I have been extremely disappointed with my experience with Ellis Real Estate, particularly with how…read morean ongoing HVAC issue in my apartment has been handled. I moved into my apartment in May and immediately noticed that the back bedroom was significantly warmer than the rest of the apartment and had little to no airflow from the central AC. Since then, I have submitted five maintenance requests and had multiple visits from maintenance and an HVAC contractor. The bedroom vent was eventually confirmed to be disconnected from the ductwork and was finally repaired in August, but the larger HVAC problem remains unresolved. Even after the vent was repaired, my AC has run continuously for more than 24 hours at times and has been unable to maintain 72 degrees in the apartment. During hot weather, the temperature has reached approximately 77-78 degrees inside, despite the system running constantly. My projected electric bill has also approached $300 for a roughly 1,200-square-foot, two-bedroom apartment. What has been most frustrating is the lack of communication and follow-through. Multiple maintenance requests were marked as completed even though the underlying problem continued. I have repeatedly contacted management, and after being told I would receive an update and repair timeline, I had to follow up again when no response came. Even after finally repairing the bedroom vent, management responded as though the HVAC issue had been resolved, despite the fact that I have repeatedly explained that the central AC itself is still unable to adequately cool the apartment. I understand that HVAC repairs can take time, especially during hot weather. What I find unacceptable is having to repeatedly ask for updates and explain that the same problem is still occurring without receiving a clear plan to address it. I have tried to be patient and work with management throughout this process, but after months of dealing with this issue, I am extremely frustrated with how it has been handled.

I have lived at the Seville on west 38 st. for 21 years and Ellis Real Estates has always responded…read moreimmediately to any repairs i needed. This is the best place I've ever lived. Christina

Diane Botwin and her team (some family members) are a fantastic small company who own very nice…read moreproperties throughout the city. They make sure their tenants are well treated, informed and cared for. Much better than dealing with a large, out of town company!

Botwin is simply the best KC has to offer as far as property management goes. I can't tell you how…read moremany times their attention to detail and good advice has not only saved me from peril, but helped my investments blossom.

Voepel Property Management became the fourth property manager my husband and I fired - and for good…read morereason. We made the mistake of trusting them at our expense. We purchased an investment home through Bridge Turn Key (BTK) and Voepel, believing we were in good hands. The house passed inspection with no issues - a red flag we ignored. For the first six months, everything seemed fine, but we soon discovered BTK had installed the wrong HVAC system for the house's size. Voepel was initially responsive, helping coordinate repairs. But then, things took a turn. There was a plumbing issue that cost $3K. After owning the house for four years, the second-to-last group of tenants (a group of unrelated individuals in a 5-bedroom home) moved out, and Voepel returned their deposit immediately without inspection. Voepel then charged us a several thousand dollars for the tenant's damages and mess, including blinds chewed up by a tenant's pet parrot (despite a "no animals" lease clause), reinstalled light fixtures the tenants deinstalled, non-standard broken tile in the bathroom, etc. Next, Voepel placed one of their OWN employees as a tenant. She then submitted countless unnecessary repair requests, always just below the $300 homeowner approval limit. We were forced to scrutinize every monthly statement and decipher the improvements that had been requested. This whole relationship was a mess at our sole expense. Worst investment ever. Having managed many properties myself, I highly recommend you manage your own properties. We don't live in KC, hence why we trusted Voepel. There's a learning curve, but you'll do a better job than these so-called professionals.

