February 2010 www.tulsarealtors.com Monthly

GTAR W rldOfficial Publication of the Greater Tulsa Association of REALTORS®

Directors’ Actions .....................................5Monthly Stats/Web Stats .........................6Super Phones Article ...............................7

RPAC .......................................................8Continuing Education ........................ 9-10Calendar ................................................11

TABLE OF CONTENTSMembership .............................................2RCA (Commercial) Events .......................3Issues & Answers ....................................4

Richard SudduthFirst Commercial Real Estate Services Corporation

2009 Commercial REALTOR® of the Year

Richard (Dick) Sudduth is the owner/broker of First Commercial Real Estate Services Corporation and multi-family specialist. Dick has given much of his time to the Greater Tulsa Association of REALTORS® (GTAR), the Oklahoma Association of REALTORS® (OAR), and the community.

In addition to being active in GTAR’s REALTORS® Commercial Alliance (RCA) and its subcommittees for many years, Dick has been instrumental in developing an RCA at the state level while serving as an OAR Director. He also serves on the GTAR’s REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC).

Dick has served on GTAR’s Commercial Information Exchange (CIE) Committee as a member and chair, and was instrumental in bringing several programs to the CIE, including Xceligent.

He has given back to the community for many years by supporting the United Way and the Headmasters Council at Holland Hall, as well as holding civic and professional memberships in Sigma Delta Chi, Sigma Chi, the Tulsa Apartment Association, and the National Apartment Association.

Annual RCA CelebrationThe Greater Tulsa Association of REALTORS®’ (GTAR) REALTORS® Commercial Alliance (RCA) held its fourth annual RCA Celebration at the Silo at Redberry Farm Friday evening, January 22nd which was attended by about 100 commercial REALTORS® and affiliate members. The purpose of the celebration is to recognize the achievements of GTAR’s Commercial REALTOR® members within the profession and the community.

During the event, the 2009 GTAR Commercial REALTOR® of the Year was announced; this year’s recipient was Richard Sudduth owner/broker of First Commercial Real Estate Services Corporation (see left).

In addition, two new GTAR Life Members specializing in commercial real estate were recognized: Doug Collins of Collins & Associates, Inc. and Ken Tooman of Grub & Ellis. GTAR Life Membership is given to an individual who is recognized by the Greater Tulsa Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors as having given meritorious service to GTAR, to the real estate profession, and to the community.

Also honored were GTAR 30-Year Members Bill Holloway, Phil Bryce, and Greg Chapman.

(More on page 3)

In Photo to Left: New GTAR Life Members Ken Tooman “Toomac” (left) and Doug Collins (right) with Warren Stewart (center)

In Photo Above: Mike Craddock and Richard Sudduth

In Photo Above: Dave Looney, Grover Bauer, Bill Richert, Richard Sudduth, Steve Baker, Mike Craddock, and Ken Tooman

Send Inquiries to:P.O. Box 470603

Tulsa, OK 74147-0603Phone: (918) 663-7500

Fax: (918) 663-8815Email: gtar@tulsarealtors.com

GTAR OFFICERSPresident Jack Hodgson

President-Elect Pete GalbraithTreasurer Julie Tetsworth

Past President Harriett DunhamGTAR Board of Directors

Tom Allen, Don Beach, Dennis Becker, Tim Cochran, Ryan Coulter, Rodger Erker,

Mike Haley, Fred Keas, Dave Looney, Kenny Tate

Ex Officio: Rexiene Reynolds (NORES President), Gary Griffith (NORES President-Elect),

Monty Berry (RCA Chair)

NORES OFFICERSPresident Rexiene ReynoldsPresident-Elect Gary Griffith

Treasurer Mike GrayPast President Gloria AllredNORES Board of Directors

Mick Corbin, Julie LaBrecque, Mike Lester, Alysia McFeely,

Peter Parker, Ann Ramsey Jones, Anne Pollard, Becky Zarecki

Ex Officio: Jack Hodgson (GTAR President), Pete Galbraith (GTAR President-Elect),

