Cycle 7 Code of Ethics Training Deadline Coming This December

February 22, 2024 in Education

All members of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) are required to complete a Code of Ethics training every three years. The current cycle runs from Jan. 1, 2022 through Dec. 31, 2024. Those members who have not taken a Code of Ethics training on or after Jan. 1, 2022 are required to do so […]

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Brenda Kasuva to Teach Upcoming ‘At Home With Diversity®’ Class at KCRAR

January 19, 2024 in Education

KCRAR is once again bringing back the At Home with Diversity® Certification course at a discounted rate for its members, and this year, the course will be held virtually via Zoom on Feb. 1, providing an additional level of convenience and the opportunity to accommodate a higher number of students. The course will be taught […]

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KCRAR to Launch New Online Education Campus and Member Communication Platforms

December 15, 2023 in Education

KCRAR will be launching two new resources this month aimed to improve member experience related to communication and education. To provide a more customizable member communication experience, KCRAR has partnered with NoteRouter, an all-in-one email and texting platform built specifically for REALTOR® associations. Through NoteRouter’s integration with the KCRAR Member Portal, KCRAR will be able […]

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KCRAR to Host Business Planning Workshop at Upcoming Latte & Learn

October 19, 2023 in Education

Instructors Andrea Sheridan and Jennifer Langston-Justus will be leading a business planning workshop at the Nov. 3 Latte & Learn in the KCRAR Leawood classroom. They will be guiding attendees as they plan out their 2024 time, budgets and business models. “Setting a great business plan is like planning a fantastic road trip,” Sheridan said. […]

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Real Estate Negotiation Expert Certification Course Coming to KCRAR

September 21, 2023 in Education

Instructor John Mayfield will be in the KCRAR Leawood Classroom to teach the Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) certification course on Oct. 11-12. This two-day course aims to help agents sharpen their negotiation skills and provide the tips and tools they need to be skillful advocates for their clients. Known as “the real estate/business tech […]

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Candidate Training Academy Coming to KCRAR Aug. 3

July 13, 2023 in Government Affairs

The Candidate Training Academy gives REALTORS®, Industry Partners and any potential REALTOR® Party Champion candidates an introduction to and expectation of how to run for public office. It is a valuable head start in their political journey…

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MREC License Renewal to Require Fair Housing CORE Hours

June 23, 2023 in Education

The Missouri Real Estate Commission (MREC) will require Missouri licensees to take an approved CORE course on Fair Housing for 2024 license renewal. Each renewal period, MREC selects a required CORE topic, and the topic for the 2024 renewal deadline is Fair Housing, and KCRAR offers multiple classes that satisfy this requirement, including: Missouri licensed […]

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Certified International Property Specialist Designation Course Coming to KCRAR

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 […]

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NAR President Kenny Parcell Issues President’s Challenge

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 […]

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4 Fair Housing Educational Resources for REALTORS®

April 7, 2023 in Education

Fair Housing Focus Fair Housing Focus is a brand new, self-paced online course available to KCRAR members at no cost. Made up of 7 modules, this course covers topics including historical context, protected classes, embracing diversity and inclusion, and more. The course is approved for three hours of Kansas elective CE credit and three hours […]

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