Buying a Home in Kansas, Without the Guesswork
Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases most Americans will make, and becoming a homeowner can feel harder than ever. My goal is to help people who want to purchase a home understand that homeownership may still be possible, even if they are not sure where to start.
Christina Wakes is a Kansas-licensed real estate salesperson affiliated with Propertunity Knocks KC.
Propertunity Knocks KC
Brokerage: 913-375-7150
Direct: 913-991-4754 · christina@propertunityknocks.com
Kansas Real Estate License #00237512
Your Path to Purchasing a Home Starts Here
Buying a home is a big decision, and I know the process can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re doing it for the first time.
Maybe you’re unsure about your credit, how much money you’ll need, or whether you’re even ready to purchase. That’s okay. You don’t have to know everything before reaching out.
My goal is to help you understand the process, answer your questions, and figure out what steps make sense for your situation. Through my Hopes to Homes program, I also provide resources for people who are still preparing for homeownership.
You don’t have to have everything figured out to start learning about your options.
For more than 10 years, I have worked with buyers throughout different stages of the homebuying journey. As a Topeka native and Kansas real estate agent, I have helped buyers throughout Topeka, Kansas City, Kansas, Overland Park, Olathe, Johnson County, and surrounding Kansas communities. My background in renovations also helps me guide buyers when looking at properties that may need some work. I can help buyers understand potential repair costs and see possibilities in a home they may not immediately recognize. Sometimes a little paint and the right vision can go a long way.
Every buyer has a different journey. Whether you are buying your first home in Johnson County or purchasing your second home somewhere else in Kansas, you deserve the same education, communication, and guidance throughout the process. From preparing for financing and searching for the right property to writing an offer, inspections, negotiations, and closing, I want my buyers to understand what is happening and why. When you’re ready to take the next step, start by searching Kansas homes for sale and let’s find your key to what’s next.
The Kansas Home Buying Process
A first-time homebuyer in Kansas follows the same four stages as any buyer. Here is how we’ll move through them together. Think of it as first-time homebuyer guidance in Kansas, one clear step at a time.
Get Prepared
We look at your credit, budget, and financing options so you know exactly what you can buy, and when.
Search & Tour
We search Kansas homes for sale together and tour the ones that fit your life and your numbers.
Offer & Negotiate
I write a strong offer and negotiate on your behalf, explaining price, repairs, and terms as we go.
Close & Keys
Inspections, appraisal, and closing, with clear updates at every step until the keys are yours.
Loan Officer Partners
A good loan officer is part of your homebuying team from day one. My local loan officer partners can help you begin the loan process, understand your financing options, and work toward pre-approval.Coming soon
The partner list is being added here. Until then, contact Christina and I’ll connect you with a loan officer partner directly.
Buyer Resource Downloads
Guides that go deeper into each part of the buying process. Save them and come back to them as you go.Coming soon
- 10 Things Buyers Should Know Before Purchasing a Home
- Things to Consider When Purchasing Your Second Home
- The Three Negotiations and Processes to Prepare for When Buying a Home
- First-Time Homebuyer Guide
- Vendors Buyers May Need
Downloads are on the way. Ask Christina for a buyer guide and I’ll send it to you.
Search Kansas HomesComing soon
Live MLS home search is being connected to ChristinaWakes.com. When it launches, you’ll be able to search available homes here, save favorites, and set up alerts, with no need to hand your search over to a third-party site. There are no listings shown here yet, and nothing on this page is a substitute for a live search.
Start with an area
Pick an area below and I’ll send you a custom list of homes for sale there right now, or call me at 913-991-4754 and we’ll talk through what you’re looking for.
Areas served, Kansas only: Kansas City, Kansas · Overland Park · Topeka · Olathe · Johnson County · surrounding Kansas communities.
Search by Area
Start with the area you want to live in. When live MLS search connects, these links will open the search with your area already entered. Until then, pick an area and I’ll send you a custom list of homes for sale there right now.
The 5 Keys to Purchasing Your First Home
My passion for buyer education led me to create Hopes to Homes, a community program focused on helping future homeowners better understand credit, budgeting, financing, and the steps involved in preparing to purchase a home. Hopes to Homes represents the journey from rental hopes to homebuying dreams, and it follows five keys, in order, each one leading to the goal at the bottom: purchasing your first home.
Key 1 · Credit Repair
Understand your credit and take the steps that move your score in the right direction.
Key 2 · Credit Building
Build positive credit habits and history that strengthen your score over time.
Key 3 · Money
Budgeting, your down payment, and the costs of purchasing a home.
Key 4 · Timeline
Build a realistic timeline for getting your credit ready to buy.
Key 5 · Pre-Approval
Work with a lender to get pre-approved, so you know what you can buy, and when.
Purchase Your First Home
Search, write your offer, and close on your first home: your key to what’s next.
Ready to Talk About Buying?
First home, second home, or just starting to plan? Reach out and let’s talk through your options. If you are looking for an Overland Park buyer’s agent, or a local guide for buying anywhere else in Kansas, I would be glad to talk. Full contact details are on the Contact page.
Propertunity Knocks KC
913-375-7150 · Broker: Jamie Shipley