"Of the Year" Award nominations -
Due Sept. 15
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 There are only a couple days left to celebrate the salesperson, manager or affiliate who exemplifies excellence in your eyes. Nominations for KCRAR's annual "Of the Year" Awards are due this Thursday, September 15.
These awards give us the opportunity to honor the best-of-the-best among KCRAR's membership. If you know someone who deserves to be recognized, nominate them as a candidate in one of the following categories: REALTORŪ of the Year, REALTORŪ Sales Manager of the Year, REALTORŪ Salesperson of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, Affiliate of the Year and Community Service Award.
Self-nominations are also encouraged. Download the applications here and be sure to submit your nominations by to Debbie Strange, by fax at 913-498-1110 or by email at debbies@kcrar.com by this Thursday, September 15.
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Money in KCKS - Free Friday Focus Workshop
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Kansas City, Kansas has some good financing available! Make sure you know the scoop. Join us for "Money in KCKS," the next Free Friday Focus Workshop on Friday, October 14 from 10-11:30 a.m. in the KCRAR classroom.
CHIP (The Community Housing Investment Program) is the Unified Government's down payment assistance program. Come learn about income requirements, minimum borrower investment, the program target area and details about loan forgiveness. You'll also learn updates to the Kansas City, KS Neighborhood Stabilization down payment assistance program.
Speakers will include CHIP Certified lenders from the Mortgage Lender Consortium and/or the Unified Government.
Register here.
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Safety Tip
Open House: it ain't over til it's over
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 Don't assume that everyone has left the premises at the end of an open house. Check all of the rooms and the backyard prior to locking the doors. Be prepared to defend yourself, if necessary.
September marks NAR's annual REALTORSŪ Safety Month. There are always a lot of safety-related issues and tips to consider, so be sure to visit realtor.org/safety for additional information.
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Family Reunion hosted by the Rivers Region
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Reconnect with old friends and make some new connections at the Rivers Region Family Reunion on Saturday, September 24! We'll gather at Wyandotte County Park (Shelter D) at State Ave. and 126th St. in Bonner Springs from noon to 4 p.m. Lunch catered by Firebug BBQ will be served at 1 p.m.; please plan to bring your own drinks and lawn chairs.
The cost is $5 per person. Celebrate the start of fall and come prepared to participate in our Goofy Olympics games and win prizes! RSPV to attend - just login here - or download this printable registration form.
For more information on this or other events, contact KCRAR Event Manager Carrie Stricker at carries@kcrar.com or 913-266-5909.
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Extreme Home Makeover - Correct Link
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 Last week's issue of Realeyes Online Update included a broken link to the registration site for Extreme Home Makeover.
Here is the correct link: http://www.joinextreme.com/joplin.
The popular show is coming to Joplin next month to build seven houses for seven worthy families.General volunteers and construction trades of all kinds are needed to help rebuild and revive this community!
The project begins October 19. They are looking for upwards of 2,000 volunteers, so this is a great way to help in many different ways - from handing out food and water for workers to actually hammering nails.
There are still several shifts available, so to sign up or for more information, go to http://www.joinextreme.com/joplin.
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Low Appraisal Killing a Deal?
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Appraisals that come in lower than the agreed-to sales price are derailing many real estate deals nowadays. So what can your clients do about it?
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2nd Annual Wine Tasting to benefit Heartland Habitat
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 The 2nd Annual Wine Tasting Event to benefit Heartland Habitat for Humanity is this Thursday, September 15 from 5-8 p.m. at Stone Pillar Vineyard, 11000 S. Woodland Road, Olathe, KS.
Taste gourmet wines and bites, enjoy live music and network for a great cause! Pre-registration is $25 or $30 at the door. Pre-register here; be sure to print out your receipt and bring it with you to the event.
Questions? For more information about Heartland Habitat, visit www.heartlandhabitat.org or call Kate Fields at 913-342-3047.
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