PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
2024 RSCK President
Samar Edenfield
Dear RSCK Members,
Can you believe it? We're already over halfway through 2024, and the summer market is in full swing!
As you navigate through assisting your buyers and sellers, it's crucial to remember that you are not just a real estate professional—you are a REALTOR® held to the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.
Welcome New RSCK Members and Counties!
I am thrilled to welcome our new members and counties to RSCK! The merger between the REALTORS® of South Central Kansas (RSCK) and the Great Plains Association of REALTORS®, Inc. (GPAR), was made official on July 1, 2024. Members joining us from GPAR, please visit our website page created for you, to help you navigate this merger and join the Saline County Council Facebook Group for other updates and information.
Staying Informed About the NAR Settlement
We are entering a period of significant change, and it's essential to stay informed and proactive. The rule changes related to the recent lawsuit will be fully implemented at RSCK on August 12th, 2024. Please keep an eye out for detailed information and updated forms in the coming weeks. RSCK will be communicating these updates via email, the RSCK website, and our social media platforms. RSCK has even started a new weekly email series called “Friday Facts” to send the most up-to-date information regarding the Settlement. It is vital that you read these communications to stay informed about these changes.
To help you prepare for these adjustments, I encourage you to sign up for Vern Jarboe's upcoming class at RSCK: "Real Estate: The New Horizon," scheduled for July 25th, 2024.
There are morning and afternoon sessions available, but limited space remains, so secure your spot as soon as possible. Registration is through KAR via the following links:
-8:30 AM Registration Link: https://kansasrealtor.wufoo.com/forms/real-estatethe-new-horizon-72524-830-am/
-1:00 PM Registration Link: https://kansasrealtor.wufoo.com/forms/real-estatethe-new-horizon-72524-1-pm/
Additionally, RSCK will be hosting a 2-day in-person ABR course on September 24th and 25th, 2024. Remember, for the ABR course, registration is required by calling RSCK directly.
Getting Involved at RSCK
Your involvement at RSCK is crucial to the growth and success of our Association. Join us at the Committee EXPO on July 24th to explore the various ways you can contribute and make a difference within RSCK. If you're interested in serving on the RSCK Board of Directors, the deadline to apply is July 12th, 2024. Committee applications will be accepted until August 30th, 2024. Being active within RSCK not only provides opportunities for personal growth but also enhances your networking with peers, strengthening our collective expertise.
As we navigate these new opportunities together, remember that change, though challenging, is necessary for growth. REALTORS® are resilient—we face adversity daily and excel in problem-solving. Trust in the resources provided by RSCK and NAR, and don't believe everything you hear. Stay informed and leverage these resources to navigate the evolving landscape effectively.
I am here as your peer and President to support you in any way I can. Let's continue to come together as a REALTOR® family; united in our commitment to strengthen our industry and uphold the highest standards of professionalism.
Rise up and shine on in 2024!
Cheers!
Samar Edenfield
President, RSCK
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RSCK Leadership
Executive Team
Samar Edenfield
President
Christy Friesen
President-Elect
Wendy Carter
Secretary/
Treasurer
Braden McCurdy
Past President
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Diana Burress
Ashley Collins
Tim Drennan
Peggy Griffith
Kathy Inlow
Myron Klaassen
Amy Preister
Amanda Rempe
Patty Sanders
Dawn Truman
Mindy Wagner
Sandy Wendt
Aaron Wise
SCK MLS Leadership
Executive Team
Amanda Rempe
President
Brandon Baker
President-Elect
Secretary/
Treasurer
Adam Crowder
Past President
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Samar Edenfield
Christy Friesen
Julie Gooch
Jill Johnson
Richelle Knotts
C. Linda Mason
Ty Patton
Kooper Sanders
Amanda Serrioz
Nancy Jo Statton
Heather Stewart
Ronda Tackett
Who We Are
RSCK:
Established in 1921 - Celebrating 100 Years of Excellence
The REALTORS® of South Central Kansas (RSCK) is a local affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and is the largest REALTOR Association in the state of Kansas with
more than 2400 members. Our membership is composed of residential and commercial REALTORS®, brokers, salespeople, property managers, appraisers, counselors, and others who
are engaged in all aspects of the real estate industry. Our members have met state requirements to sell real estate, but, most importantly, each member has also pledged to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics, promising to conduct their day-to- day business with the foremost
concern for their clients. Information regarding the REALTOR® Code of Ethics can be found here.
The RSCK Mission
To enhance the ability of our members to achieve success in an ethical and professional manner, advocate for and be the voice of the real estate industry in South Central Kansas.
SCK MLS:
About South Central Kansas MLS
South Central Kansas MLS (SCK MLS) was formed in 2004 and has been a trusted source for the most complete and accurate real estate information for South Central Kansas. SCK MLS covers a service area of 5 counties—Sedgwick, Butler, Harvey, Cowley, and Sumner. SCK MLS provides authorized participants a Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and a Commercial Information Exchange (CIE). SCK MLS currently provides services to approximately 2,500 real estate participants and subscribers.
SCK MLS provides real estate professionals with reliable, cost-effective access to a variety of multiple listing service products and services to serve their business needs in today’s fast-paced industry.
MLS is a means by which authorized participants make blanket unilateral offers of cooperation and compensation to other participants and is a facility for the orderly correlation and dissemination of listing information among the participants so they may better serve their clients and the public. MLS property listings can be viewed publicly through kansasresidential.com (powered by Homesnap) or at Realtor.com, in addition to many other subscriber websites.
CIE serves as a commercial information exchange and can be found at kscommercialre.com. Participants who have been retained by sellers of commercial property to market those properties may submit information on those properties to the CIE. Participants who have been retained by buyers of a commercial property may submit information of the type of property sought to the CIE. Any compensation agreements related to the property included in the CIE compilation must be made on an individual basis outside of the CIE between the Participants involved. A CIE is not an MLS, no offers of cooperation and compensation are communicated through filing information on a property within the CIE.
SCK MLS helped facilitate over 12,654 transactions, worth over $2.4 Billion. SCK MLS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the REALTORS of South Central Kansas.