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November 21, 2025 in KCRAR

KCRAR President Andrew Mall announced at the KCRAR annual meeting this week the election of three new directors to the KCRAR Board. Scott Theis, Stutesman’s Action Realty, was elected to the At-Large Missouri Broker-Owner / Managing Broker Director position. His goals include strengthening communication with Chapters and increasing morale. Theis will be serving a three-year […]

September 19, 2025 in KCRAR

Two seats are opening on the KCRAR Board of Directors in 2026. Positions for one At-Large Missouri Director and one Missouri At-Large Broker-Owner or Managing Broker Director will be up for election this November for three-year terms beginning January 2026. KCRAR members will receive email ballots the first week of November. The majority of the […]

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 […]

June 27, 2025 in Heartland MLS

The Heartland MLS and KCRAR Boards of Directors approved this month the changes to the Heartland MLS Rules and Regulations related to Coming Soon listings as well as Clear Cooperation and its impact on Exempted listings. Changes for Coming Soon Listings Section 1.3.3 “Coming Soon Listings (FKA Pre MLS)” was added to the Heartland MLS […]

August 29, 2024 in Education

What does diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) mean for you and your business? Where do you start? Are you missing opportunities because DEI is missing as a major pillar in your business? These are questions national speaker Natalie Davis will answer in the KCRAR Leawood classroom on Sept. 26 at the “Transforming Your Business with […]

August 16, 2024 in Guest Columns

By Kipp Cooper, KCRAR & Heartland MLS CEO Well, it has certainly been a week of change for our association and MLS. I am very proud that our REALTOR® family has been able to come together and navigate through these changes in a truly professional way. Over the past few months, your KCRAR and Heartland […]

December 1, 2023 in KCRAR

KCRAR President Sydney West announced at the KCRAR annual meeting this week the election of four new directors to the KCRAR Board. They will serve three-year terms beginning January 2024. Jana Larsen, ReeceNichols Country Club Plaza, was elected to the At-Large Director position. Her goals include bolstering cooperation and increasing policy transparency between the Association […]

October 5, 2023 in Guest Columns

Guest column by Tracey Hawkins The real estate industry is facing a reckoning, with a growing awareness of the need for a culture shift to prevent harassment, bullying and other unacceptable practices. Leaders in the industry must take action to demonstrate their dedication to providing a safe and supportive environment for all. Here are five […]

September 1, 2023 in KCRAR

KCRAR is now accepting applications for its 2024 committees and advisory groups. KCRAR committees and advisory groups offer members the opportunity to help shape the real estate landscape for its 13,000+ members while networking with fellow agents, brokers and Industry Partners. The many committees and groups at KCRAR cover a variety of Association interest areas, […]