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KCRAR REALTOR® Store Introduces Closing Gift Options

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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

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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

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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®

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Recharge Speaker Spotlight: Leigh Brown

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KCRAR’s annual Recharge event will be virtual this year, and it is bringing a variety of expert speakers to the virtual stage on March 25. Among those speakers will be international sales and motivational speaker, Leigh Brown. Brown is a KCRAR member favorite from past events, and at this year’s Recharge, she will be giving […]

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NAR Offers Group Life Insurance Plans for REALTORS®

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As a part of its REALTOR® Benefits Program, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has launched a new group life insurance program, in which REALTORS® can enroll to help shield their families from the economic impact of losing a loved one. NAR has introduced three plans that are exclusive to NAR members and offer negotiated […]

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