Voepel provided property management services for me from 2020 to 2022. Everything seemed…read morefine--until it wasn't. I was told that because I didn't own at least five properties, I was being dropped from their services. However, upon further discussion, it became clear that the real issue stemmed from a fractured relationship between Voepel and the turnkey company, Bridge Turnkey, which had soured--leaving me caught in the middle. Brent Voepel, the CEO, was largely unhelpful during the transition. His emails primarily pressured me to accept a final service date without offering meaningful assistance in securing a new property manager. He recommended one company, Scudo, which didn't even operate in the area of my rental. He also suggested Home River, but they failed to follow through on a scheduled meet-and-greet call and stopped responding to emails for weeks at a time. Meanwhile, Brent and his team provided no support in communicating with other property managers and made no effort to ensure a smooth handoff. Brent offered to help me sell the property, and since finding a new property manager was proving difficult, I considered selling to avoid further hassle. His team arranged for photography for the listing, but on the same day he had been pushing as the final service date, he abruptly dropped the property from management--despite the fact that a tenant was still under lease. In other words, he agreed to sell the property but refused to continue managing it in the meantime. Fortunately, I was able to secure property management with Farhad at PMI Station, who managed my rental from 2022 to 2024. It wasn't until Farhad facilitated a smooth handoff to another property manager that I realized just how poorly Voepel had handled my transition. I understand this is just one experience, but I wanted to share my story now that I've gone through a second property management transition. If that second transition had been anything like my experience with Voepel, I probably would have sold the property.

Robin is a hidden-gem in the KC metro area. Not only is she a great agent but an excellent property…read moremanager. Her attention to detail and prompt communication help out-of-state investors immensely. Her deep knowledge of the market and a go-getter attitude makes her a valuable asset in your team. I highly recommend her!

Robin recently helped us purchase an investment property in Independence. She did a wonderful job…read morenegotiating the sale and helping us rehab and rent out the home! Robin is a great communicator, knowledgable, and a self starter. We plan on using her to purchase many more properties in the future.

I've had a great experience working with both Rob Epstein and Darren Siegel at Block & Company, as…read morea new tenant at the Country Hill Shopping Center in Lenexa, KS. Both Rob and Darren were super helpful and supportive in the process of leasing, TI buildout and opening my new shop. They provided great customer service, very professional and responsive. Great Team to partner with. Thanks Rob and Darren for your help, flexibility and support. From all of us at Team Boba Love - Bubble Tea and Snacks.

David and his team put the client's needs first and ensure an expeditious and professional…read moreexperience throughout. The consistent and thoughtful approach to solving our needs has been exceptional.

Love the team at Turnkey Property Group. They repaired and fixed fence posts and fence gates in a…read moreprofessional and timely manner. I'm also an investor and appreciate the option to earn interest income at a competitive rate.

Terrible. You're being forced to opt into an unnecessary "resident benefits Package" which is…read morenothing more than a greedy cash grab from the company. Extremely shameful to utilize such unethical business practices. There's no transparency at all which is a huge red flag! Stay away!

Thank You, Rosel, for your knowledge, patience, and helpfullness in resolving a big problem I had…read morethe other day with some unforseen maintenance issues at a rental I just purchased in January. These things sometimes happen and when they do, it's reassuring to have such a capable young lady like Rosel at the controls. Renosy should be grateful for this wonderful employee! J Rogers

I had a very helpful phone call Rep Rocelyn "Rose" Ugbos. She was very efficient and pleasant.read more

I am so grateful for the smooth operation Austin has going on. He takes care of a property of mine…read morewhile I live in Los Angeles. I have no worries that all will be handled promptly. Even when renting out the units he found me great tenants.

I was purchasing a home in Kansas City from another state and started working with Austin through…read moreRedfin, which turned out to be incredibly fortunate. Austin was really great to work with! He knew the local market well, he quickly adjusted to my needs, worked with my local friend who was helping with the process, and helped me find a place that suited me perfectly. He was a great negotiator and even got the seller to repair some issues they originally were not going to. It seemed like as things came up, Austin and his team had already anticipated them and moved to take care of them. I cannot recommend him enough!

I own 3 properties in the Kansas area. The property manager from Overland Park Management has…read moremanaged them for the past 3 years.. He is professional and prompt with monthly statements. If the property needs any type of updating Overland Park Management has receipts for materials and the work done is well documented. I have shopped around and the service and price you get from them is well above other local companies. We are very happy with how our homes are kept and how well they are being maintained. I highly recommend them.

From the owner: Rental Property Management. We specialize in residential and small commercial properties. Managing…read morevarious types of investment properties from single family homes to multi-unit apartment buildings to strip malls. Our "good steward" philosophy ensures you receive diligent, professional and loyal service for years to come.