KCRAR Works to Expand Industry Partners Program
KCRAR is in the process of building a more robust list of reputable real estate related industry partners across the Kansas City region as a resource for members and homeowners to use when needing specific services. KCRAR Industry Partners (formerly known as affiliates), are companies that fit into one of three categories: property services, which […]
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e-PRO® Certification Course Coming to KCRAR
KCRAR is bringing a two-day e-PRO® certification course to the KCRAR classroom on July 31-Aug. 1. The e-PRO® certification is a National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) program that helps REALTORS® master advanced digital marketing techniques. REALTORS® with an e-PRO® certification are searchable for consumers on the e-PRO® website, their names stand out at nar.realtor and […]
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Kansas City REALTOR® Party Supports Candidates for the Upcoming Kansas City, Mo. Election
On Tuesday, June 18, Kansas City, Mo. voters will have the opportunity to elect new leadership at City Hall. All twelve City Council seats, as well as the Mayor, are on the ballot. As REALTORS®, individual success depends on the ability to promote the benefits of homeownership to buyers and sellers. But too often success […]
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‘Achieve Excellence as a REALTOR® Administrator’ Coming in July
KCRAR is bringing back another orientation for office administrators and personal assistants. This session is for administrators and personal assistants who have not yet taken the orientation, as it will go over all the fundamentals administrators need to know about KCRAR to better equip them at work and help streamline office processes. The session will […]
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e-PRO® Certification Course Coming to KCRAR
KCRAR is bringing a two-day e-PRO® certification course to the KCRAR classroom on July 31-Aug. 1. The e-PRO® certification is a National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) program that helps REALTORS® master advanced digital marketing techniques. REALTORS® with an e-PRO® certification are searchable for consumers on the e-PRO® website, their names stand out at nar.realtor and […]
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Upcoming Latte and Learn to Discuss Challenges to the Real Estate Industry
Another Latte and Learn session is coming to KCRAR on June 21, and it will be diving into the threats and opportunities that stem from various challenges that face the real estate industry. Five UMKC REALTOR® Leadership Academy graduates will be leading the session, based on research they did during their time in the Academy. […]
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Hundreds of Kansas City REALTORS® and Families Find Affordable Health Care Through KCRAR
Last Saturday marked the first day KCRAR members were officially covered under the group-rate health insurance offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City. The KCRAR Board of Directors worked to find a solution to the affordable health care problem many REALTORS® face. After partnering with Bukaty Companies, KCRAR opened enrollment to this program […]
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REALTOR® Volunteers and Staff Represent and Advocate
I was fortunate to represent you in Washington D.C. at the NAR Legislative Meetings and Expo last month. It is a busy and long week of committee meetings, general sessions, trade expo and Hill visits. The Hill visits give REALTORS® the opportunity to talk to congress about housing issues. When visiting our legislators, we are […]
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KCRAR and State Associations Offer Incentives for Completion of NAR’s C2EX Program
NAR Launched its Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) program this year to encourage its members to make professionalism a priority. The program consists of 10 competencies personalized to the user based on a self-assessment. In order to highlight the importance of professionalism among its members, KCRAR, the Kansas Association of REALTORS® (KAR) and Missouri REALTORS® (MR) […]
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YPN to Raise Funds for Habitat for Humanity at Upcoming ‘HamBINGO’ Event
YPN/KC will be hosting a bingo event at Hamburger Mary’s in Kansas City, Mo. on June 26. All the funds raised at the event will go to Habitat for Humanity toward this year’s REALTORS® Rock the Block event. KCRAR members are encouraged to come out to the event to eat, drink, network and play bingo. […]
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