The REALTORS® of South Central Kansas (RSCK) general membership voted in April 2024 to approve the merger of the Great Plains Association of REALTORS® (GPAR) with RSCK. The Great Plains Association’s general membership voted to approve the merger earlier in the month. Effective July 1, 2024, GPAR will be dissolved and become the Saline County Council of RSCK.

Through this merger, RSCK will gain over 150 new members across thirteen counties in central Kansas consisting of Barton, Chase, Cloud, Ellsworth, Jewell, Lincoln, Marion, Mitchell, Morris, Ottawa, Republic, Russell, and Saline counties.

The expanded market area resulting from this merger will benefit both consumers and REALTOR® members by increasing access to real estate data and providing a greater sphere of influence across multiple counties. This merger will also provide access to additional resources and benefits for GPAR members not offered through their local association.

RSCKs Council structure provides an avenue for a continued presence in the local community and Association representation from the various markets within RSCKs jurisdiction. RSCK will provide continuing education classes, training, advocacy, and consumer outreach to the GPAR area through the Council structure.

The Board president of GPAR, Gabe Grant said “With the continued changes in the real estate industry, it is critical that our members have the necessary tools to provide the best service to the consumers in our marketplace, by uniting with RSCK, we will be able to continue to provide exceptional service in the most professional manner.”

This merger will bring RSCK’s jurisdiction to a total of seventeen counties across Central Kansas and include over 2,500 REALTOR® members. Sheila Rumsey, CEO of RSCK and SCKMLS said “This merger aligns well with our focused expansion strategy. As economic growth tends to be less localized and more regional, it is important that we align with other markets that have shared interests. We are excited to welcome our new members to RSCK and SCKMLS.”

About RSCK

The REALTORS® of South Central Kansas (RSCK) is a local affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Our members have met state requirements to sell real estate, but, most important, 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.  The mission of RSCK is 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.