Kansas City RealTalk: Recent Episodes
Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®
Hosts Alex Goering and Bobbi Howe talk with expert guests on relevant real estate issues and strategies.
Michele DuPont is the 2025 REALTOR® of the Year, 2026 chair of the YPN Committee, and current Director on the KCRAR and KR Boards. She shares how industry involvement has served her career and how other agents can get involved and grow their networks.Learn more about YPN at kcrar.com/YPNLearn more about committee service at kcrar.com/volunteer
Don Burns is a third-generation real estate broker who has worked with thousands of agents throughout his career. He talks with Alex about the qualities of successful agents and how brokers can support a healthier industry.
A writer for the New York Times recently published an article recording his experience selling his home without the help of an agent, but instead using a chatbot. Local broker and tech expert Michael Pierce joins us for a conversation about that writer's experience as well as the feasibility of this practice as the use of A.I. continues to rise.Read the article from the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/28/technology/sell-house-with-ai-no-realtor.html
Recorded live at KCRAR in May, local city officials, including three mayors, share the latest developments in their cities.- Chris Lievsay, Mayor of Blue Springs, Mo.- Julie Sayers, Mayor of Lenexa, Kan.- Jesse Smith, Mayor of North Kansas City, Mo.- David Johnston, County Administrator for the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kan.
How do short-term rentals affect the housing market and economy in the Kansas City region? A new study commissioned by KCRAR tells us. KCRAR VP of Government Affairs James Toy joins us to share some of the findings of this study.View the study results: https://kcrar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kansas-City-Short-Term-Rental-Study-Results.pdf
Marc-Antoine Juanéda is Director of Product Management at Cotality Real Estate Solutions, overseeing industry-leading products such as Matrix, MLS-Touch, and Prospects CRM, used by over 1.2 million real estate professionals across North America. After his stage presentation at Recharge 2026, he sat down with Alex to share what's to come for Cotality and the future of real estate tech now that A.I. is becoming ubiquitous.
Lundy Inc. founder and CEO Justin Lundy shares the history behind Finding Homes, Nora and Navigator as well as how Heartland MLS users can use the new A.I. assistant to streamline their workflow and save time.
The National Association of REALTORS® is taking a new approach to member value. Sherry Chris, NAR Special Advisor of Brokerages, and Bobbi Howe, NAR VP of Association Affairs, share what members may not know NAR is providing. In conversation with Alex, they dive even deeper than Recharge attendees saw on stage.
Rayse Co-CEO Christian Dwiggins sits down with Alex to talk about the importance of transparency and how agents can leverage the new Heartland MLS benefit, Rayse, to showcase their value with clients.
Taryn Kelly is a REALTOR®, real estate instructor and Chair of the 2026 KCRAR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. To kick off Fair Housing Month, she talks with Alex about lessons she's learned through teaching Fair Housing and how agents can continue to uphold the critical law of Fair Housing.Book Bit: Sitting Pretty by Rebekah TaussigLong Island Divided: https://projects.newsday.com/long-island/real-estate-agents-investigation/
Jessica Thomas is the 2026 President of Heartland MLS. The last time she was on the show, the industry was adapting to new rules and forms after the NAR settlement. On today's episode, we check in with Jessica on how the industry has adjusted since then, and where MLS technology may be headed in the future.More on Heartland MLS (including the map!): https://kcrar.com/kcrar-members/heartland-mls/about-heartland-mls/
You've likely encountered Kyle Talbot's videos on social media through his channels, Moving to KC and The KC Scene. Kyle talks with Alex about how he used content creation to build his real estate business from the ground up, operating a media brand with over 121k followers.
James Toy is the new Vice President of Government Affairs for KCRAR. He talks with Alex about affordable housing, short term rentals and other timely issues affecting housing in our area, as well as what's new for the structure of advocacy at the Association.
Heather Bortnick is the President of the Koehler Bortnick Team at ReeceNichols, one of the top producing real estate teams in the Kansas City region. She talks with Alex about growing her business with her mother, balancing her work and personal life, adjusting to a changing market and more.
You take a listing, you pull a preliminary title report, and you find that there are income tax liens filed on that property... where do you go from there? Tax expert and KCRAR Industry Partner Jennifer Moutray shares the basics agents should know about tax liens.
KCRAR 2026 President David Nichols discusses his vision for the year, his advice for agents to find success in a changing market, and his hopes for the future of the industry.
Producer Amber shares clips from some of the year's guests as they tell their wildest stories from their careers.Share your story or feedback at realtalk@kcrar.com
The median age of first-time buyers was at an all-time high in 2025. What does this, and other facts and trends about consumers, mean for agents? Alex walks us through some highlights from the National Association of REALTORS® 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers Report and what you can glean from it to support your business.Highlights From the Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers: https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/highlights-from-the-profile-of-home-buyers-and-sellers
Brent Sledd is a top producing agent in the Kansas City market. He talks with Alex about his career journey, from working at Hallmark to managing investment properties and more. He also shares a warning to social media users to avoid falling victim to a scam that affected him earlier this year.
Jim Gamble is not only a REALTOR® of nearly 40 years, but he is also a past president of Heartland MLS, KCRAR, and Missouri REALTORS®, as well as past Vice President for NAR Region 9. He talks with Alex about how he built his business and the lessons he's learned throughout his career.
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) will be implementing new anti-money laundering efforts beginning Dec. 1, 2025, and these preventative measures may affect your clients' real estate transactions. Elizabeth Daniel with Continental Title and Nichole Banks with Tallgrass Title explain what agents should know about this upcoming change.Registration opening soon for Elizabeth and Nichole's upcoming KCRAR class.
Noticing a recent increase in your or your clients' home insurance rates? Insurance experts Jennifer & Andrew Williamson join Alex to discuss current trends in the insurance market, causes, and predictions for the future. Plus, they share their tips for how agents and homeowners alike can navigate common insurance matters.
Tracey "the Safety Lady" Hawkins recently spoke to real estate agents who personally fell victim to a pig butcher scam for an article she wrote for REALTOR® Magazine. On this episode, she talks with Alex about what she learned from those agents and how REALTORS® can take steps to protect themselves and their clients from scams.Read Tracey's REALTOR® Magazine article on the Pig Butchering Scam: https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/scammed-shamed-and-deepfaked-real-estate-agents-speak-out-on-crypto-conContact Tracey: https://linktr.ee/TraceytheSafetyLady
Mayors Carolyn Caiharr (Edwardsville), Eric Mikkelson (Prairie Village), Kathy Rose (Riverside), Rory Rowland (Independence) answer REALTOR® questions about affordable housing at the Board of Mayors event on Aug. 21, 2025.View the full session: https://youtu.be/0lJZL73Oe00?si=D9ie4Ohfib5PHuCp
On Bobbi Howe's final episode as co-host, she and Alex look back at nearly 7 years hosting Kansas City RealTalk, look forward to Bobbi's future role as NAR officer, and share takeaways and advice from Bobbi's long and growing real estate career.
