2024 KCRAR Residential Contract Forms to Be Released Dec. 15

February 9, 2023 in Heartland MLS

Heartland MLS will be implementing updated processes for agents working on private office exclusive listings, taking effect mid-March. Although private office exclusive listings are infrequent and only used when the seller requires extreme privacy, the marketing of these listings must still comply with the National Association of REALTORS’® Clear Cooperation Policy. To increase transparency and […]

December 8, 2022 in KCRAR

The 2023 KCRAR Residential Forms will be released on Dec. 15 on kcrar.com. 11 forms were changed for the upcoming year by the KCRAR Residential Forms Committee, led by 2022 Chair Sandy Maag, some of which underwent minor changes. All changes are outlined in the summary of changes document. One of the most notable changes was […]

October 13, 2022 in KCRAR

In the ever-changing residential real estate market, with today’s low inventory combined with high demand from buyers competing for the few properties available, many real estate companies have developed their own addendum to waive the appraised value contingency in the KCRAR Sale Contract and an addendum for a purchase price escalation. This has created multiple […]

February 24, 2022 in Education

KCRAR’s March Latte and Learn session will go over the Dotloop basics on March 4 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Heartland MLS offers Dotloop Premium to its subscribers as a no-cost benefit to give agents and brokers a simplified solution for forms and secure eSignatures. This non-CE educational session will give a start to […]

December 9, 2021 in KCRAR

The 2022 KCRAR Residential Forms will be released on Dec. 15 on kcrar.com. 15 forms were changed for the upcoming year by the KCRAR Residential Forms Committee, some of which underwent minor changes. All changes are outlined in the summary of changes document, and many of the substantial changes are explained by 2021 Residential 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 […]

December 10, 2020 in KCRAR

The 2021 KCRAR Residential Forms will be released on Dec. 15 on kcrar.com. A number of forms underwent minor changes, and new items were included in the Seller’s Disclosure Addendum. One noteworthy change was made to the Counter Offer Addendum whereas the Addenda section was completely reworked to eliminate confusion. The Contingency for Sale and/or […]

November 13, 2018 in Education

KCRAR is bringing contract classes to the Pony Express Museum in St. Joseph. Renee Ryan-Edwards will teach “KCRAR Resale Contracts” on Nov. 29 from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Pony Express Museum in St. Joseph, Mo. A new hands-on training session called “Know Your KCRAR Forms!” will follow from 1 to 4 p.m. […]