Thanks to Jim we've purchased two houses and have sold one of them…read more First off... Jim knows everyone. In our search for both homes (2011 and 2016) he knew the moment that a house was posted for sale or about to hit market just from word of mouth. In today's world, that gave us a huge buying advantage. Plus, after searching through what seemed like thousands of photos online, the moment that my wife and I saw a property that we wanted to see in-person, we'd toss Jim a quick text message and 99.9% of the time we had a message back saying... "booked it". Once we would arrive at a property, Jim would immediately walk off to inspect the most common issues such as foundation, roof, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc. So while my wife and I would be in awe of the beautiful kitchen cabinets or updated appliances, Jim was focused on the attributes that mattered. And this came in handy multiple times during the negotiation process... such as the rotted tree that we had cut down. And I'll tell you, the same attention to detail also came when selling our home. Jim knows what buyers are looking for. He'll give you his honest opinion when it comes to refreshing your paint colors, cleaning up house clutter, cleaning windows, etc. He did everything that he could to help us earn top dollar for our home in Prairie Village, KS. If you can't tell by my review, I highly recommend Jim Kraus. He'll walk through walls for you as you look for your dream property. Drop him an email or phone call, you won't regret it.

jim kraus from brookside real estate helped me both buy and sell my house. of all the realtors…read morei've ever dealt with, he was the most attentive. he would always call me back asap and always found time to show us houses on our schedules. he knows people to get any job done for a great price. it's rare to find someone who will work this hard for you. i would definitely recommend jim if you're looking in the midtown area.

Firstly, the persistent elevator malfunctions in the building have been a recurring issue since my…read moremove-in date. Specifically, the 13th floor and below have consistently had limited access to elevators, with only one operational at many times. Instances of elevator breakdowns have been documented on the following dates: 8/31/23, 9/13/23, 9/29/23, 10/26/23, 11/1/23, 11/9/23, 11/10/23, 11/11/23, 12/2/23, and 1/3/24. As of 1/17/24, there are currently no functioning elevators to my apartment, and the parking garage elevator is also out of service. Furthermore, the constant buzzing noise from all elevators during the first four months of my tenancy has been extremely disruptive. These incidents highlight management's inability to maintain the elevators. Moreover, the garage door has been broken and left wide open on 9/29 and has been broken again since 1/9/24. During this time, the key fob reader to access the tower sky bridge from the parking garage has not been functioning, posing a significant security risk. Anyone can walk into the garage from the street, and have access to everyone's vehicles, the entire North Building and the entire Tower. The parking garage has water leaking consistently throughout the entire year onto peoples cars. Each winter the same pipe seems to break. The coffee machine, a very frequently used amenity by many residents, broke on 12/29 and took over two weeks to repair, causing inconvenience to residents. The condition of the indoor dog park has been subpar since 11/29. There has not been sufficient effort to minimize the effects of the ongoing work in that area. The air conditioning has failed on 9/3/23 and 10/6/23, both days with temperatures exceeding 90 and 70 degrees, respectively. Disturbing incidents, such as vomit in the lobby, hallways, and common areas, along with consistent pet waste in hallways, elevators, and walkways, have contributed to an unsanitary living environment. The trash system has been problematic, with dog poop bags consistently overflowing the bin outside the front doors. There are inconsistent valet trash pickups. I have received multiple trash tickets for alleged violations that are baseless, such as "pet waste not double bagged" (I do not have any pet waste in my garbage) and "leaving my trash outside during non-pickup hours." My trash was left outside during non-pickup hours because Valet Trash did not pick it up. They recently opened a podcast room (spending money on this, rather than fixing issues we were already experiencing) and the trashes in here are consistently overflowing as well. The Wi-Fi and AppleTV in the newly opened podcast room do not work either. Additionally, amenities such as the poolside TVs do not function as advertised. There are speakers and a sound system provided at the pool; however, we are unable to use it as residents living poolside come out quite literally yelling about its use. Residents moving poolside should be made aware that they may need to accept these matters before signing a lease. Last, I would like to highlight the lack of urgency in communicating situations occurring in the building. On 1/17/24, the elevators were down for well over 3 hours before residents were notified about the issue. Despite my personal call to the leasing office, residents did not receive communication until an hour later. The leasing office consistently promises to "provide updates" on situations, but we rarely receive follow-through on this commitment. We have older residents who are not physically capable of walking up and down the stairs living in the apartment and I am concerned about their wellbeing. The cumulative impact of these ongoing issues and disruptions to the amenities promised as part of my lease agreement is reflected in the diminished quality of living. I am hoping the building takes swift resolution that will contribute to a more comfortable and enjoyable living environment for all residents. Sadly, I am not hopeful that this will happen based on the lack of urgency I have seen from property management so far.

Pros: This building is beautiful, and the staff is excellent. Couldn't be a better location…read more Cons: People say it's haunted, but I've been for 93 years and haven't seen anything weird...

Do not stay here. They will make up the most ridiculous things to charge you when you move out…read more Things in the apartments are constantly broken, rooftop and gym are constantly dirty. There are lumps in the flooring and you can hear everything through the walls.

My first time driving a Tesla and first time have a cortado. The drink was made inside of an…read moreAirstream inside of The Beacon Hill building. The hanging lights resembled many moons similar to an experience of many beans being roasted or cooked over like many conversations from many different customers. Repetition of organization to simmer an equal parts espresso with steamed milk I later learned some businesses consider it proper to also have a seltzer water paired with the magic beans. It was quiet and quaint. Thank you!

