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Apply Now to Be a Part of KCRAR's Leadership
Interested in being a part of a leadership team who wishes to make a difference in the lives of KCRAR members and the real estate industry? Apply today to become a Director on the KCRAR Board.
KCRAR Directors are expert real estate professionals and leaders who establish policy, guide the future direction of KCRAR and serve as a connection between the Association and membership. Their decisions set standards and procedures that define the real estate business in the KC metro and surrounding areas.
Directors may also be called upon to serve as spokespeople for the industry.
If you consider yourself a leader or potential leader who cares about the Association's work, its goals and its future, you are encouraged to apply for this prestigious postion.
We also welcome your suggestions for candidate nominees if you know of someone who would make a great director.
We are seeking candidates for Director positions representing the following regions:
Director from the Northland Region for a 3-year term. The individual must be a broker-owner or managing broker
Director from the Sunflower Region for a 3-year term, open to any member in this region, including broker-owners or managing brokers.
For a map of the different KCRAR regions, click here.
The deadline for nominations for Director positions is August 15. Please complete the application for Director (found online here) and email it, along with a photo, to Perry Crume at PerryC@kcrar.com.
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Kansas Government Affairs Committee News
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meeting June 7, Luke Bell (top, right) recognized Joe Vaught's recent appointment to the Kansas Real Estate Commission. Joe is Chairman of the Kansas Governmental Affairs Committee. |
On June 7, the Kansas Government Affairs Committee met to discuss local Kansas issues as well as provide updates on the Kansas Association of REALTORS® (KAR) and national legislative news.
At the meeting, Luke Bell, Vice President of Governmental Affairs for the Kansas Association of REALTORS®, discussed everything from the outstanding attendance at the Kansas REALTORS® rally for the American Dream and a tax plan that rejects Gov. Brownback's proposal to eliminate mortgage interest and property deductions for Kansas homeowners, to Gov. Brownback's veto of a bill that would extend the life of a board that regulates home inspectors.
The bill, otherwise known as Senate Bill 37, would have renewed a law that is set to expire next month.
Because of the veto, home inspectors will no longer be regulated by the state on July 1.
To read more about the bill's veto, click here.
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Does the Clock Control you, or do you Control the Clock?
At the KCRAR Roadshow series workshop, "Schedule for Success," on Friday, June 21 in Lee's Summit, Mo., learn how you can get more done in less time with a fresh look at time management and a new plan to effectively manage your lead generation, appointments, follow-up, and more.
This complimentary workshop is available to all KCRAR members. Registration is required.
The workshop will be presented by Suzie Savage.
Schedule for Success
Friday June 21, 2013
10 a.m. - noon
Gamber Center, 4 SE Independence Avenue
Lee's Summit, MO 64063
To register, click here and login as a member.
Have questions? Contact Carrie Stricker at 913-266-5909.
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The "My KC REALTOR®," Agent-Branded App is Here!
This app has similar functionality to the Heartland MLS app, but follows IDX rules (doesn't show sold data, etc.) and is meant for you to give to your consumers to use.
The best part is that it's branded to you! This is a great way to be able to offer your clients an app (branded to you) at a low monthly cost.
Cost: $17.00 per month per agent (for unlimited consumers).
To start a limited 30-day free trial for two clients, go to:
http://heartland.mobilerealtyapps.com/ and log in with your current MLS credentials.
Read more here.
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Check out Your Latest MVP Reward: Social Media for REALTORS®: Facebook-Download
From June 1 to June 15, 2013, members can be rewarded with a complimentary "Social Media for REALTORS®: Facebook" download through the National Association of REALTORS Member Value Plus (MVP) Program.
Act now: You have until July 15 to claim your reward from the Realtor.org/Store before this expires.
For more information, click here.
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NAR Safety Hints: The Tool That Can Prevent You From Being a Victim
Although NAR's Safety Month may not be until September, the association has developed informative REALTOR® safety materials for use throughout year.
