Thank you for participating in the AchieveLinks® program. We hope you have enjoyed your membership. We regret to inform you that the AchieveLinks® program will be winding down its operations, and will fully cease to operate onMarch 13, 2015. Kansas … [Read more...]
Agents Rely on Print to Get Web Traffic | RealTrends
January 10, 2015 by
WebsiteBox survey respondents spend $500+ annually on postcards, signs and fliers that steer customers to websites. In this era of online marketing, why are business cards, fliers, postcards and lawn signs still essential tools of real-estate … [Read more...]
KAR 2014 Year in Review
January 2, 2015 by
2015 is here! We took a look back at 2014 to see what you, our members, enjoyed the most on KansasRealtor.com. Our list highlights the top 10 articles from the past year according to the Google Analytics. The following articles got the most … [Read more...]
Final Safety Tips
December 31, 2014 by
Plan Ahead with Escape Routes Upon entering an open house property for the first time, check each room and determine at least two “escape” routes. Make sure all deadbolt locks are unlocked for easy access to the outside. When in Doubt, … [Read more...]
Long-Term Thinking & Don’t get Parked In | REALTOR® Safety
December 23, 2014 by
Tip #21 - Long-Term Thinking If you think it may be some time before a property sells (and you may, therefore, be showing it often), get acquainted with a few of the immediate neighbors. You will feel better knowing they know your vehicle, and … [Read more...]
Kansas Real Estate Housing Statistics | November 2014
December 22, 2014 by
Kansas home sales fell by 5.3 percent in November 2014 compared to the same period last year, according to new figures released by the Kansas Association of REALTORS®. Sales totaled 2,376 units in November, down from 2,510 units in 2013. In … [Read more...]
Thwart Thieves & Be in Charge | REALTOR® Safety
December 17, 2014 by
Tip #19 - Thwart Thieves Remind your clients that strangers will be walking through their home during showings or open houses. Tell them to hide any valuables in a safe place. For security’s sake, remember to remove keys, credit cards, jewelry, … [Read more...]
Have your Excuse Ready & Nothing Personal | REALTOR® Safety
December 9, 2014 by
Tip #17 - Have your Excuse Ready Part of being prepared to deal with a threatening situation is having “an out.” Prepare a scenario in advance so that you can leave – or you can encourage someone who makes you uncomfortable to leave. Examples: … [Read more...]
Major Changes to Kansas Mortgage Tax and Document Recording Fees Coming on January 1, 2015
December 9, 2014 by
Beginning on January 1st, the Kansas mortgage registration tax will take the first step of a five-year phase-out and document recording fees will increase slightly for all Kansans who record real estate documents. In order to help you advise your … [Read more...]
The Importance of Local Content Strategies | RealTrends
December 8, 2014 by
by Travis Saxton, REAL Trends technology and marketing manager There was a great article published recently about “Putting IDX Out To Pasture,” from Joel Burslem of 1000Watt Consulting. The article drives home that as more real estate consumers … [Read more...]
