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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Vote NO on Kansas City, Mo. Question 1
Kansas City has an affordable housing problem. Approval of Question 1 on Aug. 7 would turn that problem into a crisis. Proposed as a “Healthy Homes” program, Question 1 requires landlords to pay a $20 registration fee per property, pay a $20 annual fee per unit, submit annual inspection reports for each unit to the […]
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New Feature on Homesnap: Saved Search
Homesnap Pro recently added a new feature that allows agents and their clients to bookmark and share properties with its new Saved Search feature. It allows filters like price, number of bedrooms and custom “draw your own searches” to be saved for later access. There is no limit to how many Saved Searches a user […]
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The Ins and Outs of Code of Ethics Citations
REALTORS® are held to a high standard of practice put in place by the Code of Ethics, and in the current tight market conditions, it is not uncommon to see Code of Ethics disputes come up between agents. There are a few options for handling these kinds of disputes, the most common of which is […]
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Code Of Ethics Case Scenario: Refusal to Extend Cooperation in Sale of New Homes
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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4 REALTOR® Benefits You May Have Forgotten About
REALTOR® membership comes with many benefits. Not only does KCRAR offer its own, but NAR offers benefits to all REALTOR® members throughout the country. The list is long, but here are a few of the ones we don’t want you to miss. Sprint – If you use Sprint as your cell phone provider, you can get […]
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