Kansas City REALTORS® Step Up to the Plate for RPAC at 2023 Auction

June 29, 2023 in KCRAR

The Closers and the Homerunners took Legends Field again for the annual American Dream Auction and “League of R Own” softball game, this year raising $87,770 for the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC). Around 200 REALTORS®, Industry Partners, family and staff gathered at the home of the Kansas City Monarchs on Wednesday for this fundraising […]

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Five KCRAR Members Inducted into RPAC Hall of Fame at 2023 NAR Spring Conference

May 11, 2023 in Government Affairs

Five KCRAR members were inducted into the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) Hall of Fame this week in Washington, D.C. Larry Apple, Linda Cone, Andrew Mall and Brent Sledd were all newly inducted into the Hall of Fame, indicating a lifetime contribution of $25,000 to RPAC. Additionally, T. David Rogers, who was originally inducted in […]

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President West: Making Moves for the American Dream

May 3, 2023 in Guest Columns

My favorite thing about May and real estate? You might be thinking it’s the exciting May market, and it is an exciting time in the market, although that isn’t my favorite thing…

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REALTORS® Hit It Out of the Park, Raise $85k at 2022 American Dream Auction

August 19, 2022 in KCRAR

The silent auction kicked off online on Monday, and over the next three days, REALTORS® bid on over 100 items from sports memorabilia to tech gadgets to kitchen appliances and more. On Wednesday, over 20 REALTORS® took the field to play an exhibition softball game, spectated by a crowd of Live Auction attendees. After the […]

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Looking Out For The Industry: You’re Up To Bat!

August 12, 2022 in Guest Columns

By Alex Goering, 2022 Heartland MLS President If you follow many of your fellow REALTORS® on social media, you’ve probably seen a post or two about an upcoming softball game. All across the city, REALTORS® are preparing for this epic showdown by going to batting cages, playing catch, and searching for their favorite flavor of […]

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KCRAR Members and CEO Inducted into RPAC Hall of Fame

May 5, 2022 in Government Affairs

Three KCRAR members and its CEO were inducted into the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) Hall of Fame this week in Washington, D.C. Scottie Broderick, Kipp Cooper and Jennifer Langston-Justus were all newly inducted into the Hall of Fame, indicating a lifetime contribution of $25,000 to RPAC. Additionally, Jim Gamble, who was originally inducted in […]

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Image description: Jeff Carson and Derek Ramsay sit at a table hosting the 2021 RPAC Virtual Live Auction.

Annual American Dream Auction Brings in Over $67k for RPAC

August 13, 2021 in Government Affairs

The American Dream Auction was held virtually this year, bringing over 300 KCRAR members together to raise funds for the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC). Bidders raised $67,435 throughout the week, after the silent auction kicked off the event on Monday, continuing until after the virtual live auction Thursday night. This was the second year […]

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American Dream Auction Held Virtually for the First Time, Raises Over $56,000

August 7, 2020 in Government Affairs

The American Dream Auction was held virtually this year, bringing over 400 KCRAR members together to raise funds for the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC). Bidders raised $56,000 throughout the week, after the silent auction kicked off the event on Monday, continuing until after the live auction Thursday night. Participants bid on items big and […]

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Two KCRAR Members Inducted into RPAC Hall of Fame

June 5, 2020 in Government Affairs

  KCRAR members Jeff Carson and Jeff Hill were recently honored for their achievements in lifetime contribution to the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) by being inducted into the RPAC Hall of Fame. Carson has served as both KCRAR and Heartland MLS President in 2002 and 2010, respectively, in addition to serving as President of […]

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Kansas City REALTORS® ‘Get on Track with RPAC’ at the Kansas Speedway

April 25, 2019 in Government Affairs

More than 65 of Kansas City’s top-producing REALTORS® came together on April 18 at the Kansas Speedway to “Get on Track with RPAC,” experiencing the thrill of racing around the track in a NASCAR race car at over 175 miles per hour through the Richard Petty Driving Experience. This event secured over $51,000 in pledges […]

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