Weekly Facts Blog – August 2, 2010

Document & Fax Manager Coming to NORES August 10!
Document & Fax Managers will help you create a paper-free workplace by providing secure, virtual workspace that lets you manage and share electronic documents across your offices and beyond. Training sessions will be held in the GTAR Training Center Tuesday, August 10 and Wednesday, August 11 at 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. both days. There is no cost for these classes but pre-registration is required. Register online at tulsarealtors.com: on the main Member Services page, click on the red Education bar, then click Register for Classes.

Build Your Business Fast!
Register by August 16 and Save $25
CRS 106: Fundamentals of Real Estate Technology: Thursday, September 9, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with nationally recognized instructor, Michael Selvaggio. This course will help you 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. Cost on or before August 16 is $99; after that date cost will be $129. The CRS 106 course earns you one unit of core education credit toward the CRS designation and is OREC approved for 8 hours elective CE credit. Register online at tulsarealtors.com: on the main Member Services page, click on the red Education bar, then click Register for Classes. Click Here for Course Details

Wednesday, August 18
Floodplain: Commercial RE Problems and Solutions
What do you know about floodplains? Did you know Tulsa County was completely re-mapped effective 2009/2010? The goal of this new course is to educate commercial real estate professionals about floodplains—changes, regulations, types (FEMA vs. City of Tulsa Regulatory Floodplain)—and what kind of impact floodplains have on a property. Learn to determine if a property is in a floodplain, how it can be removed if it is, and if it can’t, what can be done to minimize the impact on the property, and much more. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center; OREC approved for 3 hours elective CE credit. Register online at tulsarealtors.com: on the main Member Services page, click on the red Education bar, then click Register for Classes. Click Here for Course Details

Thursday, August 19
Grievance & Professional Standards Committee Training
Are you a REALTOR® member interested in serving on GTAR’s Grievance or Professional Standards Committee? If you answered yes, these classes are for you! Both classes are OREC approved for 3 hours required PSC CE credit each. For course details and to register online, log on to tulsarealtors.com; click the red Education bar on the main Member Services page, then click Register for Classes. Click Here for Course Details

Friday, August 20
25 Ways to Avoid a Lawsuit
This new course will highlight 25 areas that real estate offices should consider when attempting to establish policies to avoid unnecessary and costly litigation. 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. in the GTAR Training Center with nationally recognized instructor and Attorney, Thomas Jacobson. Currently pending OREC approval for 3 hours CE credit. For course details and to register online, log on to tulsarealtors.com; click the red Education bar on the main Member Services page, then click Register for Classes. Click Here for Course Details

August 23 and 24
REO Specialist Certification
Encore Presentation: In this two-day course you will learn how to become an REO listing agent, how to manage REO properties, how to work with the buyer purchasing an REO property, how to finance your REO property, and much more. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with Marlene Burkhart. Cost is $179. OREC approved for 12 hours required HOT CE credit. Click on the following link for detailed course information and registration: REO Specialist Certification

What Drives True Success in Commercial RE Brokerage?
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 by attending R.A.M.P. UP Your Commercial Real Estate Business, Thursday, September 30, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center with nationally recognized speaker Rod Santomassimo, CCIM, and President of The Massimo Group. Rod is a 20-year veteran of the commercial real estate trenches, including roles as a broker, a business owner, and senior executive for regional and international commercial real estate brokerage practices. $25.00 – Early-bird Registration price through September 1; $45.00 – Late Registration price after September 1. Register online at tulsarealtors.com: on the main Member Services page, click on the red Education bar, then click Register for Classes. Click Here for Course Details and Registration Form

Latest Home Sales Statistics Now Available
GTAR’s Home Sales Statistics for June 2010 are now available: Click Here

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.