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Gain insight into current market conditions and how they affect property values, your business, and your buyers and sellers at a special Free Friday Focus Workshop on Sept. 17. More
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| September 7, 2010 |
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| Save Tax Dollars and Learn Tax Tips from Peter Newman |
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Peter Newman, CPA, who has taught classes frequently at KCRAR,
will be back soon to teach "How Independent Contractors Can Save Tax Dollars."
Register now for the class on Thursday, Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon. More
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| August 31, 2010 |
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| Wall Street Reform: What it Means to You |
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President Obama in mid-July signed sweeping financial services reform into law. Learn many of the details, and how they impact real estate, in a free webinar August 26 - register here. More
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| August 17, 2010 |
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| THIS AFTERNOON: Second Session Booked for FHA Speaker |
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Due to overwhelming demand, we have scheduled a second workshop at 3:00 this afternoon with the FHA speaker coming to KCRAR. As this newsletter is being e-mailed, there are still some open seats!
Be there TODAY (8/10) to hear Luke Harry from the Federal Housing Administration address the latest in financing, the foreclosure picture and more. Please sign up using our online registration system - it will help you be sure there's space available when you read this final notice about this afternoon's event.
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| August 10, 2010 |
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| Webinar: Understand Fannie, Freddie Short-Sale Rules |
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Learn how Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac guidelines for processing short sales, released in June, differ from the federal Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) guidelines.
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| July 20, 2010 |
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| Webinar: Prospecting for Today's Market |
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Attend a free REALTOR® Magazine webinar this afternoon, July 13 at 2 p.m. to explore the evolution of prospecting and see an overview of the most effective methods, online and off.More
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| July 13, 2010 |
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| Education is the way to get there |
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Be on the leading edge and know how to shift gears in our constantly changing marketplace. Consumer demands and expectations are not what they were three years ago or even one year ago. Do you know how to compete? Do you want to win?
Education is the only way to get there. More
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| July 13, 2010 |
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| Drop in for our next Free Friday Focus Workshop |
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KCRAR schedules these 90-minutes workshops so you can hear important, timely information without waiting months for something to be approved as a CE course.
The next one, on July 23, is a very special presentation about credit scores by national expert Linda Ferrari. BE THERE! More
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| June 29, 2010 |
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| Webinar: Build Your Business and Brand With Video |
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Take an in-depth look at the use of video in building your business and sharpening your brand identification with a new REALTOR® Magazine webinar later this month. More
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| June 15, 2010 |
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| Are you a tech-deficient agent? |
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Are you behind the Internet curve? You might be interested in a free workshop at 9 a.m. Monday, June 21 at KCRAR about the e-PRO® certification program.
e-PRO® is the only National Association of REALTORS® technology certification course.
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| June 15, 2010 |
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| REALTOR® University Webinar Summit |
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Don't miss this opportunity to educate yourself for FREE!
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| June 8, 2010 |
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| RLI Webinar Looks at New Tax Strategies |
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As part of the REALTOR® Land Institute’s Web Seminar series, three tax experts will look at tax strategies that can help your clients manage their obligations in the most effective way. More
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| June 8, 2010 |
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| Drop in for our next Free Friday Focus Workshop |
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KCRAR schedules these 90-minutes workshops so you can hear important, timely information without waiting months for something to be approved as a CE course.
Most don't require pre-registration, so if you find your schedule has a few minutes to spare, come on down! More
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| June 1, 2010 |
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| Win or lose - it’s up to you |
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Be on the leading edge and know how to shift gears in our constantly changing marketplace. Consumer demands and expectations are not what they were three years ago or even one year ago. Do you know how to compete?
Education is the only way to get there. More
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| May 25, 2010 |
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| Register Now to Learn Tax Tips from Peter Newman |
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Peter Newman, CPA, who has taught classes frequently at KCRAR, will be back soon to teach "How Independent Contractors Can Save Tax Dollars.” More
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| May 11, 2010 |
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| Free Friday Focus Workshops – Hot topics! |
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KCRAR schedules these 90-minutes workshops so you can hear important, timely information without waiting months for something to be approved as a CE course.
Most don't require pre-registration, so if you find your schedule has a few minutes to spare, come on down! More
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| May 4, 2010 |
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| GRI @ KCRAR |
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MAR is hosting two GRI classes in the KCRAR classroom on
May 6 and 7: GRI-403 Financing for Every Buyer and GRI-404 New Home
Construction.
Get all the details and the registration form here.
(NOTE: Registration is through MAR only.) More
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| April 27, 2010 |
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| Free REALTOR® Safety Webinar: Safe Selling in the Most Dangerous Season |
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On May 6 at 10 a.m. our time, join in the next REALTOR® Safety webinar: "Safe Selling in the Most Dangerous Season." More
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| April 27, 2010 |
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| Get smarter at Virtual REBar Camp |
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Want to learn more about social media and blogging? Here’s an online opportunity to pick up a lot of great information from those who do more than talk about it – they do it.
On Tuesday, April 6, Real Estate Tomato is hosting its 3rd edition of Virtual Real Estate (RE)BarCamp. More
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| March 30, 2010 |
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| Free Friday Focus Workshops worth attending? |
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You
betcha' they're worth attending! KCRAR schedules these 90-minutes workshops so
you can hear important, timely information without waiting months for something
to be approved as a CE course.