Anderle Fender (CIE Chair)

GTAR/NORES StaffChief Executive Officer

Al J. Unser, CAEChief Operating Officer

Mike Cotrill, RCEChief Financial Officer

Russ OtterstromAssociation Administrator

Janie BaysMembership/Records

Connie MontalbanoDirector of Communications

and EducationDaniele Holland

REALTOR® Resource Center ManagerBarbara Forbes

RCA/CIE Director & MLS Data CoordinatorRenae ArbuckleReceptionist

Bonnie AtkinsonCustomer Service Representatives

Polly Choate, Tech Instructor, NORES Rules and Regs

Laurie Rigney, Tech SupportRich McGonigle, Tech Support

Newsletterpublished monthly for members of the

Greater Tulsa Association of REALTORS®

www.tulsarealtors.com

2 February 2010

Welcome

New Members

GTAR

NEW MEMBER PROCESSINGWe are happy to process new members any time from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. or 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. Friday. Brokers: Please make sure your new associate(s) has all the signed paperwork needed along with the appropriate dues and fees.

Building relationships with the right business partners is essential to your success as a REALTOR®. GTAR offers you an outstanding list of partnership resources with our Affiliate Network. These companies support our organization in many ways, and are a strong part of our unified effort to shape and grow our organization and community. If you are doing business with an individual or firm, make sure they are an Affiliate member of GTAR by clicking on the link in the Resource section of tulsarealtors.com.

Michael Adcock, Keller WilliamsJimmy Armstrong, Winfield Property ManagementConnie Bottenfield, Quest RealtyTravis Bowers, Keller Williams Tim Boyles, Chinowth & CohenJohn Brachtenbach Jr, United Country-Willis RealtyBarbara Broomhall, Bob Helms RealtyJustin Buford, C21/Wright Sherry Carroll, Bartlesville Assoc of REALTORS®

Dennis Crosby, Crosby Real EstatePam Dawson, OklaHomes Cindy Folk, REMAX/of Green CountryKelly Garcia, Garcia PropertiesJess Gates, Coldwell Banker SelectMary Green, Reddy, REALTORS®

Rebecca Harrison, Coldwell Banker SelectChas Higgins, Fears & Clark Realty GroupKathy Hughes, Greater Green CountryMartha Hyde, AccentToni Johnson, Keller WilliamsEric Kennedy, C21/Group OneSabin King, Prudential/DetrickLinda Landino, McGrawWilliam Laughlin, Crosby Real Estate

Shaun Lenz, McGrawAshleigh Mainord, OklaHomesCassie Medlock, Coldwell Banker SelectCassie Miller, Equitas Realty AdvisorsErica Mitchell, Chinowth & CohenGregory Norris, WKM, Inc.Jeff Pinkston, OklaHomesKathy Pleu, McGrawPaul Poynor, Prestigious PropertiesRenee Redmond, Keller Williams Cindy Sansone, Coldwell Banker SelectRita Shockley, Connie Wise Real EstateBrooke Snyder, McGrawDeann Strong, ERA John HausamStephanie Talley, Chinowth & CohenFrank Teel, McGrawRalph Thompson, Crosby Real EstateDarrell Ward, United Country TownJamie Wehmeyer, Keller WilliamsBilly Wells, McGrawJulia White, PattersonAmy Wise, Connie Wise Real Estate

In MemoriamTerry Button, associated with Button Realty

Juliet Gordon, formerly associated with Broken Arrow Realty

Frank Priegal, associated with Frank Priegal Co.

Reba Terry, associated with Greater Metropolitan, Inc.

February 2010 3

Commercial Fair Housing and Other Legal Issues

Tuesday, February 91:00 - 4:00 p.m.

OREC Approved: 3 hours required FHR CE Credit(See page 9 for more information)

Annual

Greater Tulsa Commercial Market

UpdateWednesday, March 248:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

(Check-in and breakfast begin at 8:00 a.m.)

