Official Publication of the Greater Tulsa Association of REALTORS. October Monthly

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1 Official Publication of the Greater Tulsa Association of REALTORS GTAR W rld October Monthly 2008 Dues are in the Mail! The invoices include local, state, and national dues. Payment is due November 1, 2007, and will be delinquent December 1, 2007 at which time a $20 late payment fee will be charged. You can pay online with Visa or Mastercard by logging on to tulsamls.net; under Financial Services, click GTAR Accounts Receivables. Payment can also be made by personal check or cash. If you have not received your 2008 dues statement by October 8, please contact your broker. REALTOR dues will be *$380 and REALTOR- ASSOCIATE dues will be *$350. (*Provided OAR does not raise their dues for 2008.) Note: If you are planning on moving your license in the near future: Be aware, all transfers: November 1, 2007 or after will have to have paid 2008 dues prior to transferring to a new company GTAR/NORES Committee Volunteers Needed! GTAR/NORES is looking for members who are interested in getting involved in the Association by serving on a committee in Your participation does make a difference! In 2007, everyone who volunteered was place on a committee. Reminder: If you are currently serving on a committee and would like to continue serving, you still need to submit the volunteer form; deadline is November 15! (Descriptions of all the GTAR/NORES committees and a volunteer form can be found on page 3 and 4.) RPAC Contributions for 2008 are Now Being Accepted By participating in RPAC, your voice is heard collectively with hundreds of thousands of your colleagues across the country. RPAC provides you a seat at the table. If you don t get involved, you may face the prospect of bad legislation or a new set of crippling regulations. You can contribute your fair share for 2008 now by including a personal check payable to RPAC with your dues payment. Annual Business Meeting Who: ho: GTAR and NORES Voting Members Where: GTAR Training Center When: Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 3:00 p.m. TABLE OF CONTENTS Membership Committee Volunteer Info Issues & Answers... 5 forums.tulsarealtors.com... 6 Directors Actions...6 In the Loop... 7 Monthly Stats... 7 tulsaopenhouse.com... 8 MarketLinx Tips of the Month... 9 Continuing Education Calendar... 11

2 Newsletter published monthly for members of the Greater Tulsa Association of REALTORS Send Inquiries to: P.O. Box Tulsa, OK Phone: (918) Fax: (918) GTAR OFFICERS President Ron Sumner President-Elect Steve Baker Corporate Secretary Harriett Dunham Treasurer Mike Haley Past President Barbara Morton GTAR Board of Directors Kacy Bell, Sheryl Chinowth, Gordon Everage, Terry Gartside, Michael Lester, Randy Lindemuth, Dave Looney, Carter Maxey, Vinson Reed ex officio: Pete Galbraith (OREC Commissioner), Doug Horton (NORES President-Elect) Ed Sherman (RCA Representative) NORES OFFICERS President John Louis Hausam President-Elect Doug Horton Treasurer Gloria Allred Past President Jack Hodgson NORES Board of Directors Margaret Bannochie, Susan Beach, Mike Gray, Ann Ramsey Jones, Brenda Lawrence, Sally Perez, Rexiene Reynolds ex officio: Steve Baker (GTAR President-Elect) Ed Sherman (RCA Representative) GTAR/NORES Staff Chief Executive Officer Al J. Unser, CAE Chief Operating Officer Mike Cotrill Chief Financial Officer Russ Otterstrom Executive Secretary Janie Bays Membership/Records Connie Montalbano Director of Communications and Education Daniele Holland REALTOR Resource Center Manager Barbara Forbes RCA/CIE Director & MLS Data Coordinator Renae Arbuckle Receptionist Bonnie Atkinson Customer Service Representatives Polly Choate, Tech Instructor, NORES Rules and Regs Laurie Rigney, Tech Support Rich McGonigle, Tech Support Gloria Waddle, Membership, Keys and Keyboxes Amber Poppell, Member/Staff Support Welcome Kyle Agnew, CB/RaderGroup Victoria Almy, Green Companies Dev. Bill Anderson, Keller Williams Dale Atherton, CB/RaderGroup Julia Atkinson, CB/RaderGroup Cody Bales, CB/RaderGroup Casey Barrett, CB/RaderGroup Jerry Baumgartner, McGraw Jennifer Bell, John Tanner & Associates Day Bradley, McGraw Michael Brown, Cochran & Associates Marilyn Camp, BHR&I LLC Real Estate Angela Enna, Crosslin Real Estate Susie Fitzpatrick, McGraw LaBryant Friend, ERA John Hausam Meighen Graham, CB/RaderGroup Lisa Harris, Fred Keas Real Estate Archie Harrison, CB/RaderGroup Larry Hatfield, United Country Farm & Home Stephanie Hendrix, Southwest Properties Kari Hirsch, Bryan Properties Jennifer Isaacs, Keller Williams Robert Karlovich, McGraw Kyle Keith, CB/RaderGroup Suzi Lancaster, Chinowth & Cohen NEW MEMBER PROCESSING If at all posssible, please avoid sending new members for processing during the lunch hour. We appreciate your cooperation. Best times are 9:00-11:00 a.m. or 2:00-4:00 p.m. In Memoriam Brenda Lindsey, Homes Unlimited Larry Massa, ERA John Hausam Dan Mays, Ferrari Realty Sarah McKinney, Chinowth & Cohen Shayne New, CB/RaderGroup Roger Peacock, ERA John Hausam Calvin Peck, Keller Williams Ken Ralston, Keller Williams Sheila Riggs, C21/Properties Patti Romberg, CB/RaderGroup Scott Schlotfelt, Parrish Company Jake Scott, McGraw Brian Sheppard, ERA Realty Wahoma Christopher Smith, McGraw Dana Smith, Pro One Realty Renee Stark, CB/RaderGroup Matt Surrett, MasterPiece Builders Ashley Watson-Fears, ERA John Hausam Gordon White, Pro One Realty Debbie Wintz, CB/RaderGroup Chari Yates, Greater Green Country Pete Young, McGraw New Members GTAR Betty Gilpin, associated with McGraw, REALTORS John Kuhnemund, associated with the Pelican Agency 2 October 2007

