What you need to know when marketing your listings
The National Association of REALTORS® has recently updated the Standards of Practice to make clear that members are prohibited from using misleading imagery in real estate marketing materials. The change reflects NAR’s position that as consumers increasingly rely on photos to assess properties and images that have been excessively altered or distorted can harm the […]
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KCRAR Awarded Philly Award for Rock the Block Event Video
KCRAR was awarded a Philly Award on Nov. 15 for its short video on the 2016 Rock the Block event. The Philly Awards are awarded annually by Nonprofit Connect, a regional association serving individuals in the management of nonprofit organizations, to highlight the superior marketing efforts of regional organizations. This year, KCRAR was among those […]
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KCRAR elects new board members
The results of the KCRAR election were tabulated on Nov. 16; three new Directors were elected to the KCRAR Board of Directors. Congratulations to following members who will serve on the KCRAR Board for a three-year term beginning January 2018. Lin Van Meter of Re/Max Innovations will serve as the At-large Director Ken Rosberg […]
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Three exciting new features come to the RPR app
Like Realtors®, RPR’s app is on the move. Exciting new features have been added to an already robust line-up of available tools. This time, we bring you three adaptations that are certain to make your on-the-go experience more productive and downright easier. And if you haven’t already done so, download the free RPR app today. […]
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What Tax Reform Means For REALTORS® and Homeowners
Tax reform proposals swirling around Washington, D.C. right now make some sweeping changes to the tax benefits that homeowners have come to depend on. In fact, 95 percent of the current tax reform plans in Congress threaten to eliminate important tax benefits for homeowners, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Concerns for the […]
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Insights from the KCRAR Forecast
“Your profession is so important,” said Tim Cowden, President and CEO of the Kansas City Area Development Council and one of the speakers at this year’s Real Estate Forecast. “You’re selling homes, but you’re selling lifestyle, you’re selling community, and you’re selling my region.” The 2018 Residential Real Estate Forecast took place on Thursday, Oct. […]
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Annual REALTOR® dues now available in member portal
It is REALTOR® membership annual renewal time, and KCRAR thanks every member for their membership and looks forward to providing valuable services and resources again in 2018. KCRAR Annual Dues notices will soon be sent via email, but they are already available to view and pay in the member portal. To see your invoice in […]
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The 2017 Q3 Skinny Video is Now Available
It’s here! The latest installment of the KCRAR Quarterly Skinny video is now available for your viewing pleasure. Feel free to share this video with your contacts and clients. To view, simply click here or on the video below. We value your feedback, so please let us know if you have questions about these or […]
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New Online Member Portal Offers Improved User Experience, Enhanced Options
We’ve switched to a new online Association Management System (AMS) to provide you with an optimal online experience and 24-7 access to your member profile through your new member portal. We need your help in verifying your member information in the new system to ensure seamless access to your member services and billing preferences, including […]
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