President Nichols: Looking Ahead at the Bright Future of Real Estate in Kansas City
By David Nichols, 2026 KCRAR President I’m genuinely excited about the future of real estate in the Kansas City region. That might sound like a bold statement in a world that loves to focus on headlines, interest rates and uncertainty—but I believe it deeply. In fact, at our annual holiday party, T. David Rogers summed […]
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President Mall: A Year of Growth
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 […]
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President Mall: Building Business Through Professional Development
By Andrew Mall, 2025 KCRAR President If you have not yet begun your business planning for 2026, now is the time. As we enter the final quarter of the year, I want to remind you to leverage the many resources you have at your disposal as a member of KCRAR to grow in your professional […]
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President Ketchum: What Rising Inventory Means for Buyers, Sellers, Agents
By John Ketchum, 2025 Heartland MLS President For much of the past few years, Kansas City has been defined by a strong seller’s market: low inventory, multiple offers and homes moving quickly. But we’re beginning to see a notable shift, especially in certain price points where new construction is adding supply to the market. In […]
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President Mall: Finding Balance
By Andrew Mall, 2025 KCRAR President If you’re feeling overwhelmed in this busy summer market, you are not alone. In this competitive industry, it’s easy to find ourselves with jam-packed schedules and plenty of reasons to keep them that way. It’s true that it requires a lot of time and energy to support our clients—that’s […]
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President Ketchum: World Cup, Royals, Chiefs… and Real Estate
By John Ketchum, 2025 Heartland MLS President There’s no denying that Kansas City is having a moment. With the Chiefs consistently in the Super Bowl, the Royals re-energizing a vision for downtown stadium (allegedly) and the city preparing to host the world during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, KC is on the global stage like never […]
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President Mall: An Update from D.C.
By Andrew Mall, 2025 KCRAR President REALTORS® from across the nation gathered this week in Washington, D.C. to advocate on behalf of our clients, the public and our profession. I’m proud that KCRAR members represented our region at these critical meetings on Capitol Hill with federal lawmakers including Senators Jerry Moran and Eric Schmitt and […]
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President Ketchum: The Power of Professional Courtesies
By John Ketchum, 2025 Heartland MLS President Many moons ago I assisted (embarrassingly half-naked even) in the production of a video made by YPN on “Professional Courtesies.” Back then, it seemed like just something to do for a fun way to promote professionalism. Fast forward to present day, and I am worried that such a video needs a revival […]
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President Mall: Fostering Fair Housing
By Andrew Mall, 2025 KCRAR President April is Fair Housing Month. As real estate professionals, Fair Housing remains front of mind in our work every day, but April serves as a good reminder for us to carve out some time to strengthen and maintain our working knowledge of this integral policy. As you know, Fair […]
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President Ketchum: The Importance of Accurate and Comprehensive Data at Listing Input
By John Ketchum, 2025 Heartland MLS President In today’s fast-moving real estate market, the strength of the MLS is built on the accuracy and completeness of the data it holds. Every property listing is more than just an entry—it’s a source of information that guides buyers, sellers and agents in making informed decisions. More than […]
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