NOTICES:
March
6
Don’t
Let the Future Just Happen!
You may have the next big idea, and we want
you to join us at REThink the Future of Real Estate! GTAR has partnered with the National Association of
REALTORS® Strategic Planning Committee to host this event, specifically
designed to encourage dialogue and to open minds about thinking big for our
future. We believe this is the best way to determine what the future holds for
us, and, more importantly, how we would like to shape the future for our
industry. Along with your fellow thought leaders, we will be diving into
several scenarios describing multiple future worlds, exploring and discussing
insights and implications for you, your business, our industry, and beyond.
Register today to join the conversation. Wednesday, March 6, 9:00 a.m.-1:00
p.m. at the Wyndham Hotel; breakfast will be at 8:30 a.m. This FREE event is open to ALL GTAR members. For more information and
to register: CLICK HERE
REMINDER: GTAR/NORES Winter
Weather Policy
We have two CE classes and a
couple of committee meetings scheduled at GTAR this week, and there is a
possibility of snow in the forecast, so please remember our policy for
education classes and committee meetings: If Tulsa Public Schools
are closed the day of a scheduled class or committee meeting due to hazardous
driving conditions, the GTAR/NORES class/meeting is canceled. Depending on the type of class being canceled, the
class will either be rescheduled for a future date or a full refund will be
issued. In the case of a committee meeting, the meeting will be rescheduled
(check your email for a new meeting notice). In addition, for those of you who
live outside the Tulsa area, if schools in your area are closed the day of
class or you are uncomfortable making the drive, you can still receive a
refund, but you MUST call or email us that day (day of the class). You cannot
just be a “no show” and expect a refund. Please be sure to check one of the
local news channels the night before and/or morning of a scheduled class for
school closings.
2013 Real Estate Planners Available in GTAR
Board Store
Prices range from $19.95 to $39.95. If you want
one, don’t wait or you may miss out!
EDUCATION &
EVENTS:
February CE Classes at GTAR
Don’t wait until
the end of your three-year licensing period to start working on your CE hours.
As CE classes are scheduled, information and registration will be available on
tulsarealtors.com; from the main Member
Services page, simply click the red Education
bar.
THIS WEEK! Tuesday,
February 12
This course will provide practical applications for
both appraisers and real estate professionals to use to maximize functionality
of the NORES MLS system (Fusion) in conjunction with their business. Click Here for Class Details (GTAR/NORES Winter Weather Policy applies;
see details above.)
THIS WEEK! Wednesday,
February 13
Members of the
Tulsa Preservation Commission will provide you with
the tools and information you need to be successful in Tulsa’s historic
neighborhoods market. You will leave the class armed with the essential information
that your prospective clients need to know about the value of owning and
selling historic properties. This
presentation will include the new HP zoning designation in process in Maple
Ridge! Click Here for Class Details (GTAR/NORES
Winter Weather Policy applies; see details above.)
The New
Mortgage Process: A Lender/REALTOR® Partnership: Wednesday,
February 20, 9:00 .m.-12:00 p.m., req. HOT CE (Class Pass Eligible)
The purpose of this course is to define the massive
changes to the mortgage industry and its processes over the last few years;
highlight the importance of understanding the challenges; and define problems
and potential solutions. Click Here for Class Details
GTAR Class Pass—Your Ticket to Learn in 2013!
GTAR's
Class Pass GTAR's Class includes
admission to the special REALTOR® Appreciation Day (RAD Conference) CE
class with Patti Wood on Thursday, April 4, 2013, PLUS any and all regular GTAR
CE classes offered during 2013—starting in January—for only $75! For more information and to purchase your GTAR Class Pass,
log on to tulsarealtors.com; from the Main Menu, click on the red Education
bar, then click Register for Classes, and look for GTAR Class Pass.
February
26-27
CRS 201:
Listing Strategies
Presented by OK CRS with instructor Jackie
Leavenworth, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at OKCMAR (3131 Northwest Expressway, OKC).
Learn how to use your MLS to create pricing visuals that will prepare the
sellers to position their homes to sell quickly, and much more. To register,
contact Genie Vinson at 405-354-6233. Click Here for more information
MLS NOTES:
February 25
TulsaRealtors WebMail
(Ipswitch) Upgrade/Maintenance
TulsaRealtors WebMail (Ipswitch) is getting
an upgrade on February 25. You may experience some downtime starting around 9:00
p.m. to midnight on that day. Some maintenance may cause downtime into early morning
on February 26. If you are still using TulsaRealtors WebMail, please plan
accordingly. The WebMail program will get a new look and some much needed
maintenance.
Not using your TulsaRealtors email address?
Consider forwarding or canceling your TulsaRealtors email address.
To Forward: Go to mail.tulsarealtors.com and log in.
Click on Preferences on the lower left.
Type in your forwarding address in the
space for forwarding; click Save on the upper left.
To cancel your TulsaRealtors.com email, contact GTAR at
918-663-7500, or email wmcancellation@tulsarealtors.com.
February: Upcoming Computer Classes
Pre-registration is required; space is limited to 14
per class. For more information and to enroll: log on to tulsarealtors.com,
click the red Education bar on the Member Services page, then click Register
for Classes. All classes are held in the GTAR Computer Lab, unless otherwise
indicated.
Fusion
3 (Hands-on): Wednesday, February 13,
2:00-4:00 p.m.
Fusion 1 (Hands-on): Wednesday, February 27, 2:00-4:30
p.m.
COMMERCIAL
REAL ESTATE:
Registration
Now Open!
2013 Greater Tulsa Commercial Market Update
Presented by GTAR’s REALTORS®
Commercial Alliance: Wednesday, March 13: 7:30 a.m.-12:00
p.m. at the Tulsa Renaissance
Hotel. Enjoy a buffet breakfast
while brokers
from area companies provide an in-depth review of activity in each commercial
market segment—office, retail, industrial, land/development, and
multi-family—over the last year, as well as a forecast for the coming year to
help identify trends and determine growth areas. In addition, certain segments
will feature an owner/investor who will highlight one specific project, either
just completed or currently in development, and discuss why the Tulsa area was
chosen, as well as why the specific property or building was chosen to buy,
lease or develop. The program will conclude with the announcement of GTAR’s
2012 Commercial REALTOR® of the Year. GTAR members: Take advantage of early-bird savings! Pay
only $40 through March 1; after,
price is $60; non-member price is: $60. For
more information and to register: Log on to tulsarealtors.com; from the Main
Menu, click the red Education bar, then click Register for Classes.
GOVERNMENT/LEGAL ISSUES:
New Temporary FHA Provisions for Condo Approvals
FHA released on Sept. 13, 2012, Mortgagee
Letter 2012-18: Temporary Approval Provisions for the Federal Housing
Administration Condominium Project Approval Process. The Mortgagee Letter
replaces existing policy until FHA publishes formal regulations expected in
2014. NAR had been working with HUD for years on these changes, and had worked
with Congress to try and influence HUD to loosen condo regulations. These new
rules do not solve all of the issues, but do include some improvements. Learn more.
INFORMATION TO
USE:
Free Home Ownership Tax Tips
The latest free content for
your websites, blogs, social media pages, and print resources from HouseLogic's
REALTOR® Content Resource looks at tax breaks for home owners.