3 A Few Good Members 2008 Deadline: November 15, 2007 Committee Volunteers Your participation does make a difference! Review the following committee descriptions and decide where your talents can best be used. Anyone interested in making a difference in the Association and the real estate industry should complete and return the volunteer form on the next page by November 15. Reminder: If you are currently serving on a committee and would like to continue serving, you still need to submit the volunteer form. GTAR Committees: Affiliate* Develops services and programs for Affiliate members; plans and promotes the annual REALTOR Appreciation Day and Trade Show. (Meets as needed) Building Provides recommendations concerning maintenance and repairs of the Association building and property. (Meets as needed) Bylaws Reviews GTAR s Bylaws; recommends changes to bylaws, and ensures compliance with NAR policies. (Meets as needed) Education Develops and promotes continuing education courses and training seminars for the benefit of all members. (Meets monthly) Equal Opportunity Develops and implements fair housing educational events for members and the public; focus is on providing equal service, fair housing, and homeownership to all. (Meets as needed) Grievance Investigates all complaints and arbitration requests as defined in the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual. Requires attendance of an advanced Professional Standards course and five years of REALTOR membership. (Meets as needed) Legislative Keeps informed of proposed national and state legislation affecting real estate. (Meets as needed) Membership Reviews applications for membership and requests for resignation, reclassification, and reinstatement of members; promotes benefits of membership. (Meets as needed) Professional Standards Educates, encourages, and enforces adherence to the Code of Ethics, and provides mediation and arbitration of business disputes as defined in the Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual. Requires attendance of an advanced Professional Standards course and five years of REALTOR membership. (Meets as needed) Public Relations Promotes positive image of REALTORS and GTAR, and is responsible for the annual Backpacks for Kids Campaign. (Meets monthly) REALTORS Commercial Alliance (RCA)* Provides specialized services to GTAR members engaged in commercial real estate. (Meets monthly) RCA Education RCA Subcommittee, which offers commercial-specific education courses; responsible for the annual Greater Tulsa Commercial Market Update in March. (Meets monthly) RCA Forms RCA Subcommittee, which recommends changes and revisions to GTAR s contracts and forms. (Meets as needed) RCA Legislative RCA Subcommittee, which keeps informed of proposed national and state legislation affecting commercial real estate. (Meets as needed) Residential Property Managers and Locators (RPML) Researches and develops specific programs, services, education courses, and standardized forms for members specializing in managing and leasing single-family and small multi-family residential property. (Meets as needed) Sales Associates Provides a voice for sales associate members; develops forums and educational opportunities that specifically address the needs of sales associate members. (Meets monthly) Standard Forms Recommends necessary revisions to GTAR forms and develops new GTAR forms as needed. (Meets as needed) Urban Affairs Acts upon local, city or county issues pertaining to real estate. (Meets monthly) Continued on next page... Program Arranges and plans annual banquet and other membership programs. (Meets as needed) October

