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1. Client
Testimonials
"Rich answered
our questions
and gave us
options."
"Rich was
attentive and
quick to return
our calls."

2. "I purchased my first home with Rich's help and couldn't be happier with the job he
did. His knowledge, experience, and professionalism made a very stressful process
bearable. I highly recommend him for anyone's home purchase." - Jeff S.
"After looking for a home for close to a year with multiple agents which brought
me no luck I was then introduced to Rich. The first thing Rich suggested was to sit
down and meet to go over exactly what it was I was looking for. Within a week
we had identified homes to look at and within 2 months I'd closed on my first
home. Rich is extremely thorough and puts you, the home buyer, first. I have
nothing but good things to say about my experience." - Brad F.

3. "Rich Steffen is a realtor with integrity. We were thankful and impressed with his
knowledge. We hit a couple bumps along the way and he quickly and efficiently
handled each one. He answered texts, emails and phone calls in a most timely
manner. Rich was always patient and kind. He took the time to explain everything
in a way we could understand. We would use Rich's services again in a heartbeat
and will recommend him to everyone we meet who is seeking the services of a
realtor. We have moved several times and have never had the opportunity of
working with a realtor as professional and qualified as Rich Steffen."
- Beth & Steve D.

4. "My experience with Rich Steffen was great. Rich is phenomenal to work with.
Being quite apprehensive with purchasing my first home, Rich put my worries at
ease and never pressured or rushed my decisions. He was a great resource and
full of knowledge which led me trust him with this life-changing purchase. He was
amazing!" - Brian H.
"As a first time home buyer I found Mr. Steffen's knowledge about the intricacies
of houses to be extremely beneficial. In my opinion, Mr. Steffen genuinely cares
about his clients. To this day, nine months following the purchase of my home, Mr.
Steffen maintains contact with me inquiring how I am in my home as well as if I
need assistance for the upkeep or improvement on my house. I found working with
Mr. Steffen to be a most pleasurable experience and I look forward to working
with him in the future when I purchase my next property." - Abby W.

5. "Rich Steffen is extremely knowledgeable with the entire process of buying,
selling, restoring, and land-lording real estate. With Rich Steffen, I always felt as
though my needs were going to be met, which they were when buying a home,
as well as getting my existing home ready and on the rental market. I was able
to buy my dream home at well under the asking price and guided me through
the process of renting out my previous home. Rich Steffen is an outstanding
asset in my professional life, as my real estate mentor, and now, I call him a
friend. I have and will continue to recommend Rich Steffen to everyone looking
to buy, sell, or rent a home.” - Josh K.
“Rich is the walking Google of the real estate world. If you have a question, he
has the answer.” - Les & Suzanne M.

6. "We had a short sale which was a very difficult process for us to go through
emotionally and we had no idea where to start or even what the best option was
for us when deciding what to do with our property. We met with Rich and he was
able to help us determine our best option for selling our property based on our
situation, which was a short sale. He walked us through every step of the short sale
process. There were no surprises along the way. He was in constant contact with
us and was easy to reach if we had any questions including when he needed
additional paperwork from us. He is very thorough and very knowledgeable in his
field. I have dealt with many different types of realtors and brokers over time and
he is very honest and very professional. He helped to make a very difficult situation
much more bearable and have recommended him several times to others who are
going through similar situations. Honestly we can’t say enough good things, we
were certainly blessed to have Rich for our short sale." - Steve & Sandy D.

7. "This realtor and his wife are greatly helpful agents, following through on every
home that we surveyed. They are both excellent realtors, calm, reassuring and
encouraging in every respect. Even after the sale and moving in, these agents
stayed in touch with me to be sure that all was going well. When I get ready to
sell this new condo, Rich and Cheryl will be contacted again." - Haven K.
"Rich was great! My house had sat on the market for over a year with another
realtor when I received a call from Rich's office. I was reluctant to return the call
as it didn't seem like the house would ever sell. I finally called Rich back and within
about two months later the house was sold. Rich was a godsend and I would
definitely recommend him to anyone wanting to buy or sell a house." -Chris B.

