JT Brown Inauguration

Part of the excitement of the Inaugural luncheon is the announcement of the award winners.  In previous years, family members of the winners were notified in advance and hidden in a special room until the winners were announced.  This year, everyone found out who the winners were at the same time! And the 2019 OKCMAR … Read more

MAPS 4 Election is Tuesday, December 10th

Remember the elections are about more than your vote, but the future of Oklahoma City. OKCMAR is supporting MAPS because we believe it is another important step in the development of our city. MAPS 4 is a debt-free public improvement program funded by a temporary penny sales tax, which would raise a projected $978 million over eight … Read more

Show your support for MAPS 4!

The OKC Chamber of Commerce gave tips on how you could help spread the word! 1. Follow @YESforMAPS on Twitter, use #LoveYourOKC hashtag 2. Like Love Your OKC – YES for MAPS Dec. 10 on Facebook (facebook.com/loveyourokc) 3. Follow @loveyourokc on Instagram, use #LoveYourOKC and #❤OKC hashtags 4. Download logo located at the bottom of … Read more

Get Your Designations in October!

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: Or Whose Commission Is It, Anyway?

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

Historic Preservation Resources

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

OKCMAR Supports MAPS 4 Ballot Initiative

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

REALTOR® Volunteers Needed for Placemaking Project

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