Why did REALTOR®, broker and past KCRAR & Heartland MLS President Michael Pierce shift away from a "hustle" mindset in his career? He talks to Bobbi and Alex about what led to this change and how other agents can take steps to care for their work-life balance.Jump to interview at 10:15
Will Ruder is the Executive Vice President of the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City (KCHBA), and Keith Sauro is the Publisher of the Real Estate Book and New Home Guide of Greater Kansas City and Design KC. Together, they host the HBA After Hours podcast. They join Alex on this episode of Kansas City RealTalk to discuss the state of the new home market in the Kansas City region, and how it's been affected by tariffs, local ordinances and even A.I.Check out HBA After Hours: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hba-after-hours/id1789202328
Dan O'Dell has seen the market fluctuate through many ups and downs since he began his career as a REALTOR® in 1995. Beyond just the transaction of buying or selling real estate, he talks with Alex about the deeper purpose of a REALTOR® and how agents can continue to add value for their clients.
Steve LaRue went from young homeowner to REALTOR® to President of the Kansas Association of REALTORS®. He talks with Bobbi and Alex about what's changed since he bought his first home at 19 years old and what REALTORS® can do to help continue the American dream of homeownership for the next generation of young homeowners.Bobbi's Book Bit: Burn the Boats by Matt Higgins(Jump to interview at 15:10)
Nykia Wright brings a breadth of executive leadership and strategic advisory experience to her role as Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). She talks with Bobbi and Alex about the value of NAR and what's to come in the post-settlement landscape.Bobbi's Book Bit: The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek(Jump to interview at 11:40)
Michael McReynolds is the 2025 chair of the KCRAR Young Professionals Network (YPN) Committee. He talks with Bobbi and Alex about YPN, the local real estate market, and how agent-to-agent networking can help to grow your career.Bobbi's Book Bit: Carrots and Sticks by Ian Ayres(Jump to interview at 14:45)Learn more about YPN, including upcoming events, at KCRAR.com/YPN.
Recharge speaker James Dwiggins talks with Alex and guest host John Ketchum about the industry changes that have occurred post settlement, and what agents and brokers need to be doing to not become a target of further litigation.John's podcast recommendation: https://simonsinek.com/podcast/episodes/the-myth-of-the-perfect-meditator-with-podcaster-jay-shetty/(Jump to interview at 10:06)
Natalie Davis built her real estate business from the ground up in a new community by focusing on building a solid client database — a database she still maintains today. She talks with Alex and guest host Jeff Carson on-site at Recharge about how agents can grow and nurture their own client databases to support their business.(Jump to interview at 13:36)Register for Jeff's May 9 Latte & Learn: https://calendar.kcrar.com/events/9769451
Recorded on-site at Recharge Conference & Expo, Alex and guest-host Jeff Carson sit down with real estate social media expert Katie Lance. She shares her tips, tricks and zero-cost ideas for agents to up their social media game.Alex's Book Bit: Strong Towns by Charles L Marohn Jr(Jump to interview at 12:20)
On this Fair Housing Month episode, KCRAR Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Chair Irene Lindsey talks with Bobbi and Alex about inclusion, accessibility and Fair Housing education resources for real estate professionals.Bobbi's Book Bit: Are You Fully Charged? by Tom Rath(Jump to interview at 15:47)Fairhaven 2.0: https://www.nar.realtor/fair-housing/fairhavenKCRAR Redlined class: https://calendar.kcrar.com/events/9788369
Only 21% of third graders in Kansas City public and charter schools are reading on grade level. How does this impact our Kansas City community and our local real estate industry? REALTOR® John Arnold and Lead to Read KC Executive Director Rhea M. LeGrande dive into the details with Bobbi and Alex.Bobbi's Book Bit: Vagabonding by Rolf Potts(jump to interview at 12:43)Learn more about Lead to Read at https://leadtoreadkc.org/
Local broker Fran Sutton is working with the Wyandotte County Land Bank Program to help create attainable housing the KCK. She talks with Bobbi and Alex about how it works, how it benefits the community and how others can work with the program.Bobbi's Book Bit: The Upside of Stress by Kelly McGonigal(Jump to interview at 13:27)More about the WyCo Land Bank Program: https://www.wycokck.org/Departments/Economic-Development/Land-Bank
Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of suicide.Co-host Bobbi Howe is now the 2025 President of Missouri REALTORS®. She sits down with Alex for a conversation on her career, the state of the real estate industry, and the purpose of the state association.Bobbi's Book Bit: Loserthink by Scott Adams(jump to interview at 11:00)
KCRAR 2024 Forms Committee Chair Jessica Thomas talks agents through the changes to the 2025 KCRAR forms and contracts, NAR settlement forms FAQs, and common pitfalls and mistakes agents should avoid.
Andrew Mall is a past Kansas Association of REALTORS® President, and in 2025 he has stepped into a new role as KCRAR President. He talks with Bobbi and Alex about the strength and community the local, state and national REALTOR® associations bring to members.Bobbi's Book Bit: Just Listen by Mark GoulstonAlex's Book recommendation: The Book of Charlie by David Von Drehle(Jump to interview at 13:38)
2025 Heartland MLS President John Ketchum talks with Bobbi and Alex about the changing real estate landscape and the value the MLS offers to agents and their businesses.(Jump to interview at 10:35)
Don't open the deep freeze in a vacant property... Or do, if you're as bold as one of this year's podcast guests. Producer Amber is on the mic going through each of 2024's REALTOR® guests' craziest stories in from their careers in real estate.We want to hear your story too! Email us your crazy real estate story to RealTalk@kcrar.com.
Shannon McGahn is the Chief Advocacy Officer for the National Association of REALTORS®. She updates Bobbi and Alex on how RPAC supported candidates did earlier this month in the general election and national issues of importance for the real estate industry.Bobbi's Book Bit: What's Our Problem? by Tim UrbanLearn more about the Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook: https://realtorparty.realtor/news/blog/unveiling-the-housing-supply-accelerator-playbook(Jump to interview at 17:20)
Mike McGrew is a local REALTOR® and the current president of the REALTORS® Relief Foundation, an organization providing housing-related assistance to disaster impacted communities through the generosity of REALTORS®. He talks with Bobbi and Alex about the Foundation, how it came to be, and what REALTORS® should know about its impact.Bobbi's Book Bit: Raise Your Game by Alan Stein Jr.(Jump to interview at 14:10)Learn more about RRF: https://rrf.realtor/
Dan Hartman is a REALTOR®, city alderman and business owner. He joins Bobbi and Alex in the studio to talk about his techniques and strategies for juggling multiple roles and maintaining a healthy balance.Bobbi's Book Bit: From Here to Happiness by Jonathan Clements
Derek Ramsay is the Vice President of REALTOR® Advocacy for KCRAR. He talks to Bobbi and Alex about the upcoming election on Nov. 5, which local candidates support REALTOR® issues, and about the Kansas City REALTOR® Party Voter Guide.Bobbi's Book Bit: iWoz by Steve Wozniak(Jump to interview at 15:25)View the Kansas City REALTOR® Party Voter Guide: https://kcrar.com/kcrar-members/advocacy/voter-guide/
Ron Phipps, a REALTOR® from Rhode Island, was the 2011 President of the National Association of REALTORS®. Through his more than 40 years in the real estate industry, he has seen many industry shifts and crises. On this 150th episode of Kansas City RealTalk, Ron joins Bobbi and Alex in the studio to share his thoughts on how REALTORS® can use the industry's current challenges and opportunities to grow in their businesses.
