Riley Thompson, Realtor at The Essential Real Estate

Riley Thompson, Realtor at The Essential Real Estate Real Estate, Refined. Calm, confident guidance for buyers & sellers in the SW Missouri area.
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Licensed RealtorĀ® | The Essential Real Estate
Mobile: 580-272-7307 | Office: 417-233-1287 As a licensed Realtor, I specialize in residential properties as both a listing agent and a buyer's agent. My relationship with my clients is built on communication, dedication and transparency during every step of the process. As part of the Joplin Living Home Team, I have a wealth and depth of knowledge available to myself and my clients that includes partnerships with local, knowledgeable professionals in the lending community, title companies, construction experts, home inspectors and any other referral that you might need along the path to homeownership and beyond.

Some closings are just a little extra special. ā¤ļøšŸ”These two started as clients, became repeat clients, and somewhere alo...
10/06/2026

Some closings are just a little extra special. ā¤ļøšŸ”

These two started as clients, became repeat clients, and somewhere along the way crossed WELL into friend territory.

Today we closed on our fifth property togetherā€”with number six already in the works when I list their current home soon. And I donā€™t take that kind of trust for granted for one second.

This time, they were looking for something different. Something smaller. Something they could make their own and comfortably grow into their golden years together.

And we found it. ā¤ļø

This precious little 2-bedroom, 1-bath home has the giant yard, beautiful mature trees, two detached garages and all the potential they were looking for. It needs a little love, but I already know theyā€™re going to bring this sweet place back to its former gloryā€”and I cannot WAIT to watch it happen.

Actually, sheā€™s already started. šŸ˜‚

Before closing day was even over, her flags were in the yard and the little dog statue representing their two chocolate Labs had officially arrived at its new home. If that doesnā€™t say ā€œthis is ours now,ā€ I donā€™t know what does. šŸ„¹

Thereā€™s something incredibly rewarding about helping someone buy a home.

But having people come back and choose you againā€¦and againā€¦and again? Getting to walk alongside them through different homes, different seasons and different plans for their future?

That means more to me than I can adequately put into words.

I am so thankful these two chose me yet again to be part of their story, and Iā€™m absolutely overjoyed that we found the little house that felt right for this next chapter.

Congratulations, my friends. ā¤ļøšŸ”‘

Now letā€™s make this little place yours.

Five down. Number six coming soon. šŸ˜‰

BUYERSā€”LOOK AT THIS ADORABLE LITTLE SOUTH JOPLIN COTTAGE. šŸ˜šŸ”If youā€™ve been waiting for something charming, manageable an...
09/27/2026

BUYERSā€”LOOK AT THIS ADORABLE LITTLE SOUTH JOPLIN COTTAGE. šŸ˜šŸ”

If youā€™ve been waiting for something charming, manageable and under $200K, put 2302 S Kentucky Avenue on your list!

āœØ 2 bedrooms
āœØ 2 full bathrooms
āœØ 1,222 sq. ft.
āœØ Open floor plan
āœØ Fully fenced backyard
āœØ Oversized detached 2-car garage
āœØ Huge unfinished basement
āœØ And so. much. charm.

Offered at $189,000.

First-time buyer? Downsizing? Just looking for something with a little personality and character? This one absolutely deserves a look.

Itā€™s not my listingā€”but Iā€™d LOVE to be the one who opens the door for you. šŸ”‘

Message me and letā€™s go see it before somebody else calls it home! ā¤ļø



Listed by Jahnavi Barlow | Kirk A. Friesen, Broker

Slightly obsessed with this tile backsplash!
09/27/2026

Slightly obsessed with this tile backsplash!

If real estate crosses your mind, I want to be part of your storyline. šŸ”šŸ˜‚Buying, selling, investingā€”or just know someone...
09/26/2026

If real estate crosses your mind, I want to be part of your storyline. šŸ”šŸ˜‚

Buying, selling, investingā€”or just know someone who is? Send them my way. Referrals are always appreciated, and never taken for granted. šŸ¤

Closing number two today, and I couldnā€™t have asked for a sweeter way to end the day. ā¤ļøAbout a year ago, I met the fami...
09/25/2026

Closing number two today, and I couldnā€™t have asked for a sweeter way to end the day. ā¤ļø

About a year ago, I met the family who called 2720 S. St. Louis home. They werenā€™t quite ready to buy their next house, so we stayed in touch. When the time came, I was their first call.

