Award Winners Announced, 2025 Leadership Introduced at KCRAR Holiday Party

July 18, 2024 in KCRAR

Instructor, safety expert and KCRAR Industry Partner Tracey Hawkins earned a 2024 Azbee Award of Excellence from the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) for her work on, “Drive With NAR.” Credited alongside Hawkins was Cynthia Strohschein and Graham Wood. “For over 29 years, I have worked internationally to keep agents, brokers, managers, and owners […]

June 7, 2024 in KCRAR

The KCRAR Young Professionals Network (YPN/KC) held its second annual REALTOR® Battle of the Bands on Wednesday at Tin Roof, bringing in $5,145 for Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City. Five bands competed for the cause, each featuring REALTORS® or Industry Partners, and the audience voted for their favorite bands via dollars donated to the […]

December 7, 2023 in KCRAR

Around 400 REALTORS® and Industry Partners gathered this week at the Loews Kansas City Hotel to witness the installation of 2024 KCRAR President Cindy Cunningham and Heartland MLS President Amy Voltz, as well as the announcement of the 2023 KCRAR award winners. The 2023 Good Neighbor Community Service Award was presented to Barbara Walk, RE/MAX […]

July 20, 2023 in KCRAR

‘Drive With NAR: The Safety Series’ will be hosted by local safety expert Tracey Hawkins The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) recently launched a new podcast, Drive with NAR: The Safety Series, on July 17. The podcast is hosted by Tracey Hawkins, a KCRAR Industry Partner, safety expert and former real estate agent with nearly […]

February 3, 2022 in KCRAR

As a new benefit for members and their clients, KCRAR launched an updated Industry Partner directory this month. Available in print, on kcrar.com and convenient mobile app, the directory offers a comprehensive list of all KCRAR Industry Partners (formerly called affiliate members) for easy access for agents and brokers looking to find reliable providers in […]

July 8, 2021 in KCRAR

KCRAR is in the process of building a more robust network of reputable real estate related industry partners across the Kansas City region as a resource for members and homeowners to use when needing specific services. To do that, it is asking its members to refer their trusted industry professionals in its three industry partner […]

June 24, 2021 in Guest Columns

By Spencer J. Harris Buying and selling a home ranks in the top three most stressful things we as humans encounter, next to actually moving somewhere new and the death of someone close to us. That’s why it’s critical that as a REALTOR®, you establish trust with your clients as quickly as possible. In fact, […]

February 26, 2021 in KCRAR

Some Industry Partners, such as home inspection companies, radon companies and photographers, may subscribe to receive Supra eKeys and access iBoxes to enter listed properties on their own for the convenience of REALTORS®. But for these members to gain access, they will need a Call Before Showing (CBS) Code from the property’s listing agent. These […]