Interview with Joe Carr
What’s your go-to coffee order before a busy day of showings?
My go-to coffee order before a day of showings…ooo either a LARGE iced Americano orrr a BIG ol cold brew…While I never need help finding my passion for a great property opportunity, a little caffeine does wonders!
What’s one Kansas City restaurant you could eat at every week?
Le Fou Frog, hands down. My parents and I go almost every time they’re in town to visit, and it’s always a highlight of my time with them. We’ve gone to celebrate, to wind down, to recharge. It’s a really special place in my world and has a real special place in my heart.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
Well, right now, what comes to mind is something my parents always remind me: “Just try” and “Just do your best.” “Keep trying, keep doing your best, and don’t forget to have some fun along the way.”
What’s your favorite hidden gem in Kansas City?
I’m a little biased because I live near there but I love a nice walk, on a beautiful fall day, through the Union Hill Cemetery. I’ll walk over to Filling Station of Gillham and then take the dog for a nice sniff walk and a good think in the Cemetery on the way home. Underrated but 10/10, will stroll again.
What do you wish first-time home buyers knew?
With my first-time clients, I always try to hammer home two things. First, ask a TON of questions, of everyone on your team: Me, the mortgage lender, the title company, the inspectors, EVERYONE. And don’t be shy or feel weird about it! I want to be the one you call with that annoying little thing that wakes you up at 3am…that’s the job! If it makes you feel more informed and better about the transaction, it’s worth asking! Second. Sometimes, I think, it feels like the “process” of buying a home really carries you, like a river, from interest to closing table in the blink of an eye. I always remind people that there is NO WORLD where making the largest financial investment of your life is not going to be stressful. There’s a ton of information being thrown at you, there’s new language, new worries, new long-term agreements. It’s going to be overwhelming. It’s going to be stressful. BUT that’s why I’m here. To help translate the wild language, filter the rough stuff, answer questions, keep things in perspective, and help you manage all the craziness so you can keep an eye on the prize. It’s gonna be a lot, everything worth it is. But I’ll be right there with you the whole time.
