Kansas City Real Estate: Broker Summit and Industry Updates

The Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® (KCRAR) and Heartland MLS are key resources for real estate professionals in the Greater Kansas City area. Recent announcements include an upcoming REALTOR® Broker Summit and a series of educational opportunities for members, alongside ongoing efforts to modernize real estate practices in the region.

REALTOR® Broker Summit

The REALTOR® Broker Summit is scheduled to take place next week in Kansas City, offering expert speakers and networking opportunities for brokers from across the country. Attendees can use the code KCMO for exclusive savings on registration. More information and registration details are available on LinkedIn.

KCRAR and Heartland MLS: A Regional Overview

The Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® (KCRAR) serves REALTORS® in the Greater Kansas City area and operates the Heartland Multiple Listing Service (Heartland MLS). KCRAR has grown to include 34 counties since its formation in 2001 through the merger of the Metropolitan Kansas City Board of REALTORS® in Missouri and the Johnson County Board of REALTORS® in Kansas. Heartland MLS has been a trusted source of real estate information in the region since 1993.

Leadership at KCRAR and Heartland MLS

Kipp Cooper, RCE, serves as the CEO of both KCRAR and Heartland MLS. He has been instrumental in modernizing MLS practices and driving technological advancements in the sector since 2015. Cooper’s leadership has overseen strategic mergers with several regional associations, expanding KCRAR’s reach.

Upcoming Educational Opportunities

KCRAR offers a variety of educational classes and events for its members. Upcoming sessions in February 2026 include:

• New Home Construction: A class for agents working with new home buyers, February 25.
• The Rayse Platform for Agents 2.0: A webinar on using the Rayse platform, February 25.
• Smart Listings; Dos Don’ts and Best Practices: Training on efficient and compliant MLS listing input, February 25.
• Achieve Excellence as a REALTOR Administrator: A Zoom session for administrators and assistants, February 23.

A full schedule of upcoming classes is available on the KCRAR website.

Recharge 2026 Speaker Spotlight

KCRAR will host Recharge 2026 on March 18 at the Overland Park Convention Center, featuring speakers Sherry Chris, Special Advisor of Brokerages for the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and Bobbi Howe, Vice President of Association Affairs for NAR. They will provide updates on NAR initiatives. More details can be found on the KCRAR website.

Resources for Real Estate Professionals

KCRAR provides its members with access to market reports, industry news, and educational resources. Visit the KCRAR website for more information and to explore membership benefits.