06/02/2026
✨Professional Spotlight Series✨ • Alex Wilkins at Crown Realty
Q: Tell us a little about yourself and your real estate business.
A: I started in real estate in June of 2025. My brokerage is Crown Realty, which has 9 offices across Kansas and Missouri and over 170 agents!
Q: What inspired you to become a real estate professional?
A: I had always wanted to get into real estate; however, I didn’t know exactly how to get started. When