July 22, 2014
New Video Discusses Upgrades to Your Heartland MLS App

With the latest update of the Heartland MLS App, you now have the ability to:

  • Search for Commercial Property
  • More specifically narrow your "sold date range" in increments smaller than the past year.
  • Narrow your search area on the map by drawing the area you want to search within, using nothing more than your finger    
Watch this video to learn more about the latest upgrades to this app.   
Apply by August 15 for a Chance to be on the KCRAR Board 

Calling all KCRAR members who have previously served on committees or volunteered in the past: You 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.   
June 2014 KC Regional Real Estate Market Report Now Available



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Site Shares the Latest News About the .REALTOR Domain, Explains Benefits

NAR has made available to members a simple way to learn more about the .REALTOR domain, including its benefits, pricing and how you can integrate your .REALTOR domain into your current marketing. Discover all the latest relevant news regarding the .REALTOR domain at www.dotREALTOR.org.
Nominate Someone for an "Of the Year" Award by Sept. 15 
 

Do you know a KCRAR member deserving of special recognition? Nominate him or her for an "Of the Year" award. Applications for these awards are due Sept. 15. Read more here.  

New NAR Video Discusses Internet Taxes, FHA Program and More
 
In NAR's bi-weekly video summary of the news last week, NAR Director of Broadcasting Stephen Gasque looked at website accessibility, Internet access taxes, FHA's pilot program to reduce mortgage insurance premiums, and a significant increase in contract signings. Watch the video here. 
 
Network, Learn Success Strategies at The Summit: July 24-25

Don't miss the education and networking event of the year for Missouri REALTORS® at the Summit July 24-25 at the Lake of the Ozarks! Read more and register. The event is open to both Kansas and Missouri REALTORS®.   

REALTOR® Emeritus Candidate Forms Due Oct. 2   

October 2 is the deadline to complete certification forms for REALTOR® Emeritus status, which recognizes REALTOR® and REALTOR®-Associate members with 40 years of continuous membership.  Information, forms, and eligibility requirements are online here.
Applications for the KCRAR Scholarship for the Kansas Association of REALTORS® "Right Track" Leadership Program Due Oct. 10

Kansas REALTORS®:To learn more about and apply for the upcoming Kansas Association of REALTORS® Right Track Leadership Program, please visit this link. If you would like to be considered for a KCRAR scholarship to assist with the additional "Right Track" Leadership program costs, please email a copy of your application to Debbie Strange at debbies@kcrar.com,  fax it to her attention at (913) 498-1110, or mail it to her at 11150 Overbrook Road, Suite 100, Leawood, KS 66211.

Your application deadline to KCRAR is Oct. 10, 2014.  

 

Upcoming KCRAR and Other REALTOR®-Related Events & Education

    

- July 1- Aug. 30 - RPAC* All-Star Challenge

 

- July 23 - RPR: Show Consumers the Truth 

 

- July 24 - Real Estate Auctions 101    

 

- July 24 - Selling HUD Foreclosures  

 

- July 24-25 - Missouri REALTORS® Summit 

 

- Aug. 1-3 Ride for the American Dream*

 

- August 6 - Selling HUD Foreclosures

 

- August 6 - That Doggone Mold

 

- August 7 - Core Class

 

- August 7 - Inspection Insights II  

 

- August 12 - Advanced Short Sales

 

- August 12 - Behave Yourself: the Code

 

- August 13 - Women's Council of REALTORS® Business Resource Meeting; Nominations for 2015 Officers 

 

- Aug. 13 - KCRAR Commercial - Summer Social Happy Hour Reception  

 

- August 14 - Mastering REO Transactions

 

- August 14 - Understanding Appraisers   

 

- August 16 - First Steps in Buying and Selling a Home (HREP Committee event)   

 

- August 19 - RPR Show Consumers the Truth  

 

- August 19 - Real Estate Auctions 101  

 

- August 20 - Core Class

 

- August 20 - KCRAR Forms 

   

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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