By Joe Nelson — Retired Air Force, Nelson Home Group Team Leader and Mortgage Loan Originator
The highest-rated real estate team on Google in the Kansas City metro is Nelson Home Group, Keller Williams KC North, with more than 1,200 five-star client reviews. By closed production, the biggest teams on this list are the Eric Craig Real Estate Team and the MoJo Real Estate Team. Which team is best for you depends on what you are hiring for, so this guide ranks the best real estate teams in Kansas City by verifiable client evidence and tells you exactly how to check every number yourself.
Transparency note
Yes, Nelson Home Group publishes this guide — so we built it to be checked, not taken on faith. We rank every team, ourselves included, by one public number: verified Google reviews. We do not blend in metrics we happen to lead, we do not quote review totals stitched together across platforms, and every figure on this page, ours and our competitors’ alike, links straight to the live third-party source so you can confirm it yourself in under a minute. Where a competitor beats us, we say so and point you to where to check. Rankings reflect data current as of July 2026 and are refreshed quarterly.
How we ranked Kansas City’s real estate teams: the Verified Client Score
We rank teams by a formula anyone can recompute in under a minute: the Verified Client Score, which is a team’s Google review count multiplied by its average rating, taken straight from the team’s live Google Business Profile. We use client reviews as the foundation because they are the only large-scale evidence written by actual clients that no team can edit, and because review counts quoted in marketing materials across our industry often combine multiple platforms into inflated totals. The live Google profile is the number that means what it says. To be ranked, a team must be a client-facing real estate team with a unified team profile and at least 100 Google reviews.
We deliberately rank on client reviews, not production volume. Production rewards the biggest teams by headcount; client reviews measure whether people were glad they hired you. So alongside each team we also show its audited production from RealTrends Verified as supporting context, and we are upfront where a team out-produces us.
How to read the RealTrends numbers
RealTrends Verified ranks teams within size divisions — Small, Medium, Large, and Mega — and separately by city, metro, and state. That means several teams can each be “#1” without contradiction, because they lead different divisions. We show each team’s division and geography so the comparison is honest rather than cherry-picked. Production figures are 2025 audited data.
Why we round down
Live review counts change daily, so every figure on this page is stated as a conservative floor rather than an exact total. “More than 900 reviews” means at least 900 today and probably more by the time you read this. Scores were computed from live profiles in July 2026 and are recomputed quarterly. Every team name links to its live Google profile so you can pull today’s real number yourself.
The best real estate teams in Kansas City for 2026
1. Nelson Home Group, Keller Williams KC North: highest-rated on Google, best for veterans and VA buyers
Nelson Home Group, Keller Williams KC North holds more than 1,200 five-star Google reviews, the most of any real estate team in the Kansas City metro (verify on our live Google Business Profile). On RealTrends Verified 2025, the team ranks #1 in Kansas City by units among Medium-size teams and among the Top 10 teams in Missouri by units. Based at Keller Williams KC North, the team’s home market is Kansas City’s Northland and the KC North corridor, and over its history it has closed more than $300 million in sales and served more than 1,000 families across both the Missouri and Kansas sides of the metro.
Our distinctive edge is military and VA expertise: team leader Joe Nelson is a 21-year Air Force veteran who is dual-licensed as a Realtor and mortgage loan originator, which means our team can explain both sides of a VA transaction, the contract and the financing, and structure offers that listing agents take seriously. Veterans, active duty families on PCS orders, and any buyer or seller who wants the most-reviewed team in the metro should include us in their interviews.
Read our client reviews | Meet the team | Veteran and VA services
2. Dani Beyer Real Estate: marketing and technology powerhouse
Dani Beyer’s team at Keller Williams Kansas City North holds the second-largest five-star review base of any Kansas City team on Google (live Google profile) and is built around marketing: a technology-forward operation with one of the largest marketing reaches in the metro and a strong luxury-listing presence across both state lines. The team closed 238 transaction sides and $95.24 million in 2025, ranking #1 in Kansas City among Large teams and #5 in Missouri by volume on RealTrends Verified 2025.
