Cloud CMA Class Coming to KCRAR Classroom
KCRAR and Heartland MLS is bringing a Cloud CMA class to the KCRAR classroom on May 23. The course will give an in-depth lesson on using Cloud CMA to create Comparative Market Analysis reports, buyer tours, property report and flyers. Reports generated on Cloud CMA are branded to the user and include not only MLS […]
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Heartland MLS Reminds Subscribers about Potential License Law Violations Related to Effective Dates on Listing Contracts
With the busy spring selling season in full force, Heartland MLS is seeing an expected increase in MLS activity. An unexpected element is the number of listings being entered into the system prior to the effective listing date on the Exclusive Right to Sell contract. Not only is this practice a violation of HMLS policy, […]
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Registration Open for ‘Commercial Broker Open’ Golf Scramble
KCRAR Commercial will host its annual golf event again this year on June 10. Each year, commercial real estate brokers from around the Kansas City area gather on the golf green for a team scramble. This year, the event will be held at Oakwood Country Club in Kansas City, Mo., with registration beginning at 11 […]
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KCRAR Commercial Celebrates Distinguished Members, CoStar Power Brokers at Annual Awards
Late last month, the top brokers in Kansas City commercial real estate gathered at Tom’s Town Distillery to celebrate at the Annual KCRAR Commercial Awards Reception. In addition to the signature cocktails and lively networking, the brokers honored their colleagues by awarding the annual “Roger L Cohen Rookie of the Year,” “Allen J Block Broker […]
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Next Latte and Learn to Explore Matrix 360
Another Latte and Learn session will be coming to the KCRAR classroom on May 17th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Heartland MLS trainer John Hatfield will be leading the session, which will cover Matrix 360, the latest version of the Heartland MLS system. This new update to the Matrix system was launched by Heartland […]
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NAR Report: Inventory, Affordability Hurting Sales Volume
Inventory shortages are continuing to dig into agents’ home sales volume. In 2018, the typical agent completed 11 transactions, the same as 2017, according to the 2019 Member Profile, released by the National Association of REALTORS® and reflecting 12,700 member responses. However, REALTORS® did see a slight uptick in incomes last year. The median gross […]
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KCRAR REALTOR® Works to Raise Funds for USS Kansas City
The United States Navy has named one of its new combat ships after Kansas City. Although the ship will be stationed in San Diego, Calif. after its commissioning in the Spring of 2020, the Commissioning Committee hopes to keep ties close between this Littoral Combat Ship and the city after which it was named. […]
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An Author, A Musician And A REALTOR® Walk Into A Bar
Well maybe not a bar, but a television studio green room. The three begin pleasantries and ask why each are at the studio. The author explains she has written a New York Times best seller. The REALTOR® asked about the book and she articulately explained the plot and how she picked the subject. She then […]
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America Dream Party and Auction Brings in Over $52,000
The American Dream Party and Auction brought around 240 KCRAR members, friends and family to Arrowhead Stadium yesterday evening to raise money for an important cause that positively affects both REALTORS® and homeowners. This year is the 50th Anniversary of the REALTORS® Political Action Committee, and attendees of this fundraising event came prepared to celebrate […]
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Listing Prices Set Another Record
The median list price in the U.S. reached $310,000 in April—another record high that surpassed March’s high, realtor.com® reported in its April 2019 housing trend report this week. Listing prices continue to grow, despite an uptick in For Sale signs and home seller competition. “The U.S. median listing price set another record this month, which […]
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