We found the home they wanted, moved quickly, and closed on it about 30 days ago. Their first home went under contract almost as soon as we listed it, but those buyers got cold feet. We talked through the next step, adjusted the price, and went back on the market. Before long, the right buyers came along.

Today, the sale is signed, sealed, and delivered. My sellers are settled into their new home just in time for fall. šŸ‚

This little house is where they grew their family. Now a new young family gets to make memories of their own behind that red door. Iā€™m so grateful they trusted me with both chapters of their story. ā¤ļø

Started the day at Waco Title celebrating closing #1 with these two precious people! šŸ”šŸ”‘ A huge thank you to Leanna Thor...
09/25/2026

Started the day at Waco Title celebrating closing #1 with these two precious people! šŸ”šŸ”‘ A huge thank you to Leanna Thornton for being willing to jump in and close us this morning, even though Stewart Title was the actual title company due to this being a relocation transaction.

Their home-buying journey actually started with a different agent, but somewhere along the way, they realized it just wasnā€™t the right fit for what they needed from their Realtor.

Enter me. ā¤ļø

We connected after they reached out about one of my own listings, and over the next 10ā€“14 days of looking at homes together, we were able to really narrow down what mattered most to them. Through that process, it became pretty clear that a newer home was what they really neededā€”and then we found 3108 Nellie Mae.

It checked the boxes, they knew it was the one, and we moved quickly. Fifteen days from contract to closing, and today they officially purchased their first home together! šŸ„¹

Huge shoutout to Kasey Cowger at Pinnacle Bank for coming in clutch on the lending side and helping us get this one across the finish line. We were all together at the closing table this morning, and now my buyers are happily off to settle into their new home.

And this story isnā€™t quite finished yetā€¦

Their current home will be hitting the market next week. šŸ‘€ Stay tuned!

Congratulations to my sweet buyers! It was an honor to be trusted with this part of your story. ā¤ļø

TWO closings today, and two very different roads to the closing table. šŸ”šŸ”‘First up: 2502 S Empire.This one decided to tak...
09/23/2026

TWO closings today, and two very different roads to the closing table. šŸ”šŸ”‘

First up: 2502 S Empire.

This one decided to take the scenic route. šŸ˜‚ It took patience, strategy, some good negotiating and the right contractors to get us where we needed to beā€”but once we had an acceptable offer, we stayed the course and made it to closing on schedule.

Through the entire process, my sellers trusted me to advise them, handle the problems as they came and keep moving us toward the finish line. Iā€™m incredibly thankful for that trustā€”and even more thankful that this is now the second property theyā€™ve trusted me to sell for them. ā¤ļø

And then there are these two. šŸ„¹

My sweet buyers officially got the keys to their very first home todayā€”a brand-new Schuber Mitchell home in the Everglades community!

When we first met, they werenā€™t even completely sure what they wanted. We talked through their options, looked at what made sense for them, and just two weeks later, they decided new construction was the answer. We made the appointment, chose their home and got it under contract.

Thirty days later, theyā€™re homeowners. šŸ”‘šŸ”

I say all the time that every transaction has its own storyline. Some require a little more patience and persistence. Others come together almost exactly the way you hoped they would.

Either way, getting to be trusted with such a big chapter in someoneā€™s life never gets old.

Two closings. Two happy endings. One very grateful Realtor. ā¤ļø

Congratulations to both my sellers and my brand-new homeowners!

NEW PRICE | $229,950 šŸ”3104 E 9th Street in Joplin just became an even better opportunity.Now offered at $229,950, this h...
09/20/2026

NEW PRICE | $229,950 šŸ”

3104 E 9th Street in Joplin just became an even better opportunity.

Now offered at $229,950, this home brings comfortable living space together with a backyard that truly sets it apart. The homeowner has put incredible thought and craftsmanship into the outdoor spaces, creating features you simply wonā€™t find with every home in this price range.

If youā€™ve had this one saved, toured it before, or have been waiting for the right time to take a closer lookā€”this is your sign to come back around.

šŸ“ 3104 E 9th St | Joplin, MO
šŸ’° Now offered at $229,950

Schedule your private showing today!

09/13/2026

Come take a walk through 3104 E 9th Street with me! šŸ”

The inside has plenty to see, but make sure you stick around for the backyardā€”the homeowner has built some seriously impressive features out there that youā€™ll want to see in person.

Better yet, come see it for yourself TODAY from 2ā€“4 PM! Iā€™ll have the doors open and would love to show you around.

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The Essential Real Estate 526 S Main St
Joplin, MO
64804

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+15802727307

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