Heartland MLS’s Rob Wagoner Named to Inman’s 2026 MLS Reinvented Awards

February 5, 2026 in Heartland MLS

Senior Vice President of Heartland MLS Rob Wagoner has been named to Inman’s 2026 MLS Power Executives list, honoring the individuals who are pushing boundaries and shaping the future of the MLS landscape. “The MLS Power Executive awards honor the visionaries reshaping how MLSs serve the industry. From implementing cutting-edge technology to redefining data strategies […]

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Award Winners Announced, 2026 Leadership Introduced at KCRAR Holiday Party

December 5, 2025 in KCRAR

Hundreds of REALTORS® and Industry Partners from around the Kansas City region gathered this week at the Loews Kansas City Hotel to witness the announcement of the 2025 KCRAR award winners as well as the installation of the 2026 KCRAR President, David Nichols. The 2025 Good Neighbor Community Service Award was awarded to Micheala Miller, […]

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Jeff Hill Installed as KAR President, KCRAR Members Honored at KAR Conference

October 10, 2025 in KCRAR

Four KCRAR members were honored at the Kansas Association of REALTORS® (KAR) Annual Conference in Wichita, Kansas this week. Carol Mangan, George Realtors, was awarded the KAR REALTOR® of the Year Award. This award is KAR’s highest level of recognition, honoring faithfulness to principles of organized real estate, adherence to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, […]

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Nominations Open for KCRAR’s 2025 Annual Awards

July 31, 2025 in KCRAR

KCRAR has opened nominations and applications for this year’s annual awards. It is seeking submissions of exceptional REALTORS® and Industry Partners deserving of recognition for their work. Members may nominate themselves or others online at kcrar.com/awards by 5 p.m. on Sept. 19. Each year, the KCRAR Awards Committee selects a recipient in each of the award categories […]

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KCRAR and Heartland MLS Earn 2025 Great Place to Work Certification™

May 22, 2025 in KCRAR

The Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® (KCRAR) and Heartland MLS received the Great Place to Work Certification™ for May 2025 through May 2026. The certification is based entirely on employee survey responses. KCRAR and HMLS’s 38 employees were each sent a Trust Index Survey, which included 60 statements, which employees responded to across a […]

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Heartland MLS Ranked Among the BEST MLSs in WAV Group’s Customer Experience Index

February 27, 2025 in Heartland MLS

Heartland MLS has been named a BEST MLS for 2025 by WAV Group, highlighting its exceptional service and commitment to industry benchmarks for MLS performance. WAV Group’s Customer Experience Index (CXI) has established the leading standard for measuring MLS success, helping organizations understand how they compare to their peers and providing actionable insights to enhance […]

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Award Winners Announced, 2025 Leadership Introduced at KCRAR Holiday Party

December 20, 2024 in KCRAR

Around 400 REALTORS® and Industry Partners gathered this week at the Loews Kansas City Hotel to witness the installation of 2025 KCRAR President Andrew Mall and Heartland MLS President John Ketchum, as well as the announcement of the 2024 KCRAR award winners. The 2024 Good Neighbor Community Service Award was presented to Brandi Palmer, ReeceNichols […]

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Kansas City REALTORS® Named 2024 Kansas REALTOR®, Salesperson of the Year

October 10, 2024 in KCRAR

Two KCRAR members were honored at the Kansas Association of REALTORS® (KAR) Annual Conference in Overland Park last week. Alex Goering, ReeceNichols, was awarded the KAR REALTOR® of the Year Award. This award honors KAR members who have shown faithfulness to principles of organized real estate, adherence to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, and time […]

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KCRAR Past President Honored by Missouri REALTORS®

October 3, 2024 in KCRAR

2013 KCRAR President Brenda Oliver was honored last week at the Missouri REALTORS® (MR) Fall Business Conference with the Richard A. Mendenhall Award. The award recognizes an individual who, through career-long contributions, exemplifies leadership skills, commitment to service, and enthusiastic spirit. In addition to her service in the KCRAR Board of Directors, Oliver has also […]

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Nominations Open for KCRAR’s 2024 Annual Awards

August 8, 2024 in KCRAR

KCRAR has opened nominations and applications for this year’s annual awards. It is seeking submissions of exceptional REALTORS® deserving of recognition for their work. Each year, the KCRAR Awards Committee selects a recipient in each of the following categories to be honored at the Holiday Party in December. Each award recipient will carry the title […]

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