Vanessa Hanafie 
NAR designations and certifications acknowledge experience and expertise in various real estate sectors. Think of this as a present to yourself and write off the expense on your 2019 taxes! Seniors Real Estate Specialist® Designation (SRES®) October 28, 2019 – October 29, 2019 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Who is it for? The Seniors Real … Read more
Procuring cause is one of the most hotly debated, and misunderstood topics REALTORS® encounter, especially when they decide to take a commission dispute to arbitration. Let’s note at the beginning that NAR’s preferred method of dispute resolution is mediation, and I believe the parties should always try earnestly to mediate. I have seldom seen a … Read more
On October 15th, members of RISE-OKC met at the Overholser Mansion for a private tour and a historic preservation class. Kathryn Friddle of the City’s Historic Preservation department presented along with GiGi Faulkner. Friddle said, “Historic neighborhoods are wonderful places to live, but they come with specific requirements to ensure that they retain that wonderful … Read more
On December 10th OKCMAR is asking every member who is a resident of Oklahoma City to vote for MAPS 4. Joining the Citizens for MAPS 4 campaign, OKCMAR continues its support and resources to pass a ballot initiative that will continue improving the community. The 16 projects that the MAPS 4 will fund continues the … Read more
NAR defines placemaking as ‘a way to make your community a better place to live by transforming unused sites and “eyesores” into welcoming destinations accessible to everyone in a community’. On Saturday, October 19th and Sunday, October 20th, OKCMAR will be part of a great partnership with the Oklahoma City Capitol Hill community. … Read more
One of the best things about our association? Plenty of dog lovers in the membership and staff! We can’t get enough of dog pics, so it’s not too late to send yours to vhanafie@okcmar.org to be included on this page! Happy National Dog Day! Dora Jane Brown This is my sweet girl Dora Jane. She … Read more
Buyer Information for eKEY Professional Users Agents that have eKEY Professional service will now see two new icons. My Buyers Agents can invite buyers to use the new Supra Home Tour app which lets buyers easily rate homes and take notes while touring them. Visit http://www.supraekey.com/Products/Pages/Supra-Home-Tour.aspx for more information on Supra Home Tour. Buyer Feedback Buyer’s agents can see Home Tour feedback … Read more
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has released rules on FHA-insured condominium financing. The new rules should benefit your real estate clients and customers by allowing more buyers to obtain low down-payment mortgages on affordable housing options. 2019 OKCMAR President Becky Karpe said, “Exciting news from HUD that opens up more options in … Read more
