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Official Publication of the Greater Tulsa Association of REALTORS GTAR WDecember !2011GTAR and NORES Boards of DirectorsGTAR Officers & DirectorsNORES Officers & DirectorsGTAR President: Pete GalbraithNORES President: Gary GriffithPresident-Elect: Rodger ErkerPresident-Elect: Anne Pollard*Treasurer: Susan Beach*Treasurer: Julie Tetsworth*Immediate Past President: Jack HodgsonImmediate Past President: Rexiene ReynoldsTom AllenJohn Louis Hausam*Sharon Baker*Julie LaBrecquePam Avison*Doug Horton*Robert Bryant*Mike LesterTim Cochran*J. Carol Taylor*Mick CorbinAlysia McFeelyRyan CoulterKenny TateHarriett Dunham*Peter ParkerMike HaleyEx OfficioEx OfficioGary Griffith, NORES PresidentPete Galbraith, GTAR PresidentAnne Pollard, NORES President-ElectRodger Erker, GTAR President-ElectTBA - RCA Committee RepresentativeDave Looney, CIE Chair(*Newly Elected to the Board of Directors)TABLE OF CONTENTSMembership.22010 SA/REALTOR of the Year Nom.3 2011 Installation & Awards Banquet.4RCA Upcoming Events.5New PR Campaign.9Issues & Answers.6Directors’ Actions/Online CE.10MarketLinx.7Continuing Education.11-12Monthly Stats/Web Stats.8December Calendar.13
NewsletterWelcomepublished monthly for members of theGreater Tulsa Association of REALTORS www.tulsarealtors.comSend Inquiries to:P.O. Box 470603Tulsa, OK 74147-0603Phone: (918) 663-7500Fax: (918) 663-8815Email: gtar@tulsarealtors.comGTAR OFFICERSPresident Jack HodgsonPresident-Elect Pete GalbraithTreasurer Julie TetsworthPast President Harriett DunhamGTAR Board of DirectorsTom Allen, Don Beach,Dennis Becker, Tim Cochran,Ryan Coulter, Rodger Erker,Mike Haley, Fred Keas,Dave Looney, Kenny TateEx Officio: Rexiene Reynolds (NORES President),Gary Griffith (NORES President-Elect),Monty Berry (RCA Chair)NORES OFFICERSPresident Rexiene ReynoldsPresident-Elect Gary GriffithTreasurer Mike GrayPast President Gloria AllredNORES Board of DirectorsMick Corbin, Julie LaBrecque,Mike Lester, Alysia McFeely,Peter Parker, Ann Ramsey Jones,Anne Pollard, Becky ZareckiEx Officio: Jack Hodgson (GTAR President),Pete Galbraith (GTAR President-Elect),Anderle Fender (CIE Chair)GTAR/NORES StaffChief Executive OfficerAl J. Unser, CAEChief Operating OfficerMike Cotrill, RCEChief Financial OfficerRuss OtterstromAssociation AdministratorJanie BaysMembership/RecordsConnie MontalbanoDirector of Communications and EducationDaniele HollandRCA/CIE Director & MLS Data CoordinatorRenae ArbuckleReceptionistBonnie AtkinsonCustomer Service RepresentativesPolly Choate, Tech Instructor,NORES Rules and RegsLaurie Rigney, Tech SupportRich McGonigle, Tech SupportGloria Waddle, Membership,Keys and KeyboxesGTAR/NORES Office HoursMonday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Fridays: 8:00 - 11:30 a.m.2 December 2010New MembersSanam Bezanson, Fears & Clark Realty GroupVicki Hayward, Coldwell Banker SelectRonnie Burk, C21/Wagoner PropertiesPerry Hood, Perry HoodRobert Cooper, Prestigious PropertiesLisett Labarca, Chinowth & CohenScott Cooper, Keller WilliamsVanessa Moctezuma, McGrawConnor Cosgrove, Keller WilliamsHoward Phillips, Keller WilliamsDonna Decker, Keller WilliamsDonna Ritter, Coldwell Banker SelectJim Gilley, Coldwell Banker SelectMike Stanton, Keller WilliamsBarbara Hale, Coldwell Banker SelectKaren Wackenhuth, Keller WilliamsAmy Hanks, C21/Group OneNEW MEMBER PROCESSINGWe are happy to process new members any time from 8:00 to11:00 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 signedpaperwork needed along with the appropriate dues and fees.NOTE: During the month of December, all new members toGTAR must pay prorated 2010 dues, application fee, PLUS2011 dues at the time of application.In MemoriamRon Wuerch, associated with Sonlife & AssociatesJune Kendall, formely associated with Hazel Cory Co.Building relationships with the right business partners is essential to your success asa REALTOR . GTAR offers you an outstanding list of partnership resources with ourAffiliate Network. These companies support our organization in many ways, and area 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 Affiliatemember of GTAR by clicking on the link in the Resource section of tulsarealtors.com.
