Kansas City RealTalk cover art

All Episodes

Kansas City RealTalk — 197 episodes

#
Title
1

Affordability in the New Home Market, with Will Ruder

2

Growing Your Network Through Industry Involvement, with REALTOR® of the Year Michele DuPont

3

Strategies for Success in Real Estate, with Don Burns

4

Will A.I. Replace the Real Estate Agent? With Michael Pierce

5

Update on the Region's Latest Developments, with Local Mayors

6

The Economic Impact of Short-Term Rentals, with James Toy

7

The Future of Real Estate Tech, with Marc-Antoine Juanéda

8

Leveraging A.I. in Your Business Workflow, with Justin Lundy

9

The Enhanced REALTOR® Value, with Sherry Chris and Bobbi Howe

10

Showcasing Agent Value Using Rayse, with Christian Dwiggins

11

Proudly Adhering to Fair Housing, with Taryn Kelly

12

The Future of A.I. for the MLS, with Jessica Thomas

13

Earning Leads Through High-Value Content, with Kyle Talbot

14

Current Policy Issues Affecting Housing in KC, with James Toy

15

Business Growth, Work-Life Balance and Leadership, with Heather Bortnick

16

What REALTORS® Need to Know About Tax Liens, with Jennifer Moutray

17

Navigating a Changing Market and Industry, with KCRAR President David Nichols

18

REALTOR® Story Time 7

19

What REALTORS® Can Learn from Buyers and Sellers in 2025

20

Investing, Building a Business, and Cyber Security, with Top Producer Brent Sledd

21

Building a Business Through Relationships, with REALTOR® Jim Gamble

22

Real Estate Money Laundering Prevention, with Elizabeth Daniel and Nichole Banks

23

Homeowner's Insurance Trends and Tips for Agents, with Jennifer & Andrew Williamson

