January 4, 2021
Messages from the Presidents
2021 is FINALLY here!  After what has been a truly unprecedented year, we are all greatly looking forward to what the new year brings.  2020 has given us an opportunity as an Association to really evaluate how we do things, what works well, and what things we can continue to explore and develop in the future.  As president, I'd like to emphasize that what we do is NOT about me and my individual desires.  What we do is entirely about our members and our industry.  The mission statement of NAR reads, "Our mission is to empower REALTORS® as they preserve, protect and advance the right to real property for all."  Let this serve as a reminder to us all, and be a constant driving force behind the decisions we make as an Association. 

Steven Ligon
2021 OKCMAR President




Happy New Year!  Can you believe it is 2021?
Just saying it is hard to believe sometimes. I hope everyone made the best of this challenging holiday season.

I am truly looking forward to the opportunity to serve as your 2021 MLSOK President and appreciate the confidence of the MLSOK Board to allow me this honor. I would also like to thank
Jeff Langum for his countless contributions to the Board over the years and for his leadership during a most interesting 2020.  

2021 presents some interesting challenges such as low inventory, political uncertainty and the pandemic. I challenge the brokers in our organization to take this time to focus on training and to strongly promote education. This will only help everyone. I also encourage everyone to reach out to our fabulous staff for answers to questions that may arise. I thank them for all of the work they do.  

Please stay safe and let me know if I can ever help in way.  


Blessings,


Monty Strickland
2021 MLSOK President
Membership Dues Escrow: The Layaway Option
As we begin the new year, we know you have all paid your local, state and national dues in full.  That can be a large payment near the holiday season!

A dues escrow account is available to primary OKCMAR members.
You can make small payments throughout the year that will go toward your annual dues billing. With your MLS fees, you have the option to pay the full $600 annually or split into semi-annual payments of $300 each. 
 
To apply credit on your account, prepare a check that includes your license number and specify "towards escrow".  Mail it in or use the dropbox located to the left of the front entrance of the OKCMAR building.
 
There is even an option for monthly MLSOK auto draft of $50. 
Be on the lookout for the next auto draft sign-up e-mail on February 1st!
 
These options in our billing processes are specifically designed with our members in mind. If you have further questions, our super team in Accounting is always an e-mail or phone call away!

[email protected]
405.840.1493 Ext. 400
R-Shop Special
It's not too early to submit your 2021 OKCMAR Awards nominations! 
Nominations became open year-round last year, with the entire membership voting. That being said, we encourage you to start nominating for 2021!
NAR Financial Wellness Webinars: Quarter 1 Starts with Budgeting
The Center for REALTOR® Financial Wellness offers webinars throughout the year focused on all things finances, no matter what career stage you're in! The theme for January is Budgeting; and the first webinar will be Financial Applications for Entrepreneurs on January 20th.