REALTOR® Andrew Mall is running for a seat on the Kansas Senate. He talks with Bobbi and Alex about his history with political advocacy, how it affects real estate, and how he would use a seat on the Kansas Senate to advocate for housing issues.Bobbi's Book Bit: Quiet Power by Susan Cain(Jump to interview at 16:35)
Maranda DeSanto is the new CEO of the Kansas Association of REALTORS®. She talks with Bobbi and Alex about her career and her goals for the future of the state association.Bobbi's Book Bit: Extraordinary Influence by Tim Irwin(Jump to interview at 13:20)Learn more about the 2024 KAR Annual Conference in Overland Park: https://kansasrealtor.com/events/2024-kar-annual-conference/
Dan Stoner is a St. Louis REALTOR® and the President of the Missouri Chapter of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance. He talks with Bobbi and Alex about the Alliance and what fellow real estate professionals can do to support the LGBTQ+ community.Bobbi's Book Bit: My Morning Routine by Benjamin Spall(Jump to interview at 12:12)Use code "1stYearOff" to get 25% off membership with the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance.Follow the Alliance Missouri Chapter on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AllianceMissouri
Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) is a self-supporting, nonprofit, public corporation that serves as the primary administrator of federal housing programs for the state of Kansas. Marilyn Stanley CSBG / Single Family Program Manager for KHRC talks to Bobbi and Alex about the KHRC First Time Homebuyer Program as well as other assistance programs agents should be aware of.Bobbi's Book Bit: How Emotions Are Made by Lisa Feldman Barrett(Jump to interview at 7:55)
KCRAR's 2024 Form Committee Chair Jessica Thomas joins Bobbi and Alex to talk about the upcoming changes to KCRAR forms required by the NAR settlement.Bobbi's Book Bit: A Curious Mind by Brian Grazer(Jump to interview at 12:30)
With the future of buyer representation undergoing change in mid-August, instructor Andrea Sheridan shares what agents need to know as they continue to represent home buyers.Bobbi's Book Bit: Rejection Proof by Jia Jiang(Jump to interview at 13:15)
In the wake of the Sitzer-Burnett settlement, the National Association of REALTORS® and the real estate industry face imminent changes. NAR President Kevin Sears sits down with Bobbi and Alex on Zoom for a transparent conversation on the state of the industry.Bobbi's Book Bit: Never Finished by David Goggins(Jump to interview at 10:50)
OneHome is a client-facing portal connecting agents with consumers that was recently launched as a benefit to all Heartland MLS subscribers. CoreLogic's Shaleen Khatod (Executive of Enterprise Strategy, Products, Initiatives) and Sunny Ramamurthy (Director of Product Management, Real Estate Solutions) join Bobbi and Alex on Zoom to share how KC agents can be using this new tool to grow their businesses and build relationships with their clients.Bobbi's Book Bit: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt(Jump to interview at 16:25)
How much of an impact does a real estate transaction have on the economy? NAR has done the research. Bobbi and Alex discuss the recent NAR report, "Real Estate's Impact on the Economy by the Numbers: A State-by-State Analysis."Bobbi's Book Bit: Requiem for the American Dream by Noam ChomskyRead the report: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/real-estates-impact-on-the-economy-by-the-numbers-a-state-by-state-analysis
Trista Curzydlo, Esq. joins Bobbi and Alex in the studio to share her legal expertise regarding agents working with cannabis industry clients and what agents should know about how to protect their business from legal risk.Bobbi's Book Bit: Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim(Jump to interview at 13:15)
Recorded on-site at Recharge Conference & Expo, Alex and guest host Patrick McDowell talk with Leigh Brown about the current state of the real estate industry and her advice for agents to continue thriving as the industry undergoes change.Alex's Book Bit: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt(Jump to interview at 9:25)
2024 Recharge speaker Marki Lemons Ryhal joins Alex and guest host Patrick McDowell on-site at Recharge for a discussion on artificial intelligence, and how real estate agents can be using it to strengthen their businesses.(jump to interview at 11:48)
To kick off Fair Housing Month, Bobbi and guest host Jeff Carson are joined by local agent and KCRAR instructor Patrick McDowell. He shares some key takeaways from his class, Fair Housing: An Agent's Guide to Keeping It Real.Bobbi's Book Bit: The Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett(jump to interview at 12:45)Register for Patrick's class and browse other classes at calendar.kcrar.com
Elissa Prager-Reeves is a local agent and the chair of the committee for the KCRAR Young Professionals Network. She talks with Bobbi and guest host Jeff Carson about why building connections with your fellow industry professionals can be crucial for career growth.(Jump to interview at 10:40)Bobbi's Book Bit: Rewire by Richard O'ConnorLearn more about YPN at KCRAR.com/YPN
On this episode of Kansas City RealTalk, Alex and guest-host Jeff Carson discuss their careers in real estate, their service with the Association, and what key characteristics they've seen in successful real estate professionals.
2024 Recharge speaker Burton Kelso joins Bobbi and Alex in the studio for a sneak preview of his Recharge session topic, "How to Protect Your Social Media Accounts and Websites from Hackers."(Jump to interview at 17:56)Bobbi's Book Bit: Crucial Conversations by Kerry PattersonRecharge Conference & Expo is coming to the Overland Park Convention Center on April 2, 2024. Learn more or register today at www.kcrar.com/recharge
Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City recently broke ground for a new affordable housing development in Olathe, Kansas. Habitat KC CEO Lindsay Hicks joins Bobbi and Alex to talk about the new project, how it works and what it means for affordable housing in the Kansas City region.Bobbi's Book Bit: The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel(Jump to interview at 14:02)Learn more about the Pathway at Heritage Park: https://habitatkc.org/pathway-at-heritage-park/
2024 Heartland MLS President Amy Voltz talks to Bobbi and Alex about her career journey in leadership as well as what's to come in 2024 for Heartland MLS.Bobbi's Book Bit: Die with Zero by Bill Perkins(Jump to interview at 10:45)
2024 KCRAR President Cindy Cunningham chats with Bobbi and Alex about her journey in real estate, KCRAR member benefits and her goals for her year as president.Bobbi's Book Bit: Talent is Overrated by Geoffrey Colvin(Jump to interview at 16:56)
Producer Amber is back with another REALTOR® Story Time. Take a look back through the archives of this year's REALTOR® guests with never before heard clips of some of their craziest experiences working in real estate.
