KCRAR and Heartland MLS Introduce 2022 Presidents at Annual Holiday Party
Around 450 REALTORS® and Industry Partners gathered this week at the Loews Kansas City Hotel to witness the installation of KCRAR’s 2022 President Michael Pierce and Heartland MLS’s 2022 President Alex Goering. 2021 KCRAR President Tony Conant and Heartland MLS President Angela Lofton reflected on their accomplishments from the past year before “passing the gavel” […]
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KCRAR Announces Annual Award Winners at Holiday Party
KCRAR presented its annual award winners this week at its Holiday Party and Awards Event at the Loews Kansas City Hotel. Winners were selected by committee based on nominations submitted for REALTORS® and Industry Partners from around the Kansas City region. The 2021 Good Neighbor Community Service Award was presented to Dennis Curtin, real estate […]
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St. Joseph Chapter REALTORS® Gather Donations for United Way at Fall Social Event
The KCRAR St. Joseph Chapter raised $2,500 for United Way at its Fall Social event earlier this month. Nearly 125 St. Joseph area REALTORS® and Industry Partners gathered at local event space Room 108, each bringing in a donation for United Way’s housewarming baskets. United Way of Greater St. Joseph serves the needs of the […]
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Dina Burks, Dan O’Neill, Andi Pawlowski Elected as KCRAR Directors
KCRAR President Tony Conant announced in the KCRAR annual meeting this week the results of the KCRAR election, including the election of Dina Burks, Dan O’Neill and Andi Pawlowski as KCRAR Directors to serve terms from 2022 through 2024. Dina Burks, Ruby Turner Realty, was elected as KCRAR At-Large Broker-Owner/Managing Broker Director by brokers from […]
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NAR Announces New Guidance that Reinforces Greater Transparency for Consumers
National Association of REALTOR® The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) announced this week the adoption of changes to its guidance for local Multiple Listing Service broker marketplaces that reinforce greater transparency for consumers. The changes ensure disclosure of compensation offered to buyer agents, ensure listings are not excluded from search results based on the amount […]
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KCRAR and HMLS Leadership Represent Kansas City at National Real Estate Conference
Over a dozen members of KCRAR and Heartland MLS leadership joined REALTORS® from across the country and around the world in San Diego last week for the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) annual conference. KCRAR members were joined by participants from all 50 states, several U.S. territories and 45 countries to interact with 250 exhibitors […]
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Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers Draws National Media
National Association of REALTORS® The National Association of REALTORS® released its 2021 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers this week, garnering coverage in a wide range of national media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, Realtor.com®, and MarketWatch. The annual report covers demographics, preferences, and experiences of buyers and sellers across the United States. 2021 marks the 40th anniversary of the […]
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KCRAR Builds on ‘Which Role’ Campaign in Consumer-Targeted Instagram Strategy
To reach even more consumers with messaging promoting the value of using a REALTOR®, KCRAR launched a new Instagram strategy earlier this year. KCRAR’s “Which Role” campaign launched in 2017 with six keywords demonstrating the many roles a REALTOR® carries, from negotiator to concierge to firefighter. To give REALTORS® a platform on which to show […]
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Home Prices Spiked by Double-Digits in 78% of Metro Areas in Third Quarter of 2021
National Association of REALTORS® Key Highlights The median sales price of single-family existing homes rose in 99% of 183 measured market areas in the third quarter, with double-digit price gains in 78% of the markets. From one year ago, the median sales price of single-family existing homes rose 16% to $363,700 (22.9% in the prior […]
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2022 Enrollment Now Open for KCRAR’s Group Health Plans
The annual enrollment period is now open for KCRAR’s insurance plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City. After negotiations with insurance providers, KCRAR is able to offer its members and their families health coverage at the lowest possible rate. The current enrollment period will offer an insurance effective date of Jan. 1, 2022. […]
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