KCRAR Chief Operating Officer, Julie Stewart, Receives RCE Designation from NAR

March 19, 2026 in Education

Globalization continues to significantly affect the U.S. real estate industry, with impacts beyond large transactions in major markets. Foreign investment occurs in both the commercial and residential sectors in every state and in markets of all sizes, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). To help equip agents with the knowledge and skills needed […]

October 9, 2025 in Heartland MLS

Rob Wagoner, Senior Vice President of Heartland MLS, was honored at the recent Council of Multiple Listing Services (CMLS) annual conference in Toronto, Canada as a graduate of the CMLX3 certification program. CMLX3 is the highest certification offered from CMLS, tailored specifically for senior MLS executives. “We are beyond excited and proud of Rob for […]

February 29, 2024 in Education

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) announced this week that it is making the popular Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation course, which is typically $295, available to REALTORS® at no cost through 2024. The ABR® course is the first step toward earning the ABR® designation and focuses on the key information and skills agents need today […]

April 27, 2023 in Education

Globalization continues to significantly affect the U.S. real estate industry, with impacts beyond large transactions in major markets. Foreign investment occurs in both the commercial and residential sectors in every state and in markets of all sizes, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). To help equip agents will the knowledge and skills needed […]

April 13, 2023 in KCRAR

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) recently announced a challenge from 2023 NAR President Kenny Parcell. Although the challenge was issued to appointed and elected NAR leaders, any REALTOR® has access to complete this challenge to grow their skills and knowledge. Parcell challenges members to complete the following four NAR trainings and programs. Fairhaven: A […]

September 30, 2022 in Heartland MLS

Elaina Lueker, Compliance Manager for Heartland MLS, was honored this week at the Council of Multiple Listing Services (CMLS) annual conference in Indianapolis as a graduate of the CMLX2 designation program. The CMLX2 is a mark of achievement earned by MLS executives and staff throughout the country. The designation recognizes a mastery of compliance standards […]

June 16, 2022 in Education

KCRAR will be holding a Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) designation course in the KCRAR Leawood Classroom on July 27 and 28. This two-day course will not only satisfy a course requirement toward earning a SRS, but it will also offer nine hours of CE credit for agents. The SRS designation is recognized by the National […]

April 7, 2022 in Education

Agents can earn nine hours of CE credit as well as credit toward an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation on April 28 & 29. KCRAR will be bringing in St. Louis REALTOR® and instructor Nate Johnson to teach the two-day ABR® course. The ABR® designation is designed for real estate buyer’s agents who focus on […]

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 […]