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Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®
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Proudly Adhering to Fair Housing, with Taryn Kelly
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…
The Future of A.I. for the MLS, with Jessica Thomas
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…
Earning Leads Through High-Value Content, with Kyle Talbot
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…
Current Policy Issues Affecting Housing in KC, with James Toy
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…
Business Growth, Work-Life Balance and Leadership, with Heather Bortnick
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…
What REALTORS® Need to Know About Tax Liens, with Jennifer Moutray
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…
Navigating a Changing Market and Industry, with KCRAR President David Nichols
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.
REALTOR® Story Time 7
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 [email protected]
What REALTORS® Can Learn from Buyers and Sellers in 2025
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…
Investing, Building a Business, and Cyber Security, with Top Producer Brent Sledd
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…
Building a Business Through Relationships, with REALTOR® Jim Gamble
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…
Real Estate Money Laundering Prevention, with Elizabeth Daniel and Nichole Banks
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…
Homeowner's Insurance Trends and Tips for Agents, with Jennifer & Andrew Williamson
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…
Tracey Hawkins on Safety in a World of A.I.
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…
Four Local Mayors on Affordable Housing
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…
Bobbi's Journey from Agent to Leader
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…
Michael Pierce on Balance and Healthy Mindset for REALTORS®
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…
Will Ruder and Keith Sauro on the New Home Construction Market
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…
Dan O'Dell on Adding Value as a REALTOR®
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…
Steve LaRue on the Accessibility of Homeownership
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…
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Kansas City RealTalk has published 187 episodes since November 2018, covering topics in Business.
Kansas City RealTalk is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 41m.
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