New Agent Toolkit Now Available Online
The KCRAR education department and Professional Development Committee have developed an online resource for agents who are new to the business. This new agent toolkit is divided into six modules designed for newcomers learning the basics of working in real estate. Modules include: Getting Started Working with Buyers Working with Sellers Scripts Contracts Professionalism Users […]
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Safety Resources Available to KCRAR Members
KCRAR and the National Association of REALTORS® offer members resources to help them stay as safe as possible while conducting business. As a reminder of the importance of keeping safety top of mind, KCRAR is encouraging its members to take time to review the information, products and other opportunities that are available to protect themselves. In […]
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President Pierce: The Leaders Among Us
As the year draws to a close, it’s fairly customary for the outgoing MLS President to write an article reflecting back on what we accomplished as an MLS over the last year. I certainly am honored for the opportunity to serve in this position, pleased with what we accomplished in such an unusual year, and thankful for […]
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KCRAR Partners with KAR for New Online CE Platform
KCRAR introduced this week a new platform on which it will be offering online CE classes at no cost to its members. These new class offerings are available on Keynote, which is managed by the Kansas Association of REALTORS® (KAR) and offers classes for both Missouri and Kansas CE credit. These classes are normally priced […]
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Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City Launches #KCNeedsHousing Social Media Campaign
Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City is working to raise $10,000 this month for their mission to build a Kansas City community where everyone has a safe, healthy and affordable place to call home. They’ve partnered with Central Bank of the Midwest to donate $50 for every Facebook or Instagram post made as a part […]
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Agent Profiles on REALTOR.com Offer Exposure for REALTORS®
Not only is REALTOR.com a platform for consumers to search for available properties, but consumers are also using this site to search for agents to work with. Agents have the ability to customize their agent profiles so consumers can easily decide which REALTOR® will be a good fit. Agents and brokers can set up a […]
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2021 KCRAR Residential Contract Forms Release Dec. 15
The 2021 KCRAR Residential Forms will be released on Dec. 15 on kcrar.com. A number of forms underwent minor changes, and new items were included in the Seller’s Disclosure Addendum. One noteworthy change was made to the Counter Offer Addendum whereas the Addenda section was completely reworked to eliminate confusion. The Contingency for Sale and/or […]
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President Howe: Final Lessons
Welcome to the fifth installment of a five-part series based on my keynote address, Lessons from The Other Side. To recap, this keynote was developed by watching my mom, a top producing REALTOR® in our community, go through the ups and the downs of this industry on a daily basis. Ultimately in the end, it […]
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CEO Kipp Cooper: New COVID-19 Instant Test and Resources Available to KCRAR Members
By Kipp Cooper, CEO of KCRAR and Heartland MLS This past week one of the first vaccines for COVID-19 was approved in the United Kingdom. At this time, it seems hopeful that similar approvals will occur in the United States soon. While this is very encouraging news, it will likely be months before vaccines will […]
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Rental Assistance Still Available in Kansas City Metro
It’s the first week of the month, and rent is due. 2020 has been particularly devastating to many renters, and despite various assistance programs created to help keep everyone safe at home during this pandemic, many are unaware that help is out there. Many of these assistance programs, however, will be expiring at the end […]
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