GRI Designation Class to Teach Tax Strategies
A “Tax Strategies for REALTORS®” GRI (Graduate REALTOR® Institute) course is coming to the KCRAR classroom. The course will be hosted by the Kansas Association of REALTORS® (KAR) and taught by Senior CRS and Senior Faculty Instructor for the REALTORS® Land Institute Chris Bird. The course will take place on Friday, Dec. 6 from 9 […]
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Fair Housing Education Session Coming to KCRAR
The KCRAR Diversity Committee is hosting a free education event on “Potential Fair Housing Landmines from Offer to Close” on Nov. 1 in the KCRAR classroom. The event will run from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and will feature expert panelists exploring a variety of topics to help agents avoid fair housing violations. A mobile barista […]
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Seats Available in Upcoming Instructor Development Workshop
KCRAR will be holding an Instructor Development Workshop for new or experienced instructors on Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nationally acclaimed educators and authors John Mayfield and Melanie McLane will provide proven strategies for creating courses that will engage, inspire and leave a lasting impression on students. This fast-paced course will also […]
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4 Self-Defense Tips to Stay Safe on the Job
KCRAR held a special self-defense class earlier this month for REALTOR® Safety Month. Steve Woolridge, who holds a first-degree black belt in Krav Maga, taught a classroom of over 50 REALTORS® hands-on skills they can use if they’re ever in a crisis situation. In addition to those skills, Woolridge emphasized a number of best practices […]
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Social Media Boot Camp Coming to KCRAR
KCRAR is bringing in a social media “boot camp” for the upcoming Latte and Learn session on Sept. 20. Elevate Boot Camp will teach attendees how to leverage their social channels to capture referrals, increase their spheres and gain more business. They will share easy-to-implement tips, tricks and strategies on how to use social media […]
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KCRAR to Bring in Krav Maga Expert to Teach Self Defense
REALTOR® Safety Month is almost here, and KCRAR is offering a self defense class for its members. Steve Woolridge, Krav Maga expert, will be teaching this hands-on class with assistant Cory Stewart, a KCRAR member who practices Krav Maga himself. Krav Maga is an effective, modern and dynamic self-defense and fighting system. It is designed […]
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Registration underway for August 29 Fair Housing and Equality Summit
National and local housing experts are meeting in Kansas City on Aug. 29 for the Fair Housing and Equality Summit. The summit will be held in the Kansas City Convention Center lobby, 301 W. 13th St., from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free and includes parking and lunch, but attendees must preregister […]
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Latte and Learn Coming on Finances and Self-Directed IRAs
KCRAR is bringing another Latte and Learn session to the KCRAR classroom on Aug. 16. “Understanding Money and the Use of Self-Directed IRAs” will be taught by the president of Quest Trust Company, Nathan Long. The session will give lessons on the different uses of money that pertain to real estate investing as well as […]
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Small Firm Broker Forum Addresses Cyber Security
Brokers of small firms from around the city gathered in the KCRAR classroom yesterday for a special panel on cyber security and fraud as well as updates from the Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC) and the Kansas Real Estate Commission (KREC). After a welcome and introduction from KCRAR Small Firm Broker Representative Max Gordon and […]
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Condominiums Latte and Learn Coming to KCRAR
The world of condominium listings can be confusing and fraught with complications for many agents. If a property is really a condominium, for example, the homes association must meet specific requirements for FHA, VA, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac financing. Additionally, the KCRAR sales contract and the Missouri REALTORS® Condominium Resale Certificate include legal requirements […]
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