KCRAR Urges Brokers to Encourage Agents to Take Advantage of NAR TeleHealth

April 9, 2020 in KCRAR

Fair Housing Month is here, and even though it looks different this year from other years, various resources are available for real estate professionals to expand their knowledge and understanding of Fair Housing Law from their homes. Fair housing is not only a part of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, but it is federal law, […]

April 7, 2020 in KCRAR

In light of the challenges presented by COVID-19 and its impact on the real estate industry, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is taking steps to support members through these uncertain times. The Right Tools, Right Now initiative, which was activated once before in 2009, makes new and existing NAR products and services available for […]

April 3, 2020 in KCRAR

In response to the current health crisis, NAR is funding two months of access to Members TeleHealth at no cost to members, via the Right Tools, Right Now program, for any members whose health insurance doesn’t already provide a telehealth solution. Members TeleHealth provides access to a network of more than 2,300 board-certified physicians, who […]

March 26, 2020 in Government Affairs

The U.S. Senate passed a $2 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package Wednesday night with overwhelming bipartisan support. The bill now goes to the U.S. House, where it is expected to pass, and President Trump has said he will sign it into law. The measure includes $350 billion for the Small Business Administration 7(a) loan program. […]

January 2, 2019 in National Advocacy

In a critical win for home sales while the partial shutdown of the federal government is ongoing, the Federal Emergency Management Agency will issue and renew flood insurance policies, reversing an unexpected and controversial ruling the agency released earlier this week. “FEMA and the Administration deserve credit for hearing our concerns and acting swiftly to […]

July 12, 2018 in KCRAR

REALTOR® membership comes with many benefits. Not only does KCRAR offer its own, but NAR offers benefits to all REALTOR® members throughout the country. The list is long, but here are a few of the ones we don’t want you to miss. Sprint – If you use Sprint as your cell phone provider, you can get […]

June 18, 2018 in Government Affairs

The National Association of REALTORS® issued a Call for Action today to push Congress to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) before the program lapses on July 31. As KCRAR REALTORS® know, many Kansas City area homes require flood insurance for a mortgage. Allowing the program to lapse could cost thousands of property sales […]

May 25, 2018 in Government Affairs

39 KCRAR members traveled to Washington D.C. last week as a part of the REALTOR® Legislative Meetings and Trade Expo, which celebrated 50 years of the Fair Housing Act. While at the meetings, KCRAR members visited with members of Congress on Capitol Hill and took talking points and stories from Kansas and Missouri to the […]

November 29, 2017 in KCRAR

The National Association of REALTORS® has recently updated the Standards of Practice to make clear that members are prohibited from using misleading imagery in real estate marketing materials. The change reflects NAR’s position that as consumers increasingly rely on photos to assess properties and images that have been excessively altered or distorted can harm the […]