Local REALTORS® Marcia Cull and Jennifer Cox are members of the KCRAR DEI Committee and highly involved with the It's Your Move Program. Developed by Missouri REALTORS®, It's Your Move aims to bring critical credit and finance education to high school students.Bobbi's Book Bit: Thrivers by Michele BorbaLearn more about It's Your Move: https://itsyourmovemissouri.org/
Jeff Carson joins Bobbi again as guest co-host as they walk us through both their long careers in real estate, how they got where they are and lessons they learned along the way.Bobbi's Book Bit: QBQ! The Question Behind the Question by John G. Miller
Recorded from the KCRAR Residential Housing Forecast event on Oct. 26, 2023, Dr. Stan Longhofer shares his research and predictions for the 2024 housing market in Kansas City.See his research at https://realestate.wichita.edu/
Bobbi teams up with Missouri REALTORS® Podcast host Andrea Sheridan to talk with Lesley Muchow, Deputy General Counsel & Vice President of Legal Affairs and Antitrust Compliance for the National Association of REALTORS®. Lesley breaks down everything REALTORS® should know as NAR heads into the Burnett Trial in Kansas City.
What are Private Office Listings? What are they for, and what are they not for? Director of Heartland MLS Rob Wagoner and HMLS Compliance Manager Elaina Lueker join Bobbi and guest host Jeff Carson on Zoom to talk through everything agents need to know about Private Office Exclusive listings.Bobbi's Book Bit: Keep Going by Austin Kleon(Jump to interview at 16:22)Learn more about POE: https://kcrar.com/kcrar-members/heartland-mls/policies-and-documents/private-office-exclusives/
Matthew Emerick with Home Warranty Inc joins Bobbi and Alex to talk about the ongoing changes to the home warranty industry as the housing market continues to shift.Bobbi's Book Bit: Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook by Gary Vaynerchuk(Jump to interview at 14:35)
Tracey "the Safety Lady" Hawkins joins Bobbi and Alex to talk about what's new in REALTOR® safety. With artificial intelligence becoming more prevalent, cyber criminals are using it to target agents and clients.Bobbi's Book Bit: On the Shortness of Life by Seneca the Younger(Jump to interview at 8:36)Find Tracey's safety podcast: https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/driveRegister for one of Tracey's upcoming safety classes at KCRAR: https://kcrarportal.ramcoams.net/EventCalendar.aspx
Health and wellness professional Kathleen Kavanagh joins Bobbi and Alex for a discussion on building and maintaining healthy habits in an industry where work-life balance can be challenging to strike.
Bobbi's Book Bit: Choose Yourself! by James Altucher
(Jump to interview at 15:12)
CEO of KCRAR and Heartland MLS Kipp Cooper talks with Alex and guest host Shawn Muller about what we can learn from the local housing market stats and what's to come for the Kansas City region.
Alex's Book Bit: Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson
(Jump to interview at 20:35)
Heather Elias is the VP of Real Estate for Pearl Certification, which provides solar and energy efficiency certifications with marketing packages to help agents articulate home value and helps high-performing homes sell quicker and for more money. Bobbi and guest host Shawn Muller talk with Heather about what agents need to know when it comes to energy efficient features in homes.
Bobbi's Book Bit: Atomic Habits by James Clear
(Jump to interview at 17:30)
Learn more about Pearl: https://pearlcertification.com/real-estate-pros/
Shelby Bartelt is a KCRAR Industry Partner and Loan Officer with Bay Equity Home Loans. She joins Bobbi and Alex to offer her expertise on everything agents should know about Loan Level Pricing Adjustments (LLPAs) and changes to the mortgage industry.
Bobbi's Book Bit: Automate Your Busywork by Aytekin Tank
(Jump to interview at 18:48)
Michelle Isabell is a local REALTOR® and the President of the newly formed Kansas City Chapter of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance. She talks with Bobbi and Alex about the Ally Certification Program, what to know when working with LGBTQ+ clients, and the importance of education.
Bobbi's Book Bit: Stolen Focus by Johann Hari
(Jump to interview at 14:30)
Follow the KC Real Estate Alliance on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/LGBTQREAKCMetroChapter
NAR Director of Emerging Technology Dave Conroy joins Bobbi and Alex on Zoom to talk ChatGPT, how agents can be taking advantage of generative AI, and pitfalls they need to be cautious of.
Bobbi's Book Bit: Kaizen by Sarah Harvey
(Jump to interview at 13:49)
Learn more about the REALTOR® "celebrity" softball game on June 28, 2023: https://bit.ly/43zqMnq
Melissa and Jeff Krantz lead a top producing team in the Lake of the Ozarks region. They talk with Bobbi and Alex about how they built their business, the shocking feedback they received from a business coach, and how they cultivate a team of successful agents.Bobbi's Book Bit: Born to Win by Zig Ziglar(Jump to interview at 15:43)
Chicago REALTOR® Shay Hata joins Bobbi and guest host Christian Barnes on site at Recharge to talk all about generating leads and making your business work for you, especially in this shifting market.(Jump to interview at 12:57)
Recorded from Recharge 2023, Bobbi Howe and guest host John Ketchum talk with CoreLogic's Chief Economist Selma Hepp, PhD. She shares her expert insights into the current state of the economy and housing market, her predictions for the future, and how Kansas City compares to other parts of the US.(Jump to interview at 15:10)
For the first episode in our 2023 Recharge series, speaker and St. Louis REALTOR® Nate Johnson talks with Bobbi and guest host Andrea Sheridan about business development and setting goals in a shifting market.