4 Committee Volunteers for 2008 Continued from page 3 NORES Committees: Bylaws, Rules and Regulations* Reviews NORES Bylaws and NORES Rules and Regulations; investigates complaints of violations, recommends changes to governing documents, and ensures compliance with NAR policies. (Meets monthly) Key/Key Box Monitors breaches of contract on NORES keys and is responsible for key audit review. (Meets as needed) Data Systems Responsible for reviewing the NORES online computer system and investigating upgrades and technological improvements throughout the system. (Meets as needed) CIE Responsible for monitoring and reviewing the CIE system and recommending changes to the system as well as additional commercial services or products. (Meets as needed) *Indicates committees with specific membership requirements per GTAR or NORES Bylaws GTAR/NORES Committee Volunteer Form (Form must be submitted to GTAR by November 15, 2007) Name Company Day Phone 1st Choice 2nd Choice Alternate Choice If you are currently serving on a committee and would like to continue to serve in 2008, you still need to complete this form and return it to GTAR. Fax completed form to Or, send an with the above information to jbays@tulsarealtors.com. Sales Associate Forums Friday, October 26 9:00-11:00 a.m. GTAR Training Center What s Happening in Bixby, Collinsville, Coweta, Jenks, and Owasso AND Friday, November 2 9:00-11:00 a.m. GTAR Training Center What s Happening in Broken Arrow, Glenpool, Sand Springs, Sapulpa, and Tulsa Representatives from the above areas will be here to discuss what issues they are facing, what s happening now, and their goals for the future. The purpose of these forums is to educate the REALTOR community about present and anticipated area growth, and increase awareness of the issues facing our communities. Don t miss this opportunity to find out what s going on in Tulsa and the surrounding communities! These forums are free to members but registration is required. Log on to tulsamls.net; under Member Resources, click Education, then click Register for Classes. You can also call October 2007

5 SSUES & By Janie Bays NSWERS What is Procuring Cause? Per the National Association of REALTORS Code of Ethics and Arbitrations Manual, Appendix I to Part Ten, procuring cause in broker to broker disputes can be readily understood as the uninterrupted series of casual events which results in the successful transaction. Or, in other words, what caused the successful transaction to come about. Successful transaction, as used in these Arbitration Guidelines, is defined as a sale that closes or a lease that is executed. Q. Do I have to put a date in the Termination of Offer section of the State Contract? A. No, if the blank is filled in the offer will expire upon, 1) the passage of a reasonable length of time, 2) the offer being countered by the other party (offeree), 3) the withdrawal of the offer by the party make the offer (the offeror), 4) the death of the offeror. For a more detailed discussion of this question, see the Issues & Answers in the March 2007 GTAR World. Q. When must an inspection report be transmitted to the Seller? A. The OREC Contract of Sale (3-2006) Section 7, C, 2 states that the Buyer within 24-hours after expiration of the time period referenced in 7A, shall deliver to Seller, in care of the Listing Broker, a copy of all written reports obtained by Buyer, if any, pertaining to the Property. Q. There is a dispute over earnest money, what should I do? A. The parties, Seller and Buyer, must first apply to the Early Settlement program in their area. If the dispute is not resolved, then the parties may choose to take each other to court or, the Broker may choose to file an interpleader suit.oklahoma Real Estate Commission Rules Subchapter13, Section 605: , Special escrow disbursement outlines the Broker s obligations for disbursement of funds if there is a dispute. Q. What forms, pamphlets, and booklets should I be giving to Buyers and Sellers if I am using the state contract? A. For the Seller: The state requires: Written notice of brokerage agreement* Estimate of costs associated with transaction State of Oklahoma Uniform Contract Information Pamphlet GTAR recommends: Important Contacts You Need To Know Check with your Broker for other information that they may require. For the Buyer: The state requires: Written notice of brokerage agreement* A completed Residential Property Condition Disclosure or Disclaimer Form** A completed Lead-Based Paint/Hazards Disclosure** Estimate of costs associated with transaction State of Oklahoma Uniform Contract Information Pamphlet GTAR recommends: Important Contacts You Need To Know Check with your Broker for other information that they may require. *May act as a Transaction Broker without a written brokerage agreement. ** As applicable by law. October

