2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 — Thursday, February 6, 2025
02/04/25 8:00 AM 02/06/25 12:00 PM America/Chicago 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference Join Kansas REALTORS® in Lawrence, February 4-6, 2025, at the KAR Winter Advocacy Conference. This annual event is an opportunity to connect with REALTORS®, learn about legislative issues impacting the real estate industry at the Statehouse, and become an advocate for REALTOR® issues. Make the link between your business and politics when you attend the Winter Advocacy Conference February 4-6. Conference Hotel Information:  Double Tree by Hilton, Lawrence Please visit this website: <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=LWCMDDT&arrivalDate=2025-02-02&departureDate=2025-02-06&groupCode=CDTKSR&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink"></a><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn%3DLWCMDDT%26groupCode%3DCDTKSR%26arrivaldate%3D2025-02-03%26departuredate%3D2025-02-06%26cid%3DOM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink%26fromId%3DHILTONLINKDIRECT,&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0e6rHi4ahSQT4Vzj6aOS5C" target="_blank">DoubleTree by Hilton, Lawrence - Kansas Realtors</a> Room rate ends Thursday, January 9, 2025. Cancellations and refunds will be processed after the event. All requests must be made in writing by January 17, 2025. Tickets for luncheons are granted on a first-come, first-served basis so make sure to purchase tickets when you register so you can secure your ticket. All sales are final. Advanced-purchased tickets will be shown on the back of your badge you get at the registration desk. Questions? Contact Jennifer at 800.366.0069 ext. 806 or <a href="mailto:jennifer@kansasrealtor.com" data-raofz="20" role="link">jennifer@kansasrealtor.com</a>. Special Needs or services will be accommodated to the best of our ability. All requests, including dietary requirements, must be received in writing with your registration. <h3>Account Set-up and Registration Instructions </h3> <ol><li>Click on Log In in the upper right corner of this landing page and then click on Create Account.</li><li>Complete the information to set up your account. ONLY NEED TO COMPLETE REQUIRED FIELDS.</li><li>Continue to the registration. Select all the items you wish to attend while at the conference. </li><li>Enter payment information.</li></ol> DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence 200 McDonald Drive, Lawrence, KS 66044 United States 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com false MM/DD/YYYY

Registration ended Feb 7, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence

200 McDonald Drive
Lawrence, KS 66044 United States

Join Kansas REALTORS® in Lawrence, February 4-6, 2025, at the KAR Winter Advocacy Conference. This annual event is an opportunity to connect with REALTORS®, learn about legislative issues impacting the real estate industry at the Statehouse, and become an advocate for REALTOR® issues.

Make the link between your business and politics when you attend the Winter Advocacy Conference February 4-6.

Conference Hotel Information:
Double Tree by Hilton, Lawrence
Please visit this website: DoubleTree by Hilton, Lawrence - Kansas Realtors
Room rate ends Thursday, January 9, 2025.

Cancellations and refunds will be processed after the event. All requests must be made in writing by January 17, 2025.

Tickets for luncheons are granted on a first-come, first-served basis so make sure to purchase tickets when you register so you can secure your ticket. All sales are final. Advanced-purchased tickets will be shown on the back of your badge you get at the registration desk.

Questions? Contact Jennifer at 800.366.0069 ext. 806 or jennifer@kansasrealtor.com.

Special Needs or services will be accommodated to the best of our ability. All requests, including dietary requirements, must be received in writing with your registration.

Account Set-up and Registration Instructions

Click on Log In in the upper right corner of this landing page and then click on Create Account.
Complete the information to set up your account. ONLY NEED TO COMPLETE REQUIRED FIELDS.
Continue to the registration. Select all the items you wish to attend while at the conference.
Enter payment information.

Event Contact: Heather Gray
heather@kansasrealtor.com

2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference

Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 8:00 AM — Thursday, February 6, 2025, 12:00 PM CST