Gwen Goins is not only the 2023 Chair of the KCRAR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, she is also a tenured mortgage professional, and she joins us on this episode to talk about fair lending. What can agents do to help their buyers with all types of financing?Bobbi's Book Bit: The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
2022 KCRAR REALTOR® of the Year Kathy Minden talks with Bobbi and Alex about her career in real estate, trends she has seen come and go, and evergreen strategies for growing your real estate business.Bobbi's Book Bit: Healthy at 100 by John Robbins
Missouri REALTORS® 2023 President Andrea Sheridan joins Bobbi and Alex for this remote recording from Cancun! She shares her leadership journey and discusses the primary differences in her role as state president from her 2018 role as KCRAR president.Andrea's Book Bit: The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday
What financing options are available for your clients who may oppose taking on loans? Mohamad Kisar shares Guidance Residential's model for Islamic home financing and what REALTORS® should know when working with clients who opt for this type of financing.Bobbi's Book Bit: Lead Yourself First by Raymond Kethledge
National Association of REALTORS® 2023 President Kenny Parcell joins Bobbi and Alex on-site at the MR conference to talk about his career journey, the motto for his presidency and his advice for agents in this changing market.Bobbi's Book Bit: A World Without Email by Cal NewportRegister for the REALTOR® Broker Summit in Kansas City: https://www.nar.realtor/events/realtor-broker-summit
2023 Heartland MLS President Kyle Niemann talks with Bobbi and Alex about his goals for his term as president, the incoming strategic plan, and how technology will impact the future of the industry.Bobbi's Book Bit: The How of Happiness by Sonja Lyubomirsky
Sydney West feels passionately about three things going into her term as KCRAR President: Inclusivity, investment and involvement. On this episode of Kansas City RealTalk, Sydney shares her background in real estate, what go her to where she is, and what her goals are for her presidency.Bobbi's Book Bit: Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
Producer Amber is back with another REALTOR® Story Time. Take a look back through the archives of this year's REALTOR® guests with never before heard clips of some of their craziest experiences working in real estate.
From the annual Commercial Forecast event, Joe Perry, VP of Real Estate for Port KC, talk about future developments for the Kansas City area, including the KC Current Stadium, multi-family projects and more.
Get to know KCRAR's new Chief Operating Officer Julie Bolton! Julie talks with Bobbi and Alex about the importance of mindset and attitude in finding success in business.Bobbi's Book Bit: Grit by Angela Duckworth
Nashville REALTOR® Brian Copeland talks about the importance of authentic storytelling in scripts, sharing some of his go-to scripts.Bobbi's Book Bit: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini
The Wichita State University Center for Real Estate just released its annual housing forecast. Dr. Stan Longhofer joins us to discuss his predictions for the 2023 housing market here in KC.Bobbi's Book Bit: Thank You for Being Late by Thomas FriedmanLearn more about the WSU CRE housing forecast: https://realestate.wichita.edu/data-research/housing-markets-forecast/2023-forecast/
We've been doing this for 100 episodes! Bobbi and Alex reflect back on highlights and lessons learned 100 episodes of Kansas City RealTalk.
Bobbi's Book Bit: Everybody Lies by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz
Andrew Gustafson is a historian and curator at the Johnson County Museum, where he worked to develop its "Redlined" exhibit on display this year. He joins Bobbi and Alex for a conversation about the history of redlining in the KC region and its effects today.
Bobbi's Book Bit: Chaos Monkeys by Antonio Garcia Martinez
View the Redlined exhibit at DEI's upcoming event: https://fb.me/e/5p8R9qHjh
Upcoming JoCo Museum redlining panel event: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/jcprd/activity/search/detail/17710
Tracey "the Safety Lady" Hawkins joins Bobbi and Alex on the show for the second time to offer her advice and tips for agents to stay safe on the job.
Bobbi's Book Bit: Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson
Register for Tracey's Latte & Learn on Sept. 16, 2022: https://kcrarportal.ramcoams.net/Education/Registration/Details.aspx?cid=d3c6fd81-1143-ec11-9c79-00155d100616
Read about Tracey's upcoming sessions at the NAR 2022 Conference: https://kcrar.com/kcrar-members-to-be-featured-speakers-at-national-association-of-realtors-conference/
2022 KCRAR Commercial President Daniel Brocato joins Bobbi and Alex to talk about the state of the commercial real estate market, which sectors are thriving, and how interest rates may affect the future market.
Bobbi's Book Bit: That Sounds Fun by Annie F. Downs
Learn more about KCRAR Commercial: https://kcrar.com/kcrar-members/commercial/membership/
Mortgage professional and KCRAR instructor Audra McMahon shares how you can help your buyers navigate today's interest rates as well as what buyers should avoid during their closing periods.
Bobbi's Book Bit: All Marketers are Liars by Seth Godin
Speaker, author and REALTOR® Leigh Brown talks with Bobbi and Alex about the professional courtesy issues REALTORS® are seeing and how we can work to do better.
Bobbi's Book Bit: Peeling the Onion by Leigh Brown
Learn more about Leigh: https://www.leighbrown.com/
Chief Economist for the National Association of REALTORS® Dr. Lawrence Yun answers Bobbi and Alex's questions about inflation, predictions for the housing market and the state of the economy.
Bobbi's Book Bit: Freakonomics by Steven Levitt
KCRAR's VP of REALTOR® Advocacy Derek Ramsay and Director of Kansas Advocacy Jeff Carson share their experience at this year's legislative meetings in D.C. as well as current and upcoming issues on the national, state and local levels.
Bobbi's Book Bit: The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins
2021 KCRAR Community Service Award recipient, Dennis Curtin, joins Bobbi and Alex on Zoom to talk about serving the community as a REALTOR® and Mimi's Pantry, the non-profit he founded to fight food insecurity in the Northland.
Bobbi's Book Bit: Radical Candor by Kim Scott
Learn more about Mimi's Pantry at www.mimispantrykc.org
Bobbi and Alex sit down with Maura Neill at Recharge Conference, where she offers additional tips and advise on Emotional Intelligence for REALTORS®.
Bobbi's Book Bit: What They Don't Teach You at Harvard Business School by Mark McCormack
Additional EQ resources from Maura: http://mauraneill.com/happy-life-eq/
Recorded from the 2022 Recharge event, Bobbi and Alex sit down with event speaker Jared James to expand on his sessions.
Bobbi's Book Bit: Liespotting: Proven Techniques to Detect Deception by Pamela Meyer
This year's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (DEI) Chair, Donta Littlejohn, and Vice Chair, Gwen Goins, discuss Fair Housing and how the real estate industry is still effected by bias today.
Many educational resources were mentioned in this episode; find links to them all and more at kcrar.com/dei.
Bobbi's Book Bit: Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents byIsabel Wilkerson
Josh Wells is the President of the Edie Waters real estate team, one of the top ten producers in Heartland MLS. He shares some tips and insights on how he built his business and how his team became a top producer.
Bobbi's Book Bit: Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin
This year's Kansas Association of REALTORS® President is a fellow Kansas City REALTOR®! You may recognize Andrew Mall's voice from a previous episode of the show, but he's back to share his plans and hopes for the future of the Kansas state association.
Bobbi's Book Bit: Six Thinking Hats by Edward de Bono
Rian Barraza, a KCRAR Industry Partner with Bell Bank Mortgage, shares her networking tips and strategies, as well as how connections she's made have helped shape her career.
Bobbi's Book Bit: The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck
Rachel Ferguson is known as Rach the REALTOR® on TikTok, where she maintains over 14k followers and has seen over 270k likes on her videos. She talks with Bobbi and substitute host Jeff Carson about how she gained the success she has, how it has paid off for her business and how other agents can get started on the platform.
