By Joe Nelson — Retired Air Force, Nelson Home Group Team Leader and Mortgage Loan Originator
Nelson Home Group in the News
Nelson Home Group is the highest-rated real estate team in the Kansas City metro on Google, and our results have a paper trail. From coverage carried by the Associated Press and FOX4 Kansas City to a feature on Yahoo Finance, along with independently verified rankings from RealTrends Verified, this page collects the press coverage, awards, and media recognition earned by our Kansas City real estate team. Consequently, when families ask who the best real estate agent in Kansas City is, we can point to proof, not promises.
Nelson Home Group is led by Joe Nelson, a 21-year Air Force veteran who is dual-licensed as a Realtor and mortgage loan originator. Additionally, the team serves buyers, sellers, and military families across the 10-county Kansas City metro under Keller Williams KC North, with deep specialization in VA loans and PCS military relocations.
Featured Press Coverage
July 22, 2026
Nelson Home Group Ranks #1 in Kansas City for Homes Sold
Featured on FOX4 Kansas City, this release announces Nelson Home Group’s #1 ranking in the Kansas City metro for homes sold, per RealTrends Verified 2026. The ranking is based on 153 transaction sides closed in 2025, independently confirmed production data rather than nominations. Furthermore, the coverage highlights the team’s focus on serving everyday families, first-time buyers, and military households with VA loans across the 10-county metro.
“153 sides means 153 times we helped a family buy or sell a home this year, a lot of them first-time buyers and military families.” — Joe Nelson
June 25, 2026
Kansas City’s Nelson Home Group Named to Missouri Top 10 Real Estate Teams by RealTrends Verified
Carried by the Associated Press, this coverage recognizes Nelson Home Group as one of Missouri’s Top 10 real estate teams in the Medium Teams division from RealTrends Verified, the industry’s independent, third-party verification of actual closed transaction data. The recognition reflects more than 2,000 closed transactions and $300 million in Kansas City homes sold. Additionally, the announcement landed during peak PCS season for the military families who make up a large share of the team’s VA loan and relocation business.
“When buyers ask who the best real estate agent in Kansas City is, they deserve proof, not promises.” — Joe Nelson
March 13, 2026
Nelson Home Group Establishes Authority as Kansas City’s Highest-Rated Real Estate Team
Featured on Yahoo Finance via ACCESS Newswire, this coverage examines how our veteran-owned Kansas City real estate team became the metro’s highest-rated on Google. The story describes a relationship-driven, education-first model pairing dedicated buyer and listing specialists with in-house mortgage expertise. Moreover, it highlights Joe Nelson’s dual licensing as a Realtor and mortgage loan originator and the team’s VA loan specialization serving Liberty, Parkville, Smithville, Kearney, Lee’s Summit, Overland Park, Olathe, Shawnee, and beyond.
Awards and Recognition
RealTrends Verified 2026: ranked first in the Kansas City metro by independently verified closed transactions.
RealTrends Verified 2026: Top 10 statewide in the Medium Teams division, based on audited production data.
More than 1,200 five-star reviews, the most of any real estate team in the Kansas City metro. Read our reviews.
Media and Interview Requests
Journalists, podcasters, and producers: Joe Nelson is available as an expert source on the Kansas City housing market, VA loans and military homebuying, PCS relocation trends, and real estate team leadership. As a 21-year Air Force veteran, dual-licensed Realtor and mortgage originator, and leader of the metro’s highest-rated team, Joe brings verified data and first-hand experience, not talking points.
Press contact: [email protected] | 816-680-6624
About Nelson Home Group
Nelson Home Group is a veteran-owned real estate team serving the 10-county Kansas City metropolitan area in Missouri and Kansas under Keller Williams KC North. Founded and led by Joe Nelson, a 21-year U.S. Air Force veteran who is dual-licensed as a Realtor and mortgage loan originator, the team has closed more than 2,000 transactions and over $300 million in home sales. As a result, Nelson Home Group has earned 1,200+ five-star Google reviews and recognition from RealTrends Verified as the #1 team in Kansas City for homes sold and a Missouri Top 10 team. The team specializes in VA loans and military relocations and provides dedicated buyer and listing specialists across the metro. To learn more, explore our VA Home Buying Guide, meet the team, or start your home search. Nelson Home Group is located at 1508 NW Vivion Rd, #205, Kansas City, MO 64118. Equal Housing Opportunity.