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    Meet the Team

    A husband-and-wife team — and a whole family behind every client.

    Emanuel and Elizabeth Blando founded We Heart Homes KC around a simple idea: buying, selling, and investing in real estate all go better with both strategy and heart. Emanuel brings the perspective of an experienced real estate investor, while Elizabeth brings hands on listing and selling expertise. Together, they lead a full team of agents and support professionals serving buyers, sellers, and investors throughout the Kansas City metro in both Kansas and Missouri.

    Emanuel Blando, co-founder of We Heart Homes KC
    Co-founder

    Emanuel Blando

    Emanuel founded We Heart Homes KC and has been a licensed REALTOR since 2017. Because he's an active investor and strategist himself, he's often the person people call for a second opinion on whether a deal actually makes sense. He's also a featured Real Estate Coach on BiggerPockets, one of the largest communities for real estate investors, where people evaluating the Kansas City market often find him. His approach is simple: understand what you're actually trying to accomplish, then build the strategy around that.

    Elizabeth Blando, co-founder and team leader of We Heart Homes KC
    Co-founder & Team Leader

    Elizabeth Blando

    Selling a home is personal, and Elizabeth Blando treats it that way. As co-founder and team leader of We Heart Homes KC, she's been a licensed REALTOR since 2019 and serves as the team's Listing Specialist, the person homeowners turn to when it's time to prepare, price, and market their home to sell. Elizabeth builds a strategy around your home from day one, walking you through every decision instead of leaving you to guess. As team leader, she also sets the standard for how We Heart Homes KC treats every client: straight answers, strong advocacy, and support that doesn't stop at closing. She doesn't just list a home; she builds the plan to sell it and stays in your corner the whole way through.

    Our team

    The people behind every closing.

    We Heart Homes KC is a full service real estate team of agents, transaction professionals, and support staff affiliated with Keller Williams Kansas City Metro. Our agents are licensed in both Kansas and Missouri, serving buyers, sellers, and investors throughout the Kansas City metro, including communities such as Kansas City, Overland Park, Olathe, Lee's Summit, Liberty, and the surrounding areas. Behind every transaction is a team working together to keep communication clear, details moving, and nothing falling through the cracks.

    Patrick Benbow
    Patrick Benbow
    REALTOR®/ SHOWING AGENT
    913-675-8540
    Emmie Dearing
    Emmie Dearing
    REALTOR®
    573-310-4616
    Ken DeBenedictis
    Ken DeBenedictis
    REALTOR®
    816-306-1377
    Hannah Garvey
    Hannah Garvey
    TRANSACTION COORDINATOR
    816-806-7027
    Jonathan Garvey
    Jonathan Garvey
    REALTOR®
    816-785-8047
    Sandy Gibson
    Sandy Gibson
    OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
    913-423-8954
    Joshua Liang
    Joshua Liang
    REALTOR®
    309-453-0999

    Let's talk — no pressure, ever.

    Whether you are thinking about buying a home, selling your current home, or investing in Kansas City real estate, start with a conversation. Tell us where you are, what you are trying to accomplish, and we will help you understand your options and the next steps.

    "You will hire her, but a whole team will be there for you."

    — Paloma M.