02/04/25 8:00 AM 02/06/25 12:00 PM America/Chicago 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference Join Kansas REALTORS® in Lawrence, February 4-6, 2025, at the KAR Winter Advocacy Conference. This annual event is an opportunity to connect with REALTORS®, learn about legislative issues impacting the real estate industry at the Statehouse, and become an advocate for REALTOR® issues. Make the link between your business and politics when you attend the Winter Advocacy Conference February 4-6. Conference Hotel Information:  Double Tree by Hilton, Lawrence Please visit this website: <a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=LWCMDDT&arrivalDate=2025-02-02&departureDate=2025-02-06&groupCode=CDTKSR&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink"></a><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn%3DLWCMDDT%26groupCode%3DCDTKSR%26arrivaldate%3D2025-02-03%26departuredate%3D2025-02-06%26cid%3DOM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink%26fromId%3DHILTONLINKDIRECT,&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0e6rHi4ahSQT4Vzj6aOS5C" target="_blank">DoubleTree by Hilton, Lawrence - Kansas Realtors</a> Room rate ends Thursday, January 9, 2025. Cancellations and refunds will be processed after the event. All requests must be made in writing by January 17, 2025. Tickets for luncheons are granted on a first-come, first-served basis so make sure to purchase tickets when you register so you can secure your ticket. All sales are final. Advanced-purchased tickets will be shown on the back of your badge you get at the registration desk. Questions? Contact Jennifer at 800.366.0069 ext. 806 or <a href="mailto:jennifer@kansasrealtor.com" data-raofz="20" role="link">jennifer@kansasrealtor.com</a>. Special Needs or services will be accommodated to the best of our ability. All requests, including dietary requirements, must be received in writing with your registration. <h3>Account Set-up and Registration Instructions </h3> <ol><li>Click on Log In in the upper right corner of this landing page and then click on Create Account.</li><li>Complete the information to set up your account. ONLY NEED TO COMPLETE REQUIRED FIELDS.</li><li>Continue to the registration. Select all the items you wish to attend while at the conference. </li><li>Enter payment information.</li></ol> DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence 200 McDonald Drive, Lawrence, KS 66044 United States 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com false MM/DD/YYYY