Right now, you can learn the one tool you should always keep in your safety toolbox. Read here for more.
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We're Inviting You to the Mysterious Belvoir Winery.
Who You Gonna Call?
If you enjoy wine as well as a few spirited adventures, you won't want to miss "KCRAR Uncorked" Thursday, June 13 from 4:00 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Scheduled: A trip with old and new friends to the Belvoir Winery, a place which occasionally holds guided ghost tours and recently gained the attention of the Syfy channel's "Ghost Hunters." Ghost hunting professionals from the show recently documented their visit to the Belvoir Winery in their hunt for Kansas City's paranormal activity. Their findings will be aired on "Ghost Hunters" June 26.
Join us and discover firsthand what the pros may have found ... or missed!
The $5 ticket price for this social and networking event includes samples of wine and finger foods. Seating is available in the courtyard and in the bar area.
The Belvoir Winery is located at 1325 Odd Fellows Road in in Liberty, Mo.
Take an online tour here.
The vineyard's harvest is processed on-site to create their own unique bottled wines.
To register, click here and login as a member.
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Online Version of New Member Orientation Now Available
There is good news for new members of KCRAR seeking to complete the orientation that includes the Code of Ethics training required of all new REALTORS® within 60 days of joining.
KCRAR orientation can now be completed either online or by attending a live class.
Both options provide the same information about the features and benefits of your REALTOR® membership, and they both include the mandatory Code of Ethics training. There is no fee for either one.
A link to your online orientation can be found at www.kcrar.com/orientation.
For those who wish to complete the live class, the next one is Wednesday, June 26, 9:00 a.m. to noon in the KCRAR classroom at 11150 Overbrook Road, Suite 100 in Leawood, Kan.
Doors open with breakfast treats at 8:30 a.m. To register, log in with your MLS ID and password on the KCRAR home page at www.kcrar.com. Then look under Education & Event Registration and select
CE Class Registration then scroll to KCRAR Orientation. (Note: Orientation is not a Continuing Education class for license renewal credit.)
If you have questions, contact Sherry Young, KCRAR Education Registrar, at 913-266-5930, or syoung@kcrar.com.
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YPN-KC Invites You to a "Glowing" 5K Run/Walk
Whether you enjoy walking or a good run, Arrowhead Stadium will be the place to be 9:00 p.m. Saturday, June 29 for the Glow Run 5K benefitting the Love Fund for Children. Join the YPN-KC team participating in what promises to be an unforgettable experience!
For more details, click here.
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Save the Date for the "Real Estate Trends Update With Steve Murray" Sept. 12
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KCRAR invites you to a special "Real Estate Trends Update with Steve Murray" at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12. Steve is editor with and president of
REAL Trends, Inc. He is also co-author of Game Plan: How Real Estate Professionals Can Thrive in an Uncertain Future.
Steve has been in the residential real estate field for more than 37 years.
REAL Trends Inc. is a Denver, Colo.-based communications and consulting company considered to be the leading source of analysis and information on the residential brokerage and housing industry.
This event will take place 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, Kan. There will be no registration fee for this event, to which all members are invited.
To register, click here and login as a member.
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Upcoming KCRAR and other REALTOR®-Related
Events & Education
June 13 - Wine Tasting at the Belvoir Winery
June 21 - KCRAR Roadshow: Schedule for Success
June 26 - New Member Orientation
June 29 - YPN-KC's Glow Run 5K benefitting the Children's Love Fund
August 26 - YPN-KC: Speed Networking Lunch
For KCRAR classes and events that require registration, log in as a member at
and visit the "Education & Event Registration" section.
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Don't miss out on the chance to advertise in the Greater Kansas City New Resident Magazine, the Official New Resident Guide of KCRAR and Metromedia. This guide, which highlights area cities, education, shopping and more, is distributed to potential new residents of the greater Kansas City area.
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