulsarealtors.com: on the main Member Services page, click on the red Education button, then click Register for Classes. Click Here for Course Details
Oklahoma Homebuyer Expo
As part of National Homeownership Month, the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency will host the 2010 Oklahoma Homebuyer Expo, a free event open to the public, Saturday, June 5 at the John Q. Hammons Arena at the UMAC (6836 S. Mingo) in Tulsa. Expo hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Oklahoma Homebuyer Expo will match prospective homebuyers with information and resources by giving attendees access to local, state and federal housing programs, and free credit counseling. Lenders, builders, REALTORS®, home inspectors, and others will also be on hand to share their expertise, products and services. For more information about the Expo and to find out how you can be an exhibitor or sponsor, call (405) 419-8222, email communications@ohfa.org, visit http://www.ohfa.org/ or Click Here (This is not a GTAR event.)
2010 OAR REALTOR® of the Year Nominations
OAR is seeking nominations for the 2010 OAR REALTOR® of the Year award. The winner will be announced and recognized by his/her peers at the REALTOR® Celebration, Thursday, October 14 at the Tulsa Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center. If you would like to nominate a REALTOR® member deserving of such a special honor, please contact Janie Bays, jbays@tulsarealtors.com or call 663-7500 for further information.
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:
Publishing Resources, Inc., Designated Individual Frank Sawyer (First Publication)
Monday, May 24, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
Weekly Facts Blog – May 17, 2010
TODAY!
Monday, May 17
Backpacks for Kids Fundraiser at 71st & Garnett Chick-fil-A
Eat at the Chick-fil-A at 71st and Garnett; write “GTAR” or “REALTOR” on your receipt, put it in the collection box, and Chick-fil-A will donate a percentage of dollar amount of receipts collected directly to GTAR’s Backpacks for Kids program! You do not have to dine-in; you can go through the drive thru. For more information and flyers to give to your colleagues, family, and friends: Click Here
Wednesday, May 26
CRS 111: Short Sales and Foreclosures: Protecting Your Clients’ Interests
Learn practical approaches to the pre-foreclosure and foreclosure processes that will result in the successful disposition of these properties. Get the tools you need to negotiate successfully with financial institutions, sell and List REO and short sale properties, implement a step-by-step process for counseling clients, and more. 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with nationally recognized instructor, Frank Serio. (This course is open to all members; you do not need to be a CRS or earning your CRS.) Register online at tulsarealtors.com: on the main Member Services page, click on the red Education button, then click Register for Classes. 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: Tuesday, May 18, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
MarketLinx 2: Tuesday, May 25, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Xceligent Class: Tuesday, May 25, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 3 (Prospect Gateway): Wednesday, May 26, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
May is RPAC Month
GTAR has declared May RPAC Month. Our 2010 goal is $53,070; currently we have raised $18,419. Please make your donation today! For more information and a contribution form, please see page 7 of the May GTAR World Newsletter or Click Here
Thursday, June 10
“Why is the inspector looking at that?”
“What does that mean?”; “Why did the inspector write this up?” Find out the answers to these and other questions by attending the encore presentation of Home Inspection and the Law, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; OREC approved for 4 hours required HOT CE credit. For more information and online registration log on to tulsarealtors.com: on the main Member Services page, click on the red Education button, then click Register for Classes. Click Here for Course Details
Deadline for entries is Friday, May 21
REALTOR® Magazine Seeks Good Neighbor Nominations
REALTOR® Magazine, the official publication of the National Association of REALTORS®, is seeking your help in identifying nominees for the 2010 Good Neighbor Awards. The program—now in its 11th year—recognizes REALTORS® whose extraordinary commitment to community service has helped make their communities better places to live. In November, five winners will be announced and receive a $10,000 grant for their community cause, travel expenses to the NAR convention, and extensive publicity to benefit their cause. In addition to the winners, five honorable mentions will receive $2,500 grants. Click Here for Details
Monday, May 17
Backpacks for Kids Fundraiser at 71st & Garnett Chick-fil-A
Eat at the Chick-fil-A at 71st and Garnett; write “GTAR” or “REALTOR” on your receipt, put it in the collection box, and Chick-fil-A will donate a percentage of dollar amount of receipts collected directly to GTAR’s Backpacks for Kids program! You do not have to dine-in; you can go through the drive thru. For more information and flyers to give to your colleagues, family, and friends: Click Here
Wednesday, May 26
CRS 111: Short Sales and Foreclosures: Protecting Your Clients’ Interests
Learn practical approaches to the pre-foreclosure and foreclosure processes that will result in the successful disposition of these properties. Get the tools you need to negotiate successfully with financial institutions, sell and List REO and short sale properties, implement a step-by-step process for counseling clients, and more. 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with nationally recognized instructor, Frank Serio. (This course is open to all members; you do not need to be a CRS or earning your CRS.) Register online at tulsarealtors.com: on the main Member Services page, click on the red Education button, then click Register for Classes. 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: Tuesday, May 18, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
MarketLinx 2: Tuesday, May 25, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Xceligent Class: Tuesday, May 25, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 3 (Prospect Gateway): Wednesday, May 26, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
May is RPAC Month
GTAR has declared May RPAC Month. Our 2010 goal is $53,070; currently we have raised $18,419. Please make your donation today! For more information and a contribution form, please see page 7 of the May GTAR World Newsletter or Click Here
Thursday, June 10
“Why is the inspector looking at that?”
