NOTICES:
January
2013 Home Sales Stats Now Available
iBoxBT
is Here!
We have received the new iBoxBT and will begin
selling them on Monday, February 18. The cost of the new iBoxBT is $110.00 plus
tax. Effective TODAY, Monday, February
18, we will no longer sell the iBox (old box) nor will we buy the iBox back.
We will honor the warranty; if your iBox is bad, we will replace it with
another iBox. You can sell your iBox to another agent, just be sure you
transfer ownership at GTAR. Keybox transfer forms are online.
Win
an iPad!
All you have to do is attend GTAR's
REThink: The Future of Real Estate for a chance to win. REThink will be Wednesday,
March 6, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Wyndham Hotel (41st and Garnett); we'll
even provide a nice buffet breakfast at 8:30 a.m. We need your help to shape
the future of real estate. You may have the next big idea! 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. This
FREE event is open to ALL GTAR members—brokers, associates, affiliates—residential
and commercial. Registering is EASY! Simply go to the homepage of
tulsarealtors.com and click on the rethink logo at the top of the page, or CLICK HERE (All
registration is through NAR not GTAR.)
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:
Upcoming 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! Wednesday,
February 20
The
New Mortgage Process: A Lender/REALTOR® Partnership:
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
Monday,
March 4
Residential Sales Disclosures, Laws and Rules Update
This course was designed to highlight some of the
Oklahoma Real Estate Commission’s (OREC) most common required disclosures,
laws, and rules. From time to time legislation is passed, rules are written,
and changes are made. All real estate licensees are required to be familiar
with, and in compliance with current disclosures, laws, and rules. Click Here for Class Details
Thursday, April 4
Plan
Now to Attend GTAR’s Most Popular Annual Event!
REALTOR® Appreciation Day at UMAC! Start your day with a very special CE class being taught by body language
expert Patti Wood: Success Signals in Selling:
Body Language and Sales Techniques, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Called “The
Gold Standard of Body Language Experts” by the Washington Post, and credited in
the New York Times with bringing body language to the national consciousness, Patti Wood is a
true expert. The author of eight books, including her recently released book,
“SNAP Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language and Charisma” Patti
speaks to Fortune 500 companies, law enforcement, and other businesses. You can
see her regularly on CNN, Fox News, and Fox Business Network, PBS, Good Morning
America, The Discovery Channel, Dr. Drew, Bravo, and The History Channel. In
the past few months, you may have seen her on Nancy Grace, Entertainment
Tonight, Prime Time News, and The Talk. She is quoted in publications such as
The Wall Street Journal, Psychology Today, Bloomberg Business Week, Fortune,
Esquire, Sports Illustrated, USA Today, and People.
Pre-registration cost for GTAR members is only $25—but don’t wait to
register—we expect this class to sell out! If you purchase a GTAR Class Pass,
the cost is included (see details below.) After class, head over to the
gymnasium for the annual free Trade Show brought to
you by our wonderful affiliate members. Visit lots of booths filled with information and services, while
enjoying free food, and as usual, there will be tons of door prizes given away
during the show. (You do not have to attend class to attend the Trade
Show!) (There is no cost to attend this special meeting.)
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.
GTAR/NORES Winter Weather
Policy
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.
COMMERCIAL
REAL ESTATE:
Do You Work in Tulsa’s Commercial Real Estate Market?
If you do,
plan to attend the 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. OREC approved for 3 hours
required HOT CE credit. 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.
Commercial Investors Adjust to 'New Normal'
Investors
are adjusting to the sluggish recovery and recognize the need to rethink
expectations to maximize commercial real estate investment performance and
yield in the continuing slow-growth economy, a report says. Expectations and
Market Realities in Real Estate 2013: Turn the Page is an annual report
published jointly by Real Estate Research Corporation, Deloitte, and NAR.
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
1 (Hands-on): Wednesday, February 27, 2:00-4:30 p.m.
Fusion 2 (Hands-on): Monday, March 4, 2:00-4:30 p.m.
Fusion 3 (Hands-on): Friday, March 8, 10:00 a.m.-12:00
p.m.
Realist Tax System: Tuesday, March 12, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
GOVERNMENT/LEGAL ISSUES:
Obama Puts Tax Reform, Mortgages on Agenda
President Barack Obama in his first State of the Union
speech since winning election to a second term said the federal government
needs to streamline rules that are making home purchases and mortgage
refinances too hard for creditworthy households. He also urged Congress to
tackle tax reform, despite all the other priorities on its agenda, and he said
homes and commercial buildings must be part of the country’s effort to improve
energy efficiency. Read REALTOR® Magazine
coverage.
CFPB Finalizes Loan Originator Rules
Rules on loan originator compensation published by the
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau tracks Wall Street reform legislation
closely, but in a nod to NAR concerns over
seller financing,
the rules provide a more flexible exemption for individuals that sell only one
property in a 12-month period. They also don't require sellers to get
proof of documentation of a borrower’s ability to repay. The rules take effect
January 10, 2014.
Proceed Cautiously on FHA Reforms, NAR says
NAR is urging lawmakers to use restraint in
any FHA changes because of the important role the agency plays in the home
ownership market as they consider action to shore up the
agency’s reserves, which have recently come under pressure.
Refi Legislation Will Help Market, NAR Says
NAR is supporting legislation to make
it easier for borrowers to refinance their mortgage and take advantage of low
interest rates. "The Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013"
would also prohibit the GSEs from charging upfront fees to refinance loans they
already guarantee. It also requires Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to develop
additional streamlined alternatives to manual appraisals, eliminating a
significant barrier and reducing cost and time for borrowers and lenders, among
other things.
INFORMATION TO
USE:
Save up to 25%
on PCs and more from Lenovo®
For a
limited time, REALTOR Benefits® Partner, Lenovo is extending
employee pricing to NAR members, for savings up to 25% on tablets, notebooks,
PC’s, accessories and more. Free ground shipping included on all web orders.
Take advantage of this opportunity to upgrade your office or home with the latest technology.
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