Support the Kansas City REALTOR® Party – Vote Tuesday, April 2
As REALTORS®, individual success depends on the ability to promote the benefits of homeownership to buyers and sellers. But too often success as an industry depends on defending those same benefits against government intervention. The Kansas City REALTOR® Party, reinforced by RPAC, supports candidates who believe in homeownership and private property rights. Every day elected […]
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Alex Goering Receives 30 Under 30 Honor
KCRAR Professional Development Committee Chair, Heartland MLS Director, Kansas City RealTalk host and previous Salesperson of the Year, Alex Goering, was one of 30 twenty-something REALTORS® selected by NAR’s REALTOR® Magazine to be highlighted in this year’s 30 Under 30. Earlier this month, REALTOR® Magazine’s panel of judges selected 50 finalists from nearly 300 applicants […]
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Real Estate Ethics Course Required for 2020 Renewal in Missouri
The Missouri Real Estate Commission voted last year to add real estate ethics as a required core topic for continuing education (CE). Real estate ethics is now the continuing education core course requirement for the next renewal of Missouri brokers and salespersons. The Commission reviews complaints filed against real estate licensees, investigation reports, and audits. […]
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Former KCRAR Leaders Share Their Journeys to State Officer Positions
The immediate past president of the Kansas Association of REALTORS®, current president of Missouri REALTORS® and incoming first vice president of the Kansas Association of REALTORS® are all former KCRAR officers who have recently served on the KCRAR Board of Directors. Each of their journeys are different, but carry a similar catalyst of service and […]
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CRS Designation Class Coming to KCRAR
The Residential Real Estate Council (RRC) and KCRAR are bringing Mike Selvaggio to the KCRAR classroom to teach a CRS designation class, “Converting Leads into Closings.” The course will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 28. Kansas Licensees will receive 8 hours of CE credit. This new RRC course highlights traditional […]
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Grace period ending for rental property owners
Rental property owners in Kansas City who have not received a permit under the new Healthy Homes Rental Inspection Program will begin facing penalties after March 31. In August 2018, Kansas City joined a number of other cities around the country in adopting a rental inspection program through an initiative petition. The petition was approved […]
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Kansas City Mayoral Candidates Discuss Real Estate in Industry Forum
Seven Kansas Citizens vying to be the city’s next Mayor met with real estate industry leaders at a Mayoral Candidate Forum in Midtown KC last week. KCRAR, along with the local chapters of the Building Owners and Managers Association, the Homebuilders Association, the Heartland Apartment Association, the Institute of Real Estate Management and the Apartment […]
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President Moyer: You Asked; We Answered
If you made it to Recharge, you were fortunate enough to hear two great speakers: Stefan Swanepoel and Jimmy Mackin. Stefan provided industry insight and put change into perspective, while Jimmy provided some great marketing tips and ideas. The event was well attended, and we look forward to your feedback as we plan the next […]
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22 Kansas City REALTORS® Graduate from UMKC REALTOR® Leadership Academy
22 KCRAR REALTOR® members 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. KCRAR partnered with the UMKC Henry W. Bloch School of Management in 2017 to create and develop this program, which has now graduated a […]
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KCRAR Classes Coming to Warrensburg and St. Joseph
KCRAR Education is bringing two classes to St. Joseph next week and one to Warrensburg for easy accessibility for all chapter members. On Wednesday, March 6, the KCRAR Member Orientation will be held at the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This class will dive into all the benefits available to […]
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