“What does that mean?”; “Why did the inspector write this up?” Find out the answers to these and other questions by attending the encore presentation of Home Inspection and the Law, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; OREC approved for 4 hours required HOT CE credit. For more information and online registration log on to tulsarealtors.com: on the main Member Services page, click on the red Education button, then click Register for Classes. Click Here for Course Details
Deadline for entries is Friday, May 21
REALTOR® Magazine Seeks Good Neighbor Nominations
REALTOR® Magazine, the official publication of the National Association of REALTORS®, is seeking your help in identifying nominees for the 2010 Good Neighbor Awards. The program—now in its 11th year—recognizes REALTORS® whose extraordinary commitment to community service has helped make their communities better places to live. In November, five winners will be announced and receive a $10,000 grant for their community cause, travel expenses to the NAR convention, and extensive publicity to benefit their cause. In addition to the winners, five honorable mentions will receive $2,500 grants. Click Here for Details
Monday, May 10, 2010
Weekly Facts Blog – May 10, 2010
TODAY – LAST DAY TO SAVE!
CRS 111: Short Sales and Foreclosures: Protecting Your Clients’ Interests
Cost through today, May 10 is $99; starting tomorrow the cost will be $129. Learn practical approaches to the pre-foreclosure and foreclosure processes that will result in the successful disposition of these properties. Get the tools you need to negotiate successfully with financial institutions, sell and List REO and short sale properties, implement a step-by-step process for counseling clients, and more. Class is Wednesday, May 26, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with nationally recognized instructor, Frank Serio. (This course is open to all members; you do not need to be a CRS or earning your CRS.) Register online at tulsarealtors.com: on the main Member Services page, click on the red Education button, then click Register for Classes. Click Here for Course Details
THIS WEEK!
Thursday, May 13
Floodplain: Commercial Real Estate Problems & SolutionsIn this new course, commercial real estate professionals will learn about floodplains—regulations, types (FEMA vs. City of Tulsa Regulatory Floodplain), and their impact on properties. Learn to determine if a property is in a floodplain, find out if it can be removed if it is, and if it can’t, learn what can be done to minimize the impact on the property. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with instructor Mike Marrara and guest speakers from the City of Tulsa and U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. Course is OREC approved for 3 hours elective CE credit; the focus will be on commercial properties but class is open to everyone. Register online at tulsarealtors.com: on the main Member Services page, click on the red Education button, then click Register for Classes. Click Here for Course Details
Monday, May 17
Backpacks for Kids Fundraiser at 71st & Garnett Chick-fil-A
Eat at the Chick-fil-A at 71st and Garnett; write “GTAR” or “REALTOR” on your receipt, put it in the collection box, and Chick-fil-A will donate a percentage of dollar amount of receipts collected directly to GTAR’s Backpacks for Kids program! You do not have to dine-in; you can go through the drive thru. For more information and flyers to give to your colleagues, family, and friends: Click Here
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.
Tuesday, May 11: Computer Basics, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 12: Publisher Class, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 13: Realist Tax System, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Do You Know You Can Take Any or All of Your 21 Hours of CE Credit Online?
