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 Accele…

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 Bi…

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 ClementsAv Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®

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: …

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 i…

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/even…

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 g…

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 pr…

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)Av Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®

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)Av Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®

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 age…

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-o…

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)Av Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®

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 ot…

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 abo…

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.Av Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®

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 Cent…

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 inte…

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)Av Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®

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)Av Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®

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.Av Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®

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://itsyo…

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. MillerAv Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®

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/Av Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®

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 inte…

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)Av Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®

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.re…

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)Av Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®

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)Av Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®

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 en…

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…

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/43zqM…

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)Av Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®

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.Av Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®

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 RobbinsAv Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®

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.na…

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 LyubomirskyAv Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®

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 Mor…