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April 3, 2013

RECHARGE Sees Swift Ticket Sell-Out

RECHARGE speakers Leigh Brown, Greg Dallaire, Chris Smith, Maura Neill, Nobu Hata and Raziel Ungar

Speakers Leigh Brown, Greg Dallaire, Chris Smith, Maura Neill, Nobu Hata and Raziel Ungar (from left to right, above) shared their technology expertise to a sizable crowd at KCRAR's RECHARGE Technology Conference earlier today.

Held at the Kansas City Public Library, Plaza branch, in Kansas City, Mo., the sold-out event drew REALTORS® from across the Kansas City region.

Black and White Party for RPAC

KCRAR invites you to the Black and White Party benefitting the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) on Wednesday, May 8, 2013.

The event will feature a live and silent RPAC auction, raffle, dinner and drinks.

Registration cost is just $20 (early bird April 1-18) and $25 (April 19-May 8).

Black and white attire is suggested. Note: This will be the one and only RPAC auction in 2013

Registration can be done by clicking this link.

(After you login, visit "Education & Event Registration," then "Event and non-CE Class Registration" and "Black & White Party for RPAC.")

Interested in purchasing raffle tickets in advance of the big event? Email Kelly Muehlberger at KellyM@kcrar.com. You do not need to be present to win.

Contributions to RPAC are voluntary and used for political purposes. You may refuse to contribute without affecting your membership rights. 70% of each contribution is used by RPAC to support state and local political candidates. 30% of each contribution is sent to national RPAC. Of that amount, 90% is used by national RPAC to support federal candidates and is charged against your limits under 2 U.S.C. 441a, while the remaining 10% is used for other federal grassroots political activities. Contributions are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.

Kansas City Billboard Registrations Due April 8

All owners of outdoor advertising signs located within the City of Kansas City, Mo., must follow a new amendment to the zoning code that requires these signs be registered with the City Planning and Development Department by April 8. There is no registration fee associated with this new rule, but outdoor sign owners who don't comply will face a penalty determined by the Municipal Court on a case- by-case basis. Online registration is available at www.kcmo.org/planning.

This requirement became part of the City's Zoning and Development Code on Dec. 13, 2012. The purpose is to help the City complete an inventory of outdoor advertising signs as well as address some ongoing maintenance issues. Outdoor advertising signs typically include billboards or any other sign that directs attention to a business, commodity, service, activity or product that is conducted, sold or offered off the premises from where the sign is located. There is no registration necessary for on-premise business signs.

Registration information for outdoor signs must include the size, height and type of sign, plus a photo of the sign and its supporting structure. An address, if available, or the geographic coordinates of the sign's location also must be provided. Any new outdoor signs must be registered within 30 days of installation.

For more information about the Outdoor Advertising Sign Registry requirements, see Sec. 88-445-14-B-8 at www.zoningplus.com/regs/kansascity or contact the Investigations Division of the City Planning and Development Department at 816-513-1500.

YPN-KC Offers Opportunity for Self-Defense Training

Do you want to learn how you can better protect yourself on and off the job?

On April 18, YPN-KC is planning a special free self-defense course, "Defend Yourself" at Gold's Gym in Westport, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Registration is free with the optional donation of full-size body wash, woman's deodorant, or women's reading glasses for the Rose Brooks Center in Kansas City, Mo.

The Rose Brooks Center is a domestic violence agency that offers women and children emergency shelter from life-threatening abuse. The center also offers prevention programming, crisis intervention, personal skills development, and other supportive services.

YPN-KC Event - "Defend Yourself!"

Date: Thursday, April 18, 2013

Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Location:

Gold's Gym, Westport

4050 Pennsylvania Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64111

Cost: Free (optional donation of full-size body wash, woman's deodorant,

or women's reading glasses for the Rose Brooks Center in Kansas City, Mo).

Register by logging in as a member at www.kcrar.com then visiting "Event and non-CE Class Registration," or simply follow this link.

Special CRS Workshop - for Everyone!

Nationally- acclaimed Pat Zaby, CRS instructor, will be in Kansas City with an informative 3-hour session titled, "Turn it on Automatic, Serving Repeat and Referral Customers."

Pick up some valuable tips to help your business and you'll also learn more about the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation and how you can pursue it. (This is not for CE credit, but it does apply toward CRS designation credit.)

To register, visit this link.

Date: Thursday, April 23

Time: 9:00 a.m.- Noon

Place: In the KCRAR Classroom, 11150 Overbrook Road, Suite 100, Leawood, KS 66211

Cost: $25 (or $20 for early bird registration)

Join the Missourians for the American Dream Rally

Missouri REALTORS®: Don't forget to circle your calendars for Thursday, April 25 and the American Dream Rally at Kiener Plaza in St. Louis for the Missourians for the American Dream Rally. Missouri REALTORS® will join elected officials, media and the public for this special event.

Help us spread the word about this event that expresses support for a healthy and resilient residential housing market! The rally starts at 5 p.m. and attendees are asked to arrive by 4:45 p.m. as the rally starts promptly. A reception will be held immediately following the rally for Missouri REALTORS® and invited guests.

Share your Story:

Local stories are being sought about why homeownership matters for you in Missouri. The most compelling stories will be shared at the rally. Share your success stories by completing this form.

NAHREP Presents VA Mortgage - Benefits & Myths & 203K Loans

Don't miss "VA Mortgage - Benefits & Myths & 203K Loans" presented by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP)
Wednesday, May 1.

Find out whether a VA Loan is the right choice for your client.

Learn who qualifies for a VA mortgage, as well as the benefits of this type of mortgage for your client.

Learn just what is a 203K loan and how it can help you sell homes.

Experts will explain the 203k loan process and its benefits.

Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Time: 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Place: Kansas City Regional Association of Realtors® Office

11150 Overbrook Rd, Suite 100

Leawood, KS 66211

Price: Free to NAHREP Members

$10.00 Non-Members

Registrants: RSVP to Susie Mize susiemize4722@att.net

KREC Shares Updated Forms and New Website

Please note: The Kansas Real Estate Commission (KREC) has updated forms and a newly renovated website available for Kansas REALTORS®. Licensees should begin using the new forms immediately.

Among the significant changes to the forms include the elimination of the Licensee Change Request Form. In addition, incomplete forms will now be returned unprocessed to the sender's address of record. Please also note that after June 1, 2013 requests received on old KREC forms will not be accepted and will be returned unprocessed to the sender's address of record.

For more information and to view KREC's updated website, visit this link.