Deadline is December 15Now Accepting Nominations2010 GTARSales Associateof the YearDo you know a Sales Associate who shows trueREALTOR spirit within the Association and inthe community?Nominate them for Sales Associate of the Year byfollowing three easy steps:1. Complete a Sales Associate of the YearNomination form; it’s easy and anyone cando it.2. Give the completed form to the nominee’sBroker/Manager for verification of production.2010 GTARREALTOR of the YearDo you know a Broker or Manager who makesan outstanding contribution to the communityand the real estate profession through theiractivities?Nominate them for REALTOR of the Year by followingtwo easy steps:1. Complete a REALTOR of the Year Nominationform; it’s easy and anyone can do it.2. Submit the completed form to GTAR byDecember 15, 2010.3. Submit the completed form to GTAR byDecember 15, 2010.The winners will be announced at the GTAR/NORES Installation & Awards Banquet February 4, 2011.Nomination forms for both are available online at tulsarealtors.com:Click Here dex.htm)2011 GTAR Dues are Now Late!A 20 late payment fee is now required. You can pay by credit cardonline at tulsarealtors.com; from the main Member Services page,click on the yellow View/Pay Bill bar, then click GTAR–AccountsReceivable, and follow the instructions to pay.If you are planning to move your license between now and the endof the year, 2011 dues must be paid prior to transferring.New Member Processing: All new members to GTAR must payprorated 2010 dues, application fee, PLUS 2011 dues at the timeof application.Payment can also be made in person or by calling the GTAR/NORESoffice at 918-663-7500 during business hours or by mailing a check,payable to GTAR, to P.O. Box 470603, Tulsa, OK 74147.OAR Dues Increase for 2011On October 13, 2010, the Oklahoma Association ofREALTORS Board of Directors voted to increase their2011 annual dues in the amount of 39.00. Because theGTAR Bylaws require dues to be billed on October 1 ofeach year, this increase was not included in your originaldues statement. According to OAR’s Bylaws, GTAR isrequired to collect OAR annual dues.The additional 39 is due by February 1, 2011.An additional invoice was posted to your GTAR accountand a notice emailed November 1, 2010. If you havea credit card on file for payment of your GTAR dues,payment was applied.Questions about the OAR dues increase should bedirected to OAR at 800-375-9944.December 2010 3
You are Cordially Invited to Attend:2011 GTAR/NORESInstallation & Awards BanquetDon’t Stop Believin’Friday, February 4DoubleTree Hotel Tulsa-Downtown616 W. Seventh StreetCocktails: 5:30 p.m.Seated Dinner: 7:00 p.m.Entertainment: Dave and the WavetonesGTAR and NORES Presidents:Pete Galbraith and Gary GriffithMembers who achieved 30, 40, and 50 years of service in 2010 will be honored,as well as the 2010 REALTOR and Sales Associate of the Year.Dance the Night Away in Your Black & White Attire(Business Casual to Formal)(With advanced notice, dietary restrictions will be accommodated to the best of the caterer’s ability.)Absolutely No Reservations Accepted After 12:00 p.m. Monday, January 31, 2011Presidents’ Inaugural Banquet Reservation and Ticket Order Form 50.00 per person through January 24th 60.00 per person after January 24thEnclosed is my check fortickets payable to GTAR or charge my qVisa qMC qAmex qDiscoverCard :Exp. Date:State:ZIP:(That’s two syllables)Tables are set up for 10. If you wish to sit at the same table with someone, please attach a list of the names of the people in your group.Mail this form with your payment to GTAR, P.O. Box 470603, Tulsa, OK 74147. If paying with a credit card, fax form to 918-663-8815.4 December 2010
Nomination Deadline is December 15You are cordially invited to attend a specialRCA “Holiday”Insight SocialThursday, December 9“An Overview of Broken ArrowDevelopment Projects”4:30 to 6:30 p.m.Paradox Pub & Grill(411 Stone Wood Drive)Enjoy complimentary appetizers andcash bar for cocktailsJoin your commercial real estate peers at our popularquarterly networking event. Come hear several BrokenArrow developers discuss their current and upcomingprojects, including the Bass Pro Shop and Target areas.There is no cost to attend this eventbut an RSVP is appreciated.To RSVP:Email: commercial@tulsarealtors.com2010 GTAR CommercialREALTOR of the YearDo you know a Commercial REALTOR or REALTORASSOCIATE who promotes the interest of thecommercial real estate profession, the community,and their clients and customers?Nominate them for Commercial REALTOR ofthe Year by following three easy steps:1. Review eligibility: 75% of transactionsmust be commercial-investmentindustrial real estate.2. Complete a Commercial REALTOR ofthe Year Nomination Form; it’s easyand anyone can can do it. (No selfnominations