8. "Dani and I would like to thank you and Cheryl for all your help in the sale of our
home. If it wasn't for your hard work and dedication we would still be living in
Kansas City. Whenever we needed something or had any questions you always
had a quick response. We did not have much contact from our previous Realtor
and it always took days to hear back from her. When we found you and Cheryl, it
was like a new beginning. It was finally nice to have someone working with us to
sell our house and not just some sign in the yard. Thanks for everything!”
- Dani & Curt R.
"While working with Rich I always felt he had our best interest in mind. He helped
us through every obstacle and decision through the process and his experience
and knowledge is some-thing I recommend to anyone looking to buy and/or sell a
home." - Chris & Lisa K.

9. “I considered several very good agents before choosing the Core 1 Team. I
decided that Rich and Cheryl Steffen were a cut above the pack in experience,
competence and integrity. I was not disappointed. Their plan for selling my house
was detailed and impressive. Once I signed them up they did everything they said
they would and more. My house was an excellent value with certain
characteristics that limited its market. But their persistence and creativity got the
job done. Their help in getting some remodeling done after I moved 600 miles
away was indispensable. The eventual buyer was another real estate agent whose
respect for my agent turned out to be essential to the negotiations which resulted
in a fair price after a lowball initial offer. We are grateful we are for the service
they provided for us.” - Dallas & Phyllis R.

10. “I've been in the real estate business for almost 15 years. As the owner of a
mortgage company, I've met thousands of real estate professionals. Every one of
them was talented in their own way, but very few are as well rounded as Rich and
Cheryl Steffen. As a team, they focus on every aspect of their client’s needs. It's
obvious that every transaction is a well thought out process and their approach
allows each of their clients the luxury of making the most educated investment
possible. Cheryl's positive, gentle, organized spirit adds a personal touch to every
transaction, all the way down to the closing table. Rich is a true expert of real
estate. His ex-tensive knowledge of the finances, real estate investment, and his
overall mechanical under-standing allow him to offer a unique approach to every
transaction. While these are all incredible traits, there is nothing more appealing
than their genuine kind and good hearted personalities. They are good as it
gets.” - Jeremy M., Community Lending of America

11. "Rich is great! For 3 months we had an agent prior to Rich and got a lot of views
but nothing ever became of the views. We let her go, hired Rich and within a
month he had it sold! Sold for cash too! He has a sharp eye on how to prep up a
house to be sold. Been referring him as much people as I can." - Bruce S.
“I just wanted to write a note about the exemplary service that was provided to
me during the sale of my property by Rich Steffen. We actually never met face-to-
face. Rich was VERY KNOWLEDGABLE about the process and kept in constant
contact with me the whole way. Rich acquired my case from another agent that
was leaving the business and I am VERY GRATEFUL that I was referred to him. I
would recommend that if you are selling your home, or buying one, that you
consider contacting Rich. His work was FANTASTIC!!!” - Courtney R.

12. “Rich and Cheryl Steffen are a great real estate team. It was a true pleasure to
work with them. They are not only knowledgeable in their field of expertise, but
they are also two of the nicest people one can meet. As first time home buyers,
we had many uncertainties that left us feeling overwhelmed much of the time
during our search. The Core 1 Team patiently guided us throughout the process.
They were also very prompt in returning our texts, calls and/or emails whenever we
had questions or concerns. We highly recommend anyone needing kind, generous,
intelligent, and experienced real estate agents to work with Rich and Cheryl
Steffen. They helped us find a wonderful home in a great location. It is a real
blessing when your highly professional real estate agents can also become your
friends. “ - Duke & Rena L.

