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Meet the Candidates: 2022 KCRAR Board of Directors Election

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The election for three KCRAR Directors will take place in November. The majority of the Director positions on the KCRAR Board are positions elected by the KCRAR membership. Each position up for election in November is for a three-year term beginning January 2022. REALTOR® members whose representatives are up for election will receive email ballots […]

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KCRAR Opens Northland Office

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KCRAR has opened a new office located North of the Missouri River in Kansas City, Mo. The new location offers a REALTOR® Store and a classroom with a capacity to seat 50 students. The Northland Office is an additional location for members as an alternative to KCRAR’s office locations in Leawood and Warrensburg. KCRAR’s St. […]

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7 Podcasts to Listen to This Safety Month

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KCRAR’s podcast, Kansas City RealTalk, brings expert guests on the show every other Wednesday to discuss topics such as areas of practice, business strategies and other issues of relevance to real estate professionals. With safety at the forefront of many agents’ minds during their many showings and open houses, Kansas City RealTalk hosts Bobbi Howe […]

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4 ‘Danger Zones’ in Your Daily Work Routine

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by Catherine Mesick, REALTOR® Magazine Establishing safety protocols on the job is one of the best ways to protect your personal safety, especially as 14% of REALTORS® say they’ve feared for their physical well-being or the security of their personal information at work, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ 2021 Member Safety Report. “Crimes against real […]

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KCRAR to Discontinue Partnership with Kinetic Global, Introduce Noonlight Safety App

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KCRAR will be discontinuing its partnership with Kinetic Global, formerly Lifeline Response, on Sept. 29 and introducing Noonlight as the new KCRAR endorsed safety app. At that time, all member Kinetic Global accounts through the KCRAR partnership will close and the Kinetic Global app will no longer operate for those members. KCRAR will be introducing […]

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Student Loan Debt Holding Back Majority of Millennials from Homeownership

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National Association of REALTORS® Sixty percent of non-homeowning millennials say student loan debt is delaying their ability to buy a home, by far the most affected population, according to a new poll released today by the National Association of Realtors®. The findings also show that Americans burdened with high student debt see the impact on […]

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Nancy Davis to Retire from KCRAR After 14 Years

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Nancy Davis, REALTOR® Advocacy & Commercial Services Assistant at KCRAR, said her time at KCRAR has been full of growth and new experiences. After 14 years with the Association, Davis will be retiring this month. “This is a job like something I’ve never had before,” Davis said. “Just being able to meet all these outgoing […]

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Three Resources Agents Can Use to Help Stay Safe on the Job

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REALTOR® Safety Month serves real estate professionals as a reminder each September to keep safety in mind as they go about their daily lives both professionally and personally. However, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and KCRAR both offer resources to help keep agents safe not just in September, but all year. Trust Stamp. This […]

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KCRAR Committees Welcome Applications for 2022 Volunteers

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KCRAR is now accepting applications for its 2022 committees and advisory groups. KCRAR committees and advisory groups offer members the opportunity to help shape the real estate landscape for its 12,000+ members while networking with fellow agents, brokers and Industry Partners. The many committees and groups at KCRAR cover a variety of Association interest areas, […]

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KCRAR Past President to Speak on Mental Health at Upcoming WCR Event

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2020 KCRAR President Bobbi Howe will be speaking at a Women’s Council of REALTORS® (WCR) event on Sept. 16, presenting her keynote entitled, “Lessons From The Other Side: Protecting Yourself and Your Mindset.” In Howe’s message, she shares lessons she’s learned about mental wellness not only through her career, but also from watching her mother’s […]

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