Braden McCurdy

Having grown up in the auction industry, Braden is passionate about the real estate industry and continuously looks for new ways to increase the success of his clients' property sales. He is credited with developing McCurdy's web-based content management system for real estate auctions to better handle large volumes of real estate auctions and transactions, allowing McCurdy agents to better serve their clients' needs and goals. Braden has held many different positions within the company over the years, from obtaining his real estate license in 1999 to becoming managing broker in 2012 and finally Chief Executive Officer in 2016.

Designations

• CAI – Certified Auctioneers Institute
• AARE – Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate
• AMM – Auction Marketing Management

Industry Involvement

Braden is a distinguished leader in real estate, known for his innovative approach to successful transactions and visionary leadership. Consistently ranked among the Top 10 REALTORS® in South Central Kansas for units sold— competing with over 2,000 agents—Braden has established himself in the market. His exceptional performance has earned him the prestigious Master's Club Award from the REALTORS® of South Central Kansas every year since 2004, maintaining annual sales exceeding $5 Million.

• National Auctioneers Association (2007 – Present)
  • 2025 Board of Directors and Promotions Committee Chair
  • 2020 - 2023 Promotions Committee
  • Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate Designation Instructor – 1 of 3 National Instructors
• Kansas Auctioneers Association Member (2007 - Present)
  • 2019-2021 Board of Directors
  • 2020 Vice President
  • 2021 President-Elect
  • 2022 President
• South Central Kansas MLS (Member since 1999)
• REALTORS® of South Central Kansas (Member since 1999)
  • 2014-2016, 2020-2023 Board of Directors
  • 2021 - Secretary/Treasurer
  • 2022 - President-Elect
  • 2023 - President
• Kansas Association of REALTORS® (Member since 1999)
  • 2017, 2020 Board of Directors
• National Association of REALTORS® (Member since 1999)
  • 2025 Broker Engagement Council Member

Community Involvement

• Wichita Business Journal – Power 50 (2024)
• Wichita Business Journal – Executives of the Year (2023)
• Wichita Business Journal – 40 under 40 (2012)
• Wichita Wagonmasters Member – (2010 – Present)
• Member | Dean’s Advisory Board | W. Frank Barton School of Business | Wichita State University (2020 – 2023)
• Union State Bank | Advisory Board of Directors

Education

• Wichita State University (1998-2002) – Bachelor's Degree in Entrepreneurship - Minors: Marketing & Management
• Scholarships
  • Daniel Carney Endowed Scholarship
  • Spurrier Endowed Scholarship
  • William L. Graham Scholarship
  • Barton Entrepreneurship Scholarship
• Extra-Curricular
  • Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
  • Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity
  • ACE (Association of Collegiate Entrepreneurs)
  • Interfraternity Council
  • Student Activities Council
• Real Estate Sales License – State of Kansas – Obtained in 1999
• Real Estate Broker License – State of Kansas – Obtained in 2005
• Real Estate Broker License – State of Colorado – Obtained in 2018

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