6 forums.tulsarealtors.com The NORES help desk is now using new technology for users to obtain tech support: forums.tulsarealtors.com is the place to find all the answers to your tech questions. You must log in to forums.tulsarealtors.com to read the posts or post a question of your own. Simply click the register link at the top of the page to create a username and password. Directors Actions This is a monthly feature which will report GTAR and NORES Directors actions from the previous month s Board of Directors meeting. GTAR and NORES Directors Directors approved monies in support of OAR s Habitat for Humanity House and giving the CFO the option to invest GTAR money in an ISA account. GTAR Directors A Strategic Planning Follow-Up Task Force comprised of Ron Sumner, Darryl Baskin, Kacy Bell, Carter Maxey, John Louis Hausam, David Momper, and Patty Taylor was appointed to meet quarterly or as needed with staff to follow up on progress of the Strategic Plan. Monies were approved to receive more detailed proposals from the public relation firms. Wording for the plaque to be placed in the memorial garden was approved. The 2008 GTAR Dues and Fees Schedule was approved; there was no change to the schedule from Directors approved the revision to GTAR Bylaws Article 10, Section 9 to read as follows: Section 9. Deposit. All monies received by the GTAR for any purpose shall be deposited to the credit of the GTAR in a federally insured financial institution or institutions selected by resolution of the Board of Directors. The following changes to Paragraph 20 of the Single Family Residence or Condominium Lease were approved: CONDOMINIUMS. The Tenant agrees to read and abide by the Condominium Rules and Regulations. It was approved to add the following statement to the Tenant Flood Notice form: Renters Flood Insurance: The owner s insurance does not insure the tenant against loss of personal property or injury. Renter s insurance including flood insurance is available to cover losses of property or injury caused by flooding, wind damage or other casualty loss. Please consult with an insurance professional of your choice. NORES Directors The proposed NORES Bylaws revisions were approved; they can be found online at tulsamls.net; under Member Resources, click Governing Documents, then click Proposed NORES Bylaws. Industry professionals pronounce it correctly. Directors approved the recommendation that pending listings (who have received notices from staff) which are not updated by September 24 th be assessed a $50 fine per listing. 6 October 2007

7 L P In By Polly Choate the NORES Rules and Regulations Following is a review of some of the rules: Section 3.12 Square Footage. (a) Primary Residence. Participants may quote Square Footage from one of the following sources: o Court House square footage o Building Permit Square Footage - Participant must have a copy of the building permit in the Participant s listing file. o Appraisal square footage - Participant must have a copy of the full appraisal or a copy of square footage measurement by a licensed or certified appraiser report in the Participant s listing file. Square footage can only be quoted in the Square Footage field or House Size (Range) fields or in the Media fields. Participants and Users shall not report square footage in any other field (including square footage of a room addition, etc.). (b) Secondary Residence. In the event the property contains a Secondary Residence, the square footage of the Secondary Residence must NOT be included in the Primary Residence fields of the listing. (Article 1, Section 3.20(f) allows square footage information for a Secondary Residence in the Public Remarks subject to the same appraisal report requirements set out in (a) above for the Primary Residence.) Mobile Home. Participants may quote dimensions of a Mobile home, if the Participant has a copy of the title, displaying the dimensions, in the Participant s listing file. The dimensions can be quoted in the Public Remarks field and must include the wording per title. Section 3.24 Listing Multiple Unit Properties. Home Sales Residential Listings Tulsa MSA* 2007 August Home Sales Revised August 2007 August 2006 *July 2007 Listings Processed 2,249 2,176 2,347 Year-to-Date 17,523 17,455 15,274 Monthly Inventory+ 8,633 8,510 8,441 Active Listings 6,498 6,266 6,385 Pending Contracts 1,160 1,295 1,221 Residential Closings 1,329 1,348 1,239 Year-to-Date 9,263 9,413 7,934 Average Sales Price $160,863 $150,383 $163,991 Year-to-Date $154,217 $145,659 $153,268 Median Sales Price $134,000 $125,395 $139,000 Total Value Sold $213,786,296 $202,716,676 $203,185,292 Year-to-Date $1,440,941,679 $1,375,774,121 $1,227,155,383 *(Metropolitan Statistical Area) which is defined as a standard government based area. This area currently includes seven counties: Creek, Osage, Tulsa, Rogers, Wagoner, Pawnee, and Okmulgee. + Total number of current inventory available during a particular month. All properties that have their own tax parcel number, adjoining or not, must be entered on the NORES MLS systems as individual properties with different NORES MLS numbers on separate Property Data Forms. Properties with their own tax parcel number that are included in a package sale should reference each MLS number in the Public Remarks of each listing Property Data Form while stating properties must be sold together as part of a package sale. Corporate Listings. (Section 4.1 b) In the case of Corporate Listings, Listing Broker shall have the responsibility to (when paperwork has not been received) change the listings to a Pending status, upon verbal acceptance of a contract. (The Corporate field on the Property Data Form in MLS must display Yes. ) October