Home Builders Association11545 E. 43rd Street(Next door to GTAR)

$25 Pre-registered or $35 Day of event

(Provided there is still space available)

Buffet breakfast provided by: Just Catering by Orr

Speakers:

Bruce Bolze - KMO Development GroupJared Andressen - Grubb & Ellis

Victor Wandress - Kanbar PropertiesCraig Paine - Paine and Associates

Gary Fleener - NAI PropertiesScott Case - Case & Associates

Bruce Bolzle will discuss development downtown. Brokers from area companies will provide an in-depth review of activity in each commercial market segment over the last year, as well as a forecast for the coming year to help identify trends and

determine growth areas.

This year, the Office segment 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.

Pending OREC Approval: 3 hours CE Credit

To Register: Log on to tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services page, click on the red Education bar, then click Register for Classes.

Or, call 918-663-7500.

American Eagle Title InsuranceClosings of Tulsa, LLC

FirsTitle and Abstract Services, Inc.Guaranty Abstract Company

Relocation, LLCTulsa Abstract & Title Co.

REALTORS® Commercial Alliance Celebration

Thank You to Our Sponsors for Supporting GTAR’s REALTORS®

Commercial Allliance

IssuesA by Janie Bays

nswers&

4 February 2010

Fraud, Deception, and Misleading Tactics

Identity theft is a serious and costly crime. People whose identities have been stolen can spend months or years cleaning up the mess thieves have made of their good name and credit record. In the meantime, victims may lose job opportunities, be refused loans, housing or cars, or even get arrested for crimes they didn’t commit.

How to Protect Yourself:

Don’t get caught by “phishing”Scam artists “phish” for victims’ information by posing as representatives of banks, stores or government agencies. This is done over the phone, through regular mail, and especially via e-mail. Don’t respond to a request to verify your account number or password. Don’t give out your personal information unless you made the contact. Legitimate companies will not request this kind of information in this way.

Check your bills and bank statementsOpen your credit card bills and bank statements right away. Check for any unauthorized charges or withdrawals and report them immediately. Call if bills don’t arrive on time. It may mean that someone has changed contact information to hide fraudulent charges.

Ask QuestionsAsk questions whenever you are asked for personal information that seems inappropriate. Ask how the information will be used and if it will be shared. Ask how it will be protected. Explain that you’re concerned about identity theft. If you’re not satisfied with the answers, consider going somewhere else.

Keep your identity from getting trashedInvest in a paper shredder and shred all papers with personal information before you throw them away. Shred unwanted credit card applications and “convenience checks” that come in the mail, credit card receipts with your account number, outdated financial papers and papers containing your clients’ personal information.

Click with cautionWhen shopping online, check out a Web site before entering your credit card number or other personal information. Read the privacy policy and look for opportunities to opt out of information sharing. (If there is no privacy policy posted, shop elsewhere!) Enter personal information only on secure Web pages with “https” in the address bar and a closed padlock symbol at the bottom of the browser window. These are signs that your information will be encrypted or scrambled, protecting it from hackers. If you don’t see these signs, order by telephone. Also, you should always use a credit card rather than a debit card to make online purchases.

2009 saw a rental scam which led prospective tenants to believe that NAR functioned as an intermediary to receive rental deposits from prospective tenants and, upon receipt of the deposit, to deliver the keys to the property to the tenant. Scam Alert (http://www.realtor.org/law_and_policy/scam_alert?lid=ronav0022)

It also saw a notice by OREC of scammers impersonating Real Estate Regulators. Fraud Update (http://www.ok.gov/OREC/documents/ARELLO_FraudArticle.pdf)

As homes are bought and sold, new owners are often bombarded with offers for services, that while legitimate, may be overpriced and redundant.

(For more information on ways to protect yourself visit: www.REALTOR.org/Safety)

Directors’ActionsThis is a monthly feature which will report GTAR and NORES Directors’ actions from the previous month’s Board of Directors meeting.

