Kansas City RealTalk

Recorded live at KCRAR's annual Real Estate Market Forecast event on Oct. 29, Dr. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of REALTORS®, shares his economic outlook and forecast for the residential market, both nationally and locally.

Register for Alex's January Latte & Learn: https://calendar.kcrar.com/events/10202273

Mike Frazier became the President and Chief Executive Officer of ReeceNichols after years spent working in corporate finance. He has led his brokerage through several shifts in the market and economy, learning along the way what makes agents successful, and he shares some of those lessons in this conversation with host Alex Goering.

KCRAR & Heartland MLS CEO Kipp Cooper shares key takeaways from navigating industry challenges, such as litigation and the pandemic, as well as opportunities for agents as the industry shifts.

It's the 200th episode of Kansas City RealTalk! Producer Amber sits down with Alex as he reflects on his career, including his advice for new agents building their career and experienced agents facing a changing industry.

Alex's book recommendations:

The Millionaire Real Estate Agent by Gary W. Keller

Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara

Breath by James Nestor

Strong Ground by Brené Brown

From down payment resources to CMAs and more, Heartland MLS® offers a vast array of resources and tools with your subscription. Heartland MLS® instructor Kyle Niemann shares tips, tricks and resources you may not be taking full advantage of.

Learn more about the new Heartland MLS brand: https://www.heartlandmls.com/

Learn more about Heartland MLS Advisory Councils: https://kcrar.com/kcrar-members/heartland-mls/about-heartland-mls/heartland-mls-advisory-councils/

How is it possible to build affordable homes in 2026, let alone keep them affordable when housing is appreciating at such a rapid rate? Lindsay Hicks, President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City, shares how Habitat is doing just that, and how REALTORS® can get involved.

More info on REALTORS® Rock the Block: kcrar.com/rocktheblock

Is the new construction residential market in Kansas City trending toward affordability? Will Ruder,

Executive Vice President of the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City, offers an update on the new construction market and sheds light on an important issue.

https://constructionsuicideprevention.com/

Content warning: Discussion of suicide prevention

Michele DuPont is the 2025 REALTOR® of the Year, 2026 chair of the YPN Committee, and current Director on the KCRAR and KR Boards. She shares how industry involvement has served her career and how other agents can get involved and grow their networks.

Learn more about YPN at kcrar.com/YPN

Learn more about committee service at kcrar.com/volunteer

Don Burns is a third-generation real estate broker who has worked with thousands of agents throughout his career. He talks with Alex about the qualities of successful agents and how brokers can support a healthier industry.

A writer for the New York Times recently published an article recording his experience selling his home without the help of an agent, but instead using a chatbot. Local broker and tech expert Michael Pierce joins us for a conversation about that writer's experience as well as the feasibility of this practice as the use of A.I. continues to rise.

Read the article from the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/28/technology/sell-house-with-ai-no-realtor.html