Derek Foland - United Country Real Estate

11/23/2025

Curious about pricing your lot or land in Johnson County? With a 107% increase in median sold prices and a 2% rise in the sold-to-list ratio, now's the time to list strategically with Derek Foland. Let's get your property market-ready! 📈

10/23/2025

Looking for a pretty little land tract in souther Johnson county? There are still some opportunities to be my buyer clients neigTravis Heman, Missouri Whitetail Properties Land Specialisterties Land Specialist for working with me and my buyer clients to purchase thier first land tract.
If interested let’s chat!!
816-267-1388

09/21/2025

✨ Full Circle Moment ✨

Yesterday, while showing a beautiful 30-acre country property, something felt very familiar. A few turns later, I realized why… I was right down the road from the first property I ever sold over 8 years ago.

It wasn’t a big sale—just a 6–7 acre wooded parcel—but it meant the world to that family. And that’s the common thread in every sale I’ve had since: these properties carry stories, memories, and meaning.

Real estate is never just a transaction. It’s about the families who dream, the history being honored, and the new memories waiting to begin.

I’m grateful for every client who has trusted me along the way—and I can’t wait to help many more write their next chapter.

09/14/2025

🚜 The Dirt on Dirt – West Central Missouri Land Update! 🌾The market’s moving, even while the Chiefs are at halftime 🏈👇 • 9 NEW listings this week • 1 farm pending near Smithville (155 acres at $5,900/acre) • Price adjustments on some million-dollar propertiesAverage price per acre? $8,419/acre 💰If you own 20 to 2,000+ acres in West Central Missouri, now’s the time to talk strategy. Let’s get your property in front of the right buyers.📲 Call or text me, Derek Foland with United Country Real Estate, at 816-267-1388.

09/12/2025

From 1919 to 1944, The Old Mill, owned by Joe Noel, served as a bustling community hub on the south side of Fourth Street at SE Main Street. It was a headquarters for feed and coal, and a marketplace for local corn, grain and other farm products. In 1945, the business was purchased by Walter Green Jr. and Elmer Kessler from the Green Brothers Seed Company of Nashville, Tennessee. Tragically, the mill burned down the very next year.

09/11/2025

Better late than never!! Here is your weekly Lee's Summit area Market update. (I just realized that I was wearing the same Kansas City Hoody as the Dirt on Dirt Land update from last week). Some great stuff going on in the Lee's summit Market. If you are looking to buy a home give me a call to learn more about the current listing OR be prepared for the upcoming listings.

(816) 267-1388

09/06/2025

🌾 The Dirt on Dirt – West Central Missouri Land (20+ Acres) 🌾The land market outside of Kansas City is showing some clear trends:✅ 16 Active Listings – Avg. $1.14M (Median $565K)✅ 5 Pending Contracts – Buyers are focused in the $200K–$900K range✅ 3 Recent Sales – Closed between $170K–$365K📉 What does this mean? • High-end tracts are sitting longer. • Mid-range properties are moving fastest. • Most closings are happening well below $400K.💡 If you’re thinking about buying or selling land, the numbers tell the story. Let’s put a strategy in place that works for your property.📞 Derek Foland • Heritage Brokers & Auctioneers📧 [email protected] | 📱 816-267-1388

09/03/2025

09/03/2025

Lee’s Summit homes are selling fast!
This week: 18 new listings, 15 under contract in days, and 14 sold at an average of $532,000.
Your home could be next—message me today for a no-obligation valuation.
(816) 267-1388

09/03/2025

Ready to sell in Lee's Summit? The market is looking strong!

Here's your latest market update for Lee's Summit, Greenwood, and Lake Winnebago, proving that sellers are in a fantastic position.

By the Numbers

18 New Listings: Homes are still coming to the market! The average list price is $712,000, with a broad range from a $195,000 townhome to a stunning $4 million estate.

15 Homes Under Contract: Buyers are making their move! Homes are going under contract in less than 7 days, with most taking only 3 days.

14 Homes Sold: A total of 14 properties have recently closed, with an average sales price of $532,000. The price range is wide, from $250,000 to $1.65 million.

The Local Market Vibe

The luxury market is thriving, with Lake Winnebago leading the way, and high-end areas like Summit Falls and Napa Valley in Lee's Summit also seeing strong activity. The variety of prices means there’s something for every buyer, but the low days on market show that sellers are truly in the driver's seat.