Virtual Education Resources to Share with Agents
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated social distancing regulations, agents can still easily further their professional development from the comfort and safety of their homes through KCRAR and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). KCRAR has moved its classes to live online webinars for the month of May and June, many of which are approved […]
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KCRAR Broker Outreach Manager Available for Virtual Brokerage Meetings
KCRAR and Heartland MLS Broker Outreach Manager, Patti Dauer, is ordinarily available to make office visits during sales meetings, but with stay-at-home orders in place, KCRAR has made the move to virtual office visits. In her office visits, Dauer gives updates and answers questions related to KCRAR Heartland MLS, Matrix and other products and services. […]
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KCRAR Urges Brokers to Encourage Agents to Take Advantage of NAR TeleHealth
In response to the current health crisis, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is funding two months of access to Members TeleHealth at no cost to members, via the Right Tools, Right Now program, for any members whose health insurance doesn’t already provide a telehealth solution. Since NAR’s original announcement of this program, it has extended […]
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Brokerages Adapt to New Realities
While it’s hardly business as usual in the midst of a global pandemic, real estate brokerages have been quick to respond to the changing times to keep business moving forward. In areas of the country where shelter-in-place or stay-at-home orders have been instituted to curb the COVID-19 outbreak, real estate, title, and mortgage companies have […]
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Potential Fair Housing Issues to Keep in Mind During the COVID-19 Pandemic
When an infectious disease, such as Coronavirus, is associated with a specific population or nationality, fear and anxiety may lead to social stigma and potential discrimination. REALTORS® must be mindful of their obligations under the Fair Housing Act and be sure not to discriminate against any particular segment of the population. Below are a few […]
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Are Your Agents’ Social Media Ads Breaking the Law?
Your agents have taken all of the required pre- and post-licensing courses. They are current on the REALTOR® Code of Ethics class requirements. Some may even religiously attend your sales meetings. That means they can’t possibly do anything to jeopardize their career or your firm, right? Think again. Even the most studious agents can have […]
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4 Steps Brokers Can Take to Help Keep Their Agents Safe
It’s REALTOR® Safety Month, but September isn’t the only month of the year where agents should be thinking about their safety on the job. KCRAR works to provide its members with the tools and knowledge they need to help protect themselves, as well as point brokers in the direction of in-depth safety plans and resources. […]
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Small Firm Broker Forum Addresses Cyber Security
Brokers of small firms from around the city gathered in the KCRAR classroom yesterday for a special panel on cyber security and fraud as well as updates from the Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC) and the Kansas Real Estate Commission (KREC). After a welcome and introduction from KCRAR Small Firm Broker Representative Max Gordon and […]
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Supra to Stop Support of DisplayKeys
Supra will no longer support DisplayKeys in KCRAR jurisdiction beginning Jan. 1, 2020. This means all KCRAR DisplayKey users must upgrade their service to the Supra eKey before Dec. 31 and start experiencing the extra features and benefits the eKey provides. The cost of the eKey is $20.35 per month and is set up to […]
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Rock the Block Home Adoptions Open to Brokers
Broker home adoptions are open for the 2019 REALTORS® Rock the Block volunteer event. KCRAR has once again partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City to Rock the Block—this year Sept. 18 in Kansas City, Kan. This year, ten homes are up for adoption, and each adoption requires 20 volunteers. Brokers can adopt a […]
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