GTAR Board of Directors Directors took the following actions:

NORES Board of Directors Directors took the following actions:

February 2010 5

NORES 1st Quarter Billing

If you have not paid your 1st quarter NORES invoice, your NORES services (MLS, Key, CIE) have been suspended, and in addition to the $20 late fee, a $30 reinstatement fee has been added to your account. All fees must be paid in full before services are reinstated.

You can pay by credit card online at tulsarealtors.com; on the main Member Services page, click on the yellow View/Pay Bill bar, then click NORES–Accounts Receivables, and follow instructions to pay.

We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Payment can also be made by calling the GTAR/NORES office, 918-663-7500 or mailing to NORES, P.O. Box 470325, Tulsa, OK 74147.

Approved appointments to committees and reviewed •requests from members.

October 6, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training •Center was approved as the date and time for the 2010AnnualMeeting; legal and accounting firmsand providers were approved; and a Dishonesty Bondwasapprovedtocovertheofficerswhosignchecks.

Monies were approved to continue funding the •Tulsa’s Future program in 2010.

The 2010 NORES Budget was approved.•

Afinewasapprovedformultiplefailurestoupdate•noticesandtoremoveanautomaticfineassessedfor failure to update an anticipated closing date.

It was approved to remove Price per Square Foot •(List and Sales PPSF) from the Public Full Detail Reports (left on Broker Reports and CMA Reports), andtoaddtwoadditionalsquarefootagefieldstofunction the same as current Home Square Footage field—aspecificnumberandsquarefootagesourcewould be required.

Correspondence was reviewed and acted upon. •Committee appointments were approved.

October 6, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. in the GTAR Training •Center was approved as the date and time for the 2010 Annual Meeting; legal and accounting firmsand providers were approved; and a Dishonesty Bondwasapproved to cover theofficerswhosignchecks.

The 2010 GTAR Budget was approved.•

The Backpack for Kids goal for 2010 to provide 250 •backpacks was approved; the time and date for the pizza part was approved; and the “branding concept” for the Backpack for Kids program was approved.

It was approved to quit printing/providing handout •material for all regular CE classes by July 1, 2010; a link to the class materials will be included in the registration reminder email sent to all pre-registrants before the class.

Professional Standards Policy Sheet was approved.•

It was approved to provide a link to the OREC •commercial contracts for information purposes on the Contract/Forms page of tulsarealtors.com, but to not accept, endorse, or promulgate the November 2009 version of the OREC commercial contracts.

The rental rates for use of the GTAR Training Center •were reviewed and adjusted; it was approved to allow members to book meetings in the GTAR Training Center up to 12 months in advance, but not be allowed to have more than three meetings on the calendar at a time.

It was approved to rent the GTAR Training Center •for a half day or full day for non-GTAR sponsored seminars/CE classes, subject to availability.

Paperless CE Classes

In an effort to help keep the cost of regular GTAR CE classes at their current low price ($15 pre-registered or $20 day of class), the GTAR Board of Directors approved providing a link to class materials in lieu of providing printed copies. The transition

deadline is set for July 1, 2010.

Look for More Details Coming Soon...

Home SalesResidential Listings Dec. 2009 Dec. 2008 *Nov. 2009

* (Metropol i tan Stat is t ica l Area) which is def ined as a s tandard government based a rea . Th i s a rea cu r ren t l y i nc l udes seven coun t i es : C reek , Osage , Tulsa, Rogers, Wagoner, Pawnee, and Okmulgee. + Months supply of inventory.

Tulsa MSA*

Listings Processed 1,262 1,230 1,397 Year-to-Date 21,963 23,592 20,701

Number of Houses For Sale on Last Day of Month 5,391 5,846 5,644

MSI + 8.7 8.9 8.6

Month’s Inventory 6,906 7,536 7,091

Pending Contracts 623 656 655

Residential Closings 758 792 1,032 Year-to-Date 11,206 11,551 10,448

Average Sales Price $158,986 $140,398 $155,275 Year-to-Date $152,784 $154,922 $152,220

