The Kansas City Real Estate Podcast

The Kansas City Real Estate Podcast

The Kansas City Real Estate Podcast is all about helping you learn everything you need to know about real estate in the Kansas City area. Hosted by KC expert and REALTOR®, Joe Stephenson, and his friend Bryan, this podcast will teach you how to buy and sell homes, invest in property, maintain a current home you own, and talk about living the life in Kansas.

Episodes

July 24, 2025 4 mins

Hey everyone, welcome back to the Kansas City Real Estate Podcast! I’m your host, Joe Stephenson, and in today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the most tested and most essential topics for your Kansas real estate exam, Brokerage Relationships under the BRRETA law (that’s the Brokerage Relationships in Real Estate Transactions Act).

Here’s what you’re about to learn.

What BRRETA is and why it matters the moment you start talking...

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A Kitchen Renovation Project Plan with Tips and Best Practices

If you prefer to read along while you listen, or you want a quick refresher after the show, this breakdown distills every teaching point from Joe Stephenson’s latest episode on the Kansas City Real Estate Podcast. I like chatting with a kitchen designer about the renovation process.

You’ll learn exactly how Joe structures a successful kitchen remodel, hardware installat...

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July 1, 2025 5 mins

Please note. You'll notice the Joe and I do not sound anything like us. Well, we had a little mishap. The audio we recorded got completely messed up, but I still had a transcript. So I took that transcript and used AI voice to create what we talked about. I gave myself a British accent, lol. 

We covered how some investors build impressive rental property portfolios with less cash out of pocket. In today’s episode, we’re breaking do...

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March 21, 2025 61 mins

On a recent episode of the Kansas City Real Estate Podcast, Joe and I had the pleasure of chatting with Paul Santos, an insurance expert, to help us better learn about the world of home insurance. We learn things like how the age of your roof and the elements it's exposed to are key factors that can lower or increase your home insurance premiums. We also made many many references to one of our favorite shows, The Simpsons. You'll l...

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    March 3, 2025 41 mins

    In this episode of the Kansas City real estate podcast, Joe the REALTOR® gives us insights about home negotiations from both the buying and selling side.

    We also talk about what are the most common obstacles to overcome when navigating a home transaction. Bryan draws from his home buying experience in Lawrence Kansas

    We then talk about some of our favorite smart home features. We love our...

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    March 1, 2025 32 mins

    We'll give you our thoughts on each of these topics and let you know what we think is the best option for you.

    Today's real estate podcast episode is dedicated to practical home improvement ideas that can make a real difference. Forget cookie-cutter advice; we’re talking creative approaches and solid strategies mixed with a good dose of humor.

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    February 22, 2025 34 mins
    This Episode's Free Online Resource for Rental Property Owners

    Free Rental Property Expenses Worksheet (xls Spreadsheet)

    Enjoy!

    What Makes a Great Real Estate Agent?

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    February 15, 2025 34 mins
    This Episode's Free Real Estate Agent Resource

    Free Real Estate Agent Tax Deductions Worksheet (excel, PDF)

     

    • Lenexa Kansas is a great place to be a real estate agent. In this podcast, Joe the REALTOR® talks about some of the great things about being a real estate agent here and why it's such a great place to live and work.
    • We will also learn about the luxury real estate in KC. Joe provides an ov...
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    February 15, 2025 5 mins

    Get ready for tax season, Kansas City real estate agents! On this episode of the Kansas City Real Estate Podcast, host Joe Stephenson shares helpful tips to make navigating tax time a breeze. He covers common tax write-offs for agents, including vehicle expenses, marketing costs, office supplies, and more. Joe also emphasizes the importance of tracking expenses, sav...

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    February 1, 2025 34 mins

    In today’s podcast, we talk about how to run an effective open house. You definitely need an open house sign in sheet, and you should follow an open house checklist to maintain consistent quality. 

    We also provide tips and tricks for first time home buyers in Overland Park ks, as well as discussing open houses and HOAs. We also get into the experience from the real estate agent perspective. If so, you ma...

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    January 25, 2025 56 mins

    In this episode of The Kansas City Real Estate Podcast, we discuss the Sharper Image, Trump Steaks, Starter Homes, cameras, and Home Prices in Kansas City. Bryan talks about the Sharper Image and how much he loved going there to look at the interesting products. We also take a look at Trump Steaks since they were sold at The Sharper Image. 

    We then move on to starter homes in the Kansas City area and explore whether or not they are...

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    January 18, 2025 32 mins

    Looking for a new home in the KC area? You'll want to hear this podcast discussion with Joe the REALTOR®!

    He shares some great insights on the current housing market, what's hot right now in terms of design and features, and even tips on how to get started in the business yourself.

    We also talk about our trip to the Chapel Hill upscale living area in Overland Park. Weichert REALTORS® are listing the homes in that area. Joe talks ab...

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    In our most recent podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Mason Gates, Associate at Matthews REIS, and a specialist in the Self-Storage commercial real estate industry. Mason, who hails from Kansas City, Missouri, and holds a Finance degree from Arizona State University, shared his extensive knowledge about the Self Storage com...

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    June 7, 2023 25 mins

    Welcome to the Kansas City Real Estate Podcast, where we bring you insider knowledge and expert advice on all things real estate.  We have a special guest joining us - Katerina Brennan, a new homes sales expert from the Columbus Ohio area. In this episode, we'll be diving into the world of new home construction, exploring the current market trends in the Columbus area, and discussing what you need to know when building your dream h...

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    4,000 jobs are coming to Johnson County KS!

    A new battery factory is being built and it will bring with it thousands of much needed jobs. This is great news for the community and a perfect opportunity for those looking for work.  What does this mean for home buyers and sellers? We talk about it.

    We also talk about some of the best smart home features to look for when buying a new property. ...

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    In this episode of the podcast, we answer the question 'what's a good gift for their real estate agent?' If you're looking to say thank you to your realtor, or just want to get them a little something special, listen in for some ideas! There are many gifts one can consider, so it's important to consider all the gift options available. You can always check out this gift website to see what works for you. 

    We talk about how great Eri...

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    We sat down with Trish Reedy and talked about the current mortgage climate and what you need to do to get a mortgage. Joe is even surprised by a few facts.

    We got into the pre-qualification process and what factors are important when considering a mortgage.

    Trish had some great tips for first-time home buyers. With mortgage interest rates moving, they talk about w...

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    It can be tough to be a nosey person, always prying into other people's business. But sometimes, even they get embarrassed. Just ask the nosey person who was caught snooping at my purchases in the checkout line at Dillon's grocery store in Lawrence, Kansas. Bryan tells the true story.

    We also break down the latest information from the housing market and what it means for potential home buyers and sellers.

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    Joe the REALTOR® is back with a hilarious Ted Koppel impression.

    Watch as he imitates the legendary newsman pretending to do a buyer's consultation and delivers some funny real estate advice at the same time.

    We also discuss current housing market trends and how they may impact your decision to buy or sell a home.

    Did you know that Joe specializes in new home real estate? We talk about some of the advantages of buying a new home

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    Looking for a REALTOR® to sell your home in Lawrence KS? Joe and Bryan get into the local Lawrence Kansas real estate market. They talk about how the market is currently reacting to many factors. They want to help people in the Lawrence Kansas area by being there to answer any questions they may have about the real estate market.

     

    They then get into selling houses in  Olathe Kansas.

     

    Want to buy or sell a new home in Olathe KS? ...

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