Most don't require
pre-registration, so if you find your schedule has a few minutes to spare, come
on down! More
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| March 30, 2010 |
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| KAR Mediation Training |
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will host a two-day Mediation Training seminar on April 15-16, 2010 at the
Wichita Art Museum. This dynamic course will not only
prepare you to mediate REALTOR® disputes, but can be applied to your business
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| March 30, 2010 |
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| Upcoming Webinars: Distressed Sales and Foreclosures |
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Especially
if you have clients trying to close on their purchase before expiration
of the home buyer tax credit, you might find useful information in a
March 25 webinar that explores ways to speed distressed sales.
Also on March 25 is a webinar on Foreclosures. More
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| March 23, 2010 |
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| SFR: 3 More Ways to Get Certified |
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It was a record-setting fast sell-out, and that's good news for the 240 people who registered in time for our Short Sales and Foreclosure resource designation class - but not-so-good news for those who didn't register in time. But all is not lost -- it's sold out, but you can still get certified! More
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| March 23, 2010 |
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| SFR: A NEW Certification |
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It was a record-setting fast sell-out, and that's good news for the 240 people who registered in time for our Short Sales and Foreclosure resource designation class - but not-so-good news for those who didn't register in time. But all is not lost -- it's sold out, but you can still get certified! More
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| March 16, 2010 |
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| Webinar: Distressed Sales and the Tax Credit |
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Especially if you have clients trying to close on their purchase before expiration of the home buyer tax credit, you might find useful information in a March 25 webinar that explores ways to speed distressed sales. More
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| March 9, 2010 |
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| Free Friday Focus Workshops |
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The fastest way to learn vital new information is by attending KCRAR's Free Friday Focus Workshops.
These are only 90 minutes long and start at 10:00 a.m., so you don't have to spend a lot of time getting up-to-date on the latest issues. These are not for Continuing Education credit, but they're worth a great deal in 'get smart' credit!
Check out our next Free Friday Focus Workshops and register online for them today!
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| February 23, 2010 |
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| What's cooking in education in 2010? |
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Brand-new classes, that’s what!
Among other great classes – like foreclosures, selling new homes, the FBI and mortgage fraud, and legal cases for commercial practitioners, there are BRAND-NEW classes and Free Friday Focus Workshops scheduled this year!
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| February 2, 2010 |
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| Interested in Commercial Real Estate Investment? |
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Accelerate your rise to success in commercial real estate investment by enrolling in "Introduction to Commercial Investment Real Estate Analysis," to be held January 25-26, 2010 at the KCRAR offices.
This introductory course, sponsored by the CCIM Institute, teaches you the fundamentals of the commercial investment real estate industry and demonstrates how to apply these skills using real-world examples and case studies. More
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| January 12, 2010 |
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| At Home With Diversity - This Week! |
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In today’s housing market, where client profiles are changing rapidly, earning the confidence of a potential homebuyer is more complex than it used to be. At Home with Diversity® is a full-day course that addresses issues of diversity, fair housing and cultural differences.
The next At Home With Diversity® course is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. THIS FRIDAY, NOV. 6 in the KCRAR classroom.More
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| November 3, 2009 |
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| Finance and the Real Estate Professional |
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Are you familiar with the various financing options available to your clients? KAR brings "Finance and the Real Estate Professional" to Overland Park on Oct. 2.More
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| September 22, 2009 |
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| Upcoming Education Offerings |
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We've got some great education offerings coming up in the next few weeks. Some are brand-new and others have been around before, but they all deserve your attention, so check out the course schedule here. More
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| September 15, 2009 |
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| NAR Webinar: Mortgage Programs for New Buyers |
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An upcoming free Webinar from NAR is intended to help those of you with customers who are having trouble getting conventional financing. More
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| September 15, 2009 |
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| Register Now to Learn Tax Tips from Peter Newman |
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Peter Newman, CPA, who has taught classes frequently at KCRAR, will be back soon to teach "How Independent Contractors Can Save Tax Dollars.” More
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| September 1, 2009 |
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| A Pro Speaks on Short Sales |
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Working with short sales is the hot, hot, hottest topic these days. Don’t miss out on a brand-new upcoming FREE Friday Focus Workshop to get the ins and outs of this growing niche in real estate.
"A Pro Speaks on Short Sales” will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11. More
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| August 25, 2009 |
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| FREE Friday Focus Workshops |
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The fastest way to learn vital new information is by attending KCRAR's Free Friday Focus Workshops.
These are only 90 minutes long and start at 10:00 a.m., so you don't have to spend a lot of time getting up-to-date on the latest issues. These are not for Continuing Education credit, but they're worth a great deal in 'get smart' credit! More
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| August 11, 2009 |
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| Getting Started in Social Media |
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NAR will host a FREE one-hour webinar, "Getting Started in Social Media," this Thursday, July 16. Read on for the details, including how to register! The seminar is part of the Right Tools Right Now program.More
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| July 14, 2009 |
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| WHS Certification Coming in August |
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It’s more important than ever before to become a Workforce Housing Specialist.More
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| July 7, 2009 |
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| WHS Certification Coming in August |
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It’s more important than ever before to become a Workforce Housing Specialist.More
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| June 23, 2009 |
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| Go Online for the Latest CE Roster |
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The most up-to-date roster of KCRAR classes is always available under the "Education" tab on http://www.kcrar.com/, so go online today and sign up for the classes you need. More
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| June 9, 2009 |
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| Sold-Out Green Crowd |
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We had a sold-out crowd of REALTORS® come to KCRAR’s first ever Green Certification Course & Mini Expo on April 22.