Median Sales Price $126,500 $115,788 $125,000Total Value Sold $102,976,306 $94,467,648 $145,529,976 Year-to-Date $1,518,711,504 $1,570,740,291 $1,415,735,198

2009 December Home Sales

Revised

tulsarealtors.comWeb Stats for December 2009

Total Hits = 4,435,217

Total Visitors = 143,446

Total Page Views = 1,460,488

Total Leads Generated = 1,757

Affiliate Searches = 551

Visit Agent Bio = 11,375

Property Search = 251,954

Unique IP’s = 26,664

6 February 2010

REALTOR® Appreciation Day

Thursday, April 8John Q. Hammons Arena

UMAC (Union Multipurpose Activity Center)

Mark Your Calendars!

Free Trade ShowBooths full of great information from GTAR’s Firm Affiliates...AND FREE Food, Fun, and Great Door Prizes!

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Where: UMAC (6836 S. Mingo) - Gymnasium

Fair Housing CE ClassMUST Pre-Register! Class size is limited.We may not be able to accomodate walk-ins.Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Where: UMAC (6836 S. Mingo) - Redskin Room

Online registration will be open soon.

Super PhonesFor the past three months I have been telling agents to wait until after the first of the year if they are in need of a new Smartphone; well it’s the first of the year, and things are starting to become clear. The industry wants us to start using a new phrase to define the new breed of Smartphones; they want us to call them “Super Phones.” I am not sure if that will stick, but until I finish this article that is what I will call them.

After visiting all of my favorite geek sites that cover Smartphones this is what I have put together. There are four phones that fall into the Super Phone category: the iPhone 3G, Palm Pre, Nexus One, and the Droid. If the current phone that you have does not make the list, remember this is just a research article based on reading geek sites and NOT the opinion of the writer.

So which one of these is best? None of them are best for everyone; only you can decide which one provides you with the tools that you need. If you are a true Smartphone user, and you are taking advantage of 50% to 75% of the phone’s features, there is no other electronic device that affects your life more than your phone. Forget about the price. Look at how this device can improve your life, increase your productivity, keep you organized, and for many, provide a source of relaxation with music, games, web surfing, and reading.

For many of you the first question is, will it open my lockboxes? Currently no; heard rumors, but nothing at this time. Your next question might be; will my contact management system work on the new phones? For those of you using Outlook, you will be fine; if you are using something else it could be problem. There is a great new program coming out for Customer Relationship Management that will work with Outlook, and all web enabled phones, but I am not able to talk about it just yet.

Okay, let’s get into the phones starting with the iPhone. If you have AT&T, and live in one of their great 3G areas, it wins! Being able to talk, surf the web, and get emails while having a conversation, it makes this phone the best tool out there. Having 127,600 applications does not really impress me because we normally only use 5 or 10 to run our business and life. I do not see the iPhone on any other networks in the near future. Is it worth switching from your carrier? No.

The Palm Pre and Pixi: Currently with Sprint, but announced yesterday that they will be coming to Verizon on January 25th. AT&T has said, according to the geek sites, that they will be offering two Palm products shortly; however wonder which two? Both are nice devices—love the keyboard. The biggest feature it has that the iPhone does not have is the multitasking, which means having many apps open at the same time. They are the smallest in size of the Super Phones, if that is important to you.

The Droid, which operates on Verizon’s network, is probably not happy today. Best features are the keyboard; it lacks multi touch screen, therefore it is not the best tool to show people a picture or information from a website. Multitasking on the Droid does work, which also gives it a thumbs up. Of the four Super phones, the Droid has the best screen! Now, why they are not happy today is how Google has thrown the Droid under the bus. The new Google phone has a 2.1 operating system, making some needed changes to the software that the Droid has because it’s running the 2.0 system. Gee, a phone released a mere two months ago already outdated?

