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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KCRAR to Host Virtual Supra Latte & Learn
KCRAR will be hosting another Latte & Learn session on Dec. 11 at 9 a.m. to share some tips and tricks on the Supra Lockbox and Key system. During the online session, Supra Account Manager Kory Soo Epperson will discuss features that are available now and coming in the future. Topics covered will include: eKEY […]
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KCRAR and Heartland MLS Introduce 2021 Presidents at Virtual Holiday Party
The Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® (KCRAR) installed its 2021 President, Tony Conant, during its Annual Holiday Party, Awards and Installation event, held virtually for the first time. Over 230 KCRAR REALTOR® members and industry partners attended this online event. 2020 KCRAR President Bobbi Howe gave a summary of the Association’s biggest accomplishments of […]
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KCRAR ‘Of the Year’ Award Winners Announced at Annual Holiday Party
The Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® presented its 2020 award winners on Wednesday evening during its virtual Holiday Party, Awards and Installation event. Each of the award recipients have helped build and maintain a strong real estate community throughout the Kansas City region. The 2020 Community Service Award was presented to Beth Franklin, Keller […]
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In ‘monumental moment,’ NAR cracks down on hate speech
by Melissa Dittmann Tracey, REALTOR® Magazine REALTORS® who engage in hate speech or discriminatory conduct even outside of their real estate practice could face disciplinary action under the Code of Ethics. The National Association of REALTORS®’ Board of Directors on Friday approved a proposal intended to hold members to a higher standard of ethics in […]
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KCRAR Holiday Party goes virtual this year
KCRAR’s Annual Holiday Party and Awards Event will be held virtually this year on Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. Although KCRAR cannot host its members in person for safety reasons, it is still planning a celebratory evening where award winners will be announced, 2021 KCRAR President Tony Conant will be installed, and more surprises for […]
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