Kansas home sales rose by 9.0 percent in March 2016 compared to the same period last year, according to new figures released by the Kansas Association of REALTORS®. Sales totaled 3,137 units in March, up from 2,878 units in 2015. In comparison, sales … [Read more...]
Welcome Patrick Vogelsberg – KAR’s New Vice President of Governmental Affairs
For those of you who like to dig in to Kansas politics, you’re familiar with the people and processes that make KAR’s advocacy efforts so strong. Welcome Patrick Vogelsberg, KAR’s next Vice President of Governmental Affairs. Vogelsberg will … [Read more...]
5 Basic Tips For Taking Great Photos With Your iPhone
Every day we see an increase in people replacing their digital cameras for their smartphones to take pictures. This is mainly because manufacturers are adding some incredible lenses to smartphones, which make it a very convenient device to capture … [Read more...]
Stop Selling; Start Solving | Real Trends
Don’t try to answer someone’s prayers until you know what they are praying for. By Larry Kendall, chairman of The Group, Inc. and author of Ninja Selling Most salespeople have been taught the traditional three-step sales presentation: 1. Make … [Read more...]
Capitol Report – Legislative Update April 7, 2016
The regular portion of the 2016 Legislative Session is complete. The Kansas Legislature will now take a few weeks off before returning for the wrap-up session in late April. All legislative action should be completed by … [Read more...]
Webinar: RPR Advanced: 10 Ways to Earn More Business than Your Competition
RPR is more than a comprehensive database. It provides tools and resources to help expand your business. During this session, you’ll learn how to use RPR to improve prospecting and farming strategies, run accurate comp analyses, identify distressed … [Read more...]
The Surface Pro 3: The Tablet That Replaces the Desktop?
Microsoft calls it “the tablet that can replace your laptop,” and with every update of their Surface series, they are getting closer and closer to that goal. If you are in need of a full-sized laptop, you should probably still buy one; however, if … [Read more...]
Kansas Housing Market Stats – February 2016
Kansas home sales rose by 5.3 percent in February 2016 compared to the same period last year, according to new figures released by the Kansas Association of REALTORS®. Sales totaled 2,143 units in February, up from 2,036 units in 2015. In comparison, … [Read more...]
Health, Technology, and You
Technology has advanced in a way that affects us both positively and negatively. Luckily, for most negative things there are positive things you can do to counteract them. The first thing you want to know when it comes to health is where your health … [Read more...]
Do Your Associates Have the No. 1 Skill? | Real Trends
Teach your agents how to negotiate. By Larry Kendall, chairman of The Group, Inc. and author of Ninja Selling Have you seen the latest National Association of Realtors® (NAR) survey? Eighty-nine percent of buyers and sellers rate negotiation as … [Read more...]