Aug. 19, 2014

As the Designated REALTORŽ, Broker Manager, or KCRAR liaison in your office, here is an advanced look at the articles currently planned for the next eConnect. A copy of this publication will be sent to those in your office on Wednesday, Aug. 20.

Matrix Upgrade Scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 20

The Matrix system will be unavailable from 9:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20 in order to install an upgrade.

There will be several new enhancements in many functions after the upgrade including client portal, reverse prospecting, CMA, hotsheet, Matrix mobile, mapping, custom single line grid formats and more.

Click this link for more detailed information on the changes.

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 a KCRAR "Of the Year" or Community Service award.

Applications for these awards are due Sept. 15. Read more here.

Special Saturday, CE classes in the KCRAR Classroom:
Mastering REO Transactions and Code of Ethics

In September, take advantage of two special weekend KCRAR CE classes, which are only offered on a Saturday every two years, close to Missouri license renewal time.

"Mastering REO Transactions" will take place in the KCRAR classroom* from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 20; "Behave Yourself! The Code of Ethics" will take place that afternoon from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Read more about each class and register after logging in here. Visit

"Education & Event Registration" and "KCRAR Class Registration."

Gain Knowledge at the Historic Homebuyer Expo Sept. 19-20

Do you want to help spur an interest among residents in rehabilitating and renovating historic homes?

Join Historic Kansas City and the Young Preservationists, KC for a special two-day expo at Union Station, which will be packed with information, assistance and networking - all relating to the topic of historic houses!

Click here to read more and register.

Applications for the KCRAR Scholarship for the Kansas Association of REALTORSŽ "Right Track" Leadership Program Due Oct. 10

Kansas REALTORSŽ: If you would like to be considered for a KCRAR scholarship to assist with the additional costs of the Kansas Association of REALTORSŽ Right Track Leadership Program, please email a copy of your application by Oct. 10 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.

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KCRAR Member Photo Gallery

Photos from the KCRAR Commercial Summer Social Aug. 13 are here.

Photos from the Hispanic Real Estate Professionals Committee event on Aug. 16 are here.

*KCRAR Classroom

The KCRAR Classroom is located at 11150 Overbrook Road, Suite 100, Leawood, KS 66211

Upcoming KCRAR and Other REALTORŽ-Related Events, Education & Opportunities

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

- August 20 - Core Class

- August 20 - KCRAR Forms

- Sept. 3 - Core Class

- Sept. 3 - KCRAR Forms

- Sept. 4 - Advanced Short Sales

- Sept. 4 - Real Estate Auctions

- Sept. 9 - Negotiation

- Sept. 9 - That Doggone Mold

- Sept. 10 - Core Class

- Sept. 10 - Renovation Lending

- Sept. 15 - Deadline to nominate someone for an "Of the Year" or Community Service award

- Sept. 16 - Selling HUD foreclosures

- Sept. 16- Stellar Seller Services

- Sept. 17 - Core Class

- Sept. 17- RPR Show Consumers the Truth

- Sept. 19 - Legal Social Media Advertising

- Sept. 20 - Behave Yourself! The Code of Ethics

- Sept. 19-20 - Historic Homebuyer Expo



- Sept. 20 Mastering REO Transactions

- Oct. 10 - Deadline for application for a KCRAR scholarship to assist with the Kansas Association of REALTORSŽ Right Track leadership program

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

July Market Report

Click the image to read the market report for July 2014.