http://kcrarnews.frogpond.com/ http://kcrarnews.frogpond.com/ en-us Copyright 2008 http://kcrarnews.frogpond.com/rss_generator.cfm Results are in from the 2008 Board of Directors election in whichampnbsptwo Atlarge Directors and two Regional Chairmen were elected.ampnbsp Thank you to all the candidates for their interest in and commitment to serving KCRARampnbspThe newly elected Atlarge Directors are Greg Shahan, CRBampnbspand Marshall Stapleton.ampnbsp In the Show Me Region, Glenna Lunceford, GRI, ABR, CRS was elected Chairman and members in theampnbspRivers Region elected Teresa Whittamore, CRS, GRI, ABR, CSP as their next Chairman. http://kcrarnews.frogpond.com/DispArticle.cfm?ARTICLE_ID=24728 Dues invoices were mailed earlier this month, so here is information about important dates. First and foremost, to avoid paying late fees, please remember that your 2009 dues payment must be received by the KCRAR office by Midnight on Monday, December 15, 2008. http://kcrarnews.frogpond.com/DispArticle.cfm?ARTICLE_ID=24490 Dont shy away from trying to sell foreclosures because it looks too difficult or confusing.ampnbsp Come to the Selling Freddie Mac Foreclosures workshop on December 19.At this workshop, well walk you through the process with some tips for being successful in this fastgrowing segment of our business.ampnbsp Instructor Tameka Bryant, BrokerOwner of The Real Estate House, knows her stuff http://kcrarnews.frogpond.com/DispArticle.cfm?ARTICLE_ID=24653 You may not realize it, but you have the opportunity to influence every aspect of KCRAR.ampnbsp But that can only happen if you are there to share your opinions, expertise and suggestions.Please get involved today http://kcrarnews.frogpond.com/DispArticle.cfm?ARTICLE_ID=24492 On December 10 the Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORSreg, in partnership with The Personal Marketing Company, is releasing an innovative online marketing tool for KCRAR members.ampnbspampnbsp This new KCRAR affinity service, Personal Advantage, provides members with a complimentary subscription to this new client emarketing system.Learn more about its businessbuilding potential by attending How to Create a Successful Marketing Plan for 2009. Due to popular demand, this free 2hour workshopampnbspon December 10th will be held at its originally scheduled time of 10:0012:00 AND again at 2:004:00.ampnbsp Register soon http://kcrarnews.frogpond.com/DispArticle.cfm?ARTICLE_ID=24498 Due to a mandate from the National Association of REALTORSreg, all KCRAR members must complete and report Code of Ethics training by December 31, 2008.ampnbsp If it is not completed by December 31, 2008 at noon, we are required to SUSPEND YOUR MEMBERSHIP to KCRAR until you have completed this mandate.Suspension will be lifted when the training requirement is met during the months of January and February 2009.ampnbsp But failure to complete the requirement by March 1, 2009 will result in automatic membership termination. http://kcrarnews.frogpond.com/DispArticle.cfm?ARTICLE_ID=24499 The homeownership tax credit that the federal government created earlier this year is a hardwon tool at your disposal to encourage your customers to jump off the fence and get into the home buying market.ampnbsp It offers first time buyers a credit of up to 7,500. http://kcrarnews.frogpond.com/DispArticle.cfm?ARTICLE_ID=24729 Members of the Franklin County Board of REALTORSreg in Kansas have voted to merge with KCRAR effective in January 2009.ampnbsp The merger decision came after more than a year of discussions and leaders of both associations are enthusiastic about the change.ampnbsp http://kcrarnews.frogpond.com/DispArticle.cfm?ARTICLE_ID=24755 You are in a unique position to participate in effective solutions to help those whose housing needs have been underserved and youll simultaneously increase your sales.So earn the certification that prepares you to help moderateincome working families by attending just two short classes next month. http://kcrarnews.frogpond.com/DispArticle.cfm?ARTICLE_ID=24501 Quick Contract Online is one of the authorized products that may use the KCRAR forms and contracts. ampnbspTo learn all about this useful tool that helps streamline the contract process, please plan to attend the Quick Contract Online training session coming up on December 1 from 10:00 am Noon.NEW:ampnbsp Commercial Contracts and forms as well as Vacant Land Contracts and forms are now included in the Quick Contract interactive set of documents.ampnbsp ampnbsp http://kcrarnews.frogpond.com/DispArticle.cfm?ARTICLE_ID=24727 The Board of Directors of the National Association of REALTORSreg in its meeting Nov. 10, 2008 in Orlando, took actions to keep its members positioned for success in todays challenging real estate markets.ampnbsp Heres some of what was done... http://kcrarnews.frogpond.com/DispArticle.cfm?ARTICLE_ID=24681 Join us Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at the