The Martens Group Services

Real Estate Team · Weichert Realtors · Overland Park, Kansas

2:35 PM in Overland Park Directions

Here is what working with The Martens Group in Overland Park typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buying a home

Buyer strategy session

Clarifies budget, loan pre-approval status and the representation agreement now required in Kansas.

Home search and private showings

Tours of homes for sale in and around Overland Park, including new listings as they hit the market.

Offers and counteroffers

Contract terms, earnest money, inspection and appraisal contingencies explained step by step.

Contract-to-close management

Tracking deadlines for inspection, appraisal and financing until the keys change hands.

Seller services

Home valuation

A written price opinion built from sold, pending and active Overland Park area comparables.

Pre-listing checklist

Which repairs are worth doing, decluttering and photo-day preparation.

MLS listing and marketing

Listing on the local MLS and syndication to the major home-search sites.

Offer review and negotiation

Comparing offers on price, terms and financing strength, then negotiating to a signed contract.

How a typical transaction works

ConsultA first conversation about goals, budget and timing — and a written agreement that spells out services and compensation.
PrepareBuyers get pre-approved; sellers review a pricing analysis and prepare the home for photos.
Market & tourListings go live on the MLS; buyers tour homes and compare recent sales.
NegotiateOffers, counteroffers, inspection requests and appraisal issues are worked through.
CloseFinal walk-through and signing with the title or escrow company under Kansas rules.

Typical costs on an Overland Park home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $483,940. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $484K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$12,099–$14,518
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$9,679–$14,518
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$9,679–$24,197
Home inspection	flat	$350–$600

Every percentage above is negotiable and is set in the written agreement. Typical value from the Zillow Home Value Index (August 2026).

Areas around Overland Park

Prairie Village, KS2.1 mi · $496K Leawood, KS3.1 mi · $797K Shawnee, KS4.9 mi · $427K Kansas City, KS9.4 mi · $205K Kansas City, MO9.5 mi · $254K Olathe, KS11 mi · $435K North Kansas City, MO12 mi · $260K Belton, MO14 mi · $275K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Kansas?

Compensation is negotiable and set out in writing. Sellers sign a listing agreement; since August 2024 buyers sign a written buyer agreement before touring homes with an agent, stating what the agent will be paid and by whom.

Does The Martens Group work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how The Martens Group handles dual agency or designated agency under Kansas law.

What should I prepare before the first meeting?

Buyers: a mortgage pre-approval, a target budget and a list of must-haves. Sellers: your mortgage payoff estimate, a list of upgrades with dates, and any HOA or survey documents.