KCRAR Introduces Model Ordinance to Guide Short-Term Rental Policy Across the Region

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 […]

December 12, 2025 in KCRAR

As I look back at 2025, I am filled with gratitude for my REALTOR® community. This year has been full of great strides forward as an industry and an Association. I’m very proud to be a REALTOR®, and as I look back at the year’s accomplishments, it’s evident why. It’s not in many other industries […]

December 11, 2025 in KCRAR

The 2026 KCRAR Residential Forms will be released on Dec. 15 on kcrar.com, formsRus and dotloop. 15 forms were changed for the upcoming year by the KCRAR Residential Forms Committee, led by 2025 Chair Michele DuPont. All changes are outlined in the summary of changes document. Some of the most notable changes include changes to: Additionally, the […]

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, […]

November 13, 2025 in KCRAR

The annual enrollment period is now open for KCRAR’s insurance plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City. After negotiations with insurance providers, KCRAR is able to offer its members and their families health coverage at the lowest possible rate. The current enrollment period will offer an insurance effective date of Jan. 1, 2026. […]

July 31, 2025 in KCRAR

KCRAR has opened nominations and applications for this year’s annual awards. It is seeking submissions of exceptional REALTORS® and Industry Partners deserving of recognition for their work. Members may nominate themselves or others online at kcrar.com/awards by 5 p.m. on Sept. 19. Each year, the KCRAR Awards Committee selects a recipient in each of the award categories […]

July 25, 2025 in Heartland MLS

Both KCRAR and Heartland MLS are now accepting applications from agents and brokers interested in serving on the KCRAR or HMLS Boards of Directors. Available positions include: All of the above positions are for three-year terms beginning in January 2026. For KCRAR, applications will be reviewed by KCRAR’s Credentials-Election Committee. Credentialed candidates will be announced […]

July 24, 2025 in KCRAR

KCRAR is now accepting applications for its 2026 committees and advisory groups. KCRAR committees and advisory groups offer members the opportunity to help shape the real estate landscape for its 13,000+ members while networking with fellow agents, brokers and Industry Partners. “There’s no better way to take your brand to the next level than to […]

July 18, 2025 in KCRAR

To help inform KCRAR’s upcoming strategic plan and assist in decision making, KCRAR members will be asked on July 21 to complete an association performance survey. KCRAR encourages its members to take 15-20 minutes to complete the survey before it closes on Aug. 1. The survey will be conducted by a third party, T3 Sixty, […]