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	02/05/25 6:30 AM 02/05/25 7:00 AM America/Chicago Wellness Session Stretch! with Sydney West, KCRAR View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-05#session_row_30236 <br/> <em>All levels welcome – Beginners to Advanced</em> BRAZILIAN C 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 6:30 - 7:00 AM BRAZILIAN C Wellness Session Stretch! with Sydney West, KCRAR All levels welcome – Beginners to Advanced Less Info
	02/05/25 7:30 AM 02/05/25 9:00 AM America/Chicago Coffee Social View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-05#session_row_30237 <br/> Bagels with Cream Cheese and Assorted flavored yogurts<br> <br> PRE FUNCTION 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 7:30 - 9:00 AM PRE FUNCTION Coffee Social Bagels with Cream Cheese and Assorted flavored yogurts Less Info
	02/05/25 7:30 AM 02/05/25 4:00 PM America/Chicago Vendor Expo View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-05#session_row_30239 <br/> PRE FUNCTION 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM PRE FUNCTION Vendor Expo
	02/05/25 7:30 AM 02/05/25 4:00 PM America/Chicago Registration Desk Open View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-05#session_row_30238 <br/> 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Registration Desk Open
	02/05/25 8:00 AM 02/05/25 9:00 AM America/Chicago Association Executives Committee Breakfast & Meeting INVITATION ONLY View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-05#session_row_30242 <br/> REGENCY D 2 & 3 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 8:00 - 9:00 AM REGENCY D 2 & 3 Association Executives Committee Breakfast & Meeting INVITATION ONLY
	02/05/25 8:00 AM 02/05/25 9:00 AM America/Chicago Help Kansans Unlock Home! FTHB Program and Inspection Overview View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-05#session_row_30611 <br/> <p><em>Speaker: M</em><em>arilyn Stanley, Single Family Program Manager</em><br> </p> BRAZILIAN B 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 8:00 - 9:00 AM BRAZILIAN B Help Kansans Unlock Home! FTHB Program and Inspection Overview Speaker: Marilyn Stanley, Single Family Program Manager Less Info
	02/05/25 8:00 AM 02/05/25 4:00 PM America/Chicago RPAC Major Investor Lounge INVITATION ONLY View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-05#session_row_30244 <br/> REGENCY D1 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM REGENCY D1 RPAC Major Investor Lounge INVITATION ONLY
	02/05/25 9:00 AM 02/05/25 10:00 AM America/Chicago Blueprints for Success: A Four-Part Micro Series View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-05#session_row_30245 <br/> <p><em><u>Speaker:</u> Kyle Niemann, KCRAR</em></p> <br> <p><em>9:00-9:25 am: </em>Blueprint Session #1: RPR 101<br> </p> <br> <p><em>9:35-10:00 am: </em>Blueprint Session #2: From Data to Deals</p> BRAZILIAN C 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 9:00 - 10:00 AM BRAZILIAN C Blueprints for Success: A Four-Part Micro Series Speaker: Kyle Niemann, KCRAR 9:00-9:25 am: Blueprint Session #1: RPR 101 9:35-10:00 am: Blueprint Session #2: From Data to Deals Less Info
	02/05/25 9:00 AM 02/05/25 10:00 AM America/Chicago Awards Task Force View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-05#session_row_30272 <br/> BRAZILIAN A 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 9:00 - 10:00 AM BRAZILIAN A Awards Task Force
	02/05/25 9:00 AM 02/05/25 10:00 AM America/Chicago NAR Leadership Fund View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-05#session_row_30271 <br/> REGENCY D 2 & 3 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 9:00 - 10:00 AM REGENCY D 2 & 3 NAR Leadership Fund
	02/05/25 10:00 AM 02/05/25 11:00 AM America/Chicago Help Kansans Unlock Home! FTHB Program and Inspection Overview View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-05#session_row_30248 <br/> <em><u>Speaker:</u> Marilyn Stanley, Single Family Program Manager</em><br> <br> BRAZILIAN B 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 10:00 - 11:00 AM BRAZILIAN B Help Kansans Unlock Home! FTHB Program and Inspection Overview Speaker: Marilyn Stanley, Single Family Program Manager Less Info
	02/05/25 10:00 AM 02/05/25 11:30 AM America/Chicago Budget & Finance Committee View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-05#session_row_30249 <br/> BRAZILIAN D 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 10:00 - 11:30 AM BRAZILIAN D Budget & Finance Committee
	02/05/25 11:30 AM 02/05/25 12:30 PM America/Chicago Roundtable Discussions - ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-05#session_row_30250 <br/> - KREC Updates and Topics with moderator, Erik Wisner, KREC Executive Director <br> - Legislative Topics with Mark Tomb <br> - The Path to KAR Leadership with moderator Thomas Howe <br> - 2025 Market Forecast with moderator Dr. Stan Longhofer <ul></ul> <br> <br> BRAZILIAN C 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM BRAZILIAN C Roundtable Discussions - ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND - KREC Updates and Topics with moderator, Erik Wisner, KREC Executive Director - Legislative Topics with Mark Tomb - The Path to KAR Leadership with moderator Thomas Howe - 2025 Market Forecast with moderator Dr. Stan Longhofer Less Info