8 We need you to begin entering your open house information before the site goes live to the general public. Once NORES determines that a sufficient number of open houses have been entered, a PR campaign will be launched. How to enter an Open House in MarketLinx Go to: Click on My Tools at the top of the page then Edit Open Houses. Enter the MLS Number for the Property. Open House General Information: Click the Add New button. Add the Open House details then Submit to save. Broker Open House is viewable only to other MLS Users in MarketLinx. Broker s Open Houses are searchable by clicking Reports then Open House. Public Open House are promoted to the Public on tulsaopenhouse.com and tulsarealtors.com Review, Edit, or Delete current information. NORES Help Desk (918) or helpdesk@tulsarealtors.com 8 October 2007

9 Assign Supra Keybox Tips of the Month by Polly Choate To assign the keybox to your listing, click on My Tools, then click Assign Supra Keybox. Enter the MLS number of the listing; this will auto log into the Supra site. Enter the Keybox Serial Number and Shackle Code, then click Save. To view your keybox activity, pull up the listing in MarketLinx. In the lower right corner of the Property Full Details, click the keybox icon with the sheet of paper. (When hovering over this icon, it displays: View Supra Showing Activity.) To quickly create a chart, select (highlight) the items you would like to include in the chart. For example, headings and totals on a report. Then, click F11. SFR: To limit your search to only Single Family Residential, from the search screen, use the Universal Land Use field. Select SFR from the list of choices. Tax ID #: The first 5 numbers of the tax parcel for Tulsa County represent the Subdivision. CMA: The Realist Comparables Report is not meant to eliminate the CMA in MarketLinx. MarketLinx is still your best option for creating a CMA; however, the Realist system may provide additional data for a CMA, such as FSBO information or, for the need to create a CMA in a hard to find comps area. Basic Tips: Just like in MarketLinx, everything is single click AND do not use the back arrow. Class Info: Realist classes are provided hands-on in the computer lab at GTAR/NORES. October

