NAR Joins Calls to Extend Terrorism Risk Insurance Act
The National Association of REALTORS®, along with more than 100 insurance and other organizations, are urging Congress to pass a long-term reauthorization of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, which is set to expire at the end of 2020. The bill creates a federal backstop for terrorism insurance and mandates that insurers make terrorism coverage available […]
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NAR Releases 2019 Member Safety Report
REALTORS® face job-related risks every day—working alone, meeting with strangers in unfamiliar places, and sharing personal contact information. While independence is one of the perks of our industry, it can leave agents open to vulnerabilities. In an ongoing effort to keep safety top-of-mind for members, NAR dedicates September as REALTOR® Safety Month. Its aim: Help […]
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President Moyer: Can We Learn Anything from the Travel Industry?
The 2019 UMKC REALTOR® Leadership Academy class meet at UMKC for their first session earlier this week. KCRAR partnered with the UMKC Henry W. Bloch School of Management to offer this exclusive, seven-month program. Through classroom activity, participants explore critical individual and organizational leadership topics through three core-themes: Industry Context, Regional Leadership and Practice Management. […]
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Volunteer Opportunities Open For 2020 KCRAR Committees
KCRAR members have the opportunity to contribute to issues and initiatives that affect REALTORS® throughout the KC Metro and surrounding areas by volunteering to serve on KCRAR committees and advisory groups. KCRAR committees and advisory groups help shape the real estate landscape for its 10,000+ members and are open to all current KCRAR members. From […]
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Social Media Boot Camp Coming to KCRAR
KCRAR is bringing in a social media “boot camp” for the upcoming Latte and Learn session on Sept. 20. Elevate Boot Camp will teach attendees how to leverage their social channels to capture referrals, increase their spheres and gain more business. They will share easy-to-implement tips, tricks and strategies on how to use social media […]
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4 Steps Brokers Can Take to Help Keep Their Agents Safe
It’s REALTOR® Safety Month, but September isn’t the only month of the year where agents should be thinking about their safety on the job. KCRAR works to provide its members with the tools and knowledge they need to help protect themselves, as well as point brokers in the direction of in-depth safety plans and resources. […]
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KCRAR to Bring in Krav Maga Expert to Teach Self Defense
REALTOR® Safety Month is almost here, and KCRAR is offering a self defense class for its members. Steve Woolridge, Krav Maga expert, will be teaching this hands-on class with assistant Cory Stewart, a KCRAR member who practices Krav Maga himself. Krav Maga is an effective, modern and dynamic self-defense and fighting system. It is designed […]
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Veterans Community Project Co-Founder Mark Solomon Honored as National Good Neighbor Award Finalist
Kansas City REALTOR® Mark Solomon was selected as a top 10 finalist for the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Good Neighbor Award. NAR selected these 10 finalists from REALTORS® across the nation who “make the world a better place through extraordinary volunteer work” according to REALTOR.com – on Oct. 2, five of these finalists will […]
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5 Common HMLS Violations and How to Avoid Them
Hi, I’m Elaina Lueker, and I’m the compliance manager here at Heartland MLS. That means that if you’ve received a violation for anything, you’ve probably heard from me. Giving out violations and penalties is not fun, and it’s definitely not my favorite part of my job. I’d much rather answer questions and educate up front […]
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Individual Volunteer Opportunities Available for Rock the Block
Hundreds of REALTORS® are teaming up for a day of community service during KCRAR’s annual REALTORS® Rock the Block event on Sept. 18. A limited number of individual volunteer opportunities are currently available for members to join the volunteer efforts at this year’s event. Volunteers will be working in the 16th Street area of Kansas […]
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