An August Message from Your Heartland MLS President
Does anyone else think that this market feels a bit different? Everyone I talk to in the business uses those words at some point in conversation. Despite the low inventory we’re all so familiar with, we actually had a nice increase in pending and closed sales citywide in July over last year, and year to […]
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Dotloop Launches New Messaging Functionality
Dotloop recently announced a new messaging capability within its platform. The new messaging features enable one-on-one and group conversations, as well as document sharing via text message. Messages can be sent through dotloop and are received on mobile phones without requiring login to a dotloop account. “Messaging is the fastest and most popular way real […]
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Congressman Cleaver Leads the Way on National Flood Insurance Program Renewal
Late last month Congress approved an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), a backstop for homeowners in flood prone areas. As KCRAR REALTORS® know, many Kansas City area homes require flood insurance for a mortgage. Allowing the program to lapse could cost thousands of property sales per month to be delayed or canceled. […]
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Code of Ethics Case Scenario: Absence of Name on Sign
The National Association of REALTORS® provides case scenarios of Code of Ethics cases as a resource to members to help further their understanding of the Code of Ethics. This year is a Code of Ethics education year, meaning REALTORS® have until Dec. 31 to complete a Code of Ethics training. The following in a case […]
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Habitat for Humanity ReStores Work to Support Homeownership, Help Community
Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City is always accepting donations to supply their ReStore home improvement stores, which offer new and gently used appliances, furniture, home accessories and building materials for discounted prices. The sales of these items then go on to help contribute funds to Habitat for Humanity’s mission. “100% of sales go toward […]
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New required fields and other changes coming to Heartland MLS
The new required fields for Heartland MLS that were announced in January will officially be taking effect on Aug. 13. This means that entry of square footage and lot size will be required, and that detailed directions to listed properties, more than simply directing to Google Maps, will be required along with a relevant photo […]
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Support the REALTOR® Party—Vote Tuesday, Aug. 7
As REALTORS®, our individual success depends on our ability to promote the benefits of homeownership to our buyers and sellers. But too often our success as an industry depends on defending those same benefits against government intervention. The REALTOR® Party, supported by RPAC, supports candidates who believe in homeownership and private property rights. In recent […]
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Instructor Development Workshop Coming to KCRAR
KCRAR will be hosting an Instructor Development Workshop to be held on Aug. 24. The workshop, called Building Instructor Expertise, will be taught by nationally acclaimed educator and author Karel Murray. The workshop is designed for anyone who provides instruction or conducts training in brokerage offices, whether they are a new or experienced instructor. During […]
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Code Of Ethics Case Scenario: Use of “Choose Your Neighbor” Marketing Letters
The National Association of REALTORS® provides case scenarios of Code of Ethics cases as a resource to members to help further their understanding of the Code of Ethics. This year is a Code of Ethics education year, meaning REALTORS® have until Dec. 31 to complete a Code of Ethics training. The following in a case […]
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President Sheridan: Life in the Fast Lane
Song: Life in the Fast Lane I have some brand new information for you all. Something you’ve never heard before: the market is tight right now. Okay, so maybe it’s not news, but you may not know the exact numbers, so I want to fill you in. As you all know, we’re in a sellers’ […]
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