We want you to experience a move that feels effortless - and a home that feels right.
As a veteran military spouse whose husband served 30 years in the Army, I bring not just experience—but empathy. I understand what it means to move frequently, build a new community from scratch, and make big decisions under pressure. I also understand the shift that comes with retirement—where freedom and uncertainty often arrive hand in hand.
Whether you’re PCSing to Fort Leavenworth, retiring from the military, or simply looking for your next chapter, you’ll find that working with me feels professional, warm, and deeply responsive. My mission is to walk alongside you with care and clarity—whether it’s your first home, forever home, or one in between.
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At Katie Payne Homes, real estate is more than buying or selling a house—it’s about serving in transition, especially the military families who know the weight of a PCS move or the unknowns of retirement life.
I first discovered this calling in 2012, during our own PCS from Fort Wainwright, Alaska, to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. That experience, with a kind and knowledgeable agent by our side, planted the seed. After years spent raising our kids and volunteering in the military community, I launched my real estate career in 2019—ready to serve those who serve, just like we had been served.
Today, I’m a licensed REALTOR® in both Kansas and Missouri, specializing in military relocation, VA buyers, and guiding families as they navigate buying or selling a home in and around Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Lansing, Basehor, Piper, Platte County, and the greater Kansas City area.
Now it’s your turn. I’d love to get to know you!
And while I love this work, I also love this place. There’s something truly special about life here—where small-town charm meets the energy of Kansas City. On weekends, you might find me sipping hot tea at Ten and Two Coffee in Lansing, catching up with friends at Third Space Coffee in Bonner Springs, or treasure-hunting at First Fridays in the West Bottoms (Charmed House is my favorite!).
I believe real estate should feel personal, not pressured. My clients feel understood, supported, and confident every step of the way. Because no matter where you’re coming from or where you’re headed next—I’m here to help.
““Home is where one starts from.” ”