Join This Growing Kansas City Business Networking Group – Get Referrals

How do you generate new business?  Would you like to increase your business by 10%, 20% or even 50%?

I would like to extend an opportunity for you to visit the Overland Park Chapter 15 BNI Group. We are currently a group of professionals all from different aspects of business who are looking for YOU to give all of our business to.

What makes BNI unique is that it allows only one person per profession to join a chapter.  Thus, once you’ve joined, none of your competitors can participate in your chapter.  Our chapter is currently seeking people to whom we can refer ALL of our business to and who are interested in generating a steady source of referrals.
 
Please give me a call at 913.526.4985 if you are interested or if you just have questions.  I would love the opportunity to speak with you. Our chapter meets in Overland Park/Leawood on Wednesday mornings. I look forward to meeting you and to increasing our referral business. 

Please feel free to bring a friend or business associate with you who may also be interested in finding out how to generate more business through “word-of-mouth” referrals.  Come find out how to increase your business through referrals! 

Brad Papa

Brad@PapasInTheHouse.com

www.PapasInTheHouse.com

Kansas City Restaurants – What To Eat In Kansas City

What’s for dinner in Kansas City? With so many restaurants in the Kansas City area it’s often hard to decide! Here are a few helpful links that might help you decide where you want to eat out tonight!

List of 723 restaurants from Trip Advisor – ranked by popularity
Restaurant Guide of Kansas City
Kids Eat Free In Kansas City
Kansas City Menus
Tastebud Magazine
Kansas City Originals

Realty Executives real estate agent, Brad Papa has been helping people achieve their real estate goals full-time since 2005 and specializes as both a buyer’s or seller’s agent. Brad has resided in the Kansas City/Olathe area for his entire life and is an expert dealing with all areas of the metropolitan area. Contact him today at 91.526.4985 or Brad@PapasInTheHouse.com

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Use The $8,000 Tax Credit As A Downpayment For First Time Homebuyers On FHA Loans

Even better news for Kansas City first time home buyers in 2009, as of yesterday the government is going to allow first time home buyers to use the $8,000 tax credit as a downpayment on FHA (Federal Housing Administration) financed loans! No more waiting until next year’s tax return to collect on the money. Buyers will be able to capitalize on this tax credit at the closing table.

Since the FHA requires a minimum 3.5% down payment from buyers, having up to $8,000 would mean buyers wouldn’t have to immediately dip into their savings for the downpayment.

Buyers need to act fast though, this program ends December 1, 2009.  Sign up today for Papa’s FREE First Time Home Buyer’s Seminar to cover this topic in depth. Seminar is held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Click here to register online now! 

Click here for the full story from realtor.org

 Click here for the full story from the  Wall Street Journal online

Click here for more information on Papa’s Free First Time Homebuyers Seminar

Brad Papa
RE/MAX State Line
913-526-4985
bradleypapa@remax.net
www.PapasInTheHouse.com
Come to Papa For All Your Real Estate Needs!

2009 Taste Of Kansas City Tickets On Sale Now

Looking for something great to do in the upcoming weeks? Get your tickets for the 6th Annual Taste of Kansas City hosted by The Pitch. The event will start at 7:00 p.m. on May 17. Attendees will be able to sample great food and drinks from 20+ area restaurants and there will be an exciting cooking competition between 6-8 local chefs for the Golden Fork award!

The venue will once again be Live Block, located in the Power & Light District and will benefit Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Greater KC.

This event is limited to 1,200 people and will sell out so get your tickets now! $30 til May 1st! $35 -May 16th $40 Day of the event. So get your tickets at http://www.pitch.com/tasteofkc

For more information on Kansas City real estate and area information, contact Brad Papa at bradleypapa@remax.net or 913-526-4985 or visit http://www.papasinthehouse.com/ today!

Overland Park Farmers Market Adds Free Music To The Mix

The Downtown Overland Park Farmer’s Market is a great place to get your hands on reasonably priced produce, herbs and plants, but this summer it’s also a great place to hear some free music. I can’t think of a better way to spend your Saturday morning than by taking a leisurely stroll around the local market and hearing some great music. The farmers market plays live music from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm and goes from May – October on most Saturday mornings. Check the calendar for more details

The May 2009 schedule features:

May 2: The Hatchlings (classic rock)

May 9: Shawnee Mission West High School Band, 11:30am-12:30pm

May 16: Fashionably Late (easy listening rock and roll) and Blue Valley NW Jazz Band 1:30 – 2:30

May 23: Miss Major & her Minor Mood Swings (rockabilly)

May 30: Grand Marquis (Swing Jazz)

The Farmer’s Market is held Saturday’s from 6:30 am – sell out and Wednesday from 7:30 am to sell out. The Farmers Market and free concert series is located between 79th and 80th Streets on Marty, just two blocks west of Metcalf.

For more information call 913-642-2222 or visit http://www.downtownop.org/

Brad Papa is a licensed real estate agent in both Kansas and Missouri and can be reached at bradleypapa@remax.net , 913-526-4985 or http://www.papasinthehouse.com/ today!

2009 Kansas City Spring Homes Tour Dates Announced

Like looking at the latest and greatest houses on the market? Wondering about the newest home trends and decorating ideas? Then mark your calendar for the 2009 Spring Homes Tour! This annual tour, produced by the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City, is sure to have beautiful homes that you are able to visit at your convenience. The tour is dailiy from April 18-May 3. Approximate hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Click the below link to start your online home tour search:

http://www.kchba.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=151

Visit their website at for more information. http://www.kchba.org

For more information on Olathe real estate and Kansas City area information, contact Brad Papa at bradleypapa@remax.net or 913-526-4985 or visit http://www.papasinthehouse.com/ today!

