04/30/2026
If you or someone you know is shopping for a home in Kansas City these days, you have heard the stories:
- Homes being sold sight unseen for well over asking and waiving all inspections.
- Homes receiving 15+ offers in one day.
- Homes being sold even before they go on market.
With stories like this, it's easy to get discouraged. Yes, beautiful homes in perfect areas get a lot of interest, but there are more options than you think! Consider the following statistics from the Kansas City area:
- Last week, 849 single family resale homes went on market between Tue-Sat. Over 50% of them are still active today.
- Of the 4,239 homes on the market right now, nearly 90% of them have been on the market for more than 7 days.
- In Johnson County (JOCO) specifically, 196 new homes went on the market between Tue-Sat last week. Nearly 40% are still available.
- In JOCO, there are nearly 400 resale homes on the market, and over 300 of them have been on the market for more than a week.
So what does this mean for you if you are searching?
Don't give up your search - adjust it. If you want to have better control in the process, don't go after the new listings, instead, look for something that has been out there a bit longer - there are many options!
Yes, everyone wants the perfectly updated space in the perfect location, but can you consider what a property can become with a few changes? I know many people who could help with your vision and the work.
And if you do need some help finding something, let me know. I have a huge network of agents at ReeceNichols with many properties that are not on the market yet. I can connect with those agents to start a conversation, or even make an offer before the place goes live, you just have to be willing to give up a few things in your negotiation process.
And if you don't live in and wonder what all the fuss is about - just ask me! I have a million reasons why this is my favorite place I've ever lived and why I'll never move away.
As always, I'm here to help in any way I can. Let's get you HOME!