Jay Panus is the Managing Broker of the Mission Farms office at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Kansas City Homes.

But ask Jay what he does and he won't lead with numbers. He'll tell you his purpose isn't closing deals — it's building people who close deals.

Jay spent 20+ years in real estate before stepping into the broker role — as an agent, a team leader, and a serial entrepreneur who has built and led multiple businesses throughout his career. That hands-on experience is what shapes how he leads today. He's not managing from behind a desk. He's coaching in the trenches alongside his agents, helping them build real businesses and careers that last.

His leadership philosophy is built on three rules: Do the right thing. Play the long game. Get back up. And a personal mantra his team knows well — Be the Buffalo. When the storm comes, don't run from it. Charge straight through it.

Jay is also the creator of JayWalking, a video series where he sits down with agents and local business owners for real conversations about people, leadership, and community.

A former college baseball player, avid golfer, and hockey fan, Jay is a proud girl dad who puts family at the center of everything. He believes the best version of any career is one that makes room for the things that matter most — faith, family, and personal growth.

Whether you're an agent looking for the right environment to grow, or a client looking for an office led by someone who genuinely cares about the people behind the transaction — Jay and the Mission Farms team are here for you.