KCRAR to Discontinue Partnership with Kinetic Global, Introduce Noonlight Safety App

September 16, 2021 in KCRAR

KCRAR will be discontinuing its partnership with Kinetic Global, formerly Lifeline Response, on Sept. 29 and introducing Noonlight as the new KCRAR endorsed safety app. At that time, all member Kinetic Global accounts through the KCRAR partnership will close and the Kinetic Global app will no longer operate for those members. KCRAR will be introducing […]

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KCRAR Committees Welcome Applications for 2022 Volunteers

September 2, 2021 in KCRAR

KCRAR is now accepting applications for its 2022 committees and advisory groups. KCRAR committees and advisory groups offer members the opportunity to help shape the real estate landscape for its 12,000+ 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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KCRAR Offering Free Class for REALTOR® Office Administrators and Personal Assistants

August 19, 2021 in Education

KCRAR will be bringing back “Achieve Excellence as a REALTOR® Administrator” online on Aug. 27. This class was made specifically for office administrators and personal assistants to learn the ins and outs of KCRAR and Heartland MLS processes, technology and resources. “[The class] more than exceeded my expectations,” said Billie Rader, REALTOR® office administrator and […]

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Applications Open for Three Director Positions on KCRAR Board

July 15, 2021 in KCRAR

KCRAR is now accepting applications for director candidates to serve three-year terms on the KCRAR Board of Directors. The KCRAR Credentials-Election Committee encourages members who are actively involved in the Association to apply for one of the available positions on the Board by Aug. 31. Available positions include: At-Large Broker Owner/Managing Broker – This position […]

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2021 Assessment Appeals Season in Missouri: How You Can Help

April 29, 2021 in Guest Columns

By Derek Ramsay, KCRAR VP of REALTOR® Advocacy Every odd numbered year, County Assessors in Missouri determine the value and subclassification of real property. The amount of taxes imposed are based on the assessed value of their taxable property established by the local assessor and the tax rates which are set by the local governments […]

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HomeVisit Now Available within Heartland MLS Matrix

April 15, 2021 in Heartland MLS

Heartland MLS launched this week the HomeVisit marketing service, which operates within Matrix for users to order marketing materials for their listings, such as photos, videos and more with a non-expiring usage license. Heartland MLS subscribers are offered an ongoing discount for the service as well as promotional discounts available this year. HomeVisit partners with […]

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Create a Personal Safety Plan That Also Avoids Legal Liability

March 11, 2021 in KCRAR

REALTOR® Magazine One-third of real estate professionals have felt unsafe during an open house or showing, according to the 2020 National Association of REALTORS® Member Safety Report. Safety remains a priority among real estate professionals and their brokerages. Having a personal safety plan can help. This plan can address common scenarios that you may risk […]

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NAR Finds Black Home Buyers More Than Twice as Likely to Have Student Loan Debt, Be Rejected for Mortgage Loans Than White Home Buyers

February 17, 2021 in KCRAR

National Association of REALTORS® Key Highlights The U.S. homeownership rate was 64.2% in 2019. At 69.8%, the rate for non-Hispanic white Americans exceeds the national rate. However, the Black homeownership rate – 42% – represents a Black-white homeownership gap of almost 30%. The homeownership rates for Asian Americans and Hispanic Americans are 60.7% and 48.1%, […]

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Clarification on Use of KCRAR Coronavirus Forms

February 11, 2021 in Guest Columns

By Perry Crume, KCRAR Chief Operating Officer Last March when KCRAR was working tirelessly to ensure real estate activities were deemed as “essential services” by local municipalities, everyone was quickly navigating the new landscape. At that time, KCRAR released two optional Coronavirus forms to assist with the unknown.  Recently, there has been some confusion or […]

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NAR Offers Group Life Insurance Plans for REALTORS®

January 14, 2021 in KCRAR

As a part of its REALTOR® Benefits Program, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has launched a new group life insurance program, in which REALTORS® can enroll to help shield their families from the economic impact of losing a loved one. NAR has introduced three plans that are exclusive to NAR members and offer negotiated […]

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