The course offered the 120 REALTORS® in attendance a strong understanding and introduction to what green building is and how the term relates to their profession. More
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| April 2009 |
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| 2009 Ninja Summit |
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An "extraordinary event for extraordinary people" is coming to Overland Park March 26-27. The last time it came to our area, REALTORS® came from 23 states to attend! More
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| February 2009 |
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| GRI Right Here at Home |
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Don’t miss a rare opportunity to attend GRI classes right here at home.
Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® and the Missouri Association of REALTORS® have joined forces to sponsor this program on:
March 19 & 20, 2009
Early Bird Tuition (By March 4 & 5) = $89 per module More
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| February 2009 |
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| KAR to offer ABR in Overland Park |
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The Kansas Association of REALTORS® is offering the ABR program in our area and classes are coming up soon. More
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| February 2009 |
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| Green Certification Course April 22 |
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KCRAR is sponsoring a Green certification course right here in our area. There has been great demand for a course like this and it's finally here!
Don't miss this opportunity to be on the leading edge of the greening of real estate so you can better counsel your consumers and increase your sales. More
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| February 2009 |
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| Focus on Fridays |
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The fastest way to learn vital new information is by attending KCRAR's Friday Focus Workshops.
These are only 90 minutes long and start at 10:00 a.m., so you don't have to spend a lot of time getting up-to-date on the latest issues. These are not for Continuing Education credit, but they're worth a great deal in 'get smart' credit! More
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| March 2009 |
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| Green Certification Course April 22 |
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KCRAR is sponsoring a green certification course right here in our area. There has been great demand for a course like this and it's finally here!
Don't miss this opportunity to be on the leading edge of the greening of real estate so you can better counsel your consumers and increase your sales. More
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| March 2009 |
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| GRI Comes to KCRAR |
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Don't miss a rare opportunity to attend GRI classes right here at home. Two modules over two days - both good for GRI in Missouri or Kansas.
Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® and the Missouri Association of REALTORS® have joined forces to sponsor this program on:
March 19 & 20, 2009
Early Bird Tuition (by March 5 & 6) = $89 per module More
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| January 2009 |
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| Interested in CCIM? Take the Intro Class at KCRAR |
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Enhance your knowledge! This introductory CCIM course on February 9-10 provides an overview of every aspect of commercial real estate - from property inspection through follow-through after the property is sold. More
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| January 2009 |
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| KAR Education Opportunities in Kansas City Area |
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The Kansas Association of REALTORS® is offering GRI and ABR programs in our area and classes are coming up soon.More
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| January 2009 |
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| Clear up the Confusion |
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Attend these classes in February and March for great info about working with foreclosures, REO’s and Short Sales. Register today! More
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| January 2009 |
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| Power Up with KCRAR Classes |
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To understand the confusing world of financing and short sales, register for these KCRAR courses to be held in early 2009. Knowledge is power, so power up for 2009! More
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| December 2008 |
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| Do You Have Less than Five Years Experience? |
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If you've been in real estate less than 5 years you probably don't know how to succeed in the current market.
Come hear a lot of helpful suggestions from the "older agents" at a brand new CE Class called "Less Than 5 Years Experience" on Wednesday, January 21. More
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| December 2008 |
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| Help Others - Help Yourself |
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You are in a unique position to participate in effective solutions to help those whose housing needs have been underserved and you'll simultaneously increase your sales.
So earn the certification that prepares you to help moderate-income working families by attending just two short classes next month.
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| November 2008 |
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| Special Foreclosure Workshop December 19 |
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Don't shy away from trying to sell foreclosures because it looks too difficult or confusing. Come to the Selling Freddie Mac Foreclosures workshop on December 19.
At this workshop, we'll walk you through the process with some tips for being successful in this fast-growing segment of our business. Instructor Tameka Bryant, Broker-Owner of The Real Estate House, knows her stuff! More
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| November 2008 |
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| Mortgage Madness |
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You know that Housing Opportunity is the biggest issue in real estate today, so earn the certification that prepares you to help moderate-income working families by attending just two short classes in December. More
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| October 2008 |
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| Join us for these special WHS Workshops |
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Remember you must have 3 education "points" to renew your certification as a KCRAR Workforce Housing Specialist, but as any WHS knows... it's the education that's really important, not the points! Here are upcoming, very special point opportunities where most of the seating will be reserved just for you! More
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| October 2008 |
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| Puzzled About Your Taxes? |
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Peter Newman, CPA will speak at KCRAR on Thursday, November 6th from 9:00am to noon in the KCRAR classroom.
Peter is the well-known and respected host of KMBZ radio's Moneyline and he'll be talking about important issues for you to consider when filing your next income tax return.
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| October 2008 |
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| The Tax Man Cometh |
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He's really coming! Peter Newman, CPA will speak at KCRAR on Thursday, November 6th from 9:00am to noon in the KCRAR classroom.
Learn about important tax issues for you to consider as an independent contractor. More
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| September 2008 |
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| Join us for these special WHS Workshops! |
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Remember you must have 3 education "points" to renew your certification as a KCRAR Workforce Housing Specialist, but as any WHS knows... it's the education that's really important, not the points! Here are upcoming, very special point opportunities where most of the seating will be reserved just for you! More
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| September 2008 |
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| MAR GRI in St. Joseph |
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MAR is offering two GRI classes on October 2 -3 in St. Joseph. They are GRI-407 Stay Out of Court & Stay in Business and GRI-408 Do It Right in Real Estate. Popular instructor Bruce Aydt, ABR, ABRM, CRB will lead the discussion. More
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| September 2008 |
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| Kansas GRI for our Area |
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The Kansas Association of REALTORS® has scheduled GRI courses to be located in Overland Park and Lawrence starting in September.
