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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Self Defense Class coming to KCRAR
As a part of REALTOR® Safety Month, KCRAR will be bringing a self defense expert to teach members what they need to know in case of a threatening situation. Master Bronson Ko will share simple techniques and tactics to escape these kinds of situations. Bronson has over 30 years of martial arts experience and has […]
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REALTORS® Come Together to Rock the Block
Over 300 REALTORS® joined together on Wednesday for the a unified cause: to help benefit the community through a day of service. The third annual Rock the Block event came to Olathe, Kan. this year, and 12 homes were painted, landscaped, power washed and more by REALTOR® members from all over the Kansas City area. […]
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KCRAR Members Reach Emeritus Membership Status
Four distinguished KCRAR REALTOR® members were recognized at the Board of Directors meeting last week with the Emeritus honor. President Andrea Sheridan presented Judy Johns, Tillie Kozak, Brenda Oliver and T. David Rogers with their certificates and pins for achieving the REALTOR® Emeritus honor. In addition to those recipients who received their awards in person, Chris […]
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New Health Insurance Option May Be Available to KCRAR Members
UPDATE 9/21/18: Due to popular demand, KCRAR will be offering another information session to take place on Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. Again, no registration will be necessary. Access to affordable, comprehensive health coverage is a longstanding concern for many REALTORS®. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has been advocating for many years for changes […]
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Real Estate Professionals Eligible for Tax Deduction, NAR Launches Financial Planning Tool
A 20 percent income deduction for pass through businesses passed last year, but at its time of announcement, it was unclear whether this applied to independent contractors and real estate business owners. The IRS recently released proposed rules for this deduction, and it clarified that the deduction will be available to a wide range of […]
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