10 Continuing Education All classes are in the GTAR Training Center unless otherwise noted. Cost of classes for members is $15 (pre-registered) and $20 (day of), unless otherwise indicated. Cost for non-members is $30 (pre-registered) and $35 (day of), unless otherwise indicated. Predatory Lending: What You Should Know Wednesday, October 3, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Instructor: Joyce Painter, CRS, GRI This course looks at questionable loan practices such as aggressive and targeted marketing, unreasonable and unjustifiable loan terms, and outright fraudulent behavior. *OREC Approved: 3 hours required HOT CE credit. Meth Awareness 45-Hour Post License Course October 22 - December 17 Class will be on Mondays, (No class Monday, November 19) 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (lunch break from Noon-1:00) in the North Conference Room. Class size is limited to 18. Instructor: Ann Lloyd Deadline to Enroll is Wednesday, October 17! New Course! Friday, October 5 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Instructor: Bill Coye, APEX BioClean This new course will help real estate professionals understand the devastatn.0ing effects of this dangerous drug to humans and houses. The following will be covered: history of meth; chemical overview, health effects, meth production (how it contaminates properties); site assessment; what a sales associate may walk into; clues as to a property being a former meth lab; current legislation pertaining to cleanup (state and federal); decontamination determination; and brief overview of the decontamination process. OREC Approved: 3 hours elective CE credit. (We must have a minimum of 8 enrolled by this date or the class will be cancelled, so if you re interested, don t wait to register!) 2007 Education Conference & Trade Show Top 5 Reasons to Attend With opportunities to discover new ideas, explore new products and share solutions with your peers, Oklahoma s largest real estate conference can help increase your bottom line. 1. Pick up best practices, tips and techniques to apply in your business. Seven nationally known speakers will be here teaching sessions focused on helping you increase your bottom line what s not to love? 2. Discover new products and the latest technology. With more than 60 vendors in the REALTOR Marketplace and seminars tailored specifically to teaching the latest technology, you can t afford to miss this information! 3. Your competition will be there. Real estate is a competitive business that comes down to who you know and what you know. Don t miss this opportunity to increase your referral network. 4. Earn CE. Earn up to nine CE credits FREE. How great is that? 5. It s free. There is no small print on this deal. Sign up for the Education Conference and Trade Show and it s free. Attend the seminars, browse the REALTOR Marketplace all FREE. Even the Chocolate, Chocolate and more Chocolate refreshment break on Tuesday. Coming to GTAR November 15! A day with one of GTAR members favorite instructors: Monica Wittrock, Esq. Nuts & Bolts of Foreclosures 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (*3 hours req. HOT CE) What REALTORS Need to Know About RESPA 1:00-4:00 p.m. (*3 hours req. HOT CE) (*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.) For More Information on Any of These Classes, and to Register: Log on to tulsamls.net: Under Member Resources, Click Education-Enroll in Classes, then Click Register for Classes You can also register by calling (with Visa or MC) or by mailing a check payable to GTAR: P.O. Box , Tulsa, OK October 2007

11 October 2007 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 10:00-11:00 a.m. Catylist Class 1:00-4:00 p.m. MarketLinx 1 Class 1:00-4:00 p.m. MarketLinx 2 Class 1:30-2:30 p.m. Data Systems Committee :30-9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting 9 8:30-9:30 a.m. Staff Mtg. 10:00 RCA Banquet Committee 10:30-11:30 a.m. RCA Committee 2:00-3:00 p.m. Education Comm. 2:00-4:00 p.m. Realist Training Remember The River 1:00-4:00 p.m. Predatory Lending (Req. HOT CE) 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MarketLinx 2 Class 2:00-4:00 p.m. Assistant Orientation 3 9:00-10:00 a.m. RCA Education Committee 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MarketLinx 3 Class 9:00-10:00 a.m. Urban Affairs Committee 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Publisher Class 2:00-4:00 p.m. MarketLinx 3 Class :00-10:00 a.m. CIE Committee 5:30 p.m. WCR s Halloween Bash & Annual Bingo Party at HBA 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Meth Awareness (Elec. CE) 5 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MarketLinx 1 Class 9:00-10:00 a.m. SA Committee 10:00-11:00 a.m. PR Committee 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 45-Hour Post License Course Starts :30-9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting :30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. GTAR/ NORES Board of Directors Mtg. 19 1:00-3:00 p.m. ZipForm Online Class 10:00-11:00 a.m. CIE Mgr. Class 2:00-4:00 p.m. Realist Training 3:30-4:30 p.m. Program Committee 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 45-Hour Post License Course 2007 OAR Education Conference & Trade Show in OKC :30-9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting 3:00-5:00 p.m. GTAR Annual Meeting 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. New Member Orientation 1:00-4:00 p.m. Ethics (Req. PSC CE) 9:00-11:00 a.m. Sales Associate Forum 26 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 45-Hour Post License Course :30-9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting 31 WCR Halloween Bash & Annual Bingo Party Thursday, October 5:30 p.m. Home Builders Association, E. 43rd $30 per ticket - PLEASE PURCHASE IN ADVANCE! Mexican buffet and drinks are included Lots of Chances to Win! Bunches of Great Prizes! SUPER Prize for Best Costume! Tons of Fun! For Tickets: Call Mary Pearce at For Sponsorship: Call Penny Roth at 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.