Registration is open and filling fast. Reserve your spot at either the management-focused Broker Summit in Seattle Aug. 17-18 and/or the Broker ‘Tech Edge’ Summit in Seattle Aug. 18-19 – by June 30 for $99 each – or attend both events at an even … [Read more...]
New Closing Rules Delayed Again until October 3, 2015
June 25, 2015 by
For the second time in two weeks, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced a delay in the implementation of the new Truth in Lending Act and Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act Integrated Disclosure (TRID) rules. Originally, the … [Read more...]
Kansas Housing Market Statistics – May 2015
June 23, 2015 by
Kansas home sales rose by 6.6 percent in May 2015 compared to the same period last year, according to new figures released by the Kansas Association of REALTORS®. Sales totaled 3,995 units in May, up from 3,748 units in 2014. In comparison, sales on … [Read more...]
Save 10% at the REALTOR® Store
June 22, 2015 by
Get in, get out and get what you need to succeed with the all-new REALTOR® Store. You can find a variety of brochures, publications, DVDs, reports, digital downloads, and more available for purchase from the REALTOR® Store. Thanks to your input … [Read more...]
KAR Protects REALTORS® and Cracks Down on Property Tax Increases During 2015 Legislative Session
June 20, 2015 by
During the 2015 Legislative Session, KAR protected REALTORS® and property owners from burdensome state income tax increases. In addition, KAR was instrumental in passing legislation to give voters the right to vote on property tax increases by cities … [Read more...]
Implementation of New Closing Rules Delayed until October 1, 2015
June 19, 2015 by
Last week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that the implementation of the new Truth in Lending Act and Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act Integrated Disclosure (TRID) regulation would be delayed until October 1, 2015. … [Read more...]
Getting to know your Member Portal
June 12, 2015 by
You KAR Member Portal is an important tool now available to you. Find it under Member Resources from the menu on any page of this website. Just a few of the cool features are; ¨ Check the KAR for Education opportunities and events ¨ Pay your … [Read more...]
Legislative Update – June 10th, 2015
June 10, 2015 by
I apologize for the delay in providing you with a legislative update. Frustration is mounting at the Capitol as the Legislature has still not made much progress towards passing a tax plan that will close the now $335 million budget deficit. This … [Read more...]
The impact of leadership on agent adoption (REAL Trends)
June 8, 2015 by
Excerpts and Elaboration from the study, “CRM + Agent Adoption = Productivity” Written by Travis Saxton, vice president of technology REAL Trends recently published a study on the impact of agent adoption and Customer Relationship Management … [Read more...]
CFPB may not enforce TRID regulation efforts
June 8, 2015 by
TO: State and Local Association Executives FROM: Jerry Giovaniello, Senior Vice-President NAR Government Affairs RE: CFPB Announcement DATE: 4 June 2015 Please Note this email was sent to … [Read more...]
