Our Core Values
Commitment
You and your business objectives are our top priority. When selecting a real estate firm to partner with you to drive your success, you want to be confident in their Commercial Real Estate expertise and their view of you as a valued client. We will treat you with the respect and attention you should expect from your Real Estate partner. Together, we will tackle your unique needs and secure the best solution for your business success.
Experience
Navigating the complex world of Commercial Real Estate is complex; however, is can become much easier with our expertise on your side. In the real estate business, experience does matter. That’s why our team is comprised of individuals who understand the ins and outs of buying and selling land, retail space, buildings, offices, apartments and other Commercial opportunities. In every situation, we each focus on our core competencies and leverage our years of experience and community business relationships to meet your investment goals.
Character
We don’t just make promises – we keep them. Honesty, integrity and loyalty are at the core of each relationship we build with our clients, vendors and strategic partners. More importantly, we mean what we say and are committed to meeting your expectations throughout every stage of the buying or selling process. We strive to make each client’s experience best in class.
Connectedness
Sometimes, “who you know” really can make all the difference. Throughout our years in business, we’ve aligned ourselves with vendors and industry professionals who can most effectively and efficiently place you on the road to success in your Commercial opportunity. We are on your side, ensuring that they offer reasonably priced goods and services, are experts in their fields and deliver superior service to every client.
A valued partner to drive your Real Estate Success
The whole is greater than the sum of its parts … which is very evident as you begin to partner with our team. We expect nothing less than the best … and so should you. Whether you are new to the Commercial Real Estate buying or selling process or have been down this road many times, we strive to make each experience one in which you want to replicate in the future. That’s why we’ve built a team of talented professionals focused on making the transaction as smooth as possible. We look forward to being viewed as your partner in driving your Real Estate success.
Tom Weigand
Realtor
913-980-3007 (cell) | 785-917-4040 (office)
Tom has been a licensed Realtor in Kansas for 32 years. He is an experienced professional in commercial/industrial transactions as well as in residential sales. His primary focus was in commercial and industrial real estate in Eastern Kansas and Western Missouri prior to transitioning to the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development as President/CEO in 2002. In 2012 he pulled up his roots and moved to Junction City Kansas to become President/CEO of the Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce in charge of the chamber, the economic development department, convention and visitor’s bureau and the military affairs council. In 2015 after retiring from the “Chamber World” he picked up his real estate career again.
Tom has been a two-time chairman of the Franklin County Commission. He served the City of Ottawa as a Commissioner, Mayor, and Mayor Pro Tem. Tom has served on many local and statewide boards of directors. He has been a Rotarian for 20 years, serving as President of his club twice, and is a Paul Harris Fellow. He is a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He enjoys visiting his four children and their spouses as well as his nine Grandkids and getting in a round of golf from time to time. Tom says “life is good and it gets better when you have the satisfaction of helping people find the perfect property for their business or the home that enhances their family’s activities throughout the various stages of life.”
Steve Kornspan
Co-Founder / Broker
Steve Kornspan is a top real estate broker highly experienced in buying and selling real estate across the Kansas City area. Prior to founding the Dodson Real Estate, he was affiliated with firms including Coldwell Banker, Prudential, Re/Max, Century 21 and Berkshire Hathaway. Today, Steve places a focus on being your local Commercial Real Estate partner in Ottawa and surrounding areas.
Steve founded Dodson Real Estate on two guiding principles:
Always doing what is in the best interest of his clients and serving as the innovation leader in the real estate profession.
Living these principles is what sets them apart. In addition to serving clients, Steve prioritizes staying current with latest trends and regulations in the real estate industry. As an active leader of the Kansas City and Kansas State Associations of Realtors, Steve continues to learn from and teach other real estate professionals.
When buying or selling real estate, life can bring both obstacles as well as good fortune. Steve knows it takes experience and education to deal with both, and he and his team will walk away from any sale before ever doing what is not in the best interest of their client.
Designations Earned: Licensed Broker KS & MO, CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute), SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist), ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative); CDPE (Certified Distressed Property), SRF (Short Sales), GREEN (Green building techniques), CSA (Certified Home Staging), Certificate in Gerontology, Leading Edge Graduate (Kansas Leadership Program)