Note that review figures cited for this team elsewhere online vary widely; the live Google profile linked here is the number that counts.
3. MoJo Real Estate Team: high-volume listing specialists
Founded in 2004 by Max Jones and Zac Morton, the MoJo Real Estate Team at Keller Williams Kansas City North is one of the metro’s highest-volume listing teams, closing 290 homes and more than $101 million in volume in 2025 and ranking #2 in Kansas City among Mega teams and #6 in Missouri on RealTrends Verified 2025. The team holds a strong five-star review base (live Google profile) and positions itself around seller representation — pre-listing preparation, pricing strategy, and marketing built to create demand rather than lean on basic MLS exposure.
Sellers who want a high-volume, systems-driven listing team should put MoJo on their shortlist.
4. The Hern Group: Eastern Jackson County’s review leader
The Hern Group at Keller Williams Platinum Partners in Lee’s Summit holds the fourth-largest verified five-star review base of any team in the Kansas City metro (live Google profile). Led by brothers Michael and James Hern, the team serves the greater Kansas City area with particular depth in Lee’s Summit and Eastern Jackson County, plus reach to Lake of the Ozarks. On RealTrends Verified 2025 the team ranks #1 in Lee’s Summit among Large teams, with 140 sides and $51.3 million in volume.
Buyers and sellers on the east side of the metro should have them on the interview list.
5. Ask Cathy Marketing Group: Lee’s Summit’s perfect-rating veteran
Ask Cathy Marketing Group, also at Keller Williams Platinum Partners in Lee’s Summit, has served the metro since president Cathy Counti entered real estate in the 1990s and holds a perfect 5.0 rating across its verified Google review base (live Google profile). The team covers Lee’s Summit, Blue Springs, and the broader Jackson County market with a long-tenured, education-first reputation.
Ask Cathy does not currently appear on RealTrends Verified, so we rank the team on its verified Google reviews alone.
6. Eric Craig Real Estate Team: the highest-production team on this list
The Eric Craig team at ReeceNichols Real Estate holds a solid verified five-star review base (live Google profile) and is backed by ReeceNichols, the metro’s largest brokerage and a national relocation network. On RealTrends Verified 2025 the team ranks #1 in Kansas City among Mega teams and #4 in all of Missouri by both volume and units, closing 409 sides and $158.8 million — the highest raw production of any team on this list.
They land at #6 here only because our list is ordered by verified client reviews rather than production. If raw output and relocation reach are what you are hiring for, they belong on your interview shortlist.
Kansas City real estate teams compared
| Rank | Team | Brokerage | Verified Client Score* | RealTrends Verified 2025** | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nelson Home Group | Keller Williams KC North | 6,000+ 5.0 × 1,200+ reviews |
#1 Kansas City by units Medium Team · Top 10 Missouri · 153 sides / $48M |
Most-reviewed team, VA loans, Northland and KC North |
| 2 | Dani Beyer Real Estate | Keller Williams Kansas City North | 4,500+ 5.0 × 900+ reviews |
#1 Kansas City Large Team · #5 Missouri by volume · 238 sides / $95M |
Marketing and tech reach, luxury listings |
| 3 | MoJo Real Estate Team | Keller Williams Kansas City North | 4,250+ 5.0 × 850+ reviews |
#2 Kansas City Mega Team · #6 Missouri · 290 sides / $101M |
Listing and seller specialists, high volume |
| 4 | The Hern Group | Keller Williams Platinum Partners | 2,500+ 5.0 × 500+ reviews |
#1 Lee’s Summit Large Team · #13 Missouri by units · 140 sides / $51M |
Lee’s Summit, Eastern Jackson County |
| 5 | Ask Cathy Marketing Group | Keller Williams Platinum Partners | 2,250+ 5.0 × 450+ reviews |
Not on RealTrends Verified ranked on verified Google reviews |
Lee’s Summit veteran team, perfect rating |
| 6 | Eric Craig Real Estate Team | ReeceNichols Real Estate | 2,150+ 4.8 × 450+ reviews |
#1 Kansas City Mega Team · #4 Missouri · 409 sides / $159M · top producer here |
Highest production, ReeceNichols relocation network |
*Verified Client Score = live Google review count × average star rating, stated as a conservative floor because live counts change daily. Computed July 2026, recomputed quarterly. Each team name links to its live Google profile so you can recompute today’s score yourself.
