Monday, August 16, 2010

Weekly Facts Blog – August 16, 2010

LAST DAY for Early-bird Savings!
CRS 106: Fundamentals of Real Estate Technology
Register today and save $25. Cost through today, August 16 is $99; the cost goes up to $129 after. Identify which of today’s technologies will help you get the most out of your real estate business and get an edge on your competition. Class is Thursday, September 9, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with nationally recognized instructor Michael Selvaggio. OREC approved for 8 hours elective CE credit. Register online at tulsarealtors.com: from the main Member Services page, click on the red Education bar, then click Register for Classes. Click Here for Course Details  View a short VIDEO about the class:  Click Here

THIS WEEK!
Wednesday, August 18
Floodplain: Commercial Real Estate Problems and Solutions
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. FEMA remapped Tulsa and surrounding areas, as well as revamped the permitting process. The focus of this new class is on commercial properties but anyone can attend and benefit from the information. OREC approved for 3 hours required HOT CE credit. Click Here for Course Details. Register online at tulsarealtors.com: from the main Member Services page, click on the red Education bar, then click Register for Classes.

THIS WEEK!
Thursday, August 19
Grievance and Professional Standards Training
Would you like to know what happens during an arbitration or ethics hearing without being a participant? Are You a REALTOR® member Interested in Serving on GTAR’s Grievance or Professional Standards Committee? If you answered yes to either question, then you will want to attend one or both of the Grievance and Professional Standards Committee Training classes being presented by Attorney, Thomas Jacobson. Both classes are OREC approved for 3 hours required PSC CE credit each. Click Here for Course Details. Register online at tulsarealtors.com; click the red Education bar on the main Member Services page, then click Register for Classes.

THIS WEEK!
Friday, August 20
25 Ways to Avoid a Lawsuit
Presented by Attorney Thomas Jacobson, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. at GTAR. This new course will highlight 25 areas that real estate offices should consider when attempting to establish policies to avoid unnecessary and costly litigation. OREC approved for 3 hours elective CE credit. Click Here for Course Details. Register online at tulsarealtors.com; click the red Education bar on the main Member Services page, then click Register for Classes.

Knowledge. Awareness. Empowerment
September is REALTOR® Safety Month. According to NAR, there are three keys to staying safe on the job: 1) Knowing how to react appropriately to a dangerous situation, 2) Being aware of your surroundings, and 3) Empowering yourself with careful precautions…And there’s a fourth key: Learn the first three keys by attending GTAR’s popular Safety Seminar, Thursday, September 2, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. with Lori Fullbright, KOTV/Channel 6, Rick Brinkley, Better Business Bureau, and GTAR’s Not Quite Ready for Prime Time REALTOR-ASSOCIATES®. Safety is such an important issue, we encourage you to bring a non-member friend or friends with you for the member price, as much of what is taught can apply to everyday situations. Members can register online; to register a friend, call 663-7500. OREC approved for 3 hours required HOT CE credit. Click Here for Course Details

Ever wonder why one broker dominates the market while his or her peer continues to struggle?
What elements should you focus on to ensure you not only survive, but you thrive in today’s opportunistic marketplace? Find out the answers to these questions and more by attending R.A.M.P. UP Your Commercial Real Estate Business, Thursday, September 30, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at GTAR with nationally recognized speaker Rod Santomassimo, CCIM, and President of The Massimo Group. $25.00 – Early-bird Registration price through September 1; $45.00 after. Register online at tulsarealtors.com: from the main Member Services page, click on the red Education bar, then click Register for Classes. Click Here for Course Details and Registration Form Click Here for Course Details and Registration FormSee Rod in Action Click Here

New Instructions for Submittal of Disclosure/Disclaimer Documents
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Upcoming Computer Classes at GTAR
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to enroll, log on 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, August 17, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 2: Monday, August 23, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Realist Tax System: Wednesday, August 25, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 3 (Prospect Gateway): Friday, August 27, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Doc Manager Hands-on Classes:
Friday, August 20, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m (FULL)
Thursday, August 26, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. (FULL)
Tuesday, August 31, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 2, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Membership 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.

REALTOR®:
Axey Parekh, associated with Keller Williams Realty (First Publication)
Brenda Pooler, associated with Keller Williams Realty (First Publication)
Lucas D. Strawn, associated with McGraw, REALTORS (First Publication)











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