The Nexus One (Google Phone), seen as the “iPhone killer”—the jury is still out on that statement. I have not had one in my hands; however, based on people in the business that I trust, “they like it.” Now that statement alone speaks volumes—big difference between like and love? The Nexus phone does multitask, which in case you haven’t figured out, I think is on the very top of the list of features. It is more customizable than other Super Phones, but I am not sure that the average user cares. I could fill pages of benefits and features for all these phones, but this one might have a slight edge. Currently Nexus One is only on the T-Mobile network, and expected to be available on Verizon network in the spring. You can purchase an unlocked unit and work on AT&T because of the sim card.

So here we go again with the same question I get thousands of times all over North America: What is the best phone? There isn’t one! Just like there is not a best carrier, it all depends on where you live and work. We all need to look at how we do business, run our lives, and select a device that benefits us. Don’t get caught up on “yours is better than mine”; it really doesn’t matter. Here’s a link with a great comparison chart that spells out some very basic questions about the four Super Phones:

http://www.billshrink.com/blog/nexus-one-vs-iphone-droid-palm-pre-total-cost-of-ownership/

In closing, don’t let your lockboxes or contact management program make you buy a dumber phone. Buy a phone that helps you in your business and personal life the most. If you feel the most important feature on your phone is opening lockboxes and operating an outdated contact management system, then go on eBay where you may purchase a brand new Palm Treos that work with all carriers.

Super Phones

Dick Betts is a National Speaker specializing in Smartphones, business building skills, management programs and keeping agents up-to-date on the latest technology. The Real Estate industry is particularly attracted to Dick’s down-to-earth style of teaching. He is in steady demand by numerous Boards and Associations of REALTORS® throughout the United States and Canada, including GTAR. The 30,000 real estate professionals who attend Dick’s training each year have much success at rethinking and retooling the way they conduct business.

February 2010 7

R P A CREALTOR® ACTIONPOLITICAL COMMITTEE

.Contributor Statement

Contributor’s Name: ________________________________________________ Date Given: ______________________

Address: ____________________________________ City: _____________________ State: ______ ZIP: ____________

Work Phone: ( _____ ) ___________________ Local Board: ______________________________

Occupation: ___________________________ Employer: _________________________________

Please check one: Cash Written Instrument (Personal check payable to RPAC Escrow Account)

VISA MasterCard Name on Card: ___________________________________

Account #: ____________________________________________________________ Exp. Date: __________________Note: VISA or MasterCard only. Contributions on corporate credit card accounts are not allowed.

Declarations: The contribution listed above was freely and voluntarily given by me from my personal property. I have not, directly or indirectly, been compen-sated or reimbursed for the contribution listed above.

Signature of Contributor: ______________________________________________ Date: _______________________Contributions or gifts to National REALTORS® Political Action Committee and Oklahoma RPAC are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for income tax purposes. Complete form and mail to GTAR, P.O. Box 470603, Tulsa, OK 74147.

A contribution to RPAC is an investment in your business and a commitment to preserving the future of our industry. Think of RPAC as insurance against bad legislation that could be catastrophic to your real estate business. Your investment helps support elected officials who

support the free enterprise system and private property rights.

The following example is for illustration purposes only:

REALTOR® RPAC closed five transactions last quarter with an average home price of $145,000. Her income for the quarter was $36,250. Now, imagine Oklahoma has a sales tax on services: REALTOR® RPAC would pay an extra $2,500 of her income BACK to the

Oklahoma Tax Commission because of the sales tax on service.

Past RPAC contributions have kept taxes on services from happening. We are asking for your help in keeping RPAC strong and ready to assist candidates that support real estate interests.

A small contribution of $25 helps ensure that the individuals who pass the laws that affect our livelihood believe in private property rights and the free enterprise system. Is a daily investment of 7 cents not worth the additional money in your pocket that results from an investment in RPAC?

2010 RPAC Goal is $53,070

8 February 2010

For More Information on These and Other Classes, and to Register Online: Click HereOr log on to tulsarealtors.com: from the main Member Services page, click the red Education Bar, then click Register for Classes

All classes are in the GTAR Training Center unless otherwise noted. Cost of classes for members is $15 (pre-registered) or $20 (day of), unless otherwise indicated. Cost for non-members is $30 (pre-registered) and $35 (day of), unless otherwise indicated.

