Kansas City RealTalk

Craig Kaiser, founder of LandGate.com, saw a need for land owners be able to accurately value their land to know if they're receiving a fair offer. In his discussion with Bobbi and Alex, he talks about the different ways land owners can monetize their land, such as wind rights, mineral rights and more, and how REALTORS® can advise them on those values. Bobbi's Book Bit: No Rules Rules: Netflix and...

Lindsay Hicks and Leslie Brady from Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City joined Bobbi and Alex on Zoom to talk about the lack of accessibility to affordable housing and what Habitat KC is doing to help. Bobbi's Book Bit: The Signal and the Noise by Nate Silver Learn more about Habitat KC: https://habitatkc.org/

National speaker and Atlanta REALTOR® Maura Neill talks to Bobbi and Alex about her history with veterans and what agents should be aware of when working with veteran and military clients, including some of the nuances of VA loans. Bobbi's Book Bit: Everything is F***ed by Mark Manson

St. Louis REALTOR® and national speaker Nate Johnson talks with Bobbi and Alex about working with clients from varying generations, and what you can expect from communication to marketing to housing needs and more. Bobbi's Book Bit: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

Brenda Sanders and Bruce Stout (with special appearance from Bob Sloan) from Rodrock Homes talk about the lumber shortage, how it's affecting new home construction and whether new homes could be the answer to the current housing shortage. Bobbi's Book Bit: SuperFreakonomics by Stephen J. Dubner and Steven Levitt

Jerry Moran, U.S. Senator for the state of Kansas, joined Bobbi, Alex and Jeff on Zoom to talk about his journey in politics, the inventory shortage, COVID-19 relief and more. Bobbi's Book Bit: Don't Sweat the Small Stuff by Richard Carlson

Natalie Moyer is the president of the Kansas Association of REALTORS®, and she joined Bobbi and Alex on Zoom to talk about her history in real estate as well as her plans for her term. Bobbi's Book Bit: Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In by Roger Fisher and William Ury We will be donating $1 to Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City for every new rating we receive on Apple Podcas...

Bobbi, Alex and KCRAR Diversity Committee Chair and Vice Chair Ernest Hawkins and Donta Littlejohn took the Dividing Lines audio tour through Kansas City, and on this episode, they discuss the tour, breaking down how government sponsored discriminatory practices in real estate still affect our city today. Bobbi's Book Bit: A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn Take the Dividing Li...

2021 President of Missouri REALTORS®, Janet Judd, shares a bit about her journey in real estate, MR's "Ideas Matter" initiative for this year and her personal conviction regarding REALTOR® safety. Bobbi's Book Bit: Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi We will be donating $1 to Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City for every new rating we receive on Apple Podcasts through April 30, 2021, so give us a ra...

Heartland MLS recently added new accessibility fields to Matrix. REALTOR® and accessibility professional Kenton Randolph talks with Bobbi and Alex about why these were added and how they can be a benefit to buyers and sellers alike. Bobbi's Book Bit: This Naked Mind by Annie Grace We will be donating $1 to Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City for every new rating we receive on Apple Podcasts throug...

Elaina Lueker, Compliance Manager for Heartland MLS, talks with Bobbi and Alex about common violations she sees and the best ways to avoid them for the most accurate data. Bobbi's Book Bit: The Color of Money by Mehrsa Baradaran We will be donating $1 to Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City for every new rating we receive on Apple Podcasts through April 30, 2021, so give us a rating to help a great...

Bobbi and Alex chat with 2021 President Angela Lofton about her goals for the year, the friends who've inspired her and her kids... both human and goat. Bobbi's Book Bit: Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson We will be donating $1 to Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City for every new rating we receive on Apple Podcasts through April 30, 2021, so give us a rating to help a great cause!

2021 KCRAR President Tony Conant joins Bobbi and Alex on Zoom to talk about goals for the year and his journey to presidency. Bobbi's Book Bit: 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson

If you're behind on your business planning this year, Ninja Trainer Terri Johnson has some advice for you. She joined Bobbi and Alex on Zoom to talk business planning and how to plan ahead during a time when things are often up in the air. Bobbi's Book Bit: Start with Why by Simon Sinek

REALTORS® share their craziest experiences on the job in this compilation episode. WARNING FOR SQUEAMISH STOMACHS: Some of these stories get pretty gross. If you have a crazy story too, send it to realtalk@kcrar.com to be included in the next REALTOR® Story Time.

Bobbi and Alex sit down on Zoom for a round table discussion with Missouri Real Estate Commission Executive Director Terry Moore and Chair Sharon Keating as well as Kansas Real Estate Commission Executive Director Erik Wisner. Bobbi's Book Bit: Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance

Local real estate broker John Ketchum explores the topic of building a personal brand, and how to balance that with your brokerage identity effectively and legally. Bobbi's Book Bit: Purple Cow by Seth Godin

KCRAR and Heartland MLS Video Production Manager, Josh Rocklage, joins Bobbi and Alex on Zoom to share some simple tips REALTORS® can use to enhance their videos on social media and when streaming on video calls. Bobbi's Book Bit: Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked by Adam Alter

Chase McAnulty, the CEO and Owner of Kansas City clothing brand Charlie Hustle, joins Bobbi and Alex on Zoom to talk about building his brand and using his platform to give back to the community. Charlie Hustle has made efforts to give back through its Communi-tees program and the Heart of KC Foundation's 1K for KC movement. Bobbi's Book Bit: Flu by Gina Kolata Pre-order your Charlie Hustle REALTO...

Justin Cullifer, founder of real estate tech startup Glass House Guide, joins Bobbi and Alex on Zoom to talk about voice technology in real estate and how agents can use different types of technology to set themselves apart from the competition. Bobbi's Book Bit: Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me)by Carol Tavris

The National Association of REALTORS'® Director of Fair Housing Policy, Bryan Greene, joins Bobbi and Alex on Zoom to talk about the racial homeownership gap and what REALTORS® can be doing to help eliminate racial inequity in real estate. Bobbi's Book Bit: Becoming by Michelle Obama

It's REALTOR® Safety Month! Self defense expert and owner of the Steve Woolridge Krav Maga and Fitness Center joined Bobbi and Alex on Zoom to talk about what REALTORS® can and should be doing to stay safe on the job. Bobbi's Book Bit: Principles by Ray Dalio If you're a KCRAR member, you have access to the Kinetic Global safety app for free! Learn more at http://kcrar.com/kinetic-global-app

Missouri Senator Tony Luetkemeyer joins substitute hosts Jennifer Justus and Jeff Carson on Zoom to talk about his path into politics, the interesting session this year and the recent senate bill passed affecting homeowners. Jennifer's Book Bit: Living Your Best Year Ever by Darren Hardy

Local Managing Broker Dawn Dunavant joins Bobbi and Alex on Zoom to talk about what she and her agents have learned during this time of social distancing. Bobbi's Book Bit: The Art of Happiness by the 14th Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler

The Veterans Community Project launched an exhibit in Union Station in partnership with NAR and KCRAR, which tells the stories of veterans who had experienced homelessness before coming to VCP. Bobbi and Alex share the audio from the kick-off event, at which VCP Co-Founder Mark Solomon and Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas spoke on the community, veteran homelessness and the mission of VCP. The Batt...