are allowed.) Nominationforms are available on tulsarealtors.comor Click Here3. Submit the completed form to GTARby December 15, 2010.The recipient will be announced at the GTAR REALTORS Commercial Alliance (RCA) Celebration January 28, 2011.Call: 918-663-7500Brought to you by the RCA CommitteeThe AnnualRCA CelebrationSave the Date!Friday, January 28, 2011Wednesday, March 23, 20116:00 to 10:00 p.m.Annual Greater TulsaCommercial Market UpdateTulsa Historical Society’s Travis MansionTulsa Renaissance Hotel 50 per person6808 S. 107th East Ave.8:00 a.m. Registration & Buffet Breakfast8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ProgramKeynote Speaker:Chad WilkersonVice President and Oklahoma City Branch ExecutiveOklahoma City BranchFederal Reserve Bank of Kansas City1347 E. 25th StreetCelebrate with us as we announce the 2010 CommercialREALTOR of the Year, along with many other awards andhonors recognizing the contributions of our commercialREALTORS ’ business accomplishments, civic groups, andAssociation organizations.To Purchase Tickets:Call: 918-663-7500Online: Log on to tulsarealtors.com(From the Main Menu, click the Member Resources tab, then click GTAR Events)December 2010 5
IA&ssuesnswersby Janie Bays‘Tis the Season for Scams"Scams continue to be big business for cybercriminals who have their sights set on capitalizing on open hearts and wallets thisholiday season," said Dave Marcus, director of security research for McAfee Labs. "As people jump online to look for deals ongifts and travel, it's important to recognize common scams to safeguard against theft during the busy season ahead."Dangerous holiday downloads and Grinch-like greetingsRecession scamsHoliday-themed screensavers, jingles, and animations are aneasy way for scammers to spread viruses and other computerthreats especially when links come from an email or IM thatappears to be from a friend.Scammers target vulnerable consumers with recession relatedscams such as pay-in-advance credit schemes. McAfee Labshas seen a significant number of spam emails advertising prequalified, low-interest loans and credit cards if the recipientpays a processing fee, which goes directly into the scammer’spocket.E-cards are a convenient and earth-friendly way to sendgreetings to friends and family, but cybercriminals load fakeversions with links to computer viruses and other malwareinstead of cheer. According to McAfee Labs, computers maystart displaying obscene images, pop-up ads, or even startsending cards to contacts that appear to come from you.Fake gift cardsCybercrooks use social media to promote fake gift card offerswith the goal of stealing consumers’ information and money,which is then sold to marketers or used for ID theft.One recent Facebook scam offered a “free 1,000 Best Buygift card” to the first 20,000 people who signed up for a BestBuy fan page, which was a look-a-like. To apply for the giftcard they had to provide personal information and take aseries of quizzes.‘Help! I’ve been robbed’ scamThis travel scam sends phony distress messages to familyand friends requesting that money be wired or transferredso that they can get home. McAfee Labs says there’s beenan increase in this scam and predicts its rise during the busytravel season.Holiday job offersAs people seek extra cash for gifts this holiday season, Twitterscams offer dangerous links to high-paying, work-at-homejobs that ask for your personal information, such as youremail address, home address, and Social Security number toapply for the fake job.'Smishing'Cybercrooks are now "smishing," or sending phishing SMStexts. These texts appear to come from your bank or anonline retailer saying that there is something wrong with anaccount and you have to call a number to verify your accountinformation. In reality, these efforts are merely a ruse toextract valuable personal information from the targets.Cybercrooks know that people are more vulnerable tothis scam during the holiday season when consumers aredoing more online shopping and checking bank balancesfrequently.iPad offer scamsWith Apple products topping most shopping lists this holidayseason, scammers are busy distributing bogus offers for freeiPads. McAfee Labs found that in the spam version of thescam, consumers are asked to purchase other products andprovide their credit card number to get the free iPad. Ofcourse, victims never receive the iP
Vanessa Moctezuma, McGraw Howard Phillips, Keller Williams Donna Ritter, Coldwell Banker Select Mike Stanton, Keller Williams Karen Wackenhuth, Keller Williams NOTE: During the month of December, all new members to GTAR must pay prorated 2010 dues, application fee, PLUS 2011 dues at the time of application. Deadline is December 15 December 2010 3 Nomination forms for both are available online .