A schedule and complete information can be found here. More
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| August 2008 |
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| Investors' Workshop |
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Radon and Rental Housing is a special workshop being offered one time-only at KCRAR and it’s taught by the experts from Kansas State University’s Engineering Extension. More
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| July 2008 |
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| Do Your Buyers Test for Radon? |
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Get the background you need to protect your customers, your family and yourself by registering for the KCRAR Continuing Education class, "Radon and Real Estate Transactions.”More
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| June 2008 |
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| Financial Workshop Coming in May |
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KCRAR is sponsoring a financial workshop for REALTORS®, and it will be presented at no cost to members. Plus, you can attend one, two or all three sessions -- whatever works best for your needs and schedule.More
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| March 2008 |
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| 41 Financing Problems |
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| March 2008 |
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| Vital License Renewal Notice |
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What classes have you taken? What do you need to attend? There are various ways to find out.More
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| March 2008 |
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| CREST is Best! |
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The course is offered only twice per year, so you should mark your calendar right now for eight consecutive Mondays, March 3 through April 21.More
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| February 2008 |
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| Adapt to Cultural Diversity in the Market |
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In today's housing market, where client profiles are changing rapidly, earning the confidence of a potential homebuyer is more complex than it used to be. More
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| February 2008 |
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| Take Required Ethics Course Online |
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Avoid the rush with an easy way to complete required, NAR-mandated ethics training before the next deadline: December 31 of this year!More
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| January 2008 |
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| Are You 'At Home' with Diversity? |
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At Home with Diversity® is a full-day course that addresses issues of diversity, fair housing, and cultural differences. The course teaches you to transact business in culturally competent ways.More
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| January 2008 |
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| CREST is Back! |
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CREST (Certified Real Estate Sales Training) is KCRAR’s sales training program taught by nine local experts in their respective fields. The course is offered only twice per year, so you should mark your calendar right now for eight consecutive Mondays starting March 3 through April 21.More
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| January 2008 |
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| No Ethical Dilemma Here |
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While time is on your side, take the required online ethics course NAR has posted. More
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| December 2007 |
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| Are You Ready for Your Next Prospect? |
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Get prepared by earning the new certification coming to town: At Home with Diversity®. More
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| December 2007 |
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| Subprime Crisis Solutions |
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HUD visited us in the hope that when REALTORS® like you are educated, you’ll be able to help more troubled homeowners remain in their homes.More
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| December 2007 |
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| How to Change YOUR market conditions |
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Success is a matter of how you handle your own market, as opposed to allowing the broader market to control what happens to you.More
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| December 2007 |
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| CE Courses 'On Holiday' Again! |
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The KCRAR Board of Directors has approved another "fee holiday" in 2008 for Continuing Education courses offered by the Association. More
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| December 2007 |
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| Complete Required Ethics Training the Easy Way |
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Avoid the rush this time with an easy way to complete this required training before the next deadline of December 31, 2008.More
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| November 2007 |
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| HUD Offers Sub Prime Crisis Workshop |
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Don't miss this one-time-only opportunity on Friday, Dec. 7, 10 to 11:30 a.m., in the KCRAR Classroom!More
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| November 2007 |
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| A Broker's Personality Profile |
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Attention Managing Brokers: Do you understand yourself and your agents well enough to improve your interactions with them? Do you always hire the right people and inspire them in the ways they need it most?More
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| October 2007 |
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| Check Out a Brand New Class |
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Selling Foreclosures and REO’s was written for KCRAR by a team of local experts ranging from REALTORS® to lenders and title insurance professionals. More
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| October 2007 |
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| Ethics: Get Ahead of the Game! |
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Avoid the rush this time with an easy way to complete NAR-mandated ethics training before the next deadline of December 31, 2008. While time is on your side, go ahead and take the online course NAR has posted. You can choose the course that's right for you whether you're a residential or commercial practitioner. More
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| September 2007 |
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| Predatory Lending and Mortgage Fraud Seminar |
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Kevin Glendening, Kansas Deputy Bank Commissioner in Consumer and Mortgage Lending, will be speaking at KCRAR on August 31. Glendening will address typical complaints received by his office, disciplinary actions, how to report incidents, and how his office handles cases and investigations.More
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| August 2007 |
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| ABR Clases Offered in Lawrence |
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Interested in earning the Accredited Buyer Representative designation? Then look into the classes the Kansas Association of REALTORS® is sponsoring in September.More
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| August 2007 |
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| GRI Classes Available |
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Because GRI is offered at the state association level, you’ll need to register for classes offered in the state where you are a member. Some classes are reciprocal between Kansas and Missouri, allowing you to attend classes of interest regardless of location.More
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| August 2007 |
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| Don't Fall Behind! |
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Want to say on the cutting edge of today’s changing market? Make sure you attend KCRAR’s brand new education course debuting in October.More
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| August 2007 |
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| ABR in Lawrence |
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Interested in earning the Accredited Buyer Representative designation? Then look into the classes the Kansas Association of REALTORS® is sponsoring in September. More
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| July 2007 |
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| Enjoy a 35% Pay Raise! |
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According to the National Association of REALTORS®, the graduates of a GRI program earn 35% more than their non-GRI counterparts. Lucky for you, there are GRI classes coming to the KC area so you can enroll today for the Graduate Realtor® Institute. More
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| July 2007 |
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| Become a Senior Real Estate Specialist |
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If you're working more and more with seniors, or would like to, look into earning the Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation to develop your skills in serving this growing niche.More
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| July 2007 |
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| Tell Your Buyers About This! |
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Please encourage your clients, especially first-time buyers, to attend community homebuyer education classes to obtain a greater understanding of the home-buying process. They'll receive a certificate of completion that's necessary for many government-sponsored and conventional loans. More
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| July 2007 |
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| CREST has 100% Approval Rating |
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100% of our CREST graduates said they would recommend this course to others! They praised KCRAR’s Certified Real Estate Sales Training for what they learned about prospecting, technology, business planning, success with buyers and sellers, financing and self confidence.
