2024 KCRAR Residential Contract Forms to Be Released Dec. 15
The 2024 KCRAR Residential Forms will be released on Dec. 15 on kcrar.com, formsRus and dotloop. 17 forms were changed for the upcoming year by the KCRAR Residential Forms Committee, led by 2023 Chair Dan Sweeney, many of which underwent minor changes. All changes are outlined in the summary of changes document. One of the most […]
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Award Winners Announced, 2024 Leadership Introduced at KCRAR Holiday Party
Around 400 REALTORS® and Industry Partners gathered this week at the Loews Kansas City Hotel to witness the installation of 2024 KCRAR President Cindy Cunningham and Heartland MLS President Amy Voltz, as well as the announcement of the 2023 KCRAR award winners. The 2023 Good Neighbor Community Service Award was presented to Barbara Walk, RE/MAX […]
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Four New Directors Elected to KCRAR Board for 2024-2026 Terms
KCRAR President Sydney West announced at the KCRAR annual meeting this week the election of four new directors to the KCRAR Board. They will serve three-year terms beginning January 2024. Jana Larsen, ReeceNichols Country Club Plaza, was elected to the At-Large Director position. Her goals include bolstering cooperation and increasing policy transparency between the Association […]
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Pending Home Sales Fell 1.5% Nationally in October
National Association of REALTORS® Pending home sales dropped 1.5% in October, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. The Northeast posted a monthly gain in transactions while the Midwest, South and West all recorded losses. All four U.S. regions noted year-over-year declines in transactions. The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI)* – a forward-looking indicator of home […]
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NAR Chief Economist Says Commercial Real Estate Will Revitalize, Calls on Federal Reserve to Consider Cutting Interest Rates
National Association of REALTORS® Commercial property rates are expected to stabilize – aside from office space – and commercial real estate will revitalize, according to NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Yun presented yesterday at the Commercial Economic Issues and Trends Forum at 2023 NAR NXT, The Realtor® Experience, in Anaheim, California, to discuss economic trends and […]
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Heartland MLS Benefits: What’s New for Fall 2023
BrokerBay: New Technical Support Line Launched this week, all Heartland MLS agents and brokers now have direct access to BrokerBay technical support agents by calling 1-888-534-2324. This new line will be answered by a BrokerBay support specialist between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. For assistance over the weekend during the same […]
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President West: Cultivating Gratitude
It’s that time of year to be grateful. Do you know that the act of expressing gratitude can actually make you feel better? It’s been linked to improving sleep, mood, pain and immunity. If you could put this into a pill, everyone would take it! As my year as President comes to a close, I […]
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2024 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, 2024. […]
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President Niemann: What If?
Can you sense it? The chill in the air? It signals the arrival of autumn, and as we begin to look forward, 2024 is just around the corner. We are in the process of crafting our business plans for the coming year and setting our goals. There’s a wealth of resources available to assist with […]
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KCRAR to Host Business Planning Workshop at Upcoming Latte & Learn
Instructors Andrea Sheridan and Jennifer Langston-Justus will be leading a business planning workshop at the Nov. 3 Latte & Learn in the KCRAR Leawood classroom. They will be guiding attendees as they plan out their 2024 time, budgets and business models. “Setting a great business plan is like planning a fantastic road trip,” Sheridan said. […]
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