I still have not been approved for an apartment that I'm overqualified for per their rental…read morerequirements . I kept getting an email stating that I did not upload documents but I can see the documents that they're saying that I have not uploaded. I'm not sure why I am not getting approval or denied email yet they keep on saying that I have not furnished all of the rental requirements. Everything that they say that I have not furnished I can see it . I'm not sure what's going on but I am truly feeling like I'm being discriminated against . No one in the office is willing to return my call nor are they willing to give me an answer on why it's taking as long as it is to get a approval or denial for the duplex . There are other reviews floating around that that shows I am not the only one that they have done multiple multiple times to other perspective tenants. The value of the place is a little bit higher than other properties with the same amenities and square footage . I like this place because it had a much quieter neighborhood . I would much rather do business with a company that is willing to communicate with prospective tenants and not make up things to prolong the weight to see if they are approved. And that time of waiting someone else could get the apartment and they say oh you just did not furnish the documentation in time. This it's not right

I started with having them take over me trying to do a long-distance rental management, and now…read morehave two houses under their management. I have had a pleasant experience, and they pass along my belief of having a quality rental and fixing things correctly for the renters. They also help greatly with an easy way to track costs and numbers.

Some years ago I sold real-estate. One of the things that I remember being told (that sounded so…read moreeasy to do) was to return all your calls quickly. Don't leave a customer waiting. The number one complaint of sales people was follow up. A lot don't do this simple thing, that is so hard to do right. Peggy Tomberlin is a professional from start to the end. Thank you Peggy for handling the whole process. I highly recommend Chief Properties. Jerry G

Todd was a pleasure to work with. We were first time home buyers and had tons of questions and Todd…read morewas always willing to take the time to clearly explain everything. He had great advice when it came to making an offer and what to look for in a home. Todd also had great recommendations for a home loan and a home inspector. I would highly recommend Todd and I look forward to work with him again when we look for our next home.

I had a studio here for a year, and I was nothing short of satisfied…read more The unit was very good, and utility bills were reasonable. Although I was told that the apartment was not in the best part of the city, I never felt unsafe. My primary reason for living there was because I was a full-time student at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and living here meant that I could walk to class in under 10 minutes. I would highly recommend this place to anyone seeking a cheap yet comfortable place to live right in the middle of Kansas City, Missouri.

I had a very positive experience living here. I had a studio that was super affordable especially…read morefor a location in Midtown. The place was peaceful, there were lots of cute places to walk around in, and the staff was always responsive to concerns (which is huge in apartments!). I highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a quiet, conveniently located, and reasonably priced apartment!

Plexpod Westport stole from me when their Westport location was open. I was told my suite was being…read morebought out by a larger company and had to vacate in 2 weeks. Turns out they backed out of their lease with the parent company at the last minute and as a result pushed all of the tenants out with little to no notice. Once leaving I asked for the return of my security deposit and was promised it was going to be sent within 30 business days via mail (I have emails). I never received! I was in conversations with the COO and she cc'd the now President to ensure he took care of it. All of a sudden several high executives of the company left the company (communicated to me by the President). I was then told I wouldn't be receiving my security deposit any longer and that I needed to ask the parent company for my money (I did not have a contract with the parent company and they stated they have no accounts or information to assist us tenants who were left out to dry.) The parent company stated that they have received emails and phone calls from several of the past Westport tenants who were asked to vacate as well that experienced the same treatment as they werf directed by Plexpod to ask them as well for their money.

If you are looking for a coworking space in Kansas City, this is a great option! This space is…read morelocated on the fourth floor of 1800 Baltimore and they offer day passes as well as other rental options such as a dedicated cubicle and office space or simply a mailbox with a suite number. The vibe here is business-class with a bit of fun. The main area is a series of tables well equipped with managerial chairs and plenty of outlets. You can spread out on a table but still have someone sitting across from you to bounce ideas off or network. They view from these tables is absolutely incredible: downtown Kansas City and the Kauffman Performing Arts center. For a truly inspirational experience, work on the roof and really get to see Kansas City. The rooftop area has both tables and wi-fi so that you can be productive and enjoy the feel of the city. Entrepreneurs and other business people live on coffee and this place delivers. A full espresso bar with barista is available in the morning and in the afternoon it's help yourself. Two custom blends of The Roasterie coffee is available on drip. I recommend the SmartCoffee which is infused with cocoa nibs. Mmm. My favorite is to top the SmartCoffee with a shot or two of espresso and a shot of peppermint Torani syrups. Other amenities for rentals include a variety of meeting rooms and studio spaces as well as the entire sixth floor for large meetings. The copy room is well equipped with your typical office supplies such as binding equipment, card scanners and of course a copier and printer. Costs for these amenities depends on your lease package. The kitchen is well stocked with munchies and like a typical office environment, people often bring things to share. If you need something, just ask because the support team is very willing to accommodate. Located in the middle of the Crossroads district, there are a ton of eating establishments within walking distance making allowing you to park your car one place and keep it there all day. During busy times, parking can be a slight problem as there is no established parking lot and you'll have to find something on the street. During "First Fridays" art fair this can be a particular problem. Once you've outgrown working at coffee shops and need a focused place to work and meet with clients, coworking is a great option and Bizperc is my preferred choice in Kansas City for that right mix of amenities and fun.