13. “My husband and I cannot say how appreciative and grateful we are for the
services provided to us during a recent short sale of our home. Short sales are
known to be a homeowner’s nightmare but Rich and his team were excellent in all
they did to make this nightmare become a beautiful dream come true. Where
there seemed to be impossibilities Rich and his team made it possible... frustration
can cause anyone to want to quit; but thanks to professionals like Rich and his
team, they never once gave us any indication they wanted to quit. Every step of
the way they guided us and helped us and we are truly grateful. After 5 1/2
months we closed and this chapter has finally come to a close. We highly
recommend using this team; because if it had not been for them; we would have
walked away from the process a long time ago. You cannot go wrong working
with these guys and we cannot say enough about how grateful we are for the
service they provided us.” - Bill & Lorrie T.

14. “Rich is the most thorough and professional realtor I've ever worked with, and I've
worked with a lot. He is very knowledgeable of the Kansas City area. He makes the
stressful process of sell-ing and buying a house much less stressful for you as a
client.” - Penny J.
“Rich is a friendly, hardworking, dependable, and trustworthy person and real
estate agent. He goes above and beyond on everything he does and he gives
110%. He is knowledgeable on all aspects of selling a house and knows the area
well. In the past year, we have recommended him to others with success and I
wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone else.” - Don & Cathy C.

15. "Thank you Rich for all that you did for us, especially when you went beyond the
call of duty. At times I felt we really leaned on you to perform and you did. You
took care of things that really I should have accomplished by flying out there and
dealing with them myself, but you intervened and made things work out. I also
wanted to acknowledge that sometimes we were such novices that we might have
put you on the spot and made you walk a fine line, but I was impressed at your
level of integrity in working with multiple parties and staying true the job at hand
without having to compromise your professionalism. Thank you for everything!”
- Frank & Patsy M.

16. “Patience, knowledge, integrity, reliability, these are qualities that you need from
your real estate agent. Rich Steffen possesses them all. My husband, Todd, and I,
began our search for our home six months prior to actually discovering it. Rich
spent multiple days showing us houses and understood that finding the right house
takes time. Rich is a wealth of knowledge when it came to market and
construction knowledge. He knew what houses were truly worth. He was also
able to point out what costs would be involved for repair or upgrade. My husband
and I looked at a wide price range of houses. Rich did not pressure us or try to
sway us towards the more expensive. He carefully pointed out the positives and
negatives of each house, regardless of the price. Rich was reliable, efficient, and
prompt. He kept every appointment and followed through with every question that
we had. We are very happy in our new home. We would highly recommend Rich to
anyone in search of their new home.” - Todd & Shannon B.

17. “My wife and I were in the market for a fixer-upper when we met Richard Steffen.
We decided to hire Richard because of his years of experience, knowledge of the
real estate market, and background in construction and home rehabs. Hiring
Richard was an excellent decision. His knowledge and background were
instrumental in us finding and purchasing the correct home. We cannot imagine
going through the purchasing process without Richard’s help and advice. We are
extremely happy and thankful for everything that Richard did for us. I would
definitely work with Richard again, and I would highly recommend Richard to
anyone looking to hire a real estate agent.” - Paul & Kristine T.

18. “Rich was knowledgeable in the area and the homes he presented to us. He was
easy to deal with and always made sure to answer any question we had. Rich was
fast to respond to messages and was good about keeping us informed. I was very
please how he handled every aspect of our home purchase. I would definitely
recommend him to a friend.” - Brian & Jessica C.
“Rich was very friendly and very approachable. We were comfortable working with
him from day 1. He communicated with us excellently and in a timely manner. It
seemed like we had 100 questions to ask and he took the time to explain each
answer and continue to guide us on our house buying journey. We were very
fortunate to work with Rich and we would highly recommend him to anyone
because he went above and beyond for us.” - Aaron & Leanna K.

19. “Richard was in the mark with all of the above. I couldn't have expected more than
he delivered. Richard was unbelievable!! He went up and beyond what a normal
agent would do. He brought rug samples to me and arranged for installation the
next day. Richard personally loaded a whole truckload of sticks and branches from
my back yard and hauled away for me. He personally arranged for repair of my
siding that was damaged and paid for it out of his own pocket. Richard became
more helpful than a family member. Richard was sensitive and so supportive to
whatever situation I was facing. I would highly recommend him to anyone selling
or buying a home.” - B. Smith