Blog Logo

Blog Categories

YPN/KC Announces Battle of the Bands for Annual Habitat Fundraiser

in KCRAR

R you ready to rock? Seven local bands will be taking the stage at the KCRAR Young Professionals Network’s (YPN/KC) first battle of the bands event on June 7, benefitting Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City. With over 13,000 REALTORS® and Industry Partners, KCRAR’s membership boasts a wide variety of talent and artistic ability, which […]

Full Story
Image description: Volunteers work on unloading a truck at Shred Day 2023.

KCRAR’s 2023 Shred Day Saves Nearly 200 Trees

in KCRAR

KCRAR held its annual Shred Day last week, raising approximately $2,736 for this year’s REALTORS® Rock the Block event with Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City. REALTORS® from around the region and their clients drove through the KCRAR office parking lot in Leawood, Kan. to safely dispose of their unneeded files at a small donation […]

Full Story

3 Podcast Episodes to Add to Your Commute This Fair Housing Month

in KCRAR

KCRAR’s podcast, Kansas City RealTalk, hosts expert guests each week to discuss a wide range of real estate topics. With over 100 episodes in the archives, many fair housing and inclusion related episodes are worth revisiting for Fair Housing Month. Find them on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any major podcast platform. DEI Chair Gwen Goins […]

Full Story

NAR President Kenny Parcell Issues President’s Challenge

in KCRAR

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) recently announced a challenge from 2023 NAR President Kenny Parcell. Although the challenge was issued to appointed and elected NAR leaders, any REALTOR® has access to complete this challenge to grow their skills and knowledge. Parcell challenges members to complete the following four NAR trainings and programs. Fairhaven: A […]

Full Story

KCRAR Launches Local Branch of National Spire Mentorship Program

in KCRAR

KCRAR announced last week the local implementation of a National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) mentorship program called Spire. The Spire program aims to help individuals learn the fundamentals of the real estate industry, foster education, empower serious consideration of real estate as a career path and cultivate the development of generational wealth through property ownership. […]

Full Story
Image description: Volunteers and ProShred staff collecting shred materials from the line of cars at Shred Day 2022.

Safe File Disposal Available at KCRAR 2023 Shred Day

in KCRAR

Drive through the KCRAR Leawood Office parking lot on April 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to safely dispose of any unneeded files. Each box of shred materials will be a $5 donation to raise funds for this year’s REALTORS® Rock the Block event with Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City. KCRAR will also […]

Full Story

Recharge Session Spotlight: Remine Pro & BrokerBay

in KCRAR

Special speakers from Remine Pro and BrokerBay will be presenting brief sessions filled with information at Recharge Conference & Expo on April 6 at the Overland Park Convention Center. Plus, KCRAR members have access to deeper-dive sessions in the KCRAR Leawood Classroom in the days following the event. Mandy Dennis, Director of Customer Success for […]

Full Story

Ethics in Action: The Ombudsman Program

in KCRAR

As REALTORS®, strict adherence to the Code of Ethics is enforced via a number of dispute resolution options, including the use of the KCRAR Ombudsman Program. The Ombudsman Program is intended to provide an alternative dispute resolution service for members of the public or other REALTORS® with complaints against members of the Association. The Ombudsman […]

Full Story

KCRAR Takes Global Strides at International Real Estate Conference

in KCRAR

The Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® (KCRAR) attended MIPIM, the world’s largest real estate investment conference, last week in Cannes, France. KCRAR CEO Kipp Cooper, KCRAR President Sydney West and KCRAR Global Business Council Chair Kyle Niemann connected with other real estate professionals from around the world, built relationships and explored new business opportunities […]

Full Story

NAR REALTOR® Broker Summit to Bring National Speakers to Kansas City

in KCRAR

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Broker Summit is coming to Kansas City on April 17-18, bringing expert speakers from across the country, including former CEO of United Airlines Oscar Munoz and NAR Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun. The 2023 REALTOR® Broker Summit draws hundreds of brokers nationally each year, and this year the stand-out […]

Full Story

We'd a follow.