National Flood Insurance Program Extended For 4 Months

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July 30, 2018 Thanks to a team of more than 100,000 REALTORS® across the country, including over 400 OKCMAR members, the US Congress has agreed to extend the National Flood Insurance Program for 4 months. While the industry is disappointed that legislation reforming the program has not been passed, it keeps the program alive. The … Read more

Pool Of Deceit

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July 23, 2018 Deceit sounds harsh, maybe disappointment is a more appropriate term. MLSOK offers various pool types.  Imagine being a client intrigued by a pool on a prospective property, only to find out it is actually a community pool. Don’t be an accidental tease.  Be sure to choose the appropriate pool type! Update:  Since … Read more

See What’s New With RPR

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July 23, 2018 Labels for RPR charts and neighborhood stats have been enhanced to include the geography type for improved clarification. The How this [geography] Compares label will now specify the type (city, ZIP code or neighborhood). Website My Listings Search The one-click My Listings search (website and mobile) now includes commercial and residential leases. This popular shortcut allows … Read more

When Moving Into A New Home, First Things First

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July 23, 2018 You have just completed the biggest financial transaction of your life and can now call yourself a homeowner. With the help of a REALTOR®, you purchased your first home, signed all the necessary paperwork and are about to walk up to your front door, keys in hand. As you walk through your … Read more

Back To School With OKCMAR Foundation

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July 23, 2018 It is almost that time of year and the OKCMAR Foundation is bringing back Tools for Schools! Throughout the month of August, school supply donations will be taken at the OKCMAR office weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm. Recommended supplies are as follows: Paper Pencils Erasers Markers Highlighters Ink pens (red … Read more

You Heard Her, Get To Coding!

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July 23, 2018 NAR mandates all REALTORS® to complete an ethics training program on a biennial basis (every 2 years).  The biennial cycle began January 1, 2017 and ends on December 31, 2018. Both Jennifer Arsenault and Helen Bozman know you have better things to do during the holidays than to scramble to fulfill your … Read more

We’re Taking You Out To The Ball Game

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July 16, 2018 This year’s RPAC End of Summer Bash will be quite different from the previous.  It will be in a premium, private location with a view at the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark!  Stay tuned for details, but put Monday, August 27th on your calendar for this family friendly event!

Keep Up With Your Career During The Summer

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July 16, 2018 “Summer is the annual permission slip to be lazy. To do nothing and have it count for something.” – Regina Brett We all know that sensation when summer is in the air. You can feel the warmth on your skin and the humidity lingering in the atmosphere. When the summer season starts, … Read more

D.I.V.O.R.C.E And The MLS: Keeping A Low Profile

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July 16, 2018 Do you ever wonder if there are more homes on the market than what is reflected in MLS or various popular real estate internet sites?  The answer is YES! There is a type of listing called an “exempted listing”, meaning that it is exempt from the MLS and other media. Why would anyone have their house … Read more

Don’t Let Your Clients Forget You!

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July 16, 2018 Access to ePropertyWatch is included in your membership.  Use it to stay in touch with your prospects by providing them with insights on their neighborhoods! 83% of agents are forgotten by their clients when it is time to list their homes.  Why risk being part of that percentage?  With over 50% open … Read more