Bobbi's Book Bit: The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles
Check out Rachel's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rachtherealtorkc
2022 KCRAR and Heartland MLS Presidents Michael Pierce and Alex Goering return for Part 2 of their conversation, where they share their own Book Bits and explore the challenges of leading in the current housing market.
With Bobbi out for the month of January, Alex, 2022 Heartland MLS President, brings on KCRAR President Michael Pierce for a back-and-forth style interview about their plans and hopes for their presidencies.
Join us for Part 2 on Jan. 26.
Tommy Choi is a top producing agent in Chicago and has built his business to be 90% referral based since 2007. How did he do it? He shares his tips on this episode of Kansas City RealTalk.
Bobbi's Book Bit: Unf*** Yourself by Gary John Bishop
Will Ruder, Executive Vice President of the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City, joins Bobbi and Alex on Zoom to talk about the new home market in Kansas City. Could new construction help solve our lack of inventory?
Bobbi's Book Bit: Disney U by Doug Lipp
A bear, a cult, a pair of tighty-whities and more. Hear stories from the year's past guests on this third installment of REALTOR® Story Time.
If you have a crazy story, share it will us at realtalk@kcrar.com.
If you're interesting in helping the unhoused this winter, hear from Tony and Stacey here: https://youtu.be/UrxL2m5FszY
On this special episode, we hear Jill McCarthy's session from the KCRAR Commercial Forecast event. Jill is the Senior VP of Corporate Attraction at the Kansas City Area Development Council (KCADC), and she shares what's in the works for Kansas City.
Hank Vogt, President of the Missouri Chapter of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, talks to Bobbi and Alex about the work of the organization, and what REALTORS® should take note of, like what the passage of the Missouri Nondiscrimination Act could mean for their clients.
Bobbi's Book Bit: Loving What Is by Byron Katie
Learn more about the Real Estate Alliance: https://realestatealliance.org/
Brent Gieseke is a finalist for NAR's Good Neighbor Award for his work with local charity Agape Pamoja. On this episode of Kansas City RealTalk, Brent talks with Bobbi and Alex about the sense of community and purpose his volunteer work has brought him.
Vote for Brent through Oct. 15: https://www.realtor.com/goodneighbor/
Bobbi's Book Bit: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni
TW: This episode contains discussion of violence, including murder and rape.
In 2014, Carl Carter's mother, Beverly Carter, was tragically murdered by people posing as buyers. Since then, Carl has started the Beverly Carter Foundation to help keep real estate agents safe. Carl talks with Bobbi and Alex about what agents should know and keep in mind to help keep themselves as safe as possible.
Bobbi's Book Bit: What Every Body is Saying by Joe Navarro
Christy Gessler, Texas REALTOR® and host of The Dependent Agent, talks about the importance of maintaining your mental wellness in this industry as she shares her own journey with addiction.
Bobbi's Book Bit: This Naked Mind by Annie Grace
Watch Bobbi and Christy's NAR talk: https://www.nar.realtor/videos/realtor-safety-discussion-series-an-open-conversation-about-mental-wellness
Listen to Christy's podcast: https://www.thedependentagent.com/podcast
KCRAR staff Perry Crume and Patti Dauer go head to head in a round of real estate trivia through the years. Play along with Perry, Patti and Bobbi as Alex asks questions about housing, technology and pop culture.
Bobbi's Book Bit: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
Rob Hahn, known for his honest and direct takes on his blog "Notorious R.O.B.," talks to Bobbi and Alex about how the current inventory crisis is affecting housing affordability. Are hedge funds to blame?
Bobbi's Book Bit: Hidden Valley Road by Robert Kolker
Local appraiser and sitting Director on the Heartland MLS Board, Mark Maschger, joins Bobbi and Alex on Zoom to talk about what REALTORS® may not know about the real estate appraisal process and how the current market is affecting it.
Bobbi's Book Bit: Team of Rivals by Doris Kearn Goodwin
Craig Kaiser, founder of LandGate.com, saw a need for land owners be able to accurately value their land to know if they're receiving a fair offer. In his discussion with Bobbi and Alex, he talks about the different ways land owners can monetize their land, such as wind rights, mineral rights and more, and how REALTORS® can advise them on those values.
Bobbi's Book Bit: No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention by Erin Meyer and Reed Hastings
Lindsay Hicks and Leslie Brady from Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City joined Bobbi and Alex on Zoom to talk about the lack of accessibility to affordable housing and what Habitat KC is doing to help.
Bobbi's Book Bit: The Signal and the Noise by Nate Silver
Learn more about Habitat KC: https://habitatkc.org/
National speaker and Atlanta REALTOR® Maura Neill talks to Bobbi and Alex about her history with veterans and what agents should be aware of when working with veteran and military clients, including some of the nuances of VA loans.
Bobbi's Book Bit: Everything is F***ed by Mark Manson
St. Louis REALTOR® and national speaker Nate Johnson talks with Bobbi and Alex about working with clients from varying generations, and what you can expect from communication to marketing to housing needs and more.
Bobbi's Book Bit: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
Brenda Sanders and Bruce Stout (with special appearance from Bob Sloan) from Rodrock Homes talk about the lumber shortage, how it's affecting new home construction and whether new homes could be the answer to the current housing shortage.
Bobbi's Book Bit: SuperFreakonomics by Stephen J. Dubner and Steven Levitt
Jerry Moran, U.S. Senator for the state of Kansas, joined Bobbi, Alex and Jeff on Zoom to talk about his journey in politics, the inventory shortage, COVID-19 relief and more.
Bobbi's Book Bit: Don't Sweat the Small Stuff by Richard Carlson
Natalie Moyer is the president of the Kansas Association of REALTORS®, and she joined Bobbi and Alex on Zoom to talk about her history in real estate as well as her plans for her term.
Bobbi's Book Bit: Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In by Roger Fisher and William Ury
We will be donating $1 to Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City for every new rating we receive on Apple Podcasts through April 30, 2021, so give us a rating to help a great cause!
Bobbi, Alex and KCRAR Diversity Committee Chair and Vice Chair Ernest Hawkins and Donta Littlejohn took the Dividing Lines audio tour through Kansas City, and on this episode, they discuss the tour, breaking down how government sponsored discriminatory practices in real estate still affect our city today.
Bobbi's Book Bit: A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn
Take the Dividing Lines tour: https://dividinglines.jocolibrary.org/
Register for the April 13 At Home With Diversity course: https://kcrarportal.ramcoams.net/Education/Registration/Details.aspx?cid=f8e8ac79-2676-eb11-9c67-00155d100616
Take NAR's Fairhaven Fair Housing simulation training: https://www.nar.realtor/fair-housing/fairhaven
We will be donating $1 to Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City for every new rating we receive on Apple Podcasts through April 30, 2021, so give us a rating to help a great cause!
