Four ‘Bobbi’s Book Bit’ Endorsed Books to Start the New Year Strong

January 19, 2024 in KCRAR

On each episode of KCRAR’s podcast, Kansas City RealTalk, co-host Bobbi Howe offers a new book recommendation on topics from business, to time management, to lifestyle and more in her ‘Bobbi’s Book Bit’ segment. As many REALTORS® begin progress on their 2024 resolutions and business plans, the following highlights from Bobbi’s Book Bit can help […]

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POE Myths Dispelled on Kansas City RealTalk

October 5, 2023 in Heartland MLS

Director of Heartland MLS Rob Wagoner and Heartland MLS Compliance Manager Elaina Lueker appeared on this week’s episode of Kansas City RealTalk to clear up common misconceptions about Private Office Exclusive listings (POEs). POEs are a type of listing in HMLS that protect the privacy of sellers who do not wish to publicly market their […]

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Tracey Hawkins Talks Safety, Security with AI on Kansas City RealTalk

September 7, 2023 in KCRAR

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) among real estate professionals seems to be on the rise as technology advances, but cyber criminals may be using these resources as well, Tracey “the Safety Lady” Hawkins shared on a new episode of Kansas City RealTalk. Generative AI allows users to plug in a prompt, and AI will […]

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3 Podcast Episodes to Add to Your Commute This Fair Housing Month

April 20, 2023 in KCRAR

KCRAR’s podcast, Kansas City RealTalk, hosts expert guests each week to discuss a wide range of real estate topics. With over 100 episodes in the archives, many fair housing and inclusion related episodes are worth revisiting for Fair Housing Month. Find them on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any major podcast platform. DEI Chair Gwen Goins […]

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Kansas City RealTalk Podcast Celebrates 100th Episode

October 6, 2022 in KCRAR

KCRAR’s podcast, Kansas City RealTalk, reached its 100th episode milestone this week. The show, which launched in November 2018, is hosted by local REALTORS® Bobbi Howe and Alex Goering and centers around conversations with expert guests on real estate topics and strategies. For the 100th episode, Howe and Goering reflected on some of their most […]

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4 Podcasts to Listen to this Fair Housing Month

April 1, 2022 in Community

KCRAR’s podcast, Kansas City RealTalk, hosts expert guests each week to discuss a wide range of real estate topics. With over 80 episodes in the archives, many fair housing and inclusion related episodes are worth revisiting for Fair Housing Month. Find them on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any major podcast platform. Ernest Hawkins and Donta […]

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7 Podcasts to Listen to This Safety Month

September 23, 2021 in KCRAR

KCRAR’s podcast, Kansas City RealTalk, brings expert guests on the show every other Wednesday to discuss topics such as areas of practice, business strategies and other issues of relevance to real estate professionals. With safety at the forefront of many agents’ minds during their many showings and open houses, Kansas City RealTalk hosts Bobbi Howe […]

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President Conant: You’re 10 Out of 10

August 5, 2021 in Guest Columns

“The human mind is very powerful. It can create and inspire, or it can discourage and destroy. It’s up to you!” – Brad Turnbill I’d like to talk a little about mental health today, and I chose the quote above, as well as the song this month, Demi Lovato’s “I Love Me,” to help demonstrate one […]

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KCRAR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Leads Initiative to Pay Tuition for Future Urban Core Teacher

April 8, 2021 in KCRAR

The KCRAR Board of Directors voted to approve a proposal, brought to them in March by the KCRAR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (DEI), to sponsor a UMKC student through the Institute for Urban Education. This initiative comes after a busy year for DEI. With the goal of bringing the community closer to fair housing […]

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Heartland MLS President Talks Clear Cooperation on Kansas City RealTalk

March 26, 2020 in Heartland MLS

Heartland MLS President Michael Pierce made a guest appearance this week on KCRAR’s Kansas City RealTalk podcast to talk about the NAR mandated Clear Cooperation policy, which will take effect in Heartland MLS on April 15. “NAR wanted to look at how to make an improvement to the rule system so that nationwide… you knew […]

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