Recharge 2019 Brings Expert Speakers to 550 Attendees, Podcast Listeners
Nearly 550 REALTORS® and industry professionals gathered yesterday for KCRAR’s Recharge Conference and Expo at the Sheraton Overland Park. Expert keynote speakers Stefan Swanepoel and Jimmy Mackin spoke on the state of the real estate industry, the adaption that comes with everchanging technology and how to use that technology to effectively market a real estate […]
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KCRAR Offers New Group Health Insurance Option for Members
Note 3/26/19: Additional informational sessions have been added for March 29 at 10:30 a.m. and April 1 at 1:30 p.m. Register in the KCRAR member portal. The KCRAR Board of Directors saw and heard its members asking and searching for affordable, high quality health insurance, and now, KCRAR has announced a brand new option with […]
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Remembering Cathy Holefelder
Heartland MLS and KCRAR are heartbroken to announce the passing of Cathy Holefelder, Senior Vice President of Heartland MLS. Cathy spent over 30 years in the MLS industry, and she was highly regarded across the nation by her peers. “Cathy was an amazing leader and we were lucky to have her here in Kansas City,” […]
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Homesnap Launches ‘Stories’ and ‘Listing Media Center’ Features
Homesnap announced on Friday the launch of several new features that enhance the home search experience for consumers and allow agents to create engaging content to market their listings. Below is a snapshot of these new capabilities: Homesnap Stories: Listing Agents can create engaging video marketing content that’s free and simple. Through Homesnap Stories, listing […]
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President Nichols: Imagine a World without MLS
Most of us use the MLS daily. It is the one tool that the average REALTOR® can’t imagine being without. However, that is exactly what I would like you to do… please take a moment and imagine a world without the MLS. You may think that this imaginary world would not be all that different […]
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President Moyer: From Reluctant Investor to An Unintentional Leader
I’ve always invested in RPAC, but it felt like an obligation. Luke Bell, our Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs informed me I was the first major investor of the year. I could have used my investment and apparent eagerness as motivation for the rest of you to invest or increase your commitment. However, […]
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Applications for MR Honor Society Due in March
Every year, Missouri REALTORS® opens up applications for its Honor Society, the purpose of which is to “recognize and reward high professional achievement of members who seek excellence through education and who voluntarily contribute their time and skills to Board and Association leadership,” according to its website. New and long-time REALTORS® are both eligible for […]
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Kansas City REALTORS® Rally at the Kansas Capitol to Protect Our Communities and Property Ownership
This past week, hundreds of REALTORS® from across the state of Kansas attended a rally at the Kansas Capitol to lobby members of the Kansas Legislature on important legislative issues affecting communities, the real estate industry and property ownership. This annual event is an opportunity for REALTORS® to learn about the legislative issues impacting the […]
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Smart Growth Class Coming to KCRAR
KCRAR is bringing in a national educator, Nate Johnson, to teach a new class, “Smart Growth for the 21st Century” on Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Smart Growth is a way to “identify a common ground where developers, environmentalists, public officials, citizens and others can all find acceptable ways to accommodate growth,” […]
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Get to Know the Leadership Academies
Three different leadership academies exist between KCRAR, Missouri REALTORS® and the Kansas Association of REALTORS®. Each offer unique education opportunities for REALTORS® interested in refining their leadership and business skills, and all offer scholarships to select applicants. UMKC REALTOR® Leadership Academy KCRAR and UMKC have partnered to deliver the UMKC REALTOR® Leadership Academy. All KCRAR members […]
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