Is Now the Best Time to Sell Your Kansas City Home?

Kansas City Northlanders—Your May Market Update Is Here!

Hey Northland friends—Joe Nelson here with the Nelson Home Group, Kansas City’s highest-rated real estate team on Google. (Yes, we’ve basically mastered the ancient art of asking for a review at just the right moment—usually somewhere between handing over the keys and watching someone attempt to wedge a sleeper sofa through a doorway.)

Let’s dive into what the real estate market is doing north of the river this May. Spoiler alert: It’s got more ups and downs than a Missouri spring forecast.

🏡 Clay County Snapshot:

The average home price in Clay County is currently $366,000, up 2.3% from this time last year. So yes, equity is still climbing—even if slowly.

Homes are spending about 45 days on the market, which, if you’ve ever tried to make a left turn in Missouri without a blinker in front of you, feels about right.

Inventory is up 11%, which means buyers have more to choose from—but sellers, don’t let that freak you out. If your house is clean, priced right, and doesn’t smell like a wet basement, you’re still in an excellent position to sell. Presentation and pricing are the name of the game.

📍 Platte County’s Power Move:

Now over in Platte County, things are heating up. The average sales price jumped to $400,038, and closed sales are up nearly 10%. That’s not just a stat—that’s a sign of serious buyer confidence.

But here’s the plot twist: Inventory rose by 41%. So yes, more competition for sellers—but more opportunity too. Buyers are definitely active, even if they’re currently delayed because their nephew’s game at Macken Park just went into extra innings.

So, What’s It All Mean for You?

If you’ve been sitting on the fence, waiting for the “perfect time” to sell—let me lovingly remind you: That time doesn’t exist. The perfect market is about as real as a pothole-free street in Kansas City.

What does exist is strategy. At Nelson Home Group, we don’t just slap your house on the MLS and hope for the best. We market the heck out of it—we’re talking:

• Eye-catching social media campaigns

• Email blasts that land right in inboxes

• Professional postcards that don’t go straight to the trash

• Open houses that actually bring in buyers

Your listing will show up more often than Casey’s breakfast pizza—and that’s saying something.

Ready to Make a Move?

If you’ve been wondering what your home is worth in today’s market, just scan the QR code below for a free home value report, or shoot me a quick text. No pressure, no gimmicks—just straight talk and a proven plan.

Let’s sell your home with strategy, not guesswork.