The next series of FREE classes starts July 9 - click here for more info and to enroll today!More
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| May 2007 |
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| GRI Nearby |
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Several GRI classes will be held in the Kansas City area in 2007. Classes to be held in Blue Springs are sponsored by the Kansas City Metro WCR Chapter in conjunction with the Missouri Association of REALTORS®. Four of them are coming up shortly…More
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| May 2007 |
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| CRS in Columbia |
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The Columbia Board of REALTORS® invites you to join them in Columbia May 31 and June 1 for CRS 204: Creating Wealth Through Residential Real Estate.More
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| May 2007 |
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| Advice for Real Life |
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Listings not being shown? Buyers don't qualify? Sellers got you down? You could pay 5¢ to Charlie Brown's friend, Lucy, for a psychiatric consultation or you could turn to KCRAR for real life advice.
We'd tell you to enroll in a special two-step program scheduled next week on April 26 and 27 where you'll discover some answers to your problems. More
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| April 2007 |
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| GRI in the KC Area |
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The next GRI opportunities in this area are coming up next month in Blue Springs. More
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| April 2007 |
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| What classes have you taken? |
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The KCRAR website has a new feature that will display the courses you've taken at KCRAR and the CE credits you received.
So now you can look up this information anytime! More
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| March 2007 |
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| What’s Your Problem? |
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Listings not being shown? Buyers don't qualify? Sellers got you down? You could pay 5¢ to Charlie Brown's friend, Lucy, for a psychiatric consultation or you could turn to KCRAR for real life advice.
We'd tell you to enroll in a special two-step program scheduled in April where you'll discover some answers to your problems. More
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| March 2007 |
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| Sharpen your eSkills April 17 |
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In today's fast-paced world of real estate, you need to become an Internet professional. So don't miss Mike Barnett's free e-PRO Workshop, compliments of NAR and presented by the creators of e-PRO, InternetCrusade. It's coming up at the KCRAR office on April 17, 2007.More
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| March 2007 |
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| GRI in Overland Park |
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The Kansas Association of REALTORS® sponsors GRI classes throughout the year in our area at the Overland Park Marriott Hotel (10800 Metcalf Avenue). They're a convenient way to earn credits required for Kansas GRI and some of the classes are reciprocal for Missouri. More
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| February 2007 |
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| Don’t Get Caught on Camera! |
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Federal antitrust laws are very specific about the prohibitions against price fixing or boycotting. But, unfortunately many licensees are unaware of the particular behaviors or statements that could be construed as violations of these federal statutes.
Learn how to stay out of hot water -- take the KCRAR CE class CAUGHT ON CAMERA for a fascinating look a video footage of agents and brokers around the country who were secretly video-taped as they made improper statements to sellers. More
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| February 2007 |
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| REALTOR® Education Role Model: Linda Hueffmeier |
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Many of us struggled to complete the 12 hours of continuing education needed for the last Missouri renewal, but Linda Hueffmeier had accrued far more than enough. Her total was 120 hours.
She attended 78 hours of continuing education plus 42 hours of GRI since the last license renewal and she's far from finished. As soon as there is a new class, Linda will be there. More
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| February 2007 |
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| Sharpen your e-skills! |
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In today's fast-paced world of real estate, you need to become an Internet professional. So don't miss Mike Barnett's free e-PRO Workshop, compliments of NAR and presented by the creators of e-PRO, InternetCrusade. It's coming up at the KCRAR office on April 17, 2007.More
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| February 2007 |
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| CREST – Coming Again Starting February 5 |
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KCRAR's highly-praised Certified Real Estate Sales Training is scheduled again starting next month. You could spend a fortune, and years of attending the School of Hard Knocks, but you won't learn more than you will in CREST. And it's free!
Enroll SOON – this will fill to capacity. More
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| January 2007 |
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| Successfully Selling HUD Homes |
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Foreclosed properties are big business and you need to know how to show them, how to write offers, how to submit offers and what to expect with the closings. Come to a special CE class on February 15 to hear from the company that handles these for HUD.
NOTE: Workforce Housing Specialists will earn 2 Education Points toward certification renewal by attending this class. More
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| January 2007 |
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| Stop the Traps of Fraud & Predatory Lending |
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Too many families are suffering today because they're caught in the trap of abusive lending practices. It's all over the news!
YOU can make a difference – get the facts at FREE seminars on January 26 when we'll host outstanding presenters from Legal Aid and the HBA. These are the best education seminars in years -- both in one morning.
Workforce Housing Specialists Note: come to these seminars to earn two recertification points. More
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| January 2007 |
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| CREST – Coming Again Starting February 5 |
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KCRAR's highly-praised Certified Real Estate Sales Training (CREST) is scheduled again, with the first of its 8 classes coming up on February 5. CREST is designed to be a top-notch information source for building a successful career and it's also going to help you get in high gear with your prospecting and organizing.
