Supra Updates Access Point to CBS Codes within Its App
Some Industry Partners, such as home inspection companies, radon companies and photographers, may subscribe to receive Supra eKeys and access iBoxes to enter listed properties on their own for the convenience of REALTORS®. But for these members to gain access, they will need a Call Before Showing (CBS) Code from the property’s listing agent. These […]
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Recharge Speaker Spotlight: Maura Neill
REALTOR® and real estate speaker Maura Neill will be joining the lineup of expert speakers at Recharge on March 25, where she will deliver a session on strategies when dealing with multiple offers. Neill asserts that a low inventory market means a skill set shift, which is why her session addresses how to handle multiple […]
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KCRAR REALTOR® Store Introduces Closing Gift Options
The KCRAR REALTOR® store has launched a new line of closing gift items specifically curated for agents to gift to their clients to celebrate closing on their new homes. The central point of the gift set are two candles with labels reading “Home Sweet Home” and “New Home Smell” available in a variety of scent […]
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Recharge Speaker Spotlight: Elizabeth Mendenhall
2018 President of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Elizabeth Mendenhall will be speaking at KCRAR’s upcoming virtual Recharge Conference on March 25. In her session, entitled “Own Your Mind – Maximizing your mindset for premier selling,” Mendenhall will share tips on how to learn to move forward from past mistakes, being flexible in the […]
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NAR Finds Black Home Buyers More Than Twice as Likely to Have Student Loan Debt, Be Rejected for Mortgage Loans Than White Home Buyers
National Association of REALTORS® Key Highlights The U.S. homeownership rate was 64.2% in 2019. At 69.8%, the rate for non-Hispanic white Americans exceeds the national rate. However, the Black homeownership rate – 42% – represents a Black-white homeownership gap of almost 30%. The homeownership rates for Asian Americans and Hispanic Americans are 60.7% and 48.1%, […]
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RPR to Launch Redesigned and Rebuilt Platform for REALTORS®
RPR will launch a new, simplified and reorganized version of its platform on Feb. 24. This new design will focus on new and productive ways for agents to “wow” their clients and close more deals. The updated look and feel, including a new homepage design will include features and tools that take REALTORS® step-by-step through their most […]
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Recharge Speaker Spotlight: Bobbi Howe
For many real estate professionals in Kansas City, Bobbi Howe may be known as the 2020 KCRAR President or the co-host of the Kansas City RealTalk real estate podcast, but nationally, she is also known as an expert speaker on the issue of mental health in the real estate profession. She will be joining the […]
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Founding KCRAR Members Share How the Association was Formed 20 Years Ago
In 2001, the Johnson County Board of REALTORS® and Metro KC Association of REALTORS® merged to form the Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® (KCRAR). This year marks the 20-year anniversary since its formation, but the process of creating KCRAR began years ahead of its inaugural year. Representatives from each board worked together for the […]
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Recharge Speaker Spotlight: Marki Lemons Rhyal
REALTOR®, managing broker, bestselling author and speaker Marki Lemons Ryhal will be joining the lineup of expert speakers at this year’s virtual Recharge Conference on March 25. Presenting an especially timely message entitled, “You Are Essential Now,” Lemons Ryhal will talk to attendees about the tools and apps they need to conduct business in any […]
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Recharge Speaker Spotlight: Darryl Davis
Certified Speaking Professional Darryl Davis will share “How to Become a Listing Machine Working in 2021” at KCRAR’s upcoming virtual Recharge Conference on March 25. His session will explore new and creative strategies to acquire listings and build and maintain listing inventory in 30 days. He will explore topics including: The best sources of listing […]
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