Hello
My name is Amy Ketchum-McGhee and I am a local, tenured REALTOR serving Manhattan and surrounding cities. I represent and coach both Buyers and Sellers throughout their home buying and/or selling process. It is no secret, buying or selling a home is filled with a number of emotions. I'm happy to report that I have helped get hundreds of happy clients to the finish line. I also specialize in working with members of our armed forces, as I am a VA trained buyers agent. I also specialize in market analysis. If you want to know what your home is worth, give me a call to learn the value of your home. I am a nationally decorated REALTOR. I have received a number of national awards and accomodations since 2020 for volume produced and units sold. Just since 2020, I have closed over $30 million worth of volume in our local market.
My Story
I am originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia. I was an army spouse for over a decade and during that time, the military moved me all over the world. I lived in Okinawa, Japan before becoming a Kansas transplant in 2010. It took me a minute to truly see all that Kansas has to offer and I fell in love with its beauty and slow paced living. Attending and graduating from Kansas State University helped me fall in love with Kansas. My first house I have bought, was in Junction City, KS. While I no longer live in Junction City, I have special place in my heart for the town. Needless to say, I am very familiar with Junction City as I lived there for almost 7 years.
In 2011, I joined the Riley County Police force where I spent almost a decade serving the citizens of Manhattan and Riley County. I can honestly say, I don't believe there is another REALTOR in Manhattan that knows the city better than I do! In 2015, I bought my first flip house and farm property in Abilene, KS. We turned our little 20 acre, 1900's farmstead into a restored thing of beauty. It was this moment that I realized 2 things: 1) I was really good a flipping houses, and 2) Real Estate is my true passion.
In 2017, I moved once again to Alma, Kansas. I restored/flipped another farmstead on 17 acres before settling down in my current home. To date, I own several properties and have several homes that I property manage for past clients. In 2022, my husband and I purchased yet another restoration home on Tuttle Creek Lake. Our lake project is set to be complete in the spring of 2023 and our family will become official members of Manhattan, KS.
I have a true passion for real estate and love our community so much that I've made it home for the last 12 years. I absolutely love working with buyers and "holding hands" from start to finish. Buying a property is an exciting and a new experience for most and I love being a part of a lasting memory. I am certified with the VA to assist military members utilizing their VA benefits. I know how to help you save money on VA funding fees, and personal property taxes. Just ask me how!
Likewise, I also love working with sellers! As a "flipper" of sorts, I know how to give advice on small tweaks that will really make your house stand out in any market. I'm very competitive and I fight to get my sellers top dollar for their property. Past clients have referred to me as a "bulldog" and I wouldn't disagree. When it comes to getting your house sold, I know my market and I pride myself on my marketing abilities. At any given time, I have an interior designer, photographer, videographer and drone photographer available to me. I pride myself on my marketing tactics and my awards and statistics will speak for themselves.
In 2020, I was nationally recognized as a top volume producing agent and placed in the "Circle of Honor." In 2021, I triple my volume sold at over $10 million sold, and received another national recognition. I was placed in the "Leaders Circle" and received a medal for my successful year. I was also nationally recognized by Homesnap as being in the top 5% of REALTORS across the nation. Currently, in 2022, I have been recognized nationally every quarter as being one of the top 10 agents across the nation in volume produced and units sold. I am up for a number of awards this year.
When I'm not selling real estate, I am your standard soccer mom to 3 kiddos. I have two 14 year old boys that play every sport imaginable and a 2 year old daughter that stole my heart. I am a local business owner of 2 small business. One of which is right in the heart of Aggieville.
