Realist Update Coming to Heartland MLS
The Heartland MLS Matrix system will be upgrading its Realist integration March 31. In addition to a new, Flash-free, responsive design interface, this update will include the ability to display search results for up to 3,000 records, a cards view for search results, a new “sell score indicator” graph, and more. Realist is a public-record […]
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Working with the County Recorder and Register of Deeds During COVID-19 State of Emergency
In these uncharted times it’s crucial that our government agencies continue to provide the essential services necessary to keep our economy afloat. The County Recorder and Register of Deeds offices in the Kansas City region play an important role in the success of the local real estate industry. Similarly to many other companies and organizations, […]
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KCRAR and Heartland MLS Offer Recommendations for Showings, Use of Active Status, Suspending Open Houses
As our historically busy spring market has started, and the impact of COVID-19 continues to evolve, KCRAR and Heartland MLS urge its members to stay informed, stay calm and be supportive of fellow brokers, agents and the public. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is currently recommending people not gather in groups of 10 or […]
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Heartland MLS to Implement Clear Cooperation Policy
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) mandated Clear Cooperation policy will go into effect for Heartland MLS on April 15. The NAR policy states the following: Within one (1) business day of marketing a property to the public, the listing broker must submit the listing to the MLS for cooperation with other MLS participants. Public […]
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29 Kansas City REALTORS® Graduate from UMKC REALTOR® Leadership Academy
29 KCRAR REALTORS® graduated Wednesday from the University of Missouri Kansas City REALTOR® Leadership Academy, a seven-month program where students studied advanced industry principles, leadership development and business management practices. These students worked on team-based assignments throughout the term, and on Wednesday presented their capstone projects, which explored the risks to the real estate industry […]
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KCRAR Advocacy Team Takes Legislative Road Trip to Jefferson City
On a cold, windy morning in late February, fourteen members of the KCRAR Missouri Advocacy Committee loaded into a transit van headed east. Waiting for them at the Missouri REALTORS® (MR) REALTOR® Party Headquarters in Jefferson City, Mo. was the MR Advocacy Staff, led by Chief Lobbyist Sam Licklider. Licklider began his day at an […]
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Recharge Conference and Expo brings Expert Speakers to 300+ Real Estate Professionals
Over 300 REALTORS® and Industry Partners gathered on March 4 at the Sheraton Overland Park to hear expert speakers and network with exhibitors. Speaker Doug Devitre shared how real estate professionals can be using voice first technology in their businesses, and speaker Shay Hata shared strategies for how to automate communication. Between the two main […]
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KCRAR Cancels Classes and Events Through End of March
As I reported to our members last week on ResourceKC.com, KCRAR has been closely monitoring the development and the risk of exposure to the Coronavirus (COVID19). As your Association’s CEO, I can assure you that your safety and well-being is a top priority for me, your 2020 President Bobbi Howe and the entire leadership team. […]
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President Howe: March Madness is Here!
A Note from Bobbi 3/13/20: Since the publication of this article, the NCAA has canceled its tournament. However, even without March Madness on the basketball court, spring can still be a “mad” time for real estate, and I hope you can still find these tips useful for your business. Can you believe it’s that time […]
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CEO Kipp Cooper: Let’s Fight the Spread of Coronavirus
While the CDC reports that most people in the United States do not have an immediate risk of exposure to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), it is likely that the virus will make its way to the Greater Kansas City Region in some form. According to the Center for Disease Control, two of the best ways to […]
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