2024 KAR Annual Conference Sessions

PLEASE NOTE: You must select any tickets you want to purchase and any CE you want to attend during the registration process. Any non CE sessions are open to everyone.

Shaleah Argeris

Shaleah Argeris brings 20+ years of diverse real estate experience where she has worked to elevate the lending experience. After several years as a REALTOR®, she joined the financing side of the business in 2012. This has allowed her to combine her knowledge of the industry with a strong passion for agent education. Shaleah is a VA Loan Expert and services 10 states in the Mid-West Region for Navy Federal Credit Union, whose team closed over 470 Million in 2022. Shaleah resides in Pensacola with her husband Tino, and their two sons Costa and Hristos.

Wednesday, October 2, 1:30pm-4:30pm:
All About the VA Loan Process – (3 Hours CE KS & MO) – These informative and thorough /workshops will navigate REALTORS® through the entire VA mortgage loan program. Whether you are new to working with VA and looking to gain basic knowledge or are already well versed and VA expert status is your goal, everyone will benefit. Come to hear about the basics or take a deep dive into entitlement, qualifying criteria, concessions, property requirements, and everything in between. Leave with key takeaways and a better understanding of the entire VA mortgage loan program that will enable a better connection with your clients and better equipped to win the transaction.

Thursday, October 3, 8:30am-9:30am:
Working with Military Buyers – (NO CE) – Gain a better understanding of the unique needs of these buyers and sellers. Understanding and appreciating the similarities and differences in civilian and military culture will enable REALTORS® to make a better and stronger connection with their active duty or veteran servicemember clients. Gain knowledge on important complexities with the dynamics of military terms, pay and benefits. Learn how to help these buyers and sellers take full advantage of military benefits and support that they have given so much to earn. Learn how to provide the real estate services-at any stage in the service member’s military career-that meet the needs of this niche market and win future referrals.

Friday, October 4, 10:15am-11:15am:
VA Loans and the NAR Settlement – (NO CE) –

Josh Cadiallac

Josh Cadillac is a real estate coach, national speaker, and author who trains real estate professionals how to Close for Life by building lasting success through extensive knowledge. His unique method combines the education real estate professionals need to survive in this industry, with the tools to convert that knowledge into rapport, credibility, and trust. Josh has been a top producer since going full time in 2008, while also quickly earning many of the most prestigious certifications and designations in the industry.

Wednesday, October 2, 8:00am-11:00am:
Negotiating to Close – 3 Hours CE KS & MO –

Wednesday, October 2, 1:15pm-2:15pm:
Business Building and Time Management – (NO CE) –

Wednesday, October 2, 1:15pm-2:15pm:
Dealing with Deal Killers – (NO CE) –

Kaz Cisowski

With more than 35 years of experience in the Real Estate and Technology industries, Kaz has trained both newly licensed agents, as well as seasoned veterans in every aspect of technology as it relates to Real Estate.
Having worked for over 23 years as a trainer and computer repair person for MLS vendors and the Director of MLS and Education for a local association, Kaz has the “boots on the ground” experience agents are looking for.
In addition to his experience with MLS vendors and Local Associations, Kaz was also an active REALTOR® before becoming a Form Simplicity Trainer. Also known as “The Guru” of Real Estate Technology, Kaz provides in depth, easy to understand, training on Form Simplicity.

Wednesday, October 2, 1:15pm-2:15pm:
Optimize Your Transaction Management Workflow with Form Simplicity – (NO CE) – Improve your and your clients’ experiences with these time-saving tips.

Learn how to

  • Work with the Forms Library efficiently
  • Expedite transactions using Forms Packages
  • Quickly import property data into transactions
  • Meet deadlines and remain organized with Tasks.
  • Customize your Preferences
  • Optimize your Contacts and manage your Clauses easily
  • The fundamental steps for obtaining signatures digitally

Wednesday, October 2, 2:30pm-3:30pm:
TBD – (NO CE)

Vern Jarboe

Concentrating his practice in the areas of real estate and business law, Vern has practiced law in northeast Kansas for more than 40 years. He regularly authors material for publication and lectures on real estate and construction law matters. Vern has long been recognized as a true expert in legal and ethical matters that affect Kansas REALTORS®.

