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Kansas City RealTalk Podcast Launches on iTunes

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KCRAR has launched a new podcast called Kansas City RealTalk. The podcast, which originated as a concept from KCRAR’s professional development committee, is hosted by 2019 KCRAR President-Elect Bobbi Howe and 2017 KCRAR Salesperson of the Year Alex Goering. Taking on topics like business planning and advocacy, each episode is designed to entertain, while advising […]

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KCRAR Membership Director, Amanda Brewer, Receives RCE Designation from NAR

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Amanda Brewer, Director of Membership for the Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® was honored this month by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) during its national Conference in Boston, Mass. for earning the REALTOR® association Certified Executive (RCE) designation. According to NAR, the RCE designation recognizes exceptional efforts made by REALTOR® association executives. Brewer […]

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NAR Board of Directors Make Changes at National Conference

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KCRAR was well represented last week at the National Association of REALTORS® Conference and Expo in Boston, Mass. as 35 KCRAR members traveled to the meetings. The NAR Strategic Framework for 2019-2023 took center stage as the NAR Board of Directors, led by 2018 President Elizabeth Mendenhall, adopted a five-year strategic framework to provide a […]

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Early Bird Registration Open for 2018 Holiday Party

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The KCRAR annual holiday party and awards dinner will take place this year at the Intercontinental on the Plaza on Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m., with registration beginning at 6 p.m. The event will bring together KCRAR members to celebrate a successful 2018 and will include the announcement of KCRAR’s 2018 award winners and the […]

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2019 Residential Real Estate Forecast Report Available

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The Annual Wichita State Housing Reports have been published by the WSU Center for Housing and are available at the KCRAR Leawood office. A forecast of the 2019 market, this year’s “Jump Into the Ring” report analyzes home construction, sales and prices in the Kansas City Area. In order to help provide insights and information […]

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2019 Annual REALTOR® Dues Bills Now Available

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As we begin to wrap up 2018 business and prepare for a new year, it’s once again time for annual membership renewals for KCRAR members, and KCRAR thanks every member for their membership and looks forward to providing valuable services and resources again in 2019. KCRAR Annual Dues notices will soon be sent via email, […]

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Dr. Christine Cooper Shares Insights and Predictions at Commercial Forecast Event

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Dr. Christine Cooper, Regional Economist at CoStar Group, addressed a crowd of nearly 200 KCRAR Commercial members and other real estate professionals yesterday at the annual Commercial Forecast at the Kansas City Public Library Plaza Branch. “This is our largest event each year and a great opportunity to talk about the commercial market with other […]

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KCRAR Leawood Office to Undergo Remodel

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KCRAR-HMLS has negotiated a new lease at its Leawood office, and with that comes lower lease rates and some landlord provided funds for updating the space. Construction will begin next week and is expected to be completed by early December. Through the remodel, the lobby will receive a new lounge area to provide extra comfort […]

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KCRAR and HMLS Staff Spotlight: Meet the Membership Coordinators

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KCRAR’s three membership coordinators, Sophia D’Anna, Lynn McGee and Christy Tays, process an average of 195 new members per month, answer 2,300 calls per week and input over 1,000 membership updates per month, but they don’t do it for the numbers; they have a clear desire to help members. Led by Director of Membership Amanda […]

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Supra eKey App Update Coming Soon

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The Supra eKey app is getting an update. In the next few weeks, the app will have a new look and feel as well as new added functionality. The update will include an easy to reach “Obtain Key” button, and listing information will appear after opening a lockbox. Listing agents will be able to find […]

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