2025 Enrollment Now Open for KCRAR’s Group Health Plans
The annual enrollment period is now open for KCRAR’s insurance plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City. After negotiations with insurance providers, KCRAR is able to offer its members and their families health coverage at the lowest possible rate. The current enrollment period will offer an insurance effective date of Jan. 1, 2025. […]
Full StoryFirst-Time Home Buyers Shrink to Historic Low of 24% as Buyer Age Hits Record High
National Association of REALTORS® Key Highlights The first-time homebuyer market share decreased to a historic low of 24% (down from 32% last year), while home buyers’ ages hit all-time highs of 56 years overall (49 last year), 38 years for first-time buyers (35 last year) and 61 years for repeat buyers (58 last year), according […]
Full StoryKansas City REALTORS® Named 2024 Kansas REALTOR®, Salesperson of the Year
Two KCRAR members were honored at the Kansas Association of REALTORS® (KAR) Annual Conference in Overland Park last week. Alex Goering, ReeceNichols, was awarded the KAR REALTOR® of the Year Award. This award honors KAR members who have shown faithfulness to principles of organized real estate, adherence to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, and time […]
Full StoryKCRAR Past President Honored by Missouri REALTORS®
2013 KCRAR President Brenda Oliver was honored last week at the Missouri REALTORS® (MR) Fall Business Conference with the Richard A. Mendenhall Award. The award recognizes an individual who, through career-long contributions, exemplifies leadership skills, commitment to service, and enthusiastic spirit. In addition to her service in the KCRAR Board of Directors, Oliver has also […]
Full StoryMeet the Candidates: 2025 KCRAR Board of Directors
Three seats are opening on the KCRAR Board of Directors in 2025. Positions for two At-Large Missouri Directors and one At-Large Kansas Director will be up for election this November for three-year terms beginning January 2025. KCRAR members will receive email ballots the first week of November. The majority of the Director positions on the […]
Full StoryNominations Open for KCRAR’s 2024 Annual Awards
KCRAR has opened nominations and applications for this year’s annual awards. It is seeking submissions of exceptional REALTORS® deserving of recognition for their work. Each year, the KCRAR Awards Committee selects a recipient in each of the following categories to be honored at the Holiday Party in December. Each award recipient will carry the title […]
Full StoryApplications Now Open for 2025 KCRAR Committees and Advisory Groups
KCRAR is now accepting applications for its 2025 committees and advisory groups. KCRAR committees and advisory groups offer members the opportunity to help shape the real estate landscape for its 13,000+ members while networking with fellow agents, brokers and Industry Partners. The many committees and groups at KCRAR cover a variety of Association interest areas, […]
Full StoryApplications Open for 2025-2027 Terms on the KCRAR Board of Directors
KCRAR is now accepting applications for director candidates to serve on the KCRAR Board of Directors beginning in 2025. The KCRAR Credentials-Election Committee encourages members who are actively involved in the Association to apply to run for one of the available positions on the Board by Aug. 31. Available positions include: At-Large Missouri Directors (3-year term) — Two […]
Full StoryKCRAR Industry Partner Earns Award of Excellence for Safety Podcast
Instructor, safety expert and KCRAR Industry Partner Tracey Hawkins earned a 2024 Azbee Award of Excellence from the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) for her work on, “Drive With NAR.” Credited alongside Hawkins was Cynthia Strohschein and Graham Wood. “For over 29 years, I have worked internationally to keep agents, brokers, managers, and owners […]
Full Story2024 American Dream Auction Raises Over $65k for RPAC
Over 130 real estate professionals gathered on June 27 to support the American dream of homeownership at the annual KCRAR American Dream Party & Auction, benefitting the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC). The silent auction, which began on June 23, and the live auction event raised over $65,000 for RPAC. This year’s “Run for the […]
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