Your Kansas City Real Estate Expert — Serving Those Who Serve

Licensed in Kansas & Missouri  |  Military Relocation Specialist 

Fort Leavenworth • Kansas City • Family • Community • Home

Our approach

At Katie Payne Homes, our approach is simple: Service First, Always.

As a proud REALTOR® with Reilly Real Estate, Katie combines six years of experience and more than 112 successful closings across Kansas and Missouri with a deep understanding of what it means to move — especially for military families.

From first conversation to closing day, every client receives hands-on guidance, personalized staging consultation, and transparent communication. Whether relocating to Fort Leavenworth, searching for a home in Basehor or Overland Park, or preparing to sell in Leavenworth County, Katie’s process is built on integrity, expertise, and trust.

We believe real estate should never feel transactional — it should feel like partnership. Our mission is to simplify the process, protect your interests, and deliver a smooth, stress-free move so you can focus on what matters most: finding the place that truly feels like home.

Serving Those Who Serve

As a MILITARY RELOCATION SPECIALIST and proud military spouse, Katie Payne understands that a PCS move is more than just a change of address - it’s a major life transition. With over 30 years of military life experience, Katie has helped countless military families relocate to and from Fort Leavenworth with confidence and peace of mind.

From coordinating long-distance home tours and virtual walkthroughs to guiding VA buyers through financing and inspections, Katie ensures every step is clear, timely, and stress-free. Her firsthand knowledge of the challenges of frequent moves allows her to anticipate needs before they arise — from finding the right neighborhood near post to connecting clients with trusted local lenders, inspectors, and service providers.

Through her national relocation network, Katie also assists military families moving anywhere in the country by connecting them with vetted, experienced agents who share her same values of integrity, communication, and service. Whether you’re arriving for CGSC or permanent party, transitioning to your next duty station, or retiring in the Kansas City area, Katie is committed to helping you find not just a house — but a home that fits your family’s next chapter.

Explore Our Neighborhoods

  • Downtown street view with historic brick buildings, cars, traffic lights, and green plants with yellow flowers in the foreground under a blue sky.

    Leavenworth, KS

  • Aerial view of a suburban neighborhood with houses, green lawns, a small lake, and trees.

    Basehor, KS

  • Small town main street with shops, cars parked along the sides, American flags, and trees in the background.

    Parkville, MO

  • Aerial view of a swimming pool complex with a large rectangular pool, a winding water slide, and surrounding amenities.

    Lansing, KS

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Our services

  • Neon sign with a hanging sign reading 'For Sale' in black and white.

    Selling

  • Outline of a house with two windows and a chimney on a black background.

    Buying

  • White outline drawing of a sofa on a black background with the text 'Sofas for Sale' above and 'Comfort and Style' below.

    Staging

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    Referral Network

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Testimonials

  • “Katie was a Godsend. She is the best realtor we have ever worked with and she helped us sell our home. She is an active communicator and will take care of you. Nobody else you should go to if you are looking to buy/sell a home”

    — Joseph V.

  • "We were nervous about buying a home from outside the country ahead of our military move to Kansas, but Katie was so patient and helpful throughout the whole process! She adapted to our needs using WhatsApp for texts and video calls to answer all our questions and show us multiple homes. Katie helped us negotiate our offer and assisted greatly with the closing process. She made a potentially stressful situation so much easier for us! I highly recommend choosing Katie as your realtor!"

    — Kristin Khan

  • "Katie Payne is the BEST resource in Kansas City for buyers, sellers, and investors! Katie is an amazing Realtor with an incredible online presence that benefits her clients greatly. This gives her clients a great advantage. She is my go-to agent for anyone I know that is looking for the best realtor in Kansas City. Call Katie!"

    — Hollie Blackwood

  • "Katie is amazing, I would recommend her to anyone looking to purchase their new home! As a military couple moving to the Leavenworth area soon, my husband and I had no idea where to begin when looking at neighborhoods near the base. Katie took the time, months in advance, to show us not only neighborhoods that we loved, but also shared great tips on the area in general including where to go for fun on the weekends and great restaurants. Katie kept in touch over the next few months with sending potential listings that all met our wants, when finally we settled on the beautiful home we just closed on."

    — Ashley Holve

  • "Katie was a wonderful realtor to work with - as an overseas military buyer, she graciously took the time to answer all of our questions and was truly our eyes on the ground and willing to jump on a Zoom at any time! Cannot be more thankful to have found Katie and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wonderful realtor in the Leavenworth area!"

    — Tara Reese

  • "Katie is one of the most professional, kind and respected agents that I know. I trust in her with all my clients heading her way and the fact that she has extensive and personal knowledge about our Military Moves makes her my go to partner in the Kansas City area. Call Katie!"

    — Ginger Walker

  • "I highly recommend Katie, who has a passion for serving Military Relocation and boasts extensive housing knowledge of Kansas City. I would trust her to handle buyer, sellers, and investors with the upmost care and provide a five star experience."

    — Megan Luker

  • "Katie was an excellent realtor. She always made time in her schedule to help us look for a house and was extremely knowledgeable. She helped us get a fantastic house in kansas. Definitely recommend!"

    — Brandon Davis

  • "Leavenworth Kansas real estate is in the best hands with Katie Payne as your realtor. When you choose Katie you can rest assured that she will protect your biggest asset with her impeccable skills . She is is definitely who gets all of my referrals and would take great care of yours as well!"

    — Karen Nelson

Our blog

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