Enroll SOON – this will fill to capacity! More
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| December 2006 |
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| Contract Writing Problems? |
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Are you current on all the contract revisions to KCRAR forms for 2007? Are you newer in the business and confused about what’s what? You can get up to speed quickly by attending the KCRAR class, Sold! The Residential Resale Contracts of KCRAR.More
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| December 2006 |
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| Hot Stuff - Fraud & Predatory Lending |
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Too many families are suffering today because of a growing incidence of abusive practices. YOU can make a difference – get the facts at FREE seminars next month.More
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| December 2006 |
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| New Commercial Transactions CE Class |
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As we look forward to a new year, one of the primary areas of focus for the KCRAR Commercial Division Board of Directors will be to expand the selection and availability of Continuing Education classes specifically for commercial practitioners. To that end, a brand new class was personally selected and specially requested by the Board, and it will be offered for the first time in the KCRAR classroom on February 7.More
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| December 2006 |
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| The Holiday Rocks On |
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No-charge Continuing Education Classes again?
Yes! CE fees are taking another holiday in 2007. More
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| November 2006 |
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| It’s How Much You KEEP |
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Register today for a class that can boost your bottom line.
This Wednesday, October 18, learn how tax laws affect your personal taxes and how you can maximize what you retain. More
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| October 2006 |
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| Increase your Buyer Know-How |
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Interested in earning the Accredited Buyer Representative designation? Then look into the classes the Kansas Association of REALTORS® is sponsoring -- they're coming up soon on October 25-27 in Lawrence.More
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| October 2006 |
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| CREST is Back – Complete the Whole Course and It’s FREE! |
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KCRAR’s highly-praised Certified Real Estate Sales Training is back and it’s bigger and better than before.
Comparable programs would easily cost $400-$600, but the KCRAR Board of Directors has subsidized the cost for you so the amount per person is only $100.00. AND when you complete CREST's 8 segments, the course fee will be reimbursed to you. More
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| September 2006 |
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| MREC License Renewal Info |
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Looking for information on your license renewal?
Here is how to search for your record… More
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| September 2006 |
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| The Tax Man Cometh |
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Register today for a class that can boost your bottom line. On October 18, learn how tax laws affect your personal taxes and how you can maximize what you retain. More
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| September 2006 |
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| ABR in Lawrence |
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Interested in earning the Accredited Buyer Representative designation? Then look into the classes the Kansas Association of REALTORS® is sponsoring in October. More
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| September 2006 |
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| Missouri Salesperson License Renewal |
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Take note!
The deadline for salesperson renewal in Missouri is coming up on September 30 and there are some things you should keep in mind... More
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| August 2006 |
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| ABR in Lawrence |
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Interested in earning the Accredited Buyer Representative designation? Then look into taking classes the Kansas Association of REALTORS® is sponsoring in October.More
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| August 2006 |
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| Enroll Soon |
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The Kansas City Metro WCR Chapter and the Missouri Association of REALTORS® are pleased to co-sponsor several Missouri GRI classes in our area in 2006. The last classes of the year are coming up next month.More
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| August 2006 |
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| CREST is back and it's FREE! |
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KCRAR's highly-praised Certified Real Estate Sales Training is back and it's bigger and better than before. Now, CREST consists of 8 segments instead of the previous 5 and it's taught by top area REALTORS® who are ready to share their knowledge and insights.
Enroll for the entire 8-segment class, and upon completion your $100 course fee will be reimbursed to you! More
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| August 2006 |
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| Do You Know Mortgage Fraud When You See It? |
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Mortgage fraud hurts everyone it traps. Learn from the FBI how to recognize fraud and not become an unwitting participant -- come to a free KCRAR seminar on Friday, August 25.
The class is open to all members and KCRAR Workforce Housing Specialists will receive 1 education point toward renewing your certification. More
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| August 2006 |
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| Steer Clear of Trouble |
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The FBI is analyzing your latest closing.
...At least they might be! Mortgage fraud is running rampant in the metro area.
Learn all about it at a special KCRAR class on August 25. More
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| July 2006 |
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| Develop a New Specialty |
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The KCRAR Workforce Housing Opportunity program has won recognition and awards from all over the country. Other associations are licensing it, the KC Housing Choices Coalition has awarded it, and the National Association of REALTORS® has named it the National Housing Opportunity Program of the Month – twice!
So what are you waiting for? Get involved starting this month! More
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| July 2006 |
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| Class is in Session |
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| June 2006 |
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| Award-Winning Program Awaits YOU |
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The KCRAR Workforce Housing Opportunity program has won recognition and awards from all over the country. Other associations are licensing it, the KC Housing Choices Coalition has awarded it, and the National Association of REALTORS® has named it the National Housing Opportunity Program of the Month – twice!
So what are you waiting for? Get involved starting next month! More
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| June 2006 |
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| WHS Education Renewal Point Classes |
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Attention all Workforce Housing Specialists! The next couple of months will bring two excellent opportunities to earn points for your WHS Certification renewal.More
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| June 2006 |
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| KAR License Renewal Classes |
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The Kansas Association of REALTORS® is offering classes next week in Wichita and Topeka that offer all 12 hours of Kansas Salesperson and Broker License Renewal.More
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| May 2006 |
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| Study at the Lake |
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The Bagnell Dam Association of REALTORS®, in cooperation with Real Estate Education Enterprises, invites Missouri REALTORS® to the Missouri Real Estate Practice Course in June. To attend, please register by the May 31 deadline.More
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| May 2006 |
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| Opportunity Knocks |
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If you haven’t gotten involved yet in the KCRAR Workforce Housing Opportunity Program, you’ll want to know about the next class sessions for "Housing for America’s Workforce Part I – Financing,” coming up on the mornings of June 9 and again July 21.
