Let’s be honest—when you think about buying or selling a home, you’re probably thinking about square footage, school districts, your next kitchen, or how to survive the packing chaos. What you aren’t thinking about? The ripple effect your move has on everyone else in your community.
But this ripple effect radically impacts our beloved Lee’s Summit – it’s bigger than most people realize.
Your Home Sale = Economic Fuel for Lee’s Summit
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) drops some pretty eye-opening data every year. Their latest report shows how much money flows through the local economy every single time a home is bought or sold.
Here’s the scoop:
- Buying an existing home (a previously lived-in home) = $60,287 added to the local economy.
- Buying a newly built home = $125,314 in total impact.
Yeah, you read that right. If you buy new construction, signing on the dotted line can bring over $125K of economic activity to your area. That’s huge.
Where Does All That Money Go?
Let’s break it down:
- Real estate pros (like your friendly neighborhood agent, home inspectors, mortgage brokers, appraisers, and title reps) earn income.
- Furniture stores, remodelers, and hardware shops get your business when you customize your new place.
- Contractors and builders stay busy with new construction.
- And then there’s the multiplier effect—the cash you spend flows out to others, who then spend it locally. It’s the economic version of a good group chat—everyone gets looped in.
Robert Dietz, Chief Economist for the National Association of Home Builders, puts it this way:
“Housing is a significant job creator. In fact, for every single-family home built, enough economic activity is generated to sustain three full-time jobs for a year.”
Three jobs. One house. Wild, right?
So, Who Really Benefits From Your Move?
You might be moving because you need more space, are ready to downsize, or are just craving a change (hello, open-concept living!). But what you probably haven’t thought about is this:
Your move could be the reason a contractor keeps their team on payroll, a local coffee shop gets more business, or a young agent gets their first sale.
Every home sale brings in professionals—city staff, movers, lenders, inspectors, appraisers, attorneys, insurance agents, and more. It’s like a whole squad behind the scenes helping your deal go through.
Real Talk from Lee’s Summit
Whether buying in Raintree Lake, selling in Lakewood, or building new in a developing community, your move matters. This is not just for you and your family but for dozens of other people who live, work, and raise their kids right here in Lee’s Summit.
Imagine walking through the front door of your new home, knowing your decision helped someone else’s family, too. That’s powerful.
Bottom Line
Moving isn’t just a personal milestone—it’s a local investment. One that supports your neighbors boosts your town and strengthens our community.
So if you’re thinking about buying or selling in Lee’s Summit this year, let’s talk. I’ll help you navigate the process and make a meaningful impact while you’re at it. Let’s make moves that matter!
