SHAWNEE & JOHNSON COUNTY, KS
Tarwater Homes
Most agents sell houses. We guide moves.
Whether buying, selling, or both, I assist families in Johnson County with a clear price, a solid plan, and honest support throughout the process.
“Am I leaving money on the table?”
Most sellers either underprice out of nerves or overprice and sit on the market. Both cost you.
"How do I find an agent I can actually trust?"
Every agent says they're different. You need proof, not a pitch.
"My timeline isn't optional."
PCS orders, a court date, a growing family. Whatever's driving your move, it doesn't wait for the market to feel convenient.
You don't need more hype. You need a guide who's done this before.Hi! I’m Joshua Tarwater
I spent 20 years in executive leadership, HR, negotiation, and conflict resolution before I got into real estate. I also grew up in a military household, moving across state lines on someone else's timeline. So when your move feels complicated, I'm not guessing at what that's like.
My pricing strategy for buyers and sellers is consistently within 3% of market value, backed by data, so sellers aren't guessing and buyers aren't overpaying. And I tell clients the truth about a home, a price, or a timeline, even when it's not what they want to hear, and even when it costs me the deal.
REALTOR®, ABR®, RENE, KCRAR Committee Member ·
Tarwater Homes by RE/MAX Premier Realty · Licensed in KS & MO
100+ Families Served | Only 5 Star Reviews | 100% Referral Built
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The Sold Playbook
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The Homebuyer's Guide
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The Homeowner's Guide
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90 Days to your First Home
Built for Johnson County. Not just working in it.
Shawnee
Home base. Strong schools, a tight community identity, and the market I know at street level.
Lenexa
No longer the backup plan. Newer construction and bigger lots in the west make it a real option for move-up buyers, compared to Shawnee.
Overland Park
The largest, most established city in the county, with the widest price range. South runs premium; the north is more entry-level.
Olathe
Frequently compared alongside Shawnee, Lenexa, and Overland Park for move-up buyers priced out of Shawnee's tightest ZIPs.
Mission & Merriam
Closest in Johnson County. Fifteen minutes to downtown KC, with county schools attached, which is why it moves fast and is quiet.
Gardner
Growing faster than most of the county. New builds, Gardner-Edgerton schools, and the most house per dollar you'll find inside the county line.
Real questions Johnson County buyers and sellers ask me
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It depends on your equity position, your timeline, and what's happening in your specific price range, not the national headlines. I'll pull the real Shawnee numbers with you before you decide anything.
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A Zestimate isn't a price; it's a guess built on sales data, which in KS & MO is not available to the public. I build your number from a comparative market analysis using real, recent, local comparable properties, and I've priced within 3 - 4 percent consistently.
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There's no universal answer; it depends on your equity, your risk tolerance, and the current inventory in your price range. This is one of the first things we map out together, before you list or shop for anything.
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Ask what they'll tell you that you don't want to hear. I built my business on honesty over hype, 100+ families served, entirely on referrals, with an unbroken 5-star record.
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Yes. I treat it as one full move, not two separate transactions, so your sale and your purchase are coordinated on the same timeline instead of working against each other.
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We'll talk through it plainly before you ever sign anything. A skilled agent's pricing accuracy typically covers the commission gap many times over. No pressure, just good info.
Contact Josh
Still not sure if you’re ready to buy right now, or maybe thinking about selling but have not made plans yet?
That’s okay! Shoot me a message, and let’s get started early so I can guide you from the start in the best way - fast, simple, and custom to you and your needs. Real Estate is complicated, but with the right guide, this ship will be smooth sailing!