The class will start you on your way to understanding the growing niche of moderate-income working families. More
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| May 2006 |
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| Learn to Bridge the Gap |
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Graditude is a special seminar on April 3 for Missouri and Kansas GRI graduates that covers the "ABC's of XYZ's - Bridging the Marketing Generation Gap." From the 70-year-old Veteran to the 23 year old Nexter, learn how to incorporate strategies from improving communication, the understanding that will overcome the generation differences, and creating the emotional glue that will keep them coming back.More
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| March 2006 |
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| Missouri Bond Money! |
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Come March 31 to hear the expert on the latest bond programs and how your buyers can participate! Coming to you from the Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC), you'll meet the Programs Division Homeownership Manager.
This is a Workforce Housing Specialist Education Workshop* worth 1 recertification point and it's also open to any other non-WHS agents who would like to attend. More
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| March 2006 |
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| Special Missouri Financing |
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Attend a short 90-minute workshop on March 31 and learn about Missouri bond money, Recapture taxes, American Dream Downpayment Initiative, property guidelines, income calculations and more!
If you are a Workforce Housing Specialist you’ll also receive 1 education point toward your certification renewal. More
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| February 2006 |
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| Take it to the Max |
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You're invited to attend when the Missouri CRS State Chapter and the Columbia Board of REALTORS® will co-sponsor CRS 103 - Maximize Your Potential Personally and Professionally - on Monday, January 23, 2006.More
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| January 2006 |
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| Finding Fraud |
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The FBI is analyzing your latest closing.
...At least they might be! Mortgage fraud is running rampant in the metro area. The FBI's Special Agent in Charge for Kansas City is coming to KCRAR this Friday, January 20 to talk about how you can identify fraud and not become an unwitting participant. More
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| January 2006 |
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| An Extraordinary Event |
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Looking into professional development courses and ideas for the new year? You may be interested in the Ninja Selling introductory course and Ninja Summit coming to Overland Park in March. More
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| January 2006 |
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| Successfully Selling HUD Homes |
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Foreclosed properties are big business and you need to know how to show them, how to write offers, how to submit offers and what to expect with the closings. Come to a special CE class on February 15 to hear from the company that handles these for HUD. NOTE: Workforce Housing Specialists will earn 2 Education Points toward certification renewal by attending this class. More
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| January 2006 |
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| Opportunity Knocks |
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If you haven't gotten involved in the Workforce Housing Opportunity program yet, you'll want to know about next month's Workforce Housing Specialist certification classes.
They'll open your eyes to a fast-growing market! More
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| January 2006 |
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| Develop a New Specialty |
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If you haven't gotten involved in the Workforce Housing Opportunity program yet, you’ll want to know about the certification classes in February, 2006.More
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| December 2005 |
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| Learn More - Earn More |
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| November 2005 |
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| The FBI & Mortgage Fraud |
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Come hear Kansas City's Special Agent in Charge of mortgage fraud investigations and learn what you need to guard against. Mortgage fraud is a felony and you'll want to know how it's cleverly disguised in your everyday transactions. This is hot stuff! More
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| November 2005 |
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| GRI in Overland Park Next Month |
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The Kansas Association of REALTORS® will sponsor two GRI classes in Overland Park next month. Classes will be held on December 7 and 8 at the Marriott Hotel (10800 Metcalf) and will be presented by national speaker Rolf Anderson, CRS.More
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| November 2005 |
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| Education Workshops added to Schedule |
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Two fascinating workshops have been added to the education schedule. The first one is coming up in early November; the second one will follow in January. Check them out…More
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| October 2005 |
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| Could You Use a Sales Boost? |
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Back by popular demand! Certified Real Estate Sales Training is the exclusive sales & marketing training from KCRAR. Starting November 7, Its four sessions are designed to help get momentum into your career.More
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| October 2005 |
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| Give Yourself a Sales Boost |
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Back by popular demand! Certified Real Estate Sales Training is the exclusive sales & marketing training from KCRAR. Its four sessions are designed to help get momentum into your career.More
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| September 2005 |
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| Could You Use a Sales Boost? |
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Back by popular demand! Certified Real Estate Sales Training (CREST) is the exclusive sales and marketing training from KCRAR. Its four half-day sessions are coming up in November -- look into it today!More
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| August 2005 |
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| Discovering Workforce Housing |
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Workforce Housing Specialists are working throughout the area to spread the word about the program and website www.kchomeprograms.com. A recent effort was at Discover Olathe on July 30, a community awareness event which has been held for three years.
Are you involved yet?
