
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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Recharge Speaker Spotlight: Leigh Brown
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®
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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How the Pandemic Is Affecting Where Buyers Move
By Kaycee Miller, REALTOR® Magazine 3 Takeaways: More buyers are looking for homes in locations not tied to their jobs. High costs are prompting people to move further from metro areas. Some states are seeing an influx of residents. In these turbulent times, one thing is for sure: The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the […]
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NAR Offers Education Sessions Focused on Recent Changes to Code of Ethics
The Board of Directors for the National Association of REALTORS® in November voted in favor of a motion presented by NAR’s Professional Standards Committee making it a violation for REALTORS® to use harassing or hate speech toward any of the protected classes under Article 10 of NAR’s Code of Ethics. Those include race, color, religion, […]
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Safety Resources Available to KCRAR Members
KCRAR and the National Association of REALTORS® offer members resources to help them stay as safe as possible while conducting business. As a reminder of the importance of keeping safety top of mind, KCRAR is encouraging its members to take time to review the information, products and other opportunities that are available to protect themselves. In […]
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Agent Profiles on REALTOR.com Offer Exposure for REALTORS®
Not only is REALTOR.com a platform for consumers to search for available properties, but consumers are also using this site to search for agents to work with. Agents have the ability to customize their agent profiles so consumers can easily decide which REALTOR® will be a good fit. Agents and brokers can set up a […]
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2021 KCRAR Residential Contract Forms Release Dec. 15
The 2021 KCRAR Residential Forms will be released on Dec. 15 on kcrar.com. A number of forms underwent minor changes, and new items were included in the Seller’s Disclosure Addendum. One noteworthy change was made to the Counter Offer Addendum whereas the Addenda section was completely reworked to eliminate confusion. The Contingency for Sale and/or […]
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