Leadership Philosophy and Traits
I never fully understood what leadership truly meant until I had to step into a leadership role myself.
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Christina Wakes, REALTOR®
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Straight talk for Kansas buyers and sellers, plus the Sixty Seconds of Real Estate series: one real estate topic at a time, explained plainly and backed by the numbers.
The Benefits of Working with a Team
There is a famous quote that says there is no "I" in "team." That quote explains the benefit of working with a team to achieve a goal versus doing it alone.
Read the PostRelationship Expectations
I'm a true believer that a healthy marriage takes time and a balance of needs, wants, and expectations.
Read the PostFears Are the Fuel That Ignites My Hopes and Dreams
My hopes, fears, and dreams have always been a huge part of my identity.
Read the PostWhy the Internet Making Our Lives Worse
The Internet has transformed nearly every part of modern life, from instant global communication to endless online shopping and unlimited access to information.
Read the PostEmail Marketing and the Law: What the CAN-SPAM Act Means for Real Estate Agents
Before setting up a digital marketing plan, I think it is important to understand the laws and regulations that apply to your business.
Read the PostScrolling, Mobile Ads, and the Three Second Attention Window
I believe our scrolling culture has caused us to lose some of our ability to pay attention.
Read the PostWhoever Has the Leads Has the Money
In business, I was always taught, "Whoever has the leads has the money."
Read the PostTHE REAL ESTATE GAME: 60 Seconds or Less! Topeka Market Update (September 2026)
Housing inventory in Topeka is up 19% compared to last year, and sales prices are up 6%. It is not a buyer's market yet: strategy matters. Three things sellers need to know right now.
Read the PostCredit Repair vs. Credit Building: Do You Know the Difference?
Credit repair fixes the past. Credit building prepares your future. Before you purchase a home, you need to understand both, and they are Keys 1 and 2 of Hopes to Homes.
Read the PostCommission and Lawsuits: Changes in the Real Estate Industry
If you have bought or sold a home in the last couple of years, you have probably heard that real estate commissions changed. Some of what changed is real, and some of it needs a clearer explanation.
Read the PostWhy Don't They Just Get a Job?
Anyone can see the homelessness crisis with their own eyes. The reality is far more complex than the question suggests, tied to resources, mental health, trauma, and policy.
Read the PostLeadership Groups
What makes a group actually work? Lessons from a nationwide real estate field team, and from leading first time homebuyer classes of my own.
Read the PostHopes to Homes: The 5 Keys to Purchasing Your First Home
Buying your first home can feel like standing in front of a locked door. Hopes to Homes walks you through the five keys that get you from renting to owning: credit repair, credit building, money, timeline, and pre-approval.
Read the PostSixty Seconds of Real Estate: Do Your Research Before You Hire an Agent
About 80% of sellers contact only ONE agent before deciding. Christina breaks down the numbers and why interviewing your agent matters.
Read the PostThinking about buying or selling in Kansas?
Start with a conversation. No pressure, just straight answers about your home, your timeline, and your options.