About Johnson Homes Team

A Local Team for Your Next Move

Buying or selling a home comes with big decisions and plenty of questions. At Johnson Homes Team, we start by listening to what matters to you, then help you understand your options and the steps ahead.

Based in Gardner, Kansas, our team works with buyers and sellers across Johnson County and surrounding communities. Whether you’re planning your first purchase, preparing to sell, relocating, or considering new construction, we’re here to help you make an informed move.

Johnson Homes Team gathered on the front porch of a home
Johnson Homes Team collaborating around a kitchen island

People. Connection. Community.

Real Estate Starts With a Conversation

Your plans shape the way we work together. We’ll talk through your priorities, explain what to expect, and help you consider the details that matter for your purchase or sale.

Our team brings together real estate agents, transaction coordination, marketing, and interior design experience. From exploring homes to preparing a listing and working toward closing, each role contributes to the process.

We’re connected to Gardner and nearby communities, including Olathe, Spring Hill, Edgerton, and Baldwin City. Get to know our team below and find the right person to start your conversation.

Local connections. Personal service.

Meet Our Agents

Get to know the people behind Johnson Homes Team and connect with an agent about your next move.

Kate Johnson with Johnson Homes Team

Kate Johnson

Owner & Real Estate Agent

License ID: 00233757

Buying or selling a home is personal. For Kate Johnson, it starts with understanding what matters to you: your plans, your questions, and what you need from your next move.

Born and raised in Kansas City and based in Gardner, Kate serves buyers and sellers across Southern Johnson County and the surrounding area. Her experience includes new construction, VA home purchases, investment properties, and relocation. She helps clients understand their options and navigate each step, from the first conversation through closing.

A little more about Kate: Outside of real estate, Kate enjoys time with her family, camping, boating, and cheering on the Kansas Jayhawks. You might also find her grabbing coffee at Groundhouse or a meal at La Carreta.

Laura Ross with Johnson Homes Team

Laura Ross

Real Estate Agent

License ID: 00236198

Laura Ross brings lifelong Kansas roots and a relationship-focused approach to real estate. Having lived in Overland Park and Gardner, she values the local connections that help a place feel like home.

Before real estate, Laura studied education. Her interest in helping people learn informs how she guides buyers and sellers. She emphasizes honest conversations, clear communication, and a calm approach as clients work through their next move.

A little more about Laura: Away from real estate, Laura enjoys time with her husband and five children. Their household includes a dog, Lucy, and three cats. She is involved with New Life Community Church and NLCA School and enjoys reading and shopping.

Emma Branstrom with Johnson Homes Team

Emma Branstrom

Real Estate Agent

Meet Emma Branstrom of Johnson Homes Team. Visit Emma’s profile to learn more and connect about your next real estate move.

The Johnson Homes Team

Meet Our Support Team

From marketing and staging to transaction coordination, Grace and Ashley help keep the details moving.

Grace Beaver, Marketing Coordinator with Johnson Homes Team

Grace Beaver

Marketing Coordinator

Grace brings creativity, dedication, and a love of learning to Johnson Homes Team. A team member for more than a year, she enjoys sharing ideas and bringing a fresh perspective to her work.

With an Associate of Applied Science in Interior Design and certificates in Kitchen & Bath Design, Interior Staging, and Interior Design Assistant, Grace brings an eye for how spaces look and feel. She also does interior design and staging, and her creative experiences include the Some Enchanted Evening Interior Design Event and studying interior design abroad in Italy.

Grace has lived in Prairie Village and now calls Gardner home. She loves Gardner’s supportive community and the people who make it such a welcoming place.

A little more about Grace: Outside of work, she enjoys watching sports, spending time with family, going to concerts, and keeping up with Riggs, her mini Australian shepherd puppy. She has traveled to England and Italy, and La Carreta is a favorite closer to home.

marketing@johnsonhomesteam.com
Ashley Mader, Transaction Coordinator and Licensed Kansas Real Estate Agent with Johnson Homes Team

Ashley Mader

Transaction Coordinator & Licensed Kansas Real Estate Agent

Ashley believes clients should feel like family. With four years at Johnson Homes Team, she brings honesty, clear communication, and a caring approach to her work. Her goal is to help make each transaction as seamless and low stress as possible.

Before joining the team, Ashley spent 10 years as a pediatric nurse. That experience strengthened the skills she uses every day: managing details, balancing priorities, communicating clearly, and supporting people through important moments.

Originally from Quinter in western Kansas, Ashley now lives in Gardner with her husband, her high school sweetheart, and their two boys. She loves the community’s small-town feel and the friendships her family has built. Her local connections include Gardner, Olathe, and Baldwin City, and she enjoys collaborating with fellow agents throughout the area.

A little more about Ashley: She is often cheering on her boys at baseball, football, or wrestling. She also enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with family, friends, and their dog, Bo. A passionate baker, she previously ran a successful decorated-cookie business.

ashley@johnsonhomesteam.com

Let's Talk About What's Next

Have a home in mind, a property to sell, or questions about where to start? Tell us what you're planning, and we'll help you take the next step.

Johnson Homes Team | Real Broker, LLC
233 E Main St, Gardner, KS 66030