You can also register by calling 663-7500 with Visa, MC, Amex or Discover or by mailing a check payable to GTAR: P.O. Box 470603, Tulsa, OK 74147

(*If you previously took this course at GTAR, and are still in the same licensing period at the time of this offering, you cannot receive CE credit this time. Please be advised to keep records of courses that you have taken during a 3-year license period. You will not receive credit from OREC for duplicating the exact same course.)

Commercial Fair Housing and Other Legal IssuesTuesday, February 91:00 - 4:00 p.m.Instructors: Kathryn Jones, PhD / Kelly Monaghan, Esq.Learn how fair housing does and does not relate to commercial real estate; this class is open to both commercial and residential members.*OREC Approved: 3 hours required FHR CE credit

We are in that time of year when the weather does not always work in our favor; therefore, GTAR/NORES has established the following inclement weather policy for all education classes at GTAR (CE, Computer, New Member Orientation, etc.): If Tulsa Public Schools are closed the day of a scheduled class, the GTAR/NORES class is cancelled. Depending on the type of class being cancelled, the class will either be rescheduled for a future date or a full refund will be issued. 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.

Continuing Education

GTAR/NORES Inclement Weather Policy

NEW

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In both REO and short sale transactions, agents work with the lender. Policy, procedures and timeline varies among these lenders and their outsource management companies. Everything about this business is time sensitive. Nothing is standard. The REO Specialist course will educate the real estate professional as to how to approach this new sales technique increasing sales significantly.More than 12,000 agents have attended the REO Specialist Certification course nationwide! This two-day course is divided into four segments: REO1 - BPOs and REO ListingsREO2 - Managing Your REO ListingREO3 - Working with the Buyer Purchasing an REO PropertyREO4 - Financing Your REO Property and TechnologyTo Earn the REO Specialist Certification: Attend the two-day, 12-hour course, and pass the online exam. At the end of the second day of class, students will be given a password to access the online exam—that’s it, and there’s no annual renewal fee to pay! (Note: REO Specialist is not a National Association of REALTORS® recognized designation.)You are not required to earn the REO Specialist Certification to attend the class; you can attend just for the knowledge and CE credit.OREC Approved: 12 hours elective CE credit

Build Your REO Business with this Dynamic REO Course!

February 23 & 249:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $179

Home Inspection and the LawThursday, February 111:00 - 5:00 p.m.Instructor: Dan LaBrakeLearn what will and will not be inspected, how to prepare your listing for a good inspection, and more. OREC Approved: 4 hours required HOT CE credit

Basic Contracts CourseTuesday, February 161:00 - 4:00 p.m.Instructor: Robert Nichols, Esq.New to real estate? Need a refresher on how to accurately complete the contract of sale? OREC’s latest version of the Oklahoma Uniform Contract of Sale of Real Estate and related forms will be used.OREC Approved: 3 hours required HOT CE credit

NEW

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Continuing Education...Continued from page 8

What the 2010 RESPA Changes Mean to Me and My BusinessWednesday, March 179:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Instructor: Monica Wittrock, Esq.The purpose of this new course is to inform real estate professionals about the new RESPA changes and how it will affect them.This will include a review the new Good Faith Estimate and the new HUD-1 Settlement Statement; Compliance with Oklahoma State Law; Changes at the Closing Table, and more.*OREC Approved: 3 hours required HOT CE credit

Encore Presentation!