2021 President of Missouri REALTORS®, Janet Judd, shares a bit about her journey in real estate, MR's "Ideas Matter" initiative for this year and her personal conviction regarding REALTOR® safety.
Bobbi's Book Bit: Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi
We will be donating $1 to Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City for every new rating we receive on Apple Podcasts through April 30, 2021, so give us a rating to help a great cause!
Heartland MLS recently added new accessibility fields to Matrix. REALTOR® and accessibility professional Kenton Randolph talks with Bobbi and Alex about why these were added and how they can be a benefit to buyers and sellers alike.
Bobbi's Book Bit: This Naked Mind by Annie Grace
We will be donating $1 to Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City for every new rating we receive on Apple Podcasts through April 30, 2021, so give us a rating to help a great cause!
Elaina Lueker, Compliance Manager for Heartland MLS, talks with Bobbi and Alex about common violations she sees and the best ways to avoid them for the most accurate data.
Bobbi's Book Bit: The Color of Money by Mehrsa Baradaran
We will be donating $1 to Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City for every new rating we receive on Apple Podcasts through April 30, 2021, so give us a rating to help a great cause!
Bobbi and Alex chat with 2021 President Angela Lofton about her goals for the year, the friends who've inspired her and her kids... both human and goat.
Bobbi's Book Bit: Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson
We will be donating $1 to Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City for every new rating we receive on Apple Podcasts through April 30, 2021, so give us a rating to help a great cause!
2021 KCRAR President Tony Conant joins Bobbi and Alex on Zoom to talk about goals for the year and his journey to presidency.
Bobbi's Book Bit: 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson
If you're behind on your business planning this year, Ninja Trainer Terri Johnson has some advice for you. She joined Bobbi and Alex on Zoom to talk business planning and how to plan ahead during a time when things are often up in the air.
Bobbi's Book Bit: Start with Why by Simon Sinek
REALTORS® share their craziest experiences on the job in this compilation episode. WARNING FOR SQUEAMISH STOMACHS: Some of these stories get pretty gross.
If you have a crazy story too, send it to realtalk@kcrar.com to be included in the next REALTOR® Story Time.
Bobbi and Alex sit down on Zoom for a round table discussion with Missouri Real Estate Commission Executive Director Terry Moore and Chair Sharon Keating as well as Kansas Real Estate Commission Executive Director Erik Wisner.
Bobbi's Book Bit: Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance
Local real estate broker John Ketchum explores the topic of building a personal brand, and how to balance that with your brokerage identity effectively and legally.
Bobbi's Book Bit: Purple Cow by Seth Godin
KCRAR and Heartland MLS Video Production Manager, Josh Rocklage, joins Bobbi and Alex on Zoom to share some simple tips REALTORS® can use to enhance their videos on social media and when streaming on video calls.
Bobbi's Book Bit: Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked by Adam Alter
Chase McAnulty, the CEO and Owner of Kansas City clothing brand Charlie Hustle, joins Bobbi and Alex on Zoom to talk about building his brand and using his platform to give back to the community. Charlie Hustle has made efforts to give back through its Communi-tees program and the Heart of KC Foundation's 1K for KC movement.
Bobbi's Book Bit: Flu by Gina Kolata
Pre-order your Charlie Hustle REALTOR® tee by Oct. 30: https://www.charliehustle.com/products/kcrar-vintage-grey-kc-heart-t-shirt
Justin Cullifer, founder of real estate tech startup Glass House Guide, joins Bobbi and Alex on Zoom to talk about voice technology in real estate and how agents can use different types of technology to set themselves apart from the competition.
Bobbi's Book Bit: Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me)by Carol Tavris
The National Association of REALTORS'® Director of Fair Housing Policy, Bryan Greene, joins Bobbi and Alex on Zoom to talk about the racial homeownership gap and what REALTORS® can be doing to help eliminate racial inequity in real estate.
Bobbi's Book Bit: Becoming by Michelle Obama
It's REALTOR® Safety Month! Self defense expert and owner of the Steve Woolridge Krav Maga and Fitness Center joined Bobbi and Alex on Zoom to talk about what REALTORS® can and should be doing to stay safe on the job.
Bobbi's Book Bit: Principles by Ray Dalio
If you're a KCRAR member, you have access to the Kinetic Global safety app for free! Learn more at http://kcrar.com/kinetic-global-app
Missouri Senator Tony Luetkemeyer joins substitute hosts Jennifer Justus and Jeff Carson on Zoom to talk about his path into politics, the interesting session this year and the recent senate bill passed affecting homeowners.
Jennifer's Book Bit: Living Your Best Year Ever by Darren Hardy
Local Managing Broker Dawn Dunavant joins Bobbi and Alex on Zoom to talk about what she and her agents have learned during this time of social distancing.
Bobbi's Book Bit: The Art of Happiness by the 14th Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler
The Veterans Community Project launched an exhibit in Union Station in partnership with NAR and KCRAR, which tells the stories of veterans who had experienced homelessness before coming to VCP. Bobbi and Alex share the audio from the kick-off event, at which VCP Co-Founder Mark Solomon and Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas spoke on the community, veteran homelessness and the mission of VCP. The Battle Home will be on display to the public in Union Station through Aug. 14.
Bobbi's Book Bit: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
KCRAR Diversity Committee Chair Tenesia Looney and Vice Chair Ernest Hawkins talk with Bobbi and Alex about how recent events in the country have drawn attention to the racism that still exists and the Diversity Committee's initiatives to combat racism in the real estate industry.
Bobbi's Book Bit: Some of My Best Friends Are Black by Tanner Colby
The sitting president for the National Association of REALTORS®, Vince Malta, joins Bobbi and Alex on Zoom for a conversation about how his career led him to his current role as well as how NAR has been adapting to COVID-19 and learning from the Black Lives Matter movement.
Those interested in learning more about the Voice Map tour Alex mentioned can find it here: https://voicemap.me/tour/kansas-city/dividing-lines-a-history-of-segregation-in-kansas-city
U.S. Congressman Emanuel Cleaver shares his personal connection to housing issues as well as the growth he's seen in Kansas City during his time as Mayor and U.S. Representative.
2018 National Association of REALTORS® President Elizabeth Mendenhall joins Bobbi and Alex on Zoom to explore three big ideas of how real estate has changed from COVID-19 and where the industry will go from here.
U.S. Representative Sharice Davids joins Bobbi and Alex remotely to talk about her journey from martial artist to Johnson County Community College student to representative of Kansas's third congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Producer Amber throws us back to some previous guest interviews that hold a new relevance as REALTORS® adapt to the new norm of social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
After speaking at Recharge Conference and Expo, Shay Hata talks to Bobbi and Alex about how she sets herself apart as an agent by going above and beyond for her clients, while saving time with her communications.
