Upcoming Latte and Learn Session to Explore Real Estate Auctions
The next session in KCRAR’s Latte and Learn series will be “Real Estate Auctions: How Do They Work & How Can I Make Money?” on Oct. 12 from 9 to 11 a.m. In this Latte & Learn, Rick Bradford with Cates Auction & Real Estate will help agents better understand the auction process, both on […]
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CoStar Group Economist to Speak at Upcoming Commercial Forecast
KCRAR Commercial will be hosting its annual Forecast event on Oct. 24 at the Kansas City Public Library Plaza Branch. Christine Cooper, Ph.D., Regional Economist at CoStar Group will be the keynote speaker, and Tim Cowden, President and CEO of Kansas City Area Development Council will serve as moderator for a local panel of commercial […]
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New Neighborhood Design Standards in Prairie Village Beginning in February 2019
Beginning on Feb. 1, 2019, all new home construction projects and many remodeling projects within the city of Prairie Village will be subject to newly-adopted Neighborhood Design Standards. City officials recently adopted the new standards to address an increase in the number of older homes that have been torn down in recent years and replaced […]
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President Sheridan: Not Afraid
Song: Not Afraid by Eminem As we enter the fourth quarter of the business year, it’s time to slow down, reflect on the year and start making plans for next year. If you’ve ever tried to “wing it” in your business, you’ve probably learned that it’s not really the most effective path to success. As […]
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Meet the Candidates for the 2019 KCRAR Board of Directors Election
The election for three KCRAR Directors will take place in November. Each position is a 3-year term serving on the KCRAR Board of Directors beginning January 2019. Voting members will receive email ballots the first week of November. The open Director positions are: At-Large Director: All REALTOR® members will receive ballots to vote in […]
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3 Key Takeaways from the REALTOR® Self Defense Class
KCRAR hosted a self defense training class this week taught by Master Bronson Ko, founder and owner of Ko Martial Arts. He spoke to a classroom of REALTORS® on safety and defense before teaching them hands-on skills that would help them escape if they were ever attacked. Even if you were unable to attend the session, […]
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Register to Vote Before the Upcoming Election
In order to increase REALTOR® participation and influence in the political process, the Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® (KCRAR) has partnered with the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) to launch a REALTOR® voter registration drive. “While nearly 90 percent of KCRAR members are registered to vote, we can do better,” KCRAR President Andrea Sheridan […]
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Safety Tips from the Small Brokerage Firm Forum
Tracey “The Safety Lady” Hawkins came to the Small Brokerage Firm Forum last Wednesday to share some tips and important safety practices for not just Safety Month, but every day of the year. Hawkins is a national trainer who specializes on REALTOR® safety. Hawkins’ overarching theme in her conversation was that “safety culture starts at […]
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Brenda Oliver Installed as Missouri REALTORS® President
Former KCRAR President Brenda Oliver was installed as 2019 President of Missouri REALTORS® yesterday during the Missouri REALTORS® September Business Conference in Kansas City, Mo. Her selected theme for her term as President will be “Embracing Change.” “Serving as KCRAR President in 2013 was a life changing experience for me,” Oliver said. “Leading such a […]
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KCRAR Board of Director Officers Elected for 2019
The KCRAR 2019 President, President-Elect and Treasurer were recently elected during the most recent meeting of the KCRAR Board of Directors. 2018’s President-Elect Steve Moyer will move into the role of President in 2019, Bobbi Howe was elected 2019 President-Elect and Ken Rosberg was elected 2019 Treasurer. “KCRAR is fortunate to have strong leaders such […]
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