REALTOR® advocacy is rooted in a simple, powerful belief: homeownership is more than a transaction — it is a cornerstone of stability, opportunity and the American dream itself. At KCRAR, we work every day to ensure that this dream remains protected. We engage directly with local governments, bringing the expertise and perspective of REALTORS® into the rooms where decisions about property rights, community development and long‑term growth are made.
Our mission is to safeguard the freedom to own, buy and sell property, support policies that strengthen neighborhoods and preserve the pathways to homeownership for future generations. Through the strategic investment of RPAC, we help elevate leaders who understand the profound impact that sound housing policy has on families, businesses and the overall health of our region.
This is advocacy with purpose — professional, principled and deeply committed to protecting the promise of homeownership for all.
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Senior Vice President of Government Affairs
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Director of Kansas REALTOR® Advocacy
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Column by James Toy, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Every homeowner remembers the moment they received the keys to their first home. For some, it represented years of hard
Four KCRAR members were inducted into the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) Hall of Fame last week in Washington, D.C. Jennifer Langston-Justus, who was originally inducted in 2021, this year
REALTOR® Bill Baird hopes to bring a focus on comprehensive strategic planning to Jackson County if elected as County Executive. He is bringing decades of experience in real estate, business
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