To take part in this program and expand your business to the growing niche of Workforce Housing, enroll today in the two-phase training program -- classes are coming up next month. More
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| August 2005 |
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| There’s Room for You in June 23 WHS Class |
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If you’ve been trying to find a date in your busy schedule to take the second Workforce Housing Specialist Certification class, please note that there are openings next week in the June 23 class.More
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| June 2005 |
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| Class is in Session |
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| June 2005 |
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| GRI at KCI |
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The St. Joseph Regional Association of REALTORS® is sponsoring two GRI classes on May 12th and 13th and you're invited. More
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| April 2005 |
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| Serving Spanish-Speaking Customers |
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Hola! Join us for a one-of-a-kind opportunity as we celebrate National Fair Housing Month. A special panel of bi-lingual REALTORS® will address key issues at this April 21 workshop at the REALTOR® Resource Rally.More
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| April 2005 |
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| Summer School |
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If you haven't looked at the KCRAR Course Schedule lately, take a look today because the July schedule has been posted and there are openings in all of the classes!More
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| April 2005 |
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| “CRS Spring Break” in Branson |
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The Region 9 CRS Chapters will sponsor CRS 204 "Creating Wealth through Residential Real Estate Investments” in Branson on April 6-7. More
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| March 2005 |
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| Improve Your Image with Technology |
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During next month's MAR meetings here in Kansas City, the Missouri WCR Chapter will present "Improving Your Image with Technology" by John Mayfield, ABR, ABRM, GRI. Read the full story to learn more about this April 5th class that's FREE for WCR members...More
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| March 2005 |
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| Everything You Need to Know about Personal Assistants |
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Missouri CRS Chapter presents "The Personal Assistant: Finding-Hiring-Training" with Ed Hatch, CRB, CRS. If you’ve been considering hiring a personal assistant, don’t miss this class on April 5 during the MAR meetings here in KC!More
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| March 2005 |
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| GRI Classes Next Month |
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The Kansas City Metro Chapter of WCR and the Missouri Association of REALTORS® are pleased to co-sponsor several GRI classes in 2005. The first ones are coming up next month. More
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| March 2005 |
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| Successfully Selling HUD Homes |
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On Tuesday March 22, 2005 Pyramid Real Estate Services will present "Successfully Selling HUD Homes" at the Hilton Kansas City Airport (8801 NW 112th Street). Learn the latest on HUD policies, procedures, electronic bidding and more at this free class.More
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| March 2005 |
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| CE Fees Take a Holiday |
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KCRAR members will have a holiday from paying for Continuing Education classes during the entire year of 2005! All regular CE classes, normally $30 each, will be no-charge for members this year only. More
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| February 2005 |
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| Learn to Build an Exceptional Referral Business |
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Plan now to take the next step in your career development with CRS 210: Building an Exceptional Customer Service Referral Business. This outstanding class is coming to the Overland Park Convention Center on March 9 - 10, 2005. Hurry - register by February 23 for early bird pricing. More
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| February 2005 |
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| The Council of Residential Specialists Announces Six New One-Day Courses |
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| February 2005 |
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| Coming next week - Learn Tech Tips from the Experts |
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A free e-Pro Workshop is coming to KCRAR on Monday, February 21, 2005. Be sure to attend to learn all about this NAR-approved Technology Certification Program -- seating is limited and registration is required. To register simply visit http://ePROworkshop.InternetCrusade.com. More
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| February 2005 |
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| Improve Your Understanding of our Code of Ethics |
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The Professional Standards Forum of the Missouri Association of REALTORS® invites you to attend the 2005 Professional Standards Seminar. It's coming up on March 10, 2005 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City, MO.More
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| February 2005 |
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| KC Metro WCR and MAR team to offer GRI |
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The Kansas City Metro Chapter of WCR and the Missouri Association of REALTORS® are pleased to co-sponsor several GRI classes in 2005. The first ones are coming up in a couple of months on April 21 and 22.More
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| February 2005 |
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| Earn the Workforce Housing Specialist Certification in just 6 hours |
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By taking two information-packed classes next month, you'll expand your expertise and your market! For the last time before summer, the classes have been scheduled once again due to popular demand -- they're coming right up on March 10 and 16, so enroll today.More
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| February 2005 |
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| KAR Class Features Bruce Aydt |
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The Kansas Association of REALTORS® is offering a dynamic training session with nationally-renowned Professional Standards Trainer, Bruce Aydt! This gives you a wonderful opportunity to fulfill your next mandatory Code of Ethics training course early (it's required by 12/31/08) AND learn from one of the best teachers anywhere.
Plan on attending this dynamic session! More
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| February 2005 |
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| Enroll Today – Classes Start Soon! |
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If you haven't gotten involved in the Workforce Housing Opportunity program yet, you'll want to know about the certification classes that start next week.More
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| January 2005 |
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| Register Soon for Early Bird Prices |
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Plan now to take the next step in your career development with CRS 210: Building an Exceptional Customer Service Referral Business. To take advantage of early bird prices, register by February 23, 2005.More
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| January 2005 |
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| Build Your Foundation |
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2005 is off-and-running, and the KCRAR Courses for the first six months of the year are ready for your registration.More
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| January 2005 |
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| Learn Tech Tips from the Experts |
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A free e-Pro Workshop is coming to KCRAR on Monday, February 21, 2005. Don't miss Mike Barnett's workshop, compliments of NAR and presented by the creators of e-PRO, InternetCrusade.More
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| January 2005 |
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| CRS in Our Area |
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Plan now to take the next step in your career development with CRS 210: Building an Exceptional Customer Service Referral Business. This outstanding class is coming to the Overland Park Convention Center on March 9 - 10, 2005! More
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| December 2004 |
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| Free e-Pro Workshop 2/21/05 |
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| December 2004 |
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| CRS is Coming to Overland Park |
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Plan now to take the next step in your career development with CRS 210: Building an Exceptional Customer Service Referral Business. This outstanding class is coming to the Overland Park Convention Center on March 9 - 10, 2005! More
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| November 2004 |
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| REALTOR® Designation Month Features Career Development |
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KCRAR and the National Association of REALTORS® are pleased to announce that this is REALTOR® Designation Awareness Month. More
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| e-Pro Workshop Coming to KCRAR |
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