Mission: Leading Change with Passion and Success
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 We are excited for the The Summit, KCRAR's Conference & Expo coming up on April 12. The Summit is a fresh take on the former REALTORŪ Resource Rally - designed to deliver a new level of value through a strong line-up of dynamic speakers and 100 exhibitors providing valuable resources to help you take your business to the next level in 2012.
This year's keynote speaker is Joel Zeff, a sought-after national speaker who uses improvisational comedy to present essential ideas on work and life. Here's a preview of what he'll be discussing with us:
"Change happens. We can either be open and flexible to it or let it steamroll us. Too many of our daily problems are not worth getting worked up about, but we react to these small events, and it impacts us negatively. We don't always have control over our changing circumstances, but we do control our reactions. There's only one reaction that's not acceptable: quitting. You can't quit. You may have to communicate your needs; you may have to try something new. But you can't give up. Joel's presentation reinforces this message through his dynamic interactive skits." Go here for more information on The Summit, including a complete schedule of events. We'll see you April 12!
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Tax Strategies for Real Estate Professionals
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10 a.m. to noon on Friday, April 6 - Continental Breakfast included!
Join us for a Free Friday Focus Workshop that will help identify between $2,500 and $27,000 in NEW deductions that can be used right away to pocket thousands in tax savings. These deductions are based in tax LAW, but presented in simple English that all of us can easily understand.
Don't miss this presentation sponsored by First American Title! Register here and get the full workshop description here.
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How Generational Differences Affect the Homebuying and Closing Process
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A successful transaction can be impacted by not only cultural, but generational differences between the agent and client. Join us from 9-11 a.m. on Thursday, April 19 in the KCRAR classroom for an educational session hosted by YPN-KC.
Go here for a full program description.
There is no charge to attend and you can register online here. Questions? Contact Kelly Muehlberger at 913-266-5912 or kellym@kcrar.com.
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Changing Your Personal Information
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Personal information (such as email and home addresses, personal phone and fax numbers) for KCRAR and Heartland MLS can be changed online. You can also specify how you would prefer to be contacted and if you'd like your information included on the KCRAR and HMLS roster and mailing list. Members just need to follow these quick steps:
- Login here
- Under Membership Record, click on 'Personal Information'
- Make the changes you require and click 'Submit' at the bottom of the screen
The personal information will be updated within 24 hours of submission. It will be changed for Heartland MLS, KCRAR, and the State and National Associations.
NOTE: Listings in the MLS prior to the submission will not be changed. Members need to manually change their personal information within their current listings. Any listings inputted to MLS after the submission will contain the new personal information.
Office information changes must be submitted in writing to KCRAR's membership department by the Designated Broker.
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Sharpen Your Leadership Skills with MAR
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The Missouri Association of REALTORSŪ developed the Leadership Academy to identify emerging REALTORŪ leaders and encourage them to sharpen their leadership skills so that they may exert a strong positive influence on the future of the national, state and local associations and boards, as well as their profession.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2012-2013 class. All MAR members are eligible to apply and KCRAR will provide $1,000 scholarships for up to two members selected by a KCRAR committee as representatives from our local association (if they are chosen by MAR).
To apply for a KCRAR-subsidized position, you must apply directly to Debbie Strange at KCRAR no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1. Go here to download an application or to learn more.
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Five Ways for Sellers to Lure More Buyers
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Pricing a listing realistically will most certainly get potential buyers through the door, but how do you get them to fall in love with the home? A recent article at U.S. News & World Report offers some of the following tips for sellers in enhancing their home's appeal.
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