Thursday, October 3, 8:30am-9:30am:
Legal Hotline – (NO CE) –

Thursday, October 3, 10:00am-11:00am:
Commercial Real Estate Sales & Property Management – (NO CE)

Thursday, October 3, 1:15pm-4:15pm:
Real Estate: The New Horizon – (3 Hours CE KS & MO) –

Friday, October 4, 8:30am-11:30am:
Kansas Required Core – (3 Hours CE KS & MO) –

Marki Lemons Ryhal

One of 100 speakers selected out of over 1,300 to speak at the REALTOR® Conference & Expo ten times (face-to-face and virtually) with high program evaluations and an Inman Closing Keynote Speaker. Marki Lemons Ryhal is a licensed Managing Broker, REALTOR®, avid volunteer, Major Investor, President’s Circle, Federal Political Coordinator, Podcast Host of Drive with NAR & Social Selling Made Simple, 30 times published author, and 6X International Best-Selling Author. Marki Lemons-Ryhal is dedicated to all things real estate. With 30+ years of marketing and education experience, Marki has taught over 1,000,000 people (face-to-face and virtually) since 1993.

Marki holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from Chicago State University, a Master’s in Business Administration from Saint Xavier University, and sixty-four real estate-related licenses, certifications, and designations.

Thursday, October 3, 8:00am-11:00am:
Building an Ethical AI-Driven Real Estate Industry – (3 Hours CE KS & MO) – This course meets the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics Training requirement for the Triennial 7th training cycle, from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can potentially revolutionize the real estate industry, but it raises significant concerns regarding privacy, data security, and fair housing. Real estate professionals must understand the ethical considerations of AI and how it affects the real estate industry.

Thursday, October 3, 1:30pm-2:30pm:
Six Figures in Twelve Months: Real Estate Planning and Tracking – (NO CE) – Are you ready to take your real estate business to the next level? With the Six Figures in Twelve Months Real Estate Planning on Steroids with AI© program, you’ll receive a comprehensive guide to planning and tracking your real estate success over the next 365 days.

Thursday, October 3, 3:00pm-4:00pm:
AI Productivity Boost: 13 Ways to Use AI and ChatGPT in Real Estate© – (NO CE) – Are you a real estate professional looking to save time and increase efficiency? In this program, you will learn 13 tools for using artificial intelligence (AI) and ChatGPT to streamline your workflow and get more done in less time, increasing your ROI and ROTI.

Terry Watson

Nobody speaks to more REALTORS® and the real estate industry every year than Terry Watson. Nobody.

For the past ten years, Terry has been the most requested and the most booked Real Estate Keynote speaker on the planet. After substitute teaching, the student response was so overwhelmingly positive the Dean of Chicago’s Northwestern University School of Continuing Studies personally invited Terry to join their faculty. Terry was later asked to Chair the School of Real Estate Studies and rewrite their courses. When the National Association of REALTORS® wanted to train staff on what it is like to be a REALTOR®, they called upon Terry Watson. He created the Getting to Know NARS Member course that received rave reviews.

Terry’s strategies and processes are so effective they have been made policy by many of the top real estate companies in the world. Terry Watson recently was the featured speaker for a simulcast to an audience as large as 75000+ of the top producing agents worldwide. Terry’s message is about health, efficiency, unparalleled customer experience, avoiding self-sabotage and actually enjoying what you do.

Friday, October 4, 9:00am-10:00am:
Afterburner – (NO CE) –

Friday, October 4, 9:00am-10:00am:
Closing Session & Luncheon: Evolve or Evaporate (PART OF ALL DAYS REGISTRATION ONLY) – (NO CE) –

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