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June 2010
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Golf, anyone?
Mark your calendar for June 24 and start practicing your swing, because the RCA-KC Golf Scramble is back!
We'll start with registration and lunch at 11:45 a.m. and the shot gun start will be at 1 p.m.
More of the details:
Location: Hillcrest Country Club, 8200 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, MO 64138 (directions & map)
Reservations: Submit this registration form no later than June 11. Register a team or sign up individually and you'll be assigned to a team (please note that no-shows will be billed).
Price Tag: Lunch, green & cart fees and two drink tickets are all included in
the price of $75 for KCRAR members ($95 for non-members).
Questions? E-mail Nancy Davis or give her a call at 913-266-5915. |
Commercial Legislative Update
Last month, REALTORS� from around the country made the
annual trip Washington, D.C. to meet with their legislators and
share the REALTOR� legislative agenda.
Our Senators and Representatives in Washington heard firsthand how bills they
are deliberating affect the housing and commercial real estate markets.Those in attendance truly
showed the grassroots strength of over one million members of the National
Association of REALTORS�.
A 20-member delegation from KCRAR met with each of our Kansas and Missouri
Representatives and Senators. Among other issues, the delegation discussed the need to:
- Take action to enhance liquidity in the
commercial real-estate market to avoid driving down economic recovery. Pass
legislation to increase the cap on credit unions commercial lending from 12.25%
to 25%. Credit Unions can provide an important additional source of funding for
small commercial properties that need to refinance. Urge the Federal Reserve
and Treasury to encourage banks to provide term extensions for performing
properties.
Thank you to the delegation of KCRAR REALTORS� and staff for
delivering the REALTOR� message straight to Capitol Hill. Making the trip were Jeff
Carson, Chris Collins, Perry Crume, Rob Curtis, Patti Dauer, Tammy Ellis, Monique
Exposito, Jim Gamble, Cindy Green, Carole Harris, Cathy Holefelder, David
Johnston, Cal Lantis, Lee McClelland, Mike McGrew, Aaron Mesmer, Kathy Minden, Dan
O'Neill, Brenda Oliver, Yvonne Parker, Derek Ramsey, David Rogers, Diane
Ruggiero, Renee Ryan-Edwards, Dan Sight and C.L. Tally.
Keep up-to-date on commercial legislative issues with these resources:
Updated: Commercial Real Estate Advocacy Timeline
Learn more about the most current NAR advocacy
for legislation that helps support REALTORS� and commercial issues.
View 2010 YTD Timeline >>
2010 Commercial Real Estate Priorities
Read a summary of the current commercial real
estate market, learn NAR's legislative and regulatory priorities and its
proposals to improve the industry, and review facts, figures and products.
Read more >>
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Commercial REALTOR� Recognized in REALTOR� Magazine's "30 Under 30"
Each June, REALTOR� Magazine features 30 rising young stars in the real estate industry. Included in the Class of 2010 is our own Aaron Mesmer, CCIM, with Block Real Estate Services and Block Funds.
The 2010 honorees "balance independent thinking with a healthy respect for their mentors ... and are integrating new media with old-school touches," according to REALTOR� Magazine. "They're demonstrating vision and commitment as they bridge generation gaps, turn around tough situations and help manifest their clients' dreams."
In addition to his considerable business achievements, Aaron serves on the RCA-KC Board of Directors and as KCRAR's commercial liaison to the National Association of REALTORS�. He is active with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Kansas City, serving on their RBI
Advisory Board, as well as with the Bacchus Foundation, the Greater Kansas City
Chamber of Commerce and Jazzoo, a benefit for the Kansas City Zoo. In 2008,
Aaron received the "20 in their Twenties" award given by Ingrams Magazine.
Check out Aaron's profile in REALTOR� Magazine:
Aaron Mesmer, CCIM
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to Top Broker Aaron Mesmer graduated
first in his class with a business degree from the University of Kansas, but
the corporate jobs that beckoned held no allure for him. Instead, he joined the
commercial real estate firm NAI Cohen-Esrey, earned his sales license, and
delved into the world of multifamily sales. From there, he began buying and
renovating commercial properties and homes - which led to partnership in an infill
development project. His leadership on that challenging project gave him a
considerable education in construction, development, and politics, he says. With
his ability to run numbers and understanding of underwriting criteria, Mesmer
was a natural pick to work with Block's private equity funds, looking for
acquisitions with high returns. To date he has been involved in more than 85
investment transactions worth over $400 million.
Equity
Builder Mesmer looks beyond
sales production, seeing real estate as a way to invest in his community while
building equity. "I have had a unique opportunity to significantly impact
the built environment in the community in which I live," he says.
"This comes with a certain element of pride and a deep sense of
responsibility."
Reputation
Matters Most "[Success] comes
down to doing what you say you're going to do," he says. "It's a
marathon, not a sprint. If you get a reputation for doing things that are
borderline ethically, it doesn't take long for that to get out. You can't be
caught in those situations, you must be above reproach."
Age: 28 |
Sales associate, CCIM | Block Real Estate
Services and Block Funds | Kansas City, Mo. 2009 Team Sales Volume:
$102 million | Team Sides: 18 | www.blockllc.com
Congratulations to Aaron for this honor!
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Commercial CE Opportunities Abound
Bankruptcy & Your Clients
9 a.m. Friday, June 11 in the KCRAR classroom
For both residential and commercial agents! See more information about the course here or register here.
Successful Negotiations in Commercial Real Estate (You Get What You Negotiate)
9 a.m. Tuesday, June 15, Hilton Frontenac, St. Louis
Register online or download the flier for more information.
Commercial Law & Disorder
9 a.m. Tuesday, June 22 in the KCRAR classroom
See more information about the course here or register here.
Intro to Commercial Real Estate Investing
9 a.m. Thursday, July 22 in the KCRAR classroom
See more information about the course here or register here.
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New REALTOR� Benefit! FedEx Office In addition to existing shipping discounts,
REALTORS� can now save up to 20% on select copying and printing services and up
to 10% on select other services such as signs and graphics and direct mail at
FedEx.
To enroll in the program, go to fedex.com/nar. When
you enroll, please provide code LCRS8P16.
If you already participate in the FedEx
Advantage� shipping program, simply uncheck the FedEx Express� and FedEx
Ground� shipping option when you begin the enrollment process.
Take advantage of your member discounts of up to
26%** on select FedEx� shipping services and up to 20% on select FedEx OfficeSM
services. Enrollment is free, and there are no minimum requirements to receive
or maintain you discounts. To enroll today, go here or call
1.866.869.1171.
For more about the FedEx REALTOR� Benefits
programs, go here.
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