Virtual Latte and Learn Session Coming on Multiple Offer Situations
With inventory low and multiple offer situations frequent, KCRAR will be bringing in instructor and local real estate professional Ron Henderson for an especially timely virtual Latte and Learn session on “Winning a Multiple Offer Situation” on May 7. “This is a super challenging real estate market we are in and you need to use […]
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5 Resources for REALTORS® Beyond Fair Housing Month
Although Fair Housing Month is just one month of the year, REALTORS® carry an ongoing duty to not only uphold Fair Housing law, but to also do their part to undo the damage the real estate industry has done to marginalized people in the past. One way to do this is by pursuing knowledge and […]
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Learn New Ways to Generate Listings During Upcoming Webinar Featuring National Speakers Chris Smith and Andrew Dorn
Because generating listings can be a challenge, especially in the current market, KCRAR and Heartland MLS have partnered with Realtor.com to offer a webinar on the top 10 ways to generate listings in 2021 on May 18 at 1 p.m. This webinar is being offered at no-charge for all KCRAR and Heartland MLS members and […]
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NAR: Housing Equality, Commercial Recovery Are Top Priorities
REALTOR® Magazine With racial equity at the forefront of American consciousness, the National Association of REALTORS® will focus the bulk of its policy priorities this year on improving equal access to housing, association leaders said Wednesday during NAR 360, a Facebook Live event serving as the unofficial kickoff of the virtual 2021 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings. Earlier this […]
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Shred Day Coming April 30
KCRAR’s annual Shred Day will be held on April 30 this year and will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City. KCRAR members can drive through the KCRAR Leawood office parking lot between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Shred Day to safely dispose of their files for a $5 donation per box. Plus, this […]
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6 Ways REALTORS® Can Give Back During Fair Housing Month and Beyond
Each year during Fair Housing Month, REALTORS® can be reminded of their ongoing duty to combat racism and discrimination to bring the community closer to fair and equitable housing for all. This is a goal that Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City shares, which is why KCRAR has an ongoing partnership with Habitat KC to […]
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REALTOR® Loran Coleman Appointed to Missouri Real Estate Commission
KCRAR member Loran Coleman was recently appointed to serve as a commissioner on the Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC) on which she and six other commissioners oversee MREC in its responsibilities of investigating complaints, auditing real estate escrow accounts and approving all real estate prelicensing and continuing education courses. “I look forward to representing the […]
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Nine Teams Raising Funds for Habitat KC Through KCRAR Upcycle Challenge
KCRAR launched its second Upcycle Challenge last month, and the competing teams will be auctioning their flipped items beginning Monday, April 19. This year, nine teams shopped Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City’s Martin City ReStore to find an item or items to flip into something new or enhanced. They’ve been working on their projects […]
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HomeVisit Now Available within Heartland MLS Matrix
Heartland MLS launched this week the HomeVisit marketing service, which operates within Matrix for users to order marketing materials for their listings, such as photos, videos and more with a non-expiring usage license. Heartland MLS subscribers are offered an ongoing discount for the service as well as promotional discounts available this year. HomeVisit partners with […]
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3 Fair Housing Education Resources REALTORS® Can Use This Month
Though REALTORS® are responsible for upholding Fair Housing law all year, Fair Housing Month can serve as a reminder for real estate professionals to remain vigilant against bias and discrimination. Resources are available through the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and other organizations to help real estate professionals educate and test themselves on their understanding […]
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