Bickimer Homes: A Johnson County Builder Worth Knowing
When buyers ask me which local builders have consistently delivered over the long haul, Bickimer Homes is one of the first names out of my mouth — and I don’t say that lightly. After 30 years of representing buyers and sellers in Johnson County, I’ve watched a lot of builders come and go. Bickimer has stayed, and there’s a reason for that.
Tom and Mary Bickimer founded the company, Bickimer Homes, Inc., in 1982, and it has since grown into a second-generation operation that has overseen the design and construction of homes for more than 1,000 families across the Kansas City area. That kind of tenure matters in this business. It tells you the company has survived multiple market cycles, adapted to shifting buyer expectations, and built enough of a reputation to keep earning referrals decade after decade.
What I appreciate most about Bickimer — from a buyer’s agent perspective — is how they handle the process. They orchestrate and supervise more than 50 different trades and suppliers, and many of those building partners have worked with Bickimer for years. That continuity on the job site translates directly into fewer surprises for my clients. When the same framer, the same HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) crew, and the same finish carpenter show up on every Bickimer project, you get consistency. And in new construction, consistency is everything.
Bickimer builds throughout Johnson County, with active communities in cities including Lenexa, Olathe, Overland Park, and Shawnee. Their floor plan lineup covers a range of lifestyles — from traditional two-story designs to reverse 1.5-story plans that are particularly popular with buyers who want main-level primary suites. They also build on your lot if you’ve already identified land, and most plans can be customized to fit your needs.
Before You Call the Builder — Read This First
If you’re seriously exploring new construction in Johnson County, there’s one thing I’d ask you to do before you visit a model home or pick up the phone to call a builder’s sales office: connect with a buyer’s agent first.
Quickest/Best way to reach me is to Text “Bickimer” to 913-908-2215. We can set up a 5-20 minute call, Zoom, or in person at my Overland Park office.
You can read up on me first if you like at About Ken Jansen Realtor.
This is no cost, no pressure, and no obligation discussion.
Recent changes in real estate law have shifted how the home buying process works — especially in new construction — and most buyers don’t know what’s changed or how it affects them. The builder’s on-site sales representative works for the builder. You need someone with knowledge, experience, and expertise acting on your behalf. Let’s see if we are a match.