Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against NAR
A class action lawsuit was filed on March 6, 2019 in US District Court in Illinois against NAR, Realogy, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices of America. NAR strongly believes that the lawsuit is baseless and it and its members will prevail. “The complaint centers around an allegation that just isn’t true,” said Katie Johnson, NAR […]
Full StoryAlex Goering Receives 30 Under 30 Honor
KCRAR Professional Development Committee Chair, Heartland MLS Director, Kansas City RealTalk host and previous Salesperson of the Year, Alex Goering, was one of 30 twenty-something REALTORS® selected by NAR’s REALTOR® Magazine to be highlighted in this year’s 30 Under 30. Earlier this month, REALTOR® Magazine’s panel of judges selected 50 finalists from nearly 300 applicants […]
Full StoryFormer KCRAR Leaders Share Their Journeys to State Officer Positions
The immediate past president of the Kansas Association of REALTORS®, current president of Missouri REALTORS® and incoming first vice president of the Kansas Association of REALTORS® are all former KCRAR officers who have recently served on the KCRAR Board of Directors. Each of their journeys are different, but carry a similar catalyst of service and […]
Full StoryRecharge 2019 Brings Expert Speakers to 550 Attendees, Podcast Listeners
Nearly 550 REALTORS® and industry professionals gathered yesterday for KCRAR’s Recharge Conference and Expo at the Sheraton Overland Park. Expert keynote speakers Stefan Swanepoel and Jimmy Mackin spoke on the state of the real estate industry, the adaption that comes with everchanging technology and how to use that technology to effectively market a real estate […]
Full StoryKCRAR Offers New Group Health Insurance Option for Members
Note 3/26/19: Additional informational sessions have been added for March 29 at 10:30 a.m. and April 1 at 1:30 p.m. Register in the KCRAR member portal. The KCRAR Board of Directors saw and heard its members asking and searching for affordable, high quality health insurance, and now, KCRAR has announced a brand new option with […]
Full StoryApplications for MR Honor Society Due in March
Every year, Missouri REALTORS® opens up applications for its Honor Society, the purpose of which is to “recognize and reward high professional achievement of members who seek excellence through education and who voluntarily contribute their time and skills to Board and Association leadership,” according to its website. New and long-time REALTORS® are both eligible for […]
Full StorySave the Dates: KCRAR Announces Upcoming Events
KCRAR has announced the dates for its Spring events, and these member-favorite events will return again this year. Tickets and registration for each event will go on sale in the weeks preceding the event. Recharge Conference and Expo – Feb. 28 Recharge 2019 is just around the corner, and KCRAR announced today an extension […]
Full StoryJimmy Mackin to Speak on Digital Marketing at 2019 Recharge
Jimmy Mackin is one of two keynote speakers coming to Recharge on Feb. 28 at the Sheraton Overland Park. Mackin is the co-founder of Curaytor, a full-service digital marketing company specializing in Facebook marketing and advertising. His company has been featured in Forbes, Inc, The Huffington Post, USA Today and American Express Open Forum since […]
Full StoryKCRAR Members Honored with Emeritus Membership Status
Three distinguished KCRAR REALTOR® members were recognized at the Board of Directors meeting yesterday with the Emeritus honor. President Steve Moyer presented Susan Bowers, Cheri McGaw and Peg McNair with their certificates and pins for achieving the REALTOR® Emeritus honor. In order to achieve this honor, these members had to meet several requirements, including being […]
Full StoryStefan Swanepoel to Speak on Trends Report at 2019 Recharge
Stefan Swanepoel is one of two keynote speakers coming to Recharge on Feb. 28 at the Sheraton Overland Park. Swanepoel has delivered over 1,100 talks in his career as a speaker. He also has experience as president and/or CEO of a real estate brokerage, a global real estate franchisor, a national REALTOR® association, an MLS […]
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