Monday, December 6, 2010

Weekly Facts Blog – December 6, 2010

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.
THIS WEEK!
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

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.
Publisher Class: Monday, December 6, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
MarketLinx 1: Wednesday, December 8, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
THIS WEEK!
Thursday, December 9
RCA “Holiday” Insight Social
All GTAR members (residential and commercial) are invited to attend a special REALTORS® Commercial Alliance (RCA) “Holiday” Insight Social from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Paradox Pub & Grill (411 Stone Wood Drive, Broken Arrow). The City Manager of Broken Arrow will present “An Overview of Broken Arrow Development Projects” including the Bass Pro Shop and Target areas. Complimentary appetizers and cash bar available. There is no cost for this event but an RSVP is appreciated. To RSVP, email commercial@tulsarealtors.com or call 918-663-7500.
Time is Running Out—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.
Time is Running Out—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.
Time is Running Out—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.
NOW LATE
2011 GTAR Annual Dues
If you have not paid your GTAR dues invoice dated October 1, 2010, a $20 late payment fee has been 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. After business hours you can drop payments in the mail slot located inside the front entrance foyer of the GTAR/NORES office. NOTE: If you are planning to move 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.
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.
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

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

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®:
Wyly Brown, d/b/a Showhomes Tulsa (First Publication)



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