24

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

25

Four Local Mayors on Affordable Housing

26

Bobbi's Journey from Agent to Leader

27

Michael Pierce on Balance and Healthy Mindset for REALTORS®

28

Will Ruder and Keith Sauro on the New Home Construction Market

29

Dan O'Dell on Adding Value as a REALTOR®

30

Steve LaRue on the Accessibility of Homeownership

31

NAR CEO Nykia Wright on the Future of the National Association of REALTORS®

32

Michael McReynolds on Business Growth Through Networking

33

James Dwiggins on the Future of the Real Estate Industry

34

Natalie Davis on Strengthening Your Client Database

35

Katie Lance on Enhancing Your Social Media Marketing

36

Irene Lindsey on Inclusivity in Real Estate

37

REALTORS® Making the Difference: Lead to Read KC

38

REALTOR® Fran Sutton on the Wyandotte County Land Bank Program

39

Get to Know 2025 MR President Bobbi Howe

40

2025 KCRAR Forms: What Agents Should Know

41

2025 KCRAR President Andrew Mall on Community in Business

42

2025 Heartland MLS President John Ketchum on Leveraging Your HMLS Subscription

43

REALTOR® Story Time 6

44

Shannon McGahn with a Post-Election Advocacy Update

45

Mike McGrew on the REALTORS® Relief Foundation

46

Dan Hartman on Work Life Balance

47

Derek Ramsay on Protecting Homeownership on Nov. 5

48

Ron Phipps on Growth Through Industry Change

49

Andrew Mall on Political Advocacy & His Run for Kansas Senate

50

KAR CEO Maranda DeSanto on the Work of the State Association

51

Dan Stoner on Allyship, Education and the Real Estate Alliance

52

Marilyn Stanley on KHRC First Time Buyer and Other Assistance Programs

53

Jessica Thomas on Upcoming KCRAR Forms Changes

54

Andrea Sheridan on Buyer Representation

55

NAR President Kevin Sears on the Future of NAR and the Real Estate Industry

56

Shaleen Khatod and Sunny Ramamurthy on Leveraging OneHome

57

The Impact of Real Estate on the Economy & Beyond

58

Trista Curzydlo, Esq. on Working with Cannabis Industry Clients

59

Leigh Brown on Thriving Amid Industry Changes

60

Marki Lemons Ryhal on Leveraging AI for Real Estate Marketing

61

Patrick McDowell on Fair Housing

62

Elissa Prager-Reeves on Networking and Building Connections

63

Jeff Carson on the Ups and Downs of Real Estate

64

Burton Kelso on Social Media & Cyber Security

65

Habitat KC CEO Lindsay Hicks on Olathe Affordable Housing Project

66

2024 Heartland MLS President Amy Voltz on Innovation and Services

67

2024 KCRAR President Cindy Cunningham on Growth & Goals

68

REALTOR® Story Time 5

69

Marcia Cull and Jennifer Cox on Consumer Education in High Schools

70

Bobbi Howe & Jeff Carson Share Lessons From Their Real Estate Careers

71

Dr. Stan Longhofer at the 2024 Residential Housing Forecast

72

NAR Counsel Lesley Muchow on the Burnett Trial

73

Rob Wagoner and Elaina Lueker on Private Office Exclusive Listings

74

Matthew Emerick on the Future of the Home Warranty Industry

75

Tracey Hawkins on Agent and Client Safety

76

Kathleen Kavanagh on Building Healthy Habits

77

Kipp Cooper on Area Development and the Market in the KC Region

78

Heather Elias on Energy Efficiency in Homes

79

Loan Officer Shelby Bartelt on Mortgage Pricing Adjustments

80

Michelle Isabell on the KC LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance

81

Dave Conroy on ChatGPT and Generative AI

82

Melissa and Jeff Krantz on Leadership in a Top Producing Team

83

Recharge Speaker Shay Hata on Lead Generation and Task Management

84

Economist Selma Hepp, PhD on the State of the Economy and Predictions for the Market

85

Recharge Speaker Nate Johnson on Business Development

86

DEI Chair Gwen Goins on Fair Lending

87

Kathy Minden on Trends in Marketing, Customer Experience & Communication

88

2023 MR President Andrea Sheridan on Advocacy and Shining Your Light

89

Mohamad Kisar on Islamic Home Financing

90

NAR President Kenny Parcell on Riding with the Brand

91

Heartland MLS President Kyle Niemann on Tech & the Future of Real Estate

92

2023 KCRAR President Sydney West on Investment and Involvement

93

REALTOR® Story Time 4

94

Port KC's Joe Perry on Future Developments in the KC Region

95

KCRAR COO Julie Bolton on Positive Mindset

96

Brian Copeland on Storytelling in Scripts

97

Economist Dr. Stan Longhofer on the 2023 KC Housing Forecast

98

100th Episode Extravaganza

99

Historian Andrew Gustafson on the Effects of Redlining in KC

100

Tracey the Safety Lady on REALTOR® Safety

101

Daniel Brocato on the Commercial Real Estate Market

102

Loan Officer Audra McMahon on Borrowing in Today's Market

103

Leigh Brown on Professional Courtesies

104

Dr. Lawrence Yun on the State of the Economy and Housing Market

105

Michelle Doherty on Lessons From Her Real Estate Career

106

MR CEO Breanna Vanstrom on the Work of the State Association

107

Advocacy Staff Derek Ramsay and Jeff Carson on Current REALTOR® Legislative Priorities

