Southeast Kansas Association of REALTORS® to Merge with KCRAR

December 14, 2023 in KCRAR

The Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® (KCRAR) Board of Directors voted last month to ratify the merger of the Southeast Kansas Association of REALTORS® (SEKAR) with KCRAR. The SEKAR Board of Directors and general membership casted a similar vote earlier this year. SEKAR will be dissolved and become the Southeast Kansas Chapter of KCRAR […]

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KCRAR Midwest Missouri Chapter Launches Fundraiser to Help Address Housing Needs in Community

August 17, 2023 in Community

The Midwest Missouri Chapter of KCRAR is kicking of a months-long fundraising campaign benefitting the Fuller Center for Housing of Johnson County, Missouri, a not-for-profit working to provide adequate shelter for people in need. Between now and Nov. 30, the Midwest Missouri Chapter is encouraging its members to donate to the Fuller Center for a […]

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Pittsburg REALTOR® Brokerage Named 2023 Small Business of the Year

May 25, 2023 in Community

KCRAR Pittsburg Chapter member Brian Jones, owner of Jones Heritage REALTORS®, was honored last week by the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce with the 2023 Small Business of the Year Award. The award is presented by the chamber each year at its annual banquet to a small business based on evidence of successful operation of […]

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CE-Approved KCRAR Education Coming to Chapter Locations in 2023

March 2, 2023 in Education

To meet the needs of members across the region, KCRAR is bringing a variety of CE-approved classes to the Pittsburg, Midwest Missouri and Five County Chapters in 2023. The courses cover a wide range of curriculum from fair housing to working with historic properties and more. Each class is offered to KCRAR members at no […]

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Pittsburg REALTORS® Take Action for United Way

July 7, 2022 in Community

16 members of the KCRAR Pittsburg Chapter gathered in June to give back to the community as a part of United Way’s Day of Action. Volunteers spent the morning working on projects for a local community child care learning center, including yard work, cleaning and painting. “The community we live in is so important to […]

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Five County Chapter Awards Four Scholarships to 2022 High School Seniors

May 26, 2022 in Community

The Five County Chapter of KCRAR recently awarded its annual scholarships to four graduating high school seniors in the Five County area. REALTORS® in the Chapter raised funds to distribute these scholarships to four students based on a number of merits including GPA and community involvement. This year’s scholarship recipients areTevi Gurley, Jamin Moser, Reese […]

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KCRAR Pittsburg Office Introduces REALTOR® Retail Store

May 5, 2022 in KCRAR

KCRAR Pittsburg Chapter members and other members in the Southern part of the region can now purchase select signs and REALTOR® merchandise at the KCRAR satellite office location on 4th Street in Pittsburg, Kan. This new retail store is an additional resource to members at this office location, which already offers lockbox services, meeting space […]

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KCRAR Regional Chapter Director, Ashlee Ricks, Receives RCE Designation from NAR

March 17, 2022 in KCRAR

Ashlee Ricks, Regional Chapter Director for the Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® was recently honored by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) for earning the REALTOR® association Certified Executive (RCE) designation during the Association Executives Institute held in Atlanta, Ga. last week. According to NAR, the RCE designation recognizes exceptional efforts made by REALTOR® association executives. Ricks is […]

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Pittsburg Chapter of KCRAR Raises Funds, Announces Awards at Holiday Event

December 16, 2021 in KCRAR

The Pittsburg Chapter of KCRAR raised over $1,300 in donations at its “Jingle Bell Rock Out” Holiday Party last week. The cost of admission raised over $600 for the Pittsburg Children’s Advocacy Center, a non-profit organization that provides child advocacy services to victims of child abuse. In addition to the funds raised for the Pittsburg […]

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Five County Chapter Gives Back at Holiday Event

December 9, 2021 in KCRAR

The Five County Chapter of KCRAR gather dozens of toys for the Nevada, Mo. Fraternal Order of Eagles at its recent holiday party at Gobbler’s Roost. The chapter also held a raffle to raise funds for this year’s scholarships, which it awards annually to graduating high school seniors. The Fraternal Order of Eagles (FOE) is […]

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