Meet the Candidates: 2026 KCRAR Board of Directors
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 […]
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Nominations Open for KCRAR’s 2025 Annual Awards
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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Heartland MLS Updates Rules Regarding Clear Cooperation, Coming Soon Listings
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 […]
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Natalie Davis Coming to KCRAR to Share Business Best Practices with Agents, Brokers
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 […]
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Cooperative Compensation Remains a Broker’s Choice
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 […]
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Four New Directors Elected to KCRAR Board for 2024-2026 Terms
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 […]
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5 Ways to Create a Culture of Safety and Security in the Real Estate Industry
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 […]
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Applications Now Open for 2024 KCRAR Committees and Advisory Groups
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, […]
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NAR REALTOR® Broker Summit to Bring National Speakers to Kansas City
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 […]
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Applications Now Open for 2023 KCRAR Committees and Advisory Groups
KCRAR is now accepting applications for its 2023 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, […]
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