June 18, 2014
Be a Part of KCRAR Leadership

KCRAR members are encouraged to apply today for a position on the KCRAR Board. We are seeking one Director from the Sunflower Region, one Director from the Show Me Region and one Director from the Northland Region. Applications are due Aug. 15. Read more here.   
High-Spirited Fun & Frighteningly Great Networking at Thursday's Wine Tasting Event!

Are you ready for "KCRAR Uncorked" June 19 ... an unforgettable outing to a hauntingly lovely winery that received national attention for being on the Syfy Network's "Ghost Hunters"? Join us by registering here:    
https://ims.kcrar.com/   
Maximize Your Exposure With Recent Realtor.com Changes 

Did you know you can now enhance your visibility on Realtor.com by claiming your profile at realtor.com/profile?

Now, you will find that every active listing on Realtor.com will include both the listing agent's name as well as the brokerage firm name. REALTORS® who have claimed their profile will have the benefit of having a hyperlink from the listing to their profile in the "Find a REALTOR®" directory. This allows consumers to read more about their background, experience and specialty.

The change comes about as part of the new consumer campaign launched by NAR and Realtor.com® to draw attention to REALTORS® and the issues that could affect one's ability to purchase, sell or invest in real estate.

 Read more here.
House Passes Mortgage Choice Act 
 
The Mortgage Choice Act, passed by the U.S. House of Representatives June 9, redefines a provision in the rules that allow for home loans to be considered Qualified Mortgages. Read more about the Mortgage Choice Act here.     
Introducing the RPAC "All-Star Office" Challenge for Missouri REALTORS®  
 

The Missouri REALTORS® is excited to announce the RPAC "All-Star Office" Challenge for Missouri REALTOR® members, which will run July 1 through August 30. Each office of ten or more agents that meet or exceed 51 percent participation becomes an RPAC All-Star Office! Each All-Star office is entered into a drawing for one of three office parties, valued at $500 each. If you have any questions, please contact missourirpac@morealtor.com or Michael Riley at 573-268-7706.

 

*Please see our note about RPAC contributions on the right, bottom column of this email.

Friend-Friendly Facebook Marketing - Free Webinar
 
Learn how to boost your Facebook presence without annoying friends and family members in a webinar sponsored by NAR and CityBlast, a company that specializes in Facebook marketing for real estate. The webinar is Thursday, June 26, at 2:00 p.m.  To attend the free webinar, click the registration link you find on this page.
 
Other Upcoming Education Opportunities 

"Close the Sale: Essentials of Negotiation" online course, LANDU education week approaches, a video on retirement planning for independent contractors.

Read more in this month's supplement.
Discounts & Special Offers 
  
Kansas City Chiefs tickets, 10 percent off the Iris Safe & Secure Kit.

  Read more in our June supplement.   

 

Upcoming KCRAR and Other REALTOR®-Related Events & Education

    

- June 18 - Core Class

  

- June 18 - Selling HUD Foreclosures

  

- June 19 -Wine Tasting at Belvoir Winery     

  

 - June 19- Selling Real Estate Using Tax Laws   

  

- June 19 - Inspection Insights

  

- June 24 - Renovation Lending   

  

-  June 24- That Doggone Mold   

  

- June 24 - Mastering REO Transactions 

  

- June 25 - Core Class


- July 9 Core Class

  

- July 9 KCRAR Forms

  

- July 10 - This New House

  

- July 10 - Radon in Real Estate

  

- July 15 - Behave Yourself, the Code

  

- July 16 - KCRAR & Habitat for Humanity Build

  

July 16 - Kansas Broker Core 

 

- July 16 - Advanced Short Sales     

  

- July 23 - Core Class   

 

- July 23 - RPR: Showing Consumers the Truth 

    

For KCRAR classes and events that require registration, log in as a member at www.kcrar.com and visit the "Education & Event Registration" section.

  

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