Producer Amber shares clips from some of the year's guests as they tell their wildest stories from their careers.Share your story or feedback at [email protected] către Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®

The median age of first-time buyers was at an all-time high in 2025. What does this, and other facts and trends about consumers, mean for agents? Alex walks us through some highlights from the National Association of REALTORS® 2025 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers Report and what you can glean from it to support your business.Highlights From the …

Brent Sledd is a top producing agent in the Kansas City market. He talks with Alex about his career journey, from working at Hallmark to managing investment properties and more. He also shares a warning to social media users to avoid falling victim to a scam that affected him earlier this year.De către Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®

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.De către Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®

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.…

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.…

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…

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=D9ie4Ohfib5PHuCpDe către Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®

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.De către Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®

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 10:15De către Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®

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 …

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.De către Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®

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 …

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 a…

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 even…

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-j…

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…

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)…

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-…

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 …

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 L…

*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)…

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.De către Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®

Andrew Mall is a past Kansas Association of REALTORS® President, and in 2025 he has stepped into a new role as KCRAR President. He talks with Bobbi and Alex about the strength and community the local, state and national REALTOR® associations bring to members.Bobbi's Book Bit: Just Listen by Mark GoulstonAlex's Book recommendation: The Book of Charl…

2025 Heartland MLS President John Ketchum talks with Bobbi and Alex about the changing real estate landscape and the value the MLS offers to agents and their businesses.(Jump to interview at 10:35)De către Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®

Don't open the deep freeze in a vacant property... Or do, if you're as bold as one of this year's podcast guests. Producer Amber is on the mic going through each of 2024's REALTOR® guests' craziest stories in from their careers in real estate.We want to hear your story too! Email us your crazy real estate story to [email protected].…

Shannon McGahn is the Chief Advocacy Officer for the National Association of REALTORS®. She updates Bobbi and Alex on how RPAC supported candidates did earlier this month in the general election and national issues of importance for the real estate industry.Bobbi's Book Bit: What's Our Problem? by Tim UrbanLearn more about the Housing Supply Accele…

Mike McGrew is a local REALTOR® and the current president of the REALTORS® Relief Foundation, an organization providing housing-related assistance to disaster impacted communities through the generosity of REALTORS®. He talks with Bobbi and Alex about the Foundation, how it came to be, and what REALTORS® should know about its impact.Bobbi's Book Bi…

Dan Hartman is a REALTOR®, city alderman and business owner. He joins Bobbi and Alex in the studio to talk about his techniques and strategies for juggling multiple roles and maintaining a healthy balance.Bobbi's Book Bit: From Here to Happiness by Jonathan ClementsDe către Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®

Derek Ramsay is the Vice President of REALTOR® Advocacy for KCRAR. He talks to Bobbi and Alex about the upcoming election on Nov. 5, which local candidates support REALTOR® issues, and about the Kansas City REALTOR® Party Voter Guide.Bobbi's Book Bit: iWoz by Steve Wozniak(Jump to interview at 15:25)View the Kansas City REALTOR® Party Voter Guide: …

Ron Phipps, a REALTOR® from Rhode Island, was the 2011 President of the National Association of REALTORS®. Through his more than 40 years in the real estate industry, he has seen many industry shifts and crises. On this 150th episode of Kansas City RealTalk, Ron joins Bobbi and Alex in the studio to share his thoughts on how REALTORS® can use the i…

REALTOR® Andrew Mall is running for a seat on the Kansas Senate. He talks with Bobbi and Alex about his history with political advocacy, how it affects real estate, and how he would use a seat on the Kansas Senate to advocate for housing issues.Bobbi's Book Bit: Quiet Power by Susan Cain(Jump to interview at 16:35)…

Maranda DeSanto is the new CEO of the Kansas Association of REALTORS®. She talks with Bobbi and Alex about her career and her goals for the future of the state association.Bobbi's Book Bit: Extraordinary Influence by Tim Irwin(Jump to interview at 13:20)Learn more about the 2024 KAR Annual Conference in Overland Park: https://kansasrealtor.com/even…

Dan Stoner is a St. Louis REALTOR® and the President of the Missouri Chapter of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance. He talks with Bobbi and Alex about the Alliance and what fellow real estate professionals can do to support the LGBTQ+ community.Bobbi's Book Bit: My Morning Routine by Benjamin Spall(Jump to interview at 12:12)Use code "1stYearOff" to g…

Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) is a self-supporting, nonprofit, public corporation that serves as the primary administrator of federal housing programs for the state of Kansas. Marilyn Stanley CSBG / Single Family Program Manager for KHRC talks to Bobbi and Alex about the KHRC First Time Homebuyer Program as well as other assistance pr…

KCRAR's 2024 Form Committee Chair Jessica Thomas joins Bobbi and Alex to talk about the upcoming changes to KCRAR forms required by the NAR settlement.Bobbi's Book Bit: A Curious Mind by Brian Grazer(Jump to interview at 12:30)De către Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®

With the future of buyer representation undergoing change in mid-August, instructor Andrea Sheridan shares what agents need to know as they continue to represent home buyers.Bobbi's Book Bit: Rejection Proof by Jia Jiang(Jump to interview at 13:15)De către Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®

In the wake of the Sitzer-Burnett settlement, the National Association of REALTORS® and the real estate industry face imminent changes. NAR President Kevin Sears sits down with Bobbi and Alex on Zoom for a transparent conversation on the state of the industry.Bobbi's Book Bit: Never Finished by David Goggins(Jump to interview at 10:50)…

OneHome is a client-facing portal connecting agents with consumers that was recently launched as a benefit to all Heartland MLS subscribers. CoreLogic's Shaleen Khatod (Executive of Enterprise Strategy, Products, Initiatives) and Sunny Ramamurthy (Director of Product Management, Real Estate Solutions) join Bobbi and Alex on Zoom to share how KC age…

How much of an impact does a real estate transaction have on the economy? NAR has done the research. Bobbi and Alex discuss the recent NAR report, "Real Estate's Impact on the Economy by the Numbers: A State-by-State Analysis."Bobbi's Book Bit: Requiem for the American Dream by Noam ChomskyRead the report: https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-o…

Trista Curzydlo, Esq. joins Bobbi and Alex in the studio to share her legal expertise regarding agents working with cannabis industry clients and what agents should know about how to protect their business from legal risk.Bobbi's Book Bit: Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim(Jump to interview at 13:15)…

Recorded on-site at Recharge Conference & Expo, Alex and guest host Patrick McDowell talk with Leigh Brown about the current state of the real estate industry and her advice for agents to continue thriving as the industry undergoes change.Alex's Book Bit: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt(Jump to interview at 9:25)…

2024 Recharge speaker Marki Lemons Ryhal joins Alex and guest host Patrick McDowell on-site at Recharge for a discussion on artificial intelligence, and how real estate agents can be using it to strengthen their businesses.(jump to interview at 11:48)De către Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®

To kick off Fair Housing Month, Bobbi and guest host Jeff Carson are joined by local agent and KCRAR instructor Patrick McDowell. He shares some key takeaways from his class, Fair Housing: An Agent's Guide to Keeping It Real.Bobbi's Book Bit: The Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett(jump to interview at 12:45)Register for Patrick's class and browse ot…

Elissa Prager-Reeves is a local agent and the chair of the committee for the KCRAR Young Professionals Network. She talks with Bobbi and guest host Jeff Carson about why building connections with your fellow industry professionals can be crucial for career growth.(Jump to interview at 10:40)Bobbi's Book Bit: Rewire by Richard O'ConnorLearn more abo…

On this episode of Kansas City RealTalk, Alex and guest-host Jeff Carson discuss their careers in real estate, their service with the Association, and what key characteristics they've seen in successful real estate professionals.De către Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®

2024 Recharge speaker Burton Kelso joins Bobbi and Alex in the studio for a sneak preview of his Recharge session topic, "How to Protect Your Social Media Accounts and Websites from Hackers."(Jump to interview at 17:56)Bobbi's Book Bit: Crucial Conversations by Kerry PattersonRecharge Conference & Expo is coming to the Overland Park Convention Cent…

Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City recently broke ground for a new affordable housing development in Olathe, Kansas. Habitat KC CEO Lindsay Hicks joins Bobbi and Alex to talk about the new project, how it works and what it means for affordable housing in the Kansas City region.Bobbi's Book Bit: The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel(Jump to inte…

2024 Heartland MLS President Amy Voltz talks to Bobbi and Alex about her career journey in leadership as well as what's to come in 2024 for Heartland MLS.Bobbi's Book Bit: Die with Zero by Bill Perkins(Jump to interview at 10:45)De către Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®

2024 KCRAR President Cindy Cunningham chats with Bobbi and Alex about her journey in real estate, KCRAR member benefits and her goals for her year as president.Bobbi's Book Bit: Talent is Overrated by Geoffrey Colvin(Jump to interview at 16:56)De către Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS®