President Nichols: A Different Kind of Leadership

October 8, 2026 in Guest Columns

By David Nichols, 2026 KCRAR President Over the past several weeks, I’ve spent an incredible amount of time dealing with a Missouri law that, quite frankly, wasn’t even on my radar a few months ago. And the more time I’ve spent on it, the more I’ve been reminded of something I’ve learned during my presidency […]

September 3, 2026 in Guest Columns

By David Nichols, 2026 KCRAR President I never want to be interviewed on some random Thursday night because one of our agents was harmed. I have said some version of that to the agents in my firm for years. These are people I know and care about. They have families, friends and people expecting them […]

August 6, 2026 in Guest Columns

By David Nichols, 2026 KCRAR President For anyone who has questioned whether RPAC works, the August Primary gave us a pretty clear answer. Across Kansas and Missouri, 95% of RPAC-supported candidates were successful. Every ballot measure position supported by KCRAR was successful. Those results are worth celebrating. But they also raise a much more difficult […]

July 8, 2026 in Guest Columns

By David Nichols, 2026 KCRAR President The fireworks have faded. The cookouts are over. The flags have been folded and put away for another year. As our nation continues celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, I’ve found myself reflecting on something that extends well beyond Independence Day. Responsibility. When our nation’s founders declared independence, they weren’t simply […]

June 4, 2026 in Guest Columns

By David Nichols, 2026 KCRAR President When you think about Washington, D.C., you probably think about politics. I think about people. REALTORS® like you and me who take time away from their businesses, who step away from their families, who volunteer on committees and boards and who care enough about this profession to invest their […]

May 8, 2026 in Guest Columns

By David Nichols, 2026 KCRAR President As the spring market moves into full swing, many REALTORS® across our region are busier than they’ve been in quite some time. Contracts are flowing. Buyers are competing. Sellers are making decisions. And REALTORS® are working hard every day to help keep transactions moving toward the closing table. In […]

April 3, 2026 in Guest Columns

By David Nichols, 2026 KCRAR President April is Fair Housing Month. If you’ve been in this business for any length of time, you’ve heard the message before: Know the laws. Follow the rules. Treat everyone equally. All of that matters. But Fair Housing isn’t just about compliance, it’s about the standard we choose to carry […]

March 5, 2026 in Guest Columns

By David Nichols, 2026 KCRAR President As I’ve spent time this year visiting with REALTORS® across our region, one theme continues to come up in our conversations. Real estate is changing. Markets evolve. Technology advances. Consumer expectations continue to rise. The professionals who succeed over the long run are the ones who recognize those shifts […]

February 5, 2026 in Guest Columns

By David Nichols, 2026 KCRAR President As I step into my role as 2026 President of the Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®, I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on responsibility and what it really means, and who it’s owed to. We’re trusted with guiding people through some of the biggest decisions of their […]