Latte and Learn Session Coming on Doing Business with Marijuana Industry Participants
Another Latte and Learn session is coming to the KCRAR classroom on April 19 from 9 to 11 a.m. Trista Curzydlo, J.D. will be leading the session, called “Up in Smoke? Doing Business with Marijuana Industry Participants.” Missouri recently decriminalized the possession, production and distribution of cannabis for medicinal use, and this class will be […]
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NAR Offers New Commitment to Excellence Program
At the beginning of this year, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) introduced Commitment to Excellence (C2EX), a program that empowers REALTORS® to demonstrate their professionalism and commitment to conducting business at the highest standards. The C2EX program enables REALTOR® members to assess their expertise in 10 elements of professionalism ranging from customer service […]
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Advocacy Spotlight: Stacey Johnson-Cosby
Long-time REALTOR® and KCRAR Member Stacey Johnson-Cosby has not only advocated for homeowners at the local and state association levels, but she has also joined forces with the community on a myriad of committees, tasks forces and projects. Now she is running for Kansas City, Mo. City Council – Sixth District at large in the […]
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Call for Action Alert: Tell the Kansas Legislature to Stop Hidden Tax Increases on Kansas Homeowners
The Kansas Association of REALTORS® (KAR) has launched a Call for Action email campaign to urge members of the Kansas Legislature to stop a $30 million hidden state income tax increase on Kansas homeowners. If this effort is not successful, thousands of Kansas homeowners will be forced to pay higher state income taxes this year, […]
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Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against NAR
A class action lawsuit was filed on March 6, 2019 in US District Court in Illinois against NAR, Realogy, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices of America. NAR strongly believes that the lawsuit is baseless and it and its members will prevail. “The complaint centers around an allegation that just isn’t true,” said Katie Johnson, NAR […]
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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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