KCRAR Members Meet with Congressman Kevin Yoder to Discuss Policy Issues
KCRAR members met with Kansas Congressman Kevin Yoder this week to speak with him about issues related to the Real Estate Industry, including the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), tax policy, and Net Neutrality. NFIP – Yoder recently voted in favor of long term reauthorization of NFIP in the 21st Century Flood Reform Act, passing […]
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How to Locate Supra CBS Codes to Grant Authorized Access for Home Inspectors
Some affiliate members such as inspection companies may subscribe to receive Supra keys and access iBoxes to enter listing properties. But for these affiliate members to gain access, they will need a Call Before Showing (CBS) Code from the property’s listing agent. REALTORS® in possession of Supra iBoxes can use these CBS Codes to provide […]
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Patti and Elaina Respond to Negative Feedback
Since the announcement of the new change to the Heartland MLS Rules and Regulations, HMLS has been receiving a lot of feedback. A lot of that feedback has been very positive in support of the change, but some feedback has not been. Patti and Elaina sat down to specifically respond to some of the more […]
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Office Administrator Course Coming Back to KCRAR in July
The next Achieve Excellence as a REALTOR® Administrator is coming up on July 20. This free course is designed for KCRAR member broker office administrators and personal assistants who would like to better get to know the details of KCRAR and Heartland MLS rules, regulations and more. KCRAR Director of Education Alison Trevor launched the […]
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Application Open for Three Board of Director Positions
KCRAR is now accepting applications for Director Candidates to serve three-year terms on the KCRAR Board of Directors. The KCRAR Credentials-Election Committee encourages members who are actively involved in the Association to apply for one of the available positions on the KCRAR Board of Directors by Aug. 31. Available positions are as follows: Rivers Region […]
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Code of Ethics Case Scenario: Dealings Initiated by Another Broker’s Client
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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A June Message from Your KCRAR President
Song: Don’t Stop Believin’ KCRAR was well represented last month at the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings and Trade Expo in Washington, D.C. as 39 of our members attended these informative meetings and took to Capitol Hill to advocate for our industry, members and customers. Increasing professionalism was a common thread to the meetings, and the NAR Board […]
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What You Missed at the Property Waivers Latte and Learn
Patti Dauer and Elaina Lueker led a full classroom on Friday at the last Latte and Learn. The session, HMLS Property Waivers/Pre MLS – What’s the Big Kerfuffle?!, went over what property waivers are and how to use them. After each attendee received his or her made-to-order specialty coffee, Patti and Elaina started their discussion […]
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NAR Call for Action: Renew the National Flood Insurance Program
The National Association of REALTORS® issued a Call for Action today to push Congress to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) before the program lapses on July 31. 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 […]
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Subscribers Asked, Heartland Answered: MLS to Increase Photo Limit for Listings
The photo limit for Heartland MLS listings increased from 25 photos per listing to 99 on the morning of June 14. Agents can now use up to 99 photos to market their new and existing listings in the MLS system. Subscribers have requested this change in the past, and now, with some changes in technology […]
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