Safety SeminarDon’t be a victim. Protect your most valuable asset—YOU!Thursday, March 49:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Instructor: Capt. Tracie Lewis, Tulsa Police Dept.The very nature of showing real estate to prospective buyers and tenants who are virtual strangers can make licensees, both men and women, susceptible to becoming victims of violent crimes. This popular course will include a summary of basic safety practices for real estate professionals; current scams; identity theft, and more.*OREC Approved: 3 hours required HOT CE credit

Working in Historic NeighborhoodsUnraveling the misconceptions of historic zoning in TulsaWednesday, March 109:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Moderator: Jack Hodgson, Tulsa Preservation CommissionGuest Speakers: Amanda DeCort and Ed SharrerCity of Tulsa Planning DepartmentHerb Fritz, Fritz Baily ArchitectsAnne PollardPollard & Associates, REALTORS®

This new course will provide you with the tools and information you need to be successful in Tulsa’s historic neighborhoods market. Learn the key differences between historic district designation and historic preservation zoning; see examples of the important features of Tulsa’s historic home styles, and learn how to navigate Tulsa’s design review process. You will leave this course armed with the essential information that your prospective buyers and sellers need to know. OREC Approved: 3 hours elective CE credit

NEW

McKISSOCK Education Onlinein partnership with the Greater Tulsa Association of REALTORS®

Fit Classes Into

Your Schedule

24/7 – 365

Have You Waited Until the Last Minute to Get Your CE?

You’re in Luck!

McKissock allows you to fulfill your educational needs at your own pace from any computer with

Internet access.

McKissock offers a wide range of Oklahoma-approved continuing education courses for real estate associates and brokers, as well as real

estate appraisers.

Click on the following link to check out McKissock:

GTAR Online Education

You can also access McKissock by going to the home page of tulsarealtors.com and clicking on the McKissock icon.

ALL Support is Handled by McKissock—Technical problems, course questions, CE

processing with OREC, and certificate issuing. McKissock has a reputation for excellent

customer service.

10 February 2010

FridayMonday

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. NORES Board of Directors Meeting

Wednesday

Notice to Association Members

“Under the long-established policy of this Association, the Oklahoma Association of REALTORS®, and the National Association of REALTORS®:

1. The broker’s compensation for services rendered in respect to any listing is solely a matter of negotiation between the broker and his or her client, and is not fixed, controlled, recommended, or maintained by any persons not a party to the listing agreement.

2. The compensation paid by a listing broker to a cooperating broker in respect to any listing is established by the listing broker and is not fixed, controlled, recommended, or maintained by any persons other than the listing broker.”

Tuesday Thursday

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9:00 - 10:00 a.m. RCA Education Committee

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10:00 - 11:00 a.m. CIE Committee

12:00 - 3:00 p.m. GTAR Board of Directors Meeting

Industry professionals pronounce it correctly.

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9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Affiliate Committee

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. RCA Committee

8:15 - 9:00 a.m. Staff Meeting

8:15 - 9:00 a.m. Staff Meeting

268:15 - 9:00 a.m. Staff Meeting

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Everyone is Welcome! You do not have to be a WCR member.Date: Wednesday, February 10Time: 11:30 a.m. Place: Ti’Amos Reception Hall (61st & Sheridan)Cost: $15 Members $20 Non-Members

For Reservations: Call Heather Lamb at 231-4601. Please RSVP by February 8.

FebruaryNetworking Luncheon

1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Computer Basics

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1:00 - 4:00 p.m. MarketLinx 1

1:00 - 4:00 p.m. MarketLinx 2

9:00 - 11:00 a.m. MarketLinx 3: Prospect Gateway

9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Community Relations Committee

February 2010

2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Assistant Orientation

9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. What the 2010 RESPA Changes Mean to Me and My Business (Req. HOT CE)

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Sales Associate Committee

2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Education Committee

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Urban Affairs Committee

1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Home Inspection & the Law (Req. HOT CE)

3:30 - 4:30 p.m. NORES Rules & Regs Committee

1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Membership Committee

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9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Building Committee

6:00 p.m. GTAR/NORES Installation & Awards Banquet @ The Doubletree Downtown

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. RPML Committee

4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Legislative Comm.

8:15 - 9:00 a.m. Staff Meeting

1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Commercial Fair Housing & Other Legal Issues (Req. FHR CE)

1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Basic Contracts (Req. HOT CE)

1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Publisher Class

1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Realist Tax System

2:00 - 4:00 p.m. CIE - Xceligent

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. RCA Committee