Weekly Facts Blog – August 30, 2010

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

THIS WEEK!
Early-bird Registration Savings Ends September 1
Register for GTAR’s special RCA Signature Series event by this Wednesday, September 1 and pay only $25.00; the cost goes up to $45.00 after. Nationally recognized speaker Rod Santomassimo, CCIM, and President of The Massimo Group will present 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. 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. (The focus of this course is commercial, but everyone is welcome to attend.) OREC approved for 3 hours elective credit. Click Here for Course Details and Registration  Register online at tulsarealtors.com: from the main Member Services page, click on the red Education bar, then click Register for Classes. Click Here to See Rod in Action

 THIS WEEK!
Thursday, September 2
Safety Seminar: Scams, Shams, and Shenanigans
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with Lori Fullbright, KOTV/Channel 6, and Carol Bush, executive director of the Tulsa Crime Commission. 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

Reminder: Labor Day
The GTAR/NORES office will be closed Monday, September 6 in observance of Labor Day. Also, don’t forget the office closes at 11:30 a.m. on Fridays, so please plan ahead.

Thursday, September 9
CRS 106: Fundamentals of Real Estate Technology
There’s Still Time to Register! 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 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 is $129. Register online at tulsarealtors.com: from the main Member Services page, click on the red Education bar, then click Register for Classes. OREC approved for 8 hours elective CE credit. (You do not have to be a CRS or working on your CRS designation to attend.) Click Here for Course Details  To view a short video about the class from instructor Michael Selvaggio, Click Here

Tuesday, September 14
The Home Tax Credit is over—so what’s next? How can you help your potential clients?
Find out by attending the REALTOR® Housing Summit, Tuesday, September 14, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center. This interactive forum is being presented courtesy of Freddie Mac, Bank of Oklahoma Mortgage Group, Community Action Project (CAPTC), and CSC/Equifax. Learn about the many resources and products available in our community so that YOU can become the EXPERT and grow your business. There is NO COST to attend this special event, but registration is required due to space limitations. Register online at tulsarealtors.com: from the main Member Services page, click on the red Education bar, then click Register for Classes. (Note: This is not a CE class.) Click Here for Event Details  

Wednesday, September 15
The Addams Family Sells a Home
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. This new course by Attorney Monica Wittrock covers the most common title problems encountered in the sale or purchase of a home where a trust, probate, power of attorney, guardianship or divorce is involved. The goal is to provide real estate professionals with the necessary information and background so that the professional can more effectively deal with such issues, provide direction to their clients, and work effectively with their title company. OREC approved for 3 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

Upcoming Computer Classes at GTAR
Pre-registration is required; space is limited to 14 per class. For more information or to enroll, log on to tulsarealtors.com and click the red Education bar on the main Member Services page, then click Register for Classes. All classes are held in the GTAR Computer Lab.

Realist Tax System: Tuesday, Sept 21, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 1: Wednesday, September 22, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 2: Tuesday, September 28, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 3: Thursday, September 30, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Doc Manager Hands-on Classes:
These classes fill quickly – Don’t wait to register!
Thursday, September 9, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. (FULL)
Monday, September 13, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. (OPEN)
Tuesday, September 14, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. (OPEN)
Wednesday, September 15, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. (OPEN)
Friday, September, 17, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. (OPEN)
Monday, September 20, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. (OPEN)
Thursday, September 23, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. (OPEN)

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®:
Carolyn Thompson, associated with Keller Williams (First Publication)Judy Snow, d/b/a Judy Snow Real Estate (Second Publication)

Firm Affiliate:
MidFirst Bank, Gene Watson Designated Individual (Second Publication)