A Lee’s Summit real estate agent says an unsolicited pitch to sell homes he represented has added a new twist to a Kansas City-area title dispute involving eviction notices, disputed filings and a company that no longer exists. The episode is raising fresh concerns about how easily questionable property claims can become part of a homeowner’s paper trail.
Mark Colombatto, lead of the Lumos Real Estate Team with Weichart Generations, told KMBC 9 Investigates that August Schroeder emailed him earlier this summer about properties Colombatto represented. Schroeder attempted to negotiate their sale without a contract, Colombatto said, and later threatened to file roofer liens on the properties. Colombatto sent Schroeder the station’s investigation and said he has not heard from him since.
Why The Paper Trail Is Drawing Attention
The Jackson County Recorder of Deeds says its office reviews and indexes documents submitted for the public record, and it offers alerts for property-related filings involving an owner’s name. That distinction matters in this case because a recorded document can create confusion around a property without, by itself, resolving who legally owns it.
An earlier KMBC report found that Wyo Holdings VII LLC filed an affidavit of equitable interest against more than 100 properties in the Kansas City metropolitan area in 2024. The Wyoming company has since dissolved, according to the station’s review, while some eviction notices were tied to an email associated with Schroeder. Schroeder told KMBC he was processing evictions involving squatters or holdover tenants after tax auctions, but he did not provide proof of ownership when asked.
According to the Wyoming Secretary of State business entity search, there is no record for "Wyo Holdings VII LLC." A search of the Missouri Secretary of State business filings shows no certificate of authority or foreign registration for "Wyo Holdings VII," according to the Missouri Secretary of State.
That report also quoted attorney Gracie Norman, who won a default judgment involving Wyo Holdings VII LLC and another entity after the company did not appear to substantiate its claim. Norman advised homeowners to obtain a title report or check with the recorder of deeds if an unfamiliar filing appears against their property.
What Kansas City Homeowners Can Check
The Jackson County Recorder of Deeds provides access to document searches and encourages property owners to sign up for recording alerts. Those tools may help residents spot an unexpected affidavit, lien or deed-related filing before it becomes a surprise at closing or on the front door.
Homeowners who receive an eviction notice or a demand tied to a disputed title claim are advised to obtain a title report or check with the recorder of deeds. Colombatto said he had received unsolicited pitches and threats related to properties he represented.