Intercontinental Hotel for the Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORSreg and Heartland MLS Annual Installation and Awards Ceremony. http://kcrarnews.frogpond.com/DispArticle.cfm?ARTICLE_ID=24502 KCRAR members who made sizeable contributions to the REALTORSreg Political Action Committee this year were guests at a Wine Tasting Party on November 13.ampnbsp Toasting RPAC in this photo are Monique Exposito, Fran Cashion, Donna Gambrill, Susan Ewert Younger and Glennice Savidge.ampnbsp Thank you to everyone who contributes to RPACampnbsp http://kcrarnews.frogpond.com/DispArticle.cfm?ARTICLE_ID=24735 Although the countryampnbspelected Barack Obama as our next President by 10 pm Tuesday evening, November 4th, the allotment of Missouris eleven Electoral College votes remains uncertain.ampnbsp With a Missouri voter turnout of 69, and a record 2.9 million plus votes cast in the Presidential race, the candidates are separated by only .2, or less than 6,000 votes.ampnbsp Will this be only the second time in modern history that Missourians do not vote for the victorampnbsp It may be December before we know for sure. http://kcrarnews.frogpond.com/DispArticle.cfm?ARTICLE_ID=24710 In a historic election most races showed a clear winner on election night with a few races being determined after provisional ballots were counted.ampnbsp Thank you to everyone that exercised their right and votedRead the full story to see how candidates who received contributions from the REALTORSreg Political Action Committee (RPAC) fared... http://kcrarnews.frogpond.com/DispArticle.cfm?ARTICLE_ID=24674 Join us for holiday fun on December 11 as the Show Me Region hosts its second annual Holiday Bowl Tournament.ampnbsp Register your team today http://kcrarnews.frogpond.com/DispArticle.cfm?ARTICLE_ID=24692 If you are interested in joining us and serving onampnbspa KCRAR Northland Committee next year, please contact Linda Cone, your KCRAR Northland Region Chairman and KCRAR Director, atampnbsplconereeceandnichols.com.ampnbsp Youll be glad you didampnbsp http://kcrarnews.frogpond.com/DispArticle.cfm?ARTICLE_ID=24693 Thank you for our great time on November 12th at our Bowling Tournament Part II.Were looking forward to more great times with you there for the fun at our Special Holiday Dinner on December 3.ampnbsp Join us for holiday cheer http://kcrarnews.frogpond.com/DispArticle.cfm?ARTICLE_ID=24689 We had a fullampnbsphouse for our Bowling Tournament on November 19th and now were looking forward to our Historic Holiday Celebration at The Reserve on December 4th.ampnbsp Join in the fun http://kcrarnews.frogpond.com/DispArticle.cfm?ARTICLE_ID=24687 The KC Metro WCR Chapter invites you to its Installation and Awards Luncheon on December 3.ampnbspampnbspPlan nowampnbspto Rock the Boat with WCR in 2009 http://kcrarnews.frogpond.com/DispArticle.cfm?ARTICLE_ID=24714 On March 12, 2009 the KCRAR REALTORreg Resource Rally will be all about GREEN. http://kcrarnews.frogpond.com/DispArticle.cfm?ARTICLE_ID=24503 LORE Magazine this month published its annual Top 200 Professionals article.ampnbsp Kudos to Mike Phillips, Ellen Brewood and Jim Cady who made the list of Top Individuals by Sides for 2008 http://kcrarnews.frogpond.com/DispArticle.cfm?ARTICLE_ID=24691 A Kansas City judge in October sentenced a man to 25 years in prison for kidnapping a real estate agent in Grandview in August 2006.ampnbsp In the previous month a jury convicted the man, Jewell Saunders, of kidnapping, firstdegree robbery and armed criminal action.Unfortunately stories of this nature continue to be reported from around the country, yet most agents still fail to revise their business models to include safety precautions. http://kcrarnews.frogpond.com/DispArticle.cfm?ARTICLE_ID=24672 If the comparative strength of the greater KC market is something you discuss with your clients, you mayampnbsp find this map a handy way to demonstrate our marketsampnbspmedian pricingampnbsprelative to others.ampnbsp Check it out http://kcrarnews.frogpond.com/DispArticle.cfm?ARTICLE_ID=24690 Chances are that a visit to your website will be the first thing your next client sees about you.ampnbsp With most consumers turning to the web when they begin seeking real estate information, thats where you need to be with a professional presence to represent you.ampnbspSo if you dont have a site, or youre looking for an upgrade, look into a turnkey website from KCRAR. http://kcrarnews.frogpond.com/DispArticle.cfm?ARTICLE_ID=24654 Do you have a real estaterelated event coming upampnbsp How about a community service functionampnbsp If you do, let KCRAR help get the word out to the real estate community.ampnbsp http://kcrarnews.frogpond.com/DispArticle.cfm?ARTICLE_ID=24752 If youre interested in applying for membership to the MAR Honor Society, please be sure to have your application to KCRAR no later than NOON on February 12, 2009. http://kcrarnews.frogpond.com/DispArticle.cfm?ARTICLE_ID=24489