GTAR has partnered with McKISSOCK Education Online to offer a wide range of Oklahoma-approved continuing education courses for real estate associates and brokers, as well as real estate appraisers. Take CE classes on your schedule, 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. Click on the following link to check out McKissock: GTAR Online Education
REALTOR® Magazine Seeks Good Neighbor Nominations
REALTOR® Magazine, the official publication of the National Association of REALTORS®, is seeking your help in identifying nominees for the 2010 Good Neighbor Awards. The program--now in its 11th year--recognizes REALTORS® whose extraordinary commitment to community service has helped make their communities better places to live. In November, five winners will be announced and receive a $10,000 grant for their community cause, travel expenses to the NAR convention, and extensive publicity to benefit their cause. In addition to the winners, five honorable mentions will receive $2,500 grants. Click Here for Details Click Here for Details Deadline for entries is Friday, May 21, 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.
MLS Waiver Request:
Tricia Gentry, Properties Plus (Second Publication)
CIE Waiver:
Brian Hunt, CB Richard Ellis/Oklahoma (Second Publication)
Monday, May 3, 2010
Weekly Facts Blog – May 3, 2010
BOARD RECOMMENDS SQUARE FOOTAGE DATA NO LONGER BE USED
Based on a decision by the Oklahoma Supreme Court and the recommendation of NORES Legal Counsel, the NORES Board of Directors approved taking action to begin the process of removing square footage data from all active listings and information available through NORES. The Board also approved taking action to recommend changes in the sales contract and other supplemental forms. The Board intends to request the participation of the other REALTOR® Associations in the State to propose legislative action to address the potential liability for the disclosure of square footage data.
According to the Oklahoma Supreme Court decision, “A buyer of real property may rely upon the positive representations of REALTORS® and sellers about the size of the property to be conveyed.” The buyer is not obligated to conduct an investigation to determine the actual square footage if such a representation is made. The Court held that a waiver and release signed by the buyer did not protect the REALTOR® from liability for any detriment suffered by the buyer, or from allegations that the REALTOR® violated the Oklahoma Real Estate License Code by misrepresenting the size of the home.
At this time, the Board recommends you cease providing any square footage data to a buyer, including information available through the MLS. The Board also recommends any advertisements of homes, including online and print media, not include any square footage data. To read the OSC decision in its entirety: Click Here
GTAR Home Sales Statistics for March 2010 are Now Available
Click Here
LAST WEEK TO SAVE!
CRS 111: Short Sales and Foreclosures: Protecting Your Clients’ Interests
Cost on or before May 10 is $99; after that date cost will be $129. Learn practical approaches to the pre-foreclosure and foreclosure processes that will result in the successful disposition of these properties. Get the tools you need to negotiate successfully with financial institutions, sell and List REO and short sale properties, implement a step-by-step process for counseling clients, and more. Class is Wednesday, May 26, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with nationally recognized instructor, Frank Serio. (This course is open to all members; you do not need to be a CRS or earning your CRS.) Register online at tulsarealtors.com: on the main Member Services page, click on the red Education button, then click Register for Classes. Click Here for Course Details
Thursday, May 13
Floodplain: Commercial Real Estate Problems & Solutions
In this new course, commercial real estate professionals will learn about floodplains—regulations, types (FEMA vs. City of Tulsa Regulatory Floodplain), and their impact on properties. Learn to determine if a property is in a floodplain, find out if it can be removed if it is, and if it can’t, learn what can be done to minimize the impact on the property. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with instructor Mike Marrara and guest speakers from the City of Tulsa and U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. Course is currently pending CE credit with OREC; the focus will be on commercial properties but class is open to everyone. Register online at tulsarealtors.com: on the main Member Services page, click on the red Education button, then click Register for Classes. 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.
Tuesday, May 11: Computer Basics, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 12: Publisher Class, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 13: Realist Tax System, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Do You Know You Can Take Any or All of Your 21 Hours of CE Credit Online?
GTAR has partnered with McKISSOCK Education Online to offer a wide range of Oklahoma-approved continuing education courses for real estate associates and brokers, as well as real estate appraisers. Take CE classes on your schedule, 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. Click on the following link to check out McKissock: GTAR Online Education
REALTOR® Magazine Seeks Good Neighbor Nominations
REALTOR® Magazine, the official publication of the National Association of REALTORS®, is seeking your help in identifying nominees for the 2010 Good Neighbor Awards. The program--now in its 11th year--recognizes REALTORS® whose extraordinary commitment to community service has helped make their communities better places to live. In November, five winners will be announced and receive a $10,000 grant for their community cause, travel expenses to the NAR convention, and extensive publicity to benefit their cause. In addition to the winners, five honorable mentions will receive $2,500 grants. Click Here for Details Deadline for entries is Friday, May 21, 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.
