KCRAR Members Compete in Upcycle Challenge for Habitat for Humanity
To raise funds for Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City in its mission to provide strength, stability, self-reliance and shelter to those in need, KCRAR gathered three teams of members to compete in a special Upcycle Challenge, documented in a series of videos on KCRAR’s Facebook page. Each team was given $100 to buy items […]
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‘Agent Alert’ eKey Feature Provides Extra Safety Measure for Agents
Within the Supra eKey app, the Agent Alert feature offers users a simple and discreet way to send an alert message if they are ever in an unsafe situation. Located on the home screen of the Supra eKey mobile app, agents can press and hold the “alert” button in the bottom left corner for three […]
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KCRAR Charitable Fund Makes Donation to Iowa Disaster Relief
The Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS’® Charitable Fund recently contributed $5,000 to the disaster relief efforts in Iowa. This comes after the Derecho Storm blew through central and eastern Iowa in August, causing an estimated four billion dollars in damage with hurricane-force winds. 20 Iowa counties were declared state disaster areas, and the […]
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Brand and Share Function Available to Agents in MLS-Touch App
Heartland MLS launched MLS-Touch this summer as a new benefit to subscribers. This mobile app offers deep integrations with Matrix and real-time access to HMLS data on the go. A key feature of this app is the ability for agents to personalize the app with their logo and brand standards and share the branded app […]
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President Howe: Overcoming Obstacles to Set Yourself Up for Success
Last month, I presented the first installment of a five-part series based on my keynote address, Lessons from The Other Side. In case, you missed it, my mom was a top producing REALTOR® in our community, who chose to take her life seven and a half years ago. These points are lessons that I learned […]
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Help to Accurately Represent the Availability of Listings
As listing inventory remains at historic lows, KCRAR is receiving daily complaints of misrepresentation of the availability of properties to agents and their clients. In order to comply with the REALTOR® Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, listing agents must “not misrepresent the availability of access to show or inspect a listed property,” according […]
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FHA Extends Foreclosure and Eviction Moratorium for Homeowners Through Year End
WASHINGTON – Today, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced the third extension of its foreclosure and eviction moratorium through Dec. 31, 2020, for homeowners with FHA-insured single family mortgages covered under the Coronavirus Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This extension provides an additional four months of housing security to homeowners, as they will not […]
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Kansas and Missouri State Associations to Hold Annual Conferences Virtually
The Kansas Association of REALTORS® (KAR) and Missouri REALTORS® (MR) are holding their annual conferences virtually this year, making their professional development sessions available to a wider audience. KAR will be hosting its conference Oct. 5-8 with both CE and non-CE professional development sessions. Speakers will include CEO of Dynamite Productions Cheryl Knowlton, social media […]
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Safe File Disposal Available at Upcoming Shred Day
KCRAR’s annual Shred Day offers members the opportunity to safely dispose of files while benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City. This year, the event will be taking place on Sept. 18 in the upper parking lot of the KCRAR Leawood office. Members can drive up any time between 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. that […]
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KCRAR Members Honored with Emeritus Membership Status
Three distinguished KCRAR REALTORS® recently reached the milestone Emeritus membership status, which recognizes 40 years of REALTOR® membership. Paula Hartman, Charlene MacCallum and Wally Melte have been REALTORS® since 1979 and were inducted into the Emeritus program in March. “KCRAR is so grateful to have such dedicated members who care for our industry the way […]
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