	02/05/25 12:30 PM 02/05/25 1:30 PM America/Chicago Member Networking Lunch TICKETED EVENT View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-05#session_row_30251 <br/> <u><em><em><strong>Must purchase ticket during registration.</strong></em></em></u><br> <br> Speaker: Jeff Carson, REALTOR® Relief Foundation and Colin Mullane, 2026 NAR First VP<br> <br> Kansas City BBQ buffet with mixed green salad, choice of ranch and balsamic vinaigrette dressings, KC’s cowboy caviar, potato salad, grilled seasonal veggies, baked macaroni and cheese, slider buns, grilled chicken quarters, BBQ pulled pork, BBQ sauce, cheddar biscuits, warm peach and apple fruit crisp.<... REGENCY AB 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 12:30 - 1:30 PM REGENCY AB Member Networking Lunch TICKETED EVENT Must purchase ticket during registration. Speaker: Jeff Carson, REALTOR® Relief Foundation and Colin Mullane, 2026 NAR First VP Kansas City BBQ buffet with mixed green salad, choice of ranch and balsamic vinaigrette dressings, KC’s cowboy caviar, potato salad, grilled seasonal veggies, baked macaroni and cheese, slider buns, grilled chicken quarters, BBQ pulled pork, BBQ sauce, cheddar biscuits, warm peach and apple fruit crisp. Less Info
	02/05/25 1:30 PM 02/05/25 2:30 PM America/Chicago RPAC Trustees View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-05#session_row_30252 <br/> <em><u></u>Speaker: Colin Mullane, NAR First VP</em> REGENCY C 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 1:30 - 2:30 PM REGENCY C RPAC Trustees Speaker: Colin Mullane, NAR First VP Less Info
	02/05/25 2:30 PM 02/05/25 3:30 PM America/Chicago Forms Committee View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-05#session_row_30255 <br/> BRAZILIAN D 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 2:30 - 3:30 PM BRAZILIAN D Forms Committee
	02/05/25 2:30 PM 02/05/25 3:30 PM America/Chicago Blueprints for Success: A Four-Part Micro Series View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-05#session_row_30254 <br/> <p><em><u>Speaker:</u> Kyle Niemann, KCRAR</em></p> <br> <p><em>2:30-2:55 pm: </em>Blueprint Session #3: From Prospect to Presentation: Closing the Gap to Success<br> <em>3:05-3:30 pm: </em>Blueprint Session #4: More Deals, Less Stress: Time Hacks for Real Estate Agents</p> BRAZILIAN C 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 2:30 - 3:30 PM BRAZILIAN C Blueprints for Success: A Four-Part Micro Series Speaker: Kyle Niemann, KCRAR 2:30-2:55 pm: Blueprint Session #3: From Prospect to Presentation: Closing the Gap to Success 3:05-3:30 pm: Blueprint Session #4: More Deals, Less Stress: Time Hacks for Real Estate Agents Less Info
	02/05/25 3:30 PM 02/05/25 4:30 PM America/Chicago Vision Team View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-05#session_row_30256 <br/> BRAZILIAN A 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 3:30 - 4:30 PM BRAZILIAN A Vision Team
	02/05/25 4:30 PM 02/05/25 5:30 PM America/Chicago Zone Caucus Meetings View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-05#session_row_30270 <br/> Zone 1 Caucus Meeting: BRAZILIAN B<br> Zone 2 Caucus Meeting: BRAZILIAN A<br> Zone 3 Caucus Meeting: BRAZILIAN C<br> Zone 4 Caucus Meeting: BRAZILIAN D<br> Zone 5 Caucus Meeting: REGENCY D 2 & 3<br> <br> <br> Various Locations 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 4:30 - 5:30 PM Various Locations Zone Caucus Meetings Zone 1 Caucus Meeting: BRAZILIAN B Zone 2 Caucus Meeting: BRAZILIAN A Zone 3 Caucus Meeting: BRAZILIAN C Zone 4 Caucus Meeting: BRAZILIAN D Zone 5 Caucus Meeting: REGENCY D 2 & 3 Less Info
	02/05/25 6:00 PM 02/05/25 6:30 PM America/Chicago Shuttle to RPAC Major Investor’s Event INVITATION ONLY View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-05#session_row_30258 <br/> Cortez Transportation Shuttle Pick-up Point: Hotel Entrance Drop-Off Point: The Eldridge Hotel 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 6:00 - 6:30 PM Cortez Transportation Shuttle Pick-up Point: Hotel Entrance Drop-Off Point: The Eldridge Hotel Shuttle to RPAC Major Investor’s Event INVITATION ONLY
	02/05/25 6:30 PM 02/05/25 9:00 PM America/Chicago RPAC Major Investor’s Event INVITATION ONLY View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-05#session_row_30259 <br/> The Eldridge Hotel \| The Big 6 Room \| 701 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, KS 66044 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 6:30 - 9:00 PM The Eldridge Hotel \| The Big 6 Room \| 701 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, KS 66044 RPAC Major Investor’s Event INVITATION ONLY
	02/05/25 7:00 PM 02/05/25 10:30 PM America/Chicago Security 1st Title Hospitality Mixer View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-05#session_row_30261 <br/> <em>All Welcome to Attend</em> Boulevard Grill, DoubleTree Lawrence 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 7:00 - 10:30 PM Boulevard Grill, DoubleTree Lawrence Security 1st Title Hospitality Mixer All Welcome to Attend Less Info
	02/05/25 8:00 PM 02/05/25 9:00 PM America/Chicago Shuttle to Doubletree Hotel INVITATION ONLY View session: https://kar.connect.space/accounts/events/2025-kar-winter-advocacy-conference/agenda/2025-02-05#session_row_30260 <br/> <p><em>Shuttle #1 departs at 8 pm</em><br> <em>Shuttle #2 departs at 9 pm</em><br> </p> Pick-Up Point: The Eldridge Hotel \| Drop-Off Point: Hotel Entrance 2025 KAR Winter Advocacy Conference heather@kansasrealtor.com MM/DD/YYYY 8:00 - 9:00 PM Pick-Up Point: The Eldridge Hotel \| Drop-Off Point: Hotel Entrance Shuttle to Doubletree Hotel INVITATION ONLY Shuttle #1 departs at 8 pm Shuttle #2 departs at 9 pm Less Info

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