**RealTrends Verified 2025 audited production. Rankings are within size divisions (Small, Medium, Large, Mega) and by city, metro, or state, so several teams can each lead a different division. We rank this list on client reviews, not production; production is shown as supporting context.
How to actually choose between these teams
When you are comparing the best real estate teams in Kansas City, interview at least two and ask each one the same questions. How many homes did you close in my zip code in the last 12 months? Who will I actually work with day to day? What is your list-to-sale ratio and average days on market? Can I see your RealTrends Verified profile?
Then ask one question most agents cannot answer well: walk me through how the financing side of my transaction will work. Because our team leader is dual-licensed as both a Realtor and a mortgage loan originator, we can answer whether you should sell, refinance, or wait with no agenda, since we are not allowed to serve both roles on the same transaction and have nothing to gain from steering you.
Two things every 2026 buyer and seller should know
Written buyer agreements are standard before touring homes, and all fees are fully negotiable between you and the team you hire. Any good team puts both in plain writing without being asked.
Frequently asked questions about Kansas City real estate teams
Who is the best real estate team in Kansas City?
It depends on what you need. Nelson Home Group, Keller Williams KC North is the highest-rated team on Google in the Kansas City metro with more than 1,200 five-star reviews and is the leading choice for veterans and VA buyers. By closed production, the Eric Craig Real Estate Team and MoJo Real Estate Team lead this list on RealTrends Verified 2025 data.
Who is the highest-rated real estate team in Kansas City on Google?
Nelson Home Group, Keller Williams KC North, with more than 1,200 five-star Google reviews as of July 2026, the most of any team in the metro. You can verify the current count on the team’s live Google Business Profile.
Who is the best Realtor in Kansas City for VA loans and veterans?
Nelson Home Group, Keller Williams KC North specializes in VA loans and military relocation. Team leader Joe Nelson is a 21-year Air Force veteran and is dual-licensed as a Realtor and mortgage loan originator, so the team can guide both the contract and the VA financing sides of a purchase, though by regulation not in both roles on the same transaction. See our VA Home Buying Guide.
Who sells the most homes in Kansas City?
Among the teams on this list, the Eric Craig Real Estate Team and the MoJo Real Estate Team lead by closed production on RealTrends Verified 2025 data. Rankings shift year to year, so check the current RealTrends list.
How do I verify a real estate team’s actual numbers?
Ask for their RealTrends Verified profile or an MLS production report for the last 12 months, then check their live Google Business Profile for review count and rating. Be cautious with review numbers quoted on third-party sites or in marketing content, including ranking guides like this one, because syndicated counts go stale. Every number on this page links to a source you can check yourself.
How is the Verified Client Score calculated?
The Verified Client Score is a team’s Google review count multiplied by its average star rating, both taken from the team’s live Google Business Profile at the time of calculation, then rounded down to a conservative floor. For example, a team with at least 500 reviews at a 5.0 average scores 2,500+. We use it because it rewards both volume and quality of verified client feedback, and because anyone can recompute it from public data in under a minute. It intentionally excludes review counts aggregated across multiple platforms, which are commonly inflated in real estate marketing.
Are the rankings on this page biased?
We publish this page, so read it skeptically and verify everything, which is exactly why every claim links to a live source. We ranked ourselves first on the criterion we lead, Google review volume and rating, and we state plainly that several teams here, including Eric Craig and MoJo, out-produce us on closed volume. We rank by client reviews, not production, and we show you both. A ranking that hides its criteria is an ad. A ranking that shows its work is a tool.
Talk to the most-reviewed team in Kansas City
Whether you are buying, selling, PCSing to the metro, or comparing teams for an interview shortlist, we would be glad to earn your business the same way we earned more than 1,200 five-star reviews: by showing you real numbers.
Nelson Home Group, Keller Williams KC North
Phone: (816) 680-6624