Kansas City RealTalk

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

Virginia REALTOR® Michelle Doherty talks with Bobbi and Alex about what got her to where she is in her real estate career, and what she wish she knew when she was first starting out. Bobbi's Book Bit: Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson

Breanna Vanstrom recently joined the team at Missouri REALTORS® as CEO. On this episode, she talks with Bobbi and Alex about her career journey and the work Missouri REALTORS® does for its members, including advocacy at the state level. Bobbi's Book Bit: Move Your Bus by Ron Clark MR Resources mentioned in the episode: The Landing — https://thelanding.missourirealtor.org/home Tech Help Line — http...

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...

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. Bobb...

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...

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