Robert K. Rizley, Rizley & Associates (Second Publication)
Firm Afffiliate:
Woods-Gallardo Agency, Designated Individual Jim L. Woods (Second Publication)
MLS Waiver Request:
Tricia Gentry, Properties Plus (First Publication)
Robert Surrett, associated with Leadership Properties (Second Publication)
CIE Waiver:
Brian Hunt, CB Richard Ellis/Oklahoma (First Publication)
Based on a decision by the Oklahoma Supreme Court and the recommendation of NORES Legal Counsel, the NORES Board of Directors approved taking action to begin the process of removing square footage data from all active listings and information available through NORES. The Board also approved taking action to recommend changes in the sales contract and other supplemental forms. The Board intends to request the participation of the other REALTOR® Associations in the State to propose legislative action to address the potential liability for the disclosure of square footage data.
According to the Oklahoma Supreme Court decision, “A buyer of real property may rely upon the positive representations of REALTORS® and sellers about the size of the property to be conveyed.” The buyer is not obligated to conduct an investigation to determine the actual square footage if such a representation is made. The Court held that a waiver and release signed by the buyer did not protect the REALTOR® from liability for any detriment suffered by the buyer, or from allegations that the REALTOR® violated the Oklahoma Real Estate License Code by misrepresenting the size of the home.
At this time, the Board recommends you cease providing any square footage data to a buyer, including information available through the MLS. The Board also recommends any advertisements of homes, including online and print media, not include any square footage data. To read the OSC decision in its entirety: Click Here
GTAR Home Sales Statistics for March 2010 are Now Available
Click Here
LAST WEEK TO SAVE!
CRS 111: Short Sales and Foreclosures: Protecting Your Clients’ Interests
Cost on or before May 10 is $99; after that date cost will be $129. Learn practical approaches to the pre-foreclosure and foreclosure processes that will result in the successful disposition of these properties. Get the tools you need to negotiate successfully with financial institutions, sell and List REO and short sale properties, implement a step-by-step process for counseling clients, and more. Class is Wednesday, May 26, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with nationally recognized instructor, Frank Serio. (This course is open to all members; you do not need to be a CRS or earning your CRS.) Register online at tulsarealtors.com: on the main Member Services page, click on the red Education button, then click Register for Classes. Click Here for Course Details
Thursday, May 13
Floodplain: Commercial Real Estate Problems & Solutions
In this new course, commercial real estate professionals will learn about floodplains—regulations, types (FEMA vs. City of Tulsa Regulatory Floodplain), and their impact on properties. Learn to determine if a property is in a floodplain, find out if it can be removed if it is, and if it can’t, learn what can be done to minimize the impact on the property. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with instructor Mike Marrara and guest speakers from the City of Tulsa and U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. Course is currently pending CE credit with OREC; the focus will be on commercial properties but class is open to everyone. Register online at tulsarealtors.com: on the main Member Services page, click on the red Education button, then click Register for Classes. 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.
Tuesday, May 11: Computer Basics, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 12: Publisher Class, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 13: Realist Tax System, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Do You Know You Can Take Any or All of Your 21 Hours of CE Credit Online?
GTAR has partnered with McKISSOCK Education Online to offer a wide range of Oklahoma-approved continuing education courses for real estate associates and brokers, as well as real estate appraisers. Take CE classes on your schedule, 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. Click on the following link to check out McKissock: GTAR Online Education
REALTOR® Magazine Seeks Good Neighbor Nominations
REALTOR® Magazine, the official publication of the National Association of REALTORS®, is seeking your help in identifying nominees for the 2010 Good Neighbor Awards. The program--now in its 11th year--recognizes REALTORS® whose extraordinary commitment to community service has helped make their communities better places to live. In November, five winners will be announced and receive a $10,000 grant for their community cause, travel expenses to the NAR convention, and extensive publicity to benefit their cause. In addition to the winners, five honorable mentions will receive $2,500 grants. Click Here for Details Deadline for entries is Friday, May 21, 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.
Robert K. Rizley, Rizley & Associates (Second Publication)
Firm Afffiliate:
Woods-Gallardo Agency, Designated Individual Jim L. Woods (Second Publication)
MLS Waiver Request:
Tricia Gentry, Properties Plus (First Publication)
Robert Surrett, associated with Leadership Properties (Second Publication)
CIE Waiver:
Brian Hunt, CB Richard Ellis/Oklahoma (First Publication)
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