5 Ways to Create a Culture of Safety and Security in the Real Estate Industry
Guest column by Tracey Hawkins The real estate industry is facing a reckoning, with a growing awareness of the need for a culture shift to prevent harassment, bullying and other unacceptable practices. Leaders in the industry must take action to demonstrate their dedication to providing a safe and supportive environment for all. Here are five […]
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KCRAR President-Elect Named 2023 Kansas Salesperson of the Year
Kansas City REALTOR® and KCRAR 2023 President-Elect Cindy Cunningham was named Salesperson of the Year for the state of Kansas this week at the Kansas Association of REALTORS® (KAR) Annual Conference. Nominees from across the state are judged for this award not only based on dedication to the real estate industry through adherence to the […]
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Ethics in Action: Arbitration
As REALTORS®, strict adherence to the Code of Ethics is enforced via a number of dispute resolution options, including the use of arbitration. Arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution program, separate from ethics hearings, which provides a forum for resolving commission disputes between broker members in lieu of litigation. The arbitration process begins with a […]
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Real Estate Negotiation Expert Certification Course Coming to KCRAR
Instructor John Mayfield will be in the KCRAR Leawood Classroom to teach the Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) certification course on Oct. 11-12. This two-day course aims to help agents sharpen their negotiation skills and provide the tips and tools they need to be skillful advocates for their clients. Known as “the real estate/business tech […]
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President West: Strive to Serve
By 2023 KCRAR President Sydney West Happy Fall! As the days cool down and the leaves start to fall, it is the perfect time to begin making plans for 2024. Not just business plans, but ways to enrich our lives and our communities. Last week, I had the privilege to join KCRAR’s eighth annual REALTORS® […]
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Kansas City REALTOR® Named 2023 Missouri REALTOR® of the Year
KCRAR member Jennifer Langston-Justus was named Missouri REALTOR® of the Year this week at the Missouri REALTORS® (MR) Fall Business Conference. MR gives this award annual to a REALTOR® who exemplifies “REALTOR® Spirit.” Nominees from across the state of Missouri are judged on adherence to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, efforts to encourage good real estate […]
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Meet the Candidates: 2024 KCRAR Board of Directors Election
Four seats are opening on the KCRAR Board of Directors in 2024. Positions for At-Large Director, Sunflower Region Director, At-Large Broker-Owner / Managing Broker Director, and Small Firm Broker Director will be up for election this November for a three-year term beginning January 2024. KCRAR members will receive email ballots the first week of November. […]
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2023 ‘REALTORS® Rock the Block’ Serves Homeowners of Oak Park Neighborhood
Nearly 100 REALTORS® gathered in the Oak Park neighborhood in Kansas City, Mo. this week for REALTORS® Rock the Block, an annual event with Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City and the Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® (KCRAR) which aims to revitalize a neighborhood through home beautification projects. REALTOR® volunteers spent the day painting, […]
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Tracey Hawkins Talks Safety, Security with AI on Kansas City RealTalk
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) among real estate professionals seems to be on the rise as technology advances, but cyber criminals may be using these resources as well, Tracey “the Safety Lady” Hawkins shared on a new episode of Kansas City RealTalk. Generative AI allows users to plug in a prompt, and AI will […]
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Applications Now Open for 2024 KCRAR Committees and Advisory Groups
KCRAR is now accepting applications for its 2024 committees and advisory groups. KCRAR committees and advisory groups offer members the opportunity to help shape the real estate landscape for its 13,000+ members while networking with fellow agents, brokers and Industry Partners. The many committees and groups at KCRAR cover a variety of Association interest areas, […]
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