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Kansas City RealTalk

Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®

Host Alex Goering talks with expert guests on relevant real estate issues and strategies.

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00:50:03

Building a Business Through Relationships, with...

Kansas City RealTalk ·

2025/10/29

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 Alex about how he built his business and the lessons he's learned throughout his career.

00:32:28

Real Estate Money Laundering Prevention, with...

Kansas City RealTalk ·

2025/10/15

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 transactions. Elizabeth Daniel with Continental Title and Nichole Banks with Tallgrass Title explain what agents should know about this upcoming change.Registration opening soon for Elizabeth and Nichole's upcoming KCRAR class.

00:41:21

Homeowner's Insurance Trends and Tips for Agents,...

Kansas City RealTalk ·

2025/10/01

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 predictions for the future. Plus, they share their tips for how agents and homeowners alike can navigate common insurance matters.

00:52:28

Tracey Hawkins on Safety in a World of A.I.

Kansas City RealTalk ·

2025/09/17

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 Alex about what she learned from those agents and how REALTORS® can take steps to protect themselves and their clients from scams.Read Tracey's REALTOR® Magazine article on the Pig Butchering Scam:

00:28:53

Four Local Mayors on Affordable Housing

Kansas City RealTalk ·

2025/09/03

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 event on Aug. 21, 2025.View the full session: https://youtu.be/0lJZL73Oe00?si=D9ie4Ohfib5PHuCp

00:48:10

Bobbi's Journey from Agent to Leader

Kansas City RealTalk ·

2025/08/20

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 from Bobbi's long and growing real estate career.

00:36:33

Michael Pierce on Balance and Healthy Mindset for...

Kansas City RealTalk ·

2025/08/06

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 other agents can take steps to care for their work-life balance.Jump to interview at 10:15

00:54:33

Will Ruder and Keith Sauro on the New Home...

Kansas City RealTalk ·

2025/07/23

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 Kansas City and Design KC. Together, they host the HBA After Hours podcast. They join Alex on this episode of Kansas City RealTalk to discuss the state of the new home market in the Kansas City region, and how it's been affected by tariffs, local ordinances and even A.I.Check out HBA After Hours:

00:42:07

Dan O'Dell on Adding Value as a REALTOR®

Kansas City RealTalk ·

2025/07/09

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 about the deeper purpose of a REALTOR® and how agents can continue to add value for their clients.

00:40:43

Steve LaRue on the Accessibility of Homeownership

Kansas City RealTalk ·

2025/06/25

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 and what REALTORS® can do to help continue the American dream of homeownership for the next generation of young homeowners.Bobbi's Book Bit: Burn the Boats by Matt Higgins (Jump to interview at 15:10)

00:42:40

NAR CEO Nykia Wright on the Future of the National...

Kansas City RealTalk ·

2025/06/11

Nykia Wright brings a breadth of executive leadership and strategic advisory experience to her role as Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). She talks with Bobbi and Alex about the value of NAR and what's to come in the post-settlement landscape.Bobbi's Book Bit: The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek (Jump to interview at 11:40)

00:41:57

Michael McReynolds on Business Growth Through Networking

Kansas City RealTalk ·

2025/05/26

Michael McReynolds is the 2025 chair of the KCRAR Young Professionals Network (YPN) Committee. He talks with Bobbi and Alex about YPN, the local real estate market, and how agent-to-agent networking can help to grow your career.Bobbi's Book Bit: Carrots and Sticks by Ian Ayres (Jump to interview at 14:45) Learn more about YPN, including upcoming events, at KCRAR.com/YPN.

00:50:49

James Dwiggins on the Future of the Real Estate Industry

Kansas City RealTalk ·

2025/05/14

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)

00:46:44

Natalie Davis on Strengthening Your Client Database

Kansas City RealTalk ·

2025/04/30

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

00:46:32

Katie Lance on Enhancing Your Social Media Marketing

Kansas City RealTalk ·

2025/04/16

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)

00:36:24

Irene Lindsey on Inclusivity in Real Estate

Kansas City RealTalk ·

2025/04/02

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

00:43:27

REALTORS® Making the Difference: Lead to Read KC

Kansas City RealTalk ·

2025/03/19

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/

00:40:14

REALTOR® Fran Sutton on the Wyandotte County Land...

Kansas City RealTalk ·

2025/03/05

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

01:04:10

Get to Know 2025 MR President Bobbi Howe

Kansas City RealTalk ·

2025/02/19

*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)

00:36:57

2025 KCRAR Forms: What Agents Should Know

Kansas City RealTalk ·

2025/02/05

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.

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