108

Dennis Curtin on Community Service and Mimi's Pantry

109

Maura Neill on Emotional Intelligence for REALTORS®

110

Recharge Speaker Jared James on Rejection and Client Relationships

111

Donta Littlejohn and Gwen Goins on Combatting Implicit Bias

112

Josh Wells with Tips From a Top Producing Team

113

Get to Know KAR President Andrew Mall

114

Rian Barraza on Networking

115

Rach the REALTOR® on TikTok and Social Media Marketing

116

A Conversation Between Presidents, Part 2

117

A Conversation Between Presidents, Part 1

118

Tommy Choi on Building a Referral-Based Business

119

KCHBA VP Will Ruder on the New Home Market

120

REALTOR® Story Time 3

121

KCADC's Jill McCarthy at KCRAR Commercial Forecast

122

Hank Vogt on the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance

123

Brent Gieseke on Agape Pamoja and Being a Good Neighbor

124

Carl Carter, Jr. on Safety in Real Estate

125

Christy Gessler on Mental Wellness

126

Real Estate Trivia Through the Years with Perry Crume and Patti Dauer

127

Rob Hahn on Affordability, Access and Investments in the Low Inventory Market

128

Mark Maschger on Appraisals

129

LandGate Founder Craig Kaiser on Valuing Land for Mineral and Energy Rights

130

Lindsay Hicks and Leslie Brady on Affordable Housing

131

Maura Neill on Working with Veterans and Military Clients

132

Nate Johnson on Working with Different Generations

133

Brenda Sanders & Bruce Stout on Inventory and New Construction

134

Senator Jerry Moran on His Work in U.S. Congress

135

KAR President Natalie Moyer on Working in a Challenging Market

136

Ernest Hawkins and Donta Littlejohn on Dividing Lines

137

MR President Janet Judd on Ideas and Safety

138

Kenton Randolph on Accessibility in the MLS

139

HMLS Compliance Manager Elaina Lueker on How to Avoid Mistakes on the MLS

140

Getting to Know 2021 Heartland MLS President Angela Lofton

141

Getting to Know 2021 KCRAR President Tony Conant

142

Ninja Trainer Terri Johnson on Business Planning

143

REALTOR® Story Time 2

144

A Conversation with MREC and KREC

145

Broker John Ketchum on Balancing Personal Branding with Brokerage Branding

146

Josh Rocklage on Growing Your Video Skills

147

Charlie Hustle Owner Chase McAnulty on Entrepreneurship and Giving Back

148

Tech Expert Justin Cullifer on Using Technology to Set Yourself Apart

149

Fair Housing Policy Director Bryan Greene on the Racial Homeownership Gap

150

Self Defense Expert Steve Woolridge on REALTOR® Safety

151

Senator Tony Luetkemeyer on His Work in the Missouri Senate

152

Broker Dawn Dunavant on Adapting to Social Distancing In-Office and with Clients

153

Mayor Quinton Lucas and Mark Solomon at VCP Battle Home

154

Tenesia Looney and Ernest Hawkins on Fighting Racism in Real Estate

155

NAR President Vince Malta on NAR's Reception to COVID-19 and the BLM Movement

156

Congressman Emanuel Cleaver on the Past, Present and Future of Kansas City

157

Elizabeth Mendenhall on the Effects of Coronavirus on the Present and Future of Real Estate

158

Representative Sharice Davids on Her Journey to U.S. Congress

159

Best of KCRT: Social Distancing

160

Shay Hata on Building Client Relationships and Communication

161

Homesnap Tips & Tricks with Jack Hanlon

162

Heartland MLS President Michael Pierce on Clear Cooperation

163

Recharge Speaker Doug Devitre on Voice First Technology

164

REALTOR® Judy Johns on Adapting to Changes Throughout a Real Estate Career

165

Richard Webdell, CFP on Financial Planning for REALTORS®

166

Member Outreach Manager Patti Dauer on Business Tools and Benefits

167

Trainer David Schlossman on Healthy Living and Work Life Balance

168

Director of Heartland MLS Rob Wagoner on MLS Tips and Tricks

169

Bobbi Howe on Awards and Installation

170

KCADC President Tim Cowden on Sprint, MCI, USDA and More

171

Dr. Lawrence Yun on his Market Forecast

172

Justin Gann on Haunted Properties

173

REALTOR® Story Time

174

Tracey Hawkins on How to Stay Safe as a REALTOR®

175

Nathan Long on Investing and Self-Directed IRAs

176

Kristi Ferrara on Career Advancement and Awards

177

Kari Winters on Buying and Selling Condominiums

178

Nobu Hata on Smart Home Technology

179

Christian Barnes on Excellence in Professionalism

180

Tamara Day on her HGTV Show Bargain Mansions

181

Veterans Community Project Co-Founder Mark Solomon on Paying it Forward

182

Andrew Mall on Real Estate Legislation

183

Rick Bradford on Real Estate Auctions

184

Licensed Professional Counselor Rebecca Varady on Stress Management

185

Shawn Woods and Rob Ellerman on New Home Sales

186

Tenesia Looney and Maria Zuluaga on Fair Housing

187

Market Conditions with Tony Conant and Andrea Sheridan

188

Jeff Walstrom on the New KCRAR Health Insurance

189

Recharge Speaker Jimmy Mackin on Digital Marketing

190

Recharge Speaker Stefan Swanepoel on the State of the Real Estate Industry

191

Peter Newman on Filing Taxes in the Real Estate Profession

192

HMLS President David Nichols on Changes to the MLS

193

Tom Dulick on Cyber Fraud Prevention

194

President Steve Moyer on Professional Standards

195

Derek Ramsay and Jeff Carson on REALTOR® Advocacy

196

Jennifer Langston-Justus on Business Planning

197

Andrea Sheridan and Kipp Cooper: KCRAR President and CEO