Monday, November 29, 2010

Weekly Facts Blog – November 29, 2010

TOMORROW!
2011 GTAR Annual Dues
The deadline to pay your 2011 GTAR annual dues without penalty is TOMORROW, November 30, 2010! Starting December 1, a $20 late payment fee will be added to your account. Invoice includes local, state, and national dues for the entire year of 2011. You can pay by credit card online: Go to Main Menu on tulsarealtors.com, click on the yellow View/Pay Bill bar, then click GTAR–Accounts Receivable, and follow instructions to pay. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover. Payment can also be made by calling the GTAR/NORES office, 918-663-7500 or mailing to GTAR, P.O. Box 470603, Tulsa, OK  74147. NOTE: If you are planning on moving your license between now and the end of the year, 2011 dues must be paid prior to transferring. New Member Processing: During the months of November and December, all new members to GTAR must pay prorated 2010 dues PLUS 2011 dues and the application fee at the time of application. 

THIS WEEK!
4:00 p.m.-.6:00 p.m. at Docs (3509 S. Peoria). Join us for happy hour. Invite your REALTOR® friends. There is no cost to attend. The Young Professionals Network (YPN) is a member-driven organization that helps young real estate professionals excel in their careers by giving them the tools and encouragement to become involved. Don’t let your biological age keep you from joining GTAR’s new YPN group! “Young” is not defined by biological age—it’s defined as young at heart.

2011 Real Estate Planners Now in GTAR Board Store
A limited supply is available. Prices range from $19.95 to $39.95. If you want one don’t wait or you may miss out!

New PR Campaign Yard Signs
The signs are available to all GTAR members at no additional cost but they’re going fast! All you have to do is come by the GTAR office and get them. A number of marketing tools are available to you with this campaign: Click Here for Details

OAR Dues Increase for 2011
On October 13, 2010, the Oklahoma Association of REALTORS® (OAR) Board of Directors voted to increase their 2011 annual dues in the amount of $39.00. Because the GTAR Bylaws require dues to be billed on October 1 of each year, this increase was not included in your original dues statement. According to OAR’s Bylaws, GTAR is required to collect OAR annual dues. The additional $39 will be due by February 1, 2011. Questions about the OAR dues increase should be directed to OAR at 800-375-9944.
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.
Doc Manager: Tuesday, November 30, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Realist Tax System: Thursday, December 2, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Publisher: Monday, December 6, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 1: Wednesday, December 8, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 8
New to real estate? Need a refresher on how to accurately complete the contract of sale?
Then plan to attend the Basic Contract class with Attorney Bob Nichols from 9:00 a.m. to12:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training Center. Cost is $15 pre-registered or $20 the day of class. Mr. Nichols will use OREC’s current versions of the Oklahoma Uniform Contract of Sale of Real Estate and related forms. OREC Approved: 3 hours required HOT CE credit. Register online at tulsarealtors.com; Click Here for Full Course Details

CE Classes are Available Online, 24/7, 365 Days?
GTAR, through its partnership with McKissock, offers a wide range of Oklahoma-approved continuing education courses for real estate associates and brokers, as well as real estate appraisers, 24/7, 365 days of the year.  Take CE classes at your convenience. Check it out! GTAR Online Education

Get Your Nominations In
GTAR’s 2010 Sales Associate of the Year
The winner will be announced at the GTAR/NORES Installation & Awards Banquet February 4, 2011. Don’t miss the opportunity to recognize an outstanding Sales Associate. Nomination forms are available online at tulsarealtors.com or Click Here. Deadline to submit completed forms to GTAR is December 15.
Get Your Nominations In
GTAR’s 2010 REALTOR® of the Year
The winner will be announced at the GTAR/NORES Installation & Awards Banquet February 4, 2011. Don’t miss the opportunity to recognize a REALTOR® (Broker) for their service to the real estate industry. Nomination forms are available online at tulsarealtors.com or Click Here. Deadline to submit completed forms to GTAR is December 15.
Get Your Nominations In
GTAR’s 2010 Commercial REALTOR® of the Year
Do you know a Commercial REALTOR® or REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® who promotes the interest of the commercial real estate profession, the community, and their clients and customers? Nominate him/her for Commercial REALTOR® of the Year; it’s easy and almost anyone can do it (no self nominations are allowed). The winner will be announced at the GTAR REALTORS® Commercial Alliance (RCA) Celebration January 28, 2011. Fill-in nomination forms are available online at tulsarealtors.com or Click Here. Deadline to submit completed forms to GTAR is December 15.
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®:
Brenda Pierce, d/b/a The Pierce Group (Second Publication)

GTAR/NORES HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Wednesday, December 8: Office closes at 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 23: Office closes at 11:30 a.m.
Friday, December 24: Office is closed all day
Thursday, December 30: Office closes at 11:30 a.m.
Friday, December 31: Office is closed all day
December 23 to January 3 — Board Store Closed for Inventory
The GTAR/NORES Board Store will be closed for inventory from 11:30 a.m. Thursday, December 23 until noon on Monday, January 3, 2011, so please plan ahead. This will not affect Key and KeyBox purchases.


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