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Hosts Alex Goering and Bobbi Howe talk with expert guests on relevant real estate issues and strategies.

Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®


    • May 14, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 165 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Kansas City RealTalk

    James Dwiggins on the Future of the Real Estate Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 50:49


    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 on Strengthening Your Client Database

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 46:44


    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

    Katie Lance on Enhancing Your Social Media Marketing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 46:32


    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)

    Irene Lindsey on Inclusivity in Real Estate

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 36:24


    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/fairhaven KCRAR Redlined class: https://calendar.kcrar.com/events/9788369

    REALTORS® Making the Difference: Lead to Read KC

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 43:27


    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/

    REALTOR® Fran Sutton on the Wyandotte County Land Bank Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 40:14


    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

    Get to Know 2025 MR President Bobbi Howe

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 64:10


    *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)

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    2025 KCRAR Forms: What Agents Should Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 36:57


    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.

    2025 KCRAR President Andrew Mall on Community in Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 41:30


    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 Goulston Alex's Book recommendation: The Book of Charlie by David Von Drehle (Jump to interview at 13:38)

    2025 Heartland MLS President John Ketchum on Leveraging Your HMLS Subscription

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 34:27


    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)

    REALTOR® Story Time 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 21:41


    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 with a Post-Election Advocacy Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 47:58


    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 Urban Learn 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 on the REALTORS® Relief Foundation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 40:57


    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 on Work Life Balance

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 39:45


    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 on Protecting Homeownership on Nov. 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 41:03


    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 on Growth Through Industry Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 40:19


    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.

    Andrew Mall on Political Advocacy & His Run for Kansas Senate

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 46:19


    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)

    KAR CEO Maranda DeSanto on the Work of the State Association

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 39:15


    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 on Allyship, Education and the Real Estate Alliance

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 36:33


    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

    Marilyn Stanley on KHRC First Time Buyer and Other Assistance Programs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 26:30


    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)

    Jessica Thomas on Upcoming KCRAR Forms Changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 37:02


    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)

    Andrea Sheridan on Buyer Representation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 42:17


    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)

    NAR President Kevin Sears on the Future of NAR and the Real Estate Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 50:38


    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)

    Shaleen Khatod and Sunny Ramamurthy on Leveraging OneHome

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 43:43


    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)

    The Impact of Real Estate on the Economy & Beyond

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 41:21


    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 Chomsky Read 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. on Working with Cannabis Industry Clients

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 43:23


    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)

    Leigh Brown on Thriving Amid Industry Changes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 48:48


    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)

    Marki Lemons Ryhal on Leveraging AI for Real Estate Marketing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 47:52


    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)

    Patrick McDowell on Fair Housing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 41:51


    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 on Networking and Building Connections

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 30:27


    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'Connor Learn more about YPN at KCRAR.com/YPN

    Jeff Carson on the Ups and Downs of Real Estate

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 48:21


    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.

    Burton Kelso on Social Media & Cyber Security

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 47:21


    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 Patterson Recharge 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 KC CEO Lindsay Hicks on Olathe Affordable Housing Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 38:13


    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 on Innovation and Services

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 34:38


    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 on Growth & Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 36:49


    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)

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    REALTOR® Story Time 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 31:09


    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.

    Dr. Stan Longhofer at the 2024 Residential Housing Forecast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 52:36


    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/

    Marcia Cull and Jennifer Cox on Consumer Education in High Schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 35:01


    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 Borba Learn more about It's Your Move: https://itsyourmovemissouri.org/

    Bobbi Howe & Jeff Carson Share Lessons From Their Real Estate Careers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 45:47


    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

    NAR Counsel Lesley Muchow on the Burnett Trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 21:49


    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.

    Rob Wagoner and Elaina Lueker on Private Office Exclusive Listings

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 42:13


    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 on the Future of the Home Warranty Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 40:00


    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 Hawkins on Agent and Client Safety

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 34:42


    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/drive Register for one of Tracey's upcoming safety classes at KCRAR: https://kcrarportal.ramcoams.net/EventCalendar.aspx

    Kathleen Kavanagh on Building Healthy Habits

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 42:03


    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)

    Kipp Cooper on Area Development and the Market in the KC Region

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 55:45


    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 on Energy Efficiency in Homes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 43:32


    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/

    Loan Officer Shelby Bartelt on Mortgage Pricing Adjustments

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 48:30


    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 on the KC LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 44:01


    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

    Dave Conroy on ChatGPT and Generative AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 36:41


    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 on Leadership in a Top Producing Team

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 45:33


    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)

    Recharge Speaker Shay Hata on Lead Generation and Task Management

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 39:44


    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)

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