Jack Hanlon from Homesnap breaks down the latest update from Homesnap as well as the features agents should know about to take full advantage of Homesnap Pro.
Heartland MLS President Michael Pierce joins Bobbi and Alex for a conversation on the new NAR mandated Clear Cooperation policy, how HMLS is implementing it and what changes this will bring to subscribers.
Bobbi and Alex sit down with Doug Devitre after his keynote presentation at the Recharge Real Estate Conference and Expo to talk about how voice first technology impacts consumers and real estate professionals.
Long time REALTOR® Judy Johns talks with Bobbi and Alex about her 40+ year long career and ways she overcame obstacles and changes to her business.
As independent contractors, planning for taxes and retirement can feel overwhelming. Vice President of Wealth Management at Bukaty Companies Richard Webdell joined Bobbi and Alex in the studio to talk all things financial planning and what REALTORS® should be doing to plan for this year and beyond.
KCRAR Member Outreach Manager Patti Dauer joins Bobbi and Alex to talk business tools, member benefits, and whether new agents have a leg up over experienced agents.
Owner and CEO of Results Personal Training David Schlossman sits down with Bobbi and Alex to talk fitness, nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle when you're balancing a busy career.
Rob Wagoner, Director of Heartland MLS, chats with Bobbi and Alex about what's new with HMLS, the best ways to use the tools and benefits HMLS offers, and tips and tricks for new and favorite tools.
Alex and Bobbi announce this year's KCRAR award winners, then Bobbi steps into the role of guest as Alex asks her questions about her upcoming term as president. She dives into topics like leadership, KCRAR benefits and the strategic plan.
President and CEO of the Kansas City Area Development Council Tim Cowden chats with Bobbi and Alex about all upcoming developments for Kansas City, including the possible T-Mobile/Sprint merger, the USDA move, the MCI terminal renovation and international flights, and even the Hyperloop.
Dr. Lawrence Yun is the Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research at the National Association of REALTORS®. He joined KCRAR members on Oct. 30 at the annual Forecast event to share his predictions for the upcoming housing market. Hear his presentation on this episode of Kansas City RealTalk!
It's spooky season! And Justin Gann is KCRAR and HMLS's resident expert on all things spooky. He joins Bobbi and Alex to talk about some of the creepiest properties he's seen as a paranormal investigator, as well as some tips for working with haunted properties.
For this special Story Time episode, Bobbi and Alex get into some of their most interesting real estate transactions, from a "demon cat" to a pair of five-year buyers. Submit your crazy stories for our next Story Time episode to realtalk@kcrar.com.
It's REALTOR® Safety Month! But Tracey "The Safety Lady" stresses that safety should be a priority for agents all year around. She shares some of her most practical safety tips for agents to keep in mind on the job.
What are the best ways REALTORS® can be planning for their financial futures? President of Quest Trust Company Nathan Long joins Alex and Jeff in the studio to talk about investing and planning for retirement.
Jeff Carson fills in for Bobbi in this conversation with Kristi Ferrara, Vice Chair of the KCRAR Awards Committee, who reveals what characteristics award winners tend to have in common.
After her packed Latte and Learn session, Kari Winters brought her lessons on condo transactions to the studio in this conversation with Bobbi and Alex.
Bobbi and Alex talk with NAR's Director of Industry Outreach, Nobu Hata, about innovations in smart home technology, where it will go in the future, and how it is impacting buyers and sellers.
Vice Chair of NAR's C2EX Committee Christian Barnes joins Bobbi and Alex for a conversation on professionalism in the real estate industry. What needs to change?
Host of the HGTV show Bargain Mansions, Tamara Day, joins Bobbi and Alex to talk about flipping homes in Kansas City, historical properties and her work on the show.
Mark Solomon co-founded Veterans Community Project, a local organization that works to house homeless veterans and provide them with resources they need. He joins Bobbi and Alex to talk about how other REALTORS® can give back to the community, or "pay it forward," too.
Learn more about VCP at www.veteranscommunityproject.org
Andrew Mall, 2020 First Vice President of KAR and FCP to Representative Sharice Davids, comes into the studio to talk about the issues of importance during this year's NAR Legislative Meetings.
Auction expert Rick Bradford joins Bobbi and Alex to break down all the basics agents need to know about buying and selling through real estate auctions.
Bobbi and Alex chat with Licensed Professional Counselor Rebecca Varady about the stresses of the real estate profession and how REALTORS® can best manage those stresses. She dives into the practical applications of self care and mindfulness.
Bobbi and Alex sit down with Shawn Woods, President of the Home Builders' Association of Greater Kansas City, and Rob Ellerman, REALTOR®, to talk about the new home sales in the area and the upcoming Parade of Homes.
April is Fair Housing Month, so Bobbi and Alex brought in the Chair and former Chair of KCRAR's Diversity Committee to discuss why Fair Housing Law is needed and why we're still talking about it in 2019.
Midwest Missouri Chapter Director Tony Conant and Past President Andrea Sheridan join Bobbi and Alex for a round table discussion on market conditions throughout the Kansas City region.
Jeff Walstrom from Bukaty Companies fills in Bobbi and Alex on the brand new health insurance options being offered to KCRAR members this Spring.
Alex picks up where Bobbi left yesterday with an exclusive interview with Recharge's other keynote speaker, Jimmy Mackin. He talks with Alex about digital marketing strategies to employ and pitfalls to avoid.
Bobbi and Alex are coming at you from Recharge Conference 2019! Bobbi sits down with Keynote Speaker Stefan Swanepoel for an exclusive interview where she asks Stefan about the state of the industry, diversity in leadership and more.
Peter Newman has been a Certified Public Accountant for almost 60 years, and he came into the studio to talk about filing your taxes this year after the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act reform as well as the tax advantages of owning a home. Jeff Carson fills in as co-host with Alex Goering.
Alex sits down with the new Heartland MLS President, David Nichols, to discuss his time so far as president, some of the more talked-about changes from last year, and what's coming for HMLS in the year ahead.
Cyber fraud expert Tom Dulick talks with Alex and Bobbi about how REALTORS® can protect themselves against the fraudsters that are targeting them.
2019 KCRAR President Steve Moyer comes into the studio to talk with Bobbi and Alex about the state of professional standards in the industry and his plan for his time as president.
Jeff and Derek stop by to talk about what the Association is doing to actively protect the rights of homeowners and the livelihoods of REALTORS®. Ever wondered why you keep getting asked to "invest" in RPAC? They break that down too.
Vision boards, investments and more... REALTOR® Jennifer Langston-Justus joins Bobbi and Alex on the show to talk about her strategies for planning her business. Bobbi introduces a new book segment on the show.
Alex and Bobbi chat with Andrea and Kipp about how the year has been, what it's like to be President (is there a sparkly gavel involved?) and why we need an Association and MLS.