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KCRAR blog postSummary of changes Big Changes Coming to Forms in 2026: What You Need to Know The 2026 form changes are here, and there are some great updates—along with a few significant ones that agents need to be ready for. Overall, these changes aim to improve clarity, compliance, and transparency for both clients andRead more

OK, not really. We had a blast in Houston! Our 2025 NAR Conference Recap Last week, a team of Crown Realty agents traveled to Houston for the 2025 National Association of REALTORS® Conference & Expo—and it did not disappoint! We learned a lot and also enjoyed Houston! 2025 Crown Representatives Cheryl Bush • Briana DickRead more

Circle prospecting is a real estate lead-generation strategy where a Realtor contacts homeowners around a specific property — either one they just listed, just sold, or recently helped a buyer purchase — to spark conversations and identify potential sellers or buyers. Here’s how a Realtor typically does it step-by-step: 🧭 1. Define the Target AreaRead more

Please be advised that KREC is watching social media very closely these days! Please review these guidelines. *Missouri’s guidelines are similar!  Staying Compliant: Kansas Real Estate Commission Rules for Social Media Advertising In today’s real estate market, social media is one of the most powerful tools agents have for marketing properties and connecting with clients.Read more

New Update: ‘Coming Soon’ Listings Now Syndicated by Default Big news for sellers and agents! As of June 12, ‘Coming Soon’ listings are now syndicated by default, meaning they’ll appear on IDX websites (Zillow, Realtor.com, our own website, etc.), significantly boosting visibility and early interest in new listings. This change gives sellers more exposure whileRead more

To avoid potential confusion, disappointment, and even legal liability, we believe it is best practice to make sure that the measurements, boundary lines, etc that we post in MLS are not guaranteed. All room dimensions and property boundaries are approximate. While the information provided is believed to be reliable, it is not guaranteed. Buyers areRead more

First of all, a sign cannot be placed without written permission (listing agreement). Placing a sign without the owner’s written consent is a violation of the Kansas Real Estate Brokers’ and Salespersons’ License Act. But, failiure to pick them up can also be a violation! So, please remember to get those signs picked up inRead more

We got to see the author, Rebecca Mountain, at the NAR Conference in Boston this past November. She is a Certified High-Performance Coach, an international best-selling author featured in Authority Magazine, and a sought-after keynote speaker. She works with people around the world to help them break free from whatever oppression is holding them back,Read more

At a recent Nourishing Greatness class, Dara used this book to spur on discussion about how to build a hospitality closet (kit) for the different elements of our business. Here is a summary of some of our ideas! For Buyer Clients:PensMeasuring tapeFlashlightMLS print-outs / disclosures / folder to organizeFor Kids – “I Spy” gameFor SellerRead more

All updates can be found here! Both the Exclusive Right to Sell and the Exclusive Buyer Agency contracts have added verbiabe for non-represented bueyrs/sellers. Crown Realty’s minimum remains 3% per side. Please contact me or your broker for more information. Our policy manual can be reviewed here. Listing agreement sample – please note that theRead more