I am passionate about understanding the needs and desires of my clients regarding how a house can support their lifestyle. Whether you are moving into or out of NE Kansas, dreaming of your first home, moving up, or downsizing, I will do everything I can to see that your transaction goes as smoothly as possible. I have been a licensed real estate agent since 2000 and I am committed to the highest standards of ethics and customer service. My goal is always to exceed the expectations of my clients.

In June 2013, I earned my MBA in Sustainable Systems as well as a Certificate in the Sustainable Built Environment at Bainbridge Graduate Institute.  The program allowed me to take a deep dive into my interests in the relationship between the natural world and the built environment. I learned about the potential for housing to support health, happiness, and the environment. I consider these studies to be a positive influence on my work with clients. That degree helped me to launch “Close to Home”, where I worked on a range of affordable housing solutions for those in need.

Alongside my career as a real estate agent, I worked as a mortgage loan originator (mortgage consultant) for ten years. That experience gives me a unique perspective on your real estate transaction. I thoroughly understand the loan process, the timeline required from loan application to funding, and understand the financing implications to the real estate purchase.

I am a graduate of Grinnell College, in Iowa, where I received a degree in biology in 1994. I was a recipient of a  Watson Fellowship, for which I traveled around the world during the 1994-95 academic year studying the relationship between eco-tourism and marine mammal conservation. In short, I love whales and animals in general. After living in Seattle since 1995, I returned home to Topeka, KS in 2021. I appreciate both city and country living and enjoy helping clients navigate similar life changes. When not playing with my dogs, reading, listening to a podcast, or doing some sort of puzzle, you’ll find me riding horses at the Topeka Round-Up Club.

The process of buying or selling a home can be an overwhelming one without the right guidance. I receive a great deal of personal satisfaction through helping my clients identify and purchase their new homes. I enjoy my work as an advocate and I want to be your real estate resource! I look forward to hearing from you.

Appreciatively,

Rachel