Matrix Updates Coming to Heartland MLS This Summer

June 26, 2026 in Heartland MLS

Photographer Portal Coming Aug. 4 Beginning Aug. 4, Agents will be able to invite photographers to collaborate in the listing creation process directly from the Listing Manager screen or from Photo Manager screen. This new process will give agents full control over their listing photos while also accelerating the path to market with fewer manual […]

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KCRAR and Heartland MLS Staff Available for Office Visits

May 19, 2026 in KCRAR

KCRAR and Heartland MLS offer their members and subscribers a multitude of benefits that not all members may be fully leveraging. To help keep members informed of the latest updates and opportunities with their KCRAR and HMLS benefits, staff members are available to visit member offices to present on the association or MLS topics most […]

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Heartland MLS to Launch New Advisory Councils for Customer Feedback and Engagement

May 1, 2026 in Heartland MLS

Heartland MLS will be establishing three new advisory councils this year, with more to come, in order to partner with stakeholders and ensure it is meeting customer needs. Prospective volunteers are invited to an informational happy hour on May 14 in the KCRAR Leawood classroom, where HMLS leaders will go over the expectations, obligations and […]

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Recharge 2026 Speaker Spotlight: Tech Experts

March 13, 2026 in KCRAR

A lineup of expert speakers will be taking the stage at Recharge Conference & Expo on March 18 at the Overland Park Convention Center. Among them will be tech speakers Christian Dwiggins, Marc-Antoine Juanéda and Justin Lundy, presenting, “The 2026 Edge: Strengthen Your Workflow with A.I.” Christian Dwiggins is the Co-CEO at Rayse, a new Heartland MLS […]

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Heartland MLS’s Rob Wagoner Named to Inman’s 2026 MLS Reinvented Awards

February 5, 2026 in Heartland MLS

Senior Vice President of Heartland MLS Rob Wagoner has been named to Inman’s 2026 MLS Power Executives list, honoring the individuals who are pushing boundaries and shaping the future of the MLS landscape. “The MLS Power Executive awards honor the visionaries reshaping how MLSs serve the industry. From implementing cutting-edge technology to redefining data strategies […]

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Heartland MLS to Launch New Tech Benefit Promoting Agent-Client Transparency 

January 30, 2026 in Heartland MLS

In today’s fast-moving market, real estate professionals need tools that elevate their value, win more business and create lasting client relationships. That’s why Heartland MLS will be launching Rayse to subscribers on Feb. 18. Rayse connects agents and clients with information and insights aimed to leave clients wondering, “How did we ever do this before?” Developed by leaders in real estate innovation, […]

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Kansas City Real Estate Industry Leaders Rank on 2026 Swanepoel Power 200

January 16, 2026 in KCRAR

KCRAR and Heartland MLS CEO Kipp Cooper and KCRAR member and ReeceNichols CEO Mike Frazier were named on the 2026 Swanepoel Power 200 list, published earlier this week. This annual list ranks “the most powerful leaders in the North American residential real estate brokerage industry,” according to its website. Frazier appeared on the list for the first […]

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Heartland MLS Director Rob Wagoner Re-Elected to CMLS Board of Directors

in Heartland MLS

The Kansas City region continues to be represented nationally among MLSs, as Director of Heartland MLS Rob Wagoner was re-elected to the Council of Multiple Listing Services (CMLS) Board of Directors for a four-year term beginning this year. He will sit on the board alongside 13 other MLS executives from across North America. CMLS is […]

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Award Winners Announced, 2026 Leadership Introduced at KCRAR Holiday Party

December 5, 2025 in KCRAR

Hundreds of REALTORS® and Industry Partners from around the Kansas City region gathered this week at the Loews Kansas City Hotel to witness the announcement of the 2025 KCRAR award winners as well as the installation of the 2026 KCRAR President, David Nichols. The 2025 Good Neighbor Community Service Award was awarded to Micheala Miller, […]

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Vice President of Heartland MLS Rob Wagoner Earns CMLX3 Certification

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 […]

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