Amazing Olathe Home For Sale – 4 Bed/3 Bath/3 Car Garage – Move In Ready!

RE/MAX State Line real estate agent, Brad Papa has been helping people achieve their real estate goals for over five years and specializes as both a buyer’s or seller’s agent. Brad has resided in the Kansas City/Olathe area for his entire life and is an expert dealing with all areas of the metropolitan area.

Brad Papa

RE/MAX State Line

913-526-4985

bradleypapa@remax.net

www.PapasInTheHouse.com

Fabulous 3 Car Garage Olathe Home In Foxfield Village

Brad Papa | RE/MAX State Line | 913-526-4985 21016 W 118 Terrace, Olathe, KS Fabulous home in Foxfield Village w/3 car garage! 4BR/3BA Single Family House offered at $235,000 Year Built 2001 Sq Footage 1,676 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial Floors Unspecified Parking Unspecified Lot Size 10,569 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Fabulous home in Foxfield Village w/3 car garage! Gorgeous master suite with spa-like bath & walk-in closet. Gleaming hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, tiled bathrooms, ceiling fans, bay window, two living areas & great appliances. Backs to greenspace w/walking trails. Five minutes from everything. Amazing neighborhood pool! see additional photos below ADDITIONAL PHOTOS Home Sweet Home Kitchen Living Room Master Bedroom Walk Out Basement Master Bath Contact info: Brad Papa RE/MAX State Line 913-526-4985 For sale by agent/broker Equal Opportunity Housing Posted: Apr 15, 2009, 10:00am PDT

Brad Papa is a licensed real estate agent in both Kansas and Missouri and can be reached at bradleypapa@remax.net , 913-526-4985 or http://www.papasinthehouse.com/ today!

Brad Papa Featurned In National RE/MAX News Story

Brad Papa proves again that he is not your average realtor! Brad’s unique marketing and branding techniques caught the eye of RE/MAX International, who chose to feature Papa in an article posted on the RE/MAX intranet. Below is the article that was published on 3/31/09 and is available to RE/MAX agents around the globe.

Mix of Slogan, Branding, Social Media Builds Visibility 

Mix: Brad Papa uses a variety of things to market his business

By Deborah Ball, RE/MAX Times Online Associate Editor

Brad Papa appreciates the power of a memorable catchphrase.

He asks clients to “Come to Papa,” and announces that “Papa’s in the House” in his marketing.

The branding has helped the 100 Percent Club member with RE/MAX State Line Real Estate in Leawood, Kan., differentiate himself in the Kansas City market.

“When it comes to advertising and marketing, you have to be aggressive,” says Papa, whose wife, Kelly, helps him with his marketing and social media campaigns. “There are a few people who don’t like it, but most of my clients love it. They know I’m not Joe Shmoe Realtor; I’ll get the job done.”

Papa has taken the catchy slogans and his “Papa’s in the House” logo beyond his business cards and Web site. They’re on T-shirts, coffee mugs, key chains and grocery tote bags – all free gifts he gives to clients. Papa plans to expand his branding with refrigerator magnets, and he’s already advertising his Web site on the family cars.

Investing wisely in marketing now, Papa says, leads to bigger, better paychecks later.

Papa maintains a robust presence on popular social networking and media sites such as Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter. Agents who aren’t using these vital outlets are missing some great opportunities to network and create more business, Papa says.

“Social media is low-maintenance, and it’s a great way to expand your sphere without spending a dime,” he says. “You may not get a ton of random hits from it, but it enhances search engine optimization and puts your name in front of more people.”

Now is the time to be persistent, Papa says.

“If you have a great last or first name, figure out a great rhyme or do something else that’s clever,” he says. “Put time and effort into making yourself stand out. Follow up with your leads – especially past clients – until they tell you to go away.

“Too many people don’t stay in touch with past clients because they’re so busy looking for the next deal. If you take care of the people you have now and those you’ve already helped, it’ll come back to you.”

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Brad Papa is a licensed real estate agent in both Kansas and Missouri and can be reached at bradleypapa@remax.net , 913-526-4985 or http://www.papasinthehouse.com/ today!

Kansas City To Welcome Trader Joe’s

Ever heard of Two Buck Chuck Wine? Interested in cheap organic food? Well Kansas Citians won’t have to wait much longer because according to the Kansas City Star Dollars & Sense Blog, Trader Joe’s is coming to Kansas City! According to the blog, sources say the company hasn’t selected a site yet but has looked in the 135th and State Line area on the Missouri side, because of those pesky Kansas liquor laws.

According to the FAQ section on the Trader Joe website Trader Joe’s differentiates themselves from regular supermarkets because at Trader Joe’s, you won’t find a lot of branded items. Instead, you’ll find unconventional and interesting products in the Trader Joe’s label as well as everyday basics. We buy products we think are winners and that’ll find a following among our customers.

Or could it also be all those Hawaiian shirts? Either way, I’m excited to see this company making it’s way to Kansas City in the near future.

RE/MAX State Line real estate agent, Brad Papa has been helping people achieve their real estate goals for over five years and specializes as both a buyer’s or seller’s agent. Brad has resided in the Kansas City/Olathe area for his entire life and is an expert dealing with all areas of the metropolitan area.

Brad Papa

RE/MAX State Line Real Estate

913-526-4985

Who do you know that is the closest to buying or selling a home?

bradleypapa@remax.net

http://www.PapasInTheHouse.com