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   June 2010

Golf, anyone?
 

GOlfMark 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 >>
 


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
Aaron Mesmer
Top Student 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!



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.


New REALTOR� Benefit!
FedEx Office
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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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