Establishing Trust with Personal Brand Photography
By Spencer J. Harris Buying and selling a home ranks in the top three most stressful things we as humans encounter, next to actually moving somewhere new and the death of someone close to us. That’s why it’s critical that as a REALTOR®, you establish trust with your clients as quickly as possible. In fact, […]
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NAR’s Center for Financial Wellness Offering Retirement Planning Summit for REALTORS®
As a part of its Center for Financial Wellness, the National Association of REALTORS® will be hosting an online Retirement Summit in July. This four-part virtual series is designed to help REALTORS® shape their vision for retirement and develop steps to ensure their finances are set for the long-term. Members can register for a limited […]
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Heartland MLS Ends COVID-19 Special Policies for Listing Statuses
In its June meeting, the Heartland MLS Board of Directors voted to end the temporary special status allowances that were put in place last Spring after the COVID-19 stay at home order. Effective immediately, listings are not allowed to stay in Active status if in-person showings are not being allowed due to COVID-19 concerns. If […]
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President Conant: Home
by Tony Conant, 2021 KCRAR President June is in full swing, and I know we’ve all been bored waiting around for the market to pick up, right? Just kidding. I know it’s been a stressful time for many of us, but June serves as a reminder of two very important causes. June is National Homeownership […]
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Local REALTOR® Dennis Curtin Awarded for Work Founding Mimi’s Pantry
Dennis Curtin was presented with a check this month for his organization, Mimi’s Pantry, as the recipient of Missouri REALTORS’® 2020 Good Neighbor Award. Curtin is a Kansas City REALTOR® and founder of Mimi’s Pantry, which is an organization in Riverside, Mo. seeking to help those dealing with food insecurity. KCRAR President Tony Conant, KCRAR […]
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Nominations open for KCRAR’s 2021 ‘Of the Year’ Awards
KCRAR has opened nominations and applications for this year’s annual awards. It is seeking submissions of exceptional REALTORS® deserving of recognition for their work. Each year, the KCRAR Awards Committee selects a recipient in each of the following categories to be honored at the Holiday Party in December. Each award recipient will carry the title […]
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Registration Open for REALTORS® to Meet with Representative Sharice Davids and Senator Jerry Moran
REALTORS® will meet with U.S. Representative Sharice Davids and Senator Jerry Moran via Zoom on June 22 to lobby for homeownership and property issues as a part of the Kansas Association of REALTORS’® (KAR) Virtual Hill Visit. This annual event is usually held in-person in Washington D.C., so this year’s virtual event presents an opportunity […]
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Tickets on Sale for 2021 REALTOR® Day at the K
KCRAR’s annual REALTOR® Day at the K is back, and tickets are currently on sale for this July 23 event. Members are invited to bring their friends and family to join their industry peers and watch the Royals take on the Tigers with first pitch at 7:10 p.m. Each ticket is $30 and will come […]
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Governor Kelly Signs Kansas First Time Home Buyer Savings Accounts Bill into Law
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed Kansas House Bill 2187 into law this week, making homeownership more attainable for first-time home buyers. The legislation will create a first-time home buyer savings account program that would allow tax-free contributions up to $3,000 for individuals and $6,000 for joint tax filers. This has been a priority of both […]
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Registration Open for REALTORS® to Meet with Senator Roger Marshall
REALTORS® will meet with U.S. Senator Roger Marshall via Zoom on June 8 to lobby for homeownership and property issues as a part of the Kansas Association of REALTORS’® (KAR) Virtual Hill Visit. This annual event is usually held in-person in Washington D.C., so this year’s virtual event presents an opportunity for REALTORS® who may […]
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