Heartland MLS President’s Message
I am proud and thankful for the time I’ve spent on the Heartland MLS board and now as President. We aren’t just ‘the MLS.’ I believe we are a dynamic community. From the dedicated staff to your board and the Executive Committee, we are focused on constant improvement and service to help your business run […]
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Why You Should Attend the NAR meetings in Washington D.C. this Spring
If you’re reading this, you’re most likely aware of the important role that REALTOR® Advocacy plays in our industry. You’ve probably responded to a few Call to Action emails, contributed to the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC), maybe even attended our annual RPAC auction (Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 3!). Now here’s your chance […]
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How to Effectively Use the New Member Portal
Hi. Jennifer Moreno from accounting here! With the busy dues season behind us, I wanted to take the opportunity to address some feedback we have received regarding our new member portal. There has been some confusion about how to log in to the portal and pay a bill. I thought it would be […]
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President Sheridan: Fight for Your Right
Song: Fight for Your Right by the Beastie Boys Thank you to those who took and will take time out of their businesses to attend hill visits in Jefferson City, Mo. and Topeka, Kan. While on the hill, we spoke with our legislators regarding issues that affect home ownership as well as the right to […]
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A Letter from Your President
‘What Have You Done for Me Lately?’ First, a quick introduction in case we haven’t met. I’m Andrea Sheridan and I’m proud to be serving as your 2018 KCRAR President. I look forward to corresponding with you throughout the year to keep you up to date on important KCRAR news. Beginning with this writing, you’ll […]
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Message from President Jeff Hill
Rock the Block is back, and I couldn’t be more excited about it. As with last year, we have partnered with Habitat for Humanity Kansas City for this year’s REALTOR® community service or neighborhood revitalization event. This one-day project will be even larger than last year and will provide our REALTOR® members the opportunity to […]
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Veterans… Don’t Use Just Any REALTOR®, Use a Real Estate Agent Who Understands the Military
Buying home will probably be one of the largest, most significant purchases of your life. You should treat the experience as a once in a lifetime opportunity. Although every REALTOR® must go through the same training, not all REALTORS® are created equal. As experts in their field, they all find their niche, so to speak. […]
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New Ad Campaign a Success Thanks to Our Members
On behalf of the KCRAR Board of Directors, I am happy to make the announcement of what I believe is one of the best member benefits our association has ever offered. On Tuesday, June 19th, KCRAR launched our new consumer advertising campaign throughout the KC Metro area. We developed this campaign as a give-back to […]
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Catching Up with YPN
Yes, that’s right…half of the year is already behind us. The market remains hot in several price points and inventory in those same price points is basically non-existent. Blah, blah, blah, you know the story. You LIVE the story. But with 6 months under your belt, has 2017 kept you busy and engaged so far? […]
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Buying a Better Home with Sustainable Features: Consumer Preferences
After buying a home with solar panels and other green goodies, Diego Villar has become the envy of his foursome. “I golf every Sunday. The people I golf with thought I was crazy at first, but now they’re talking about getting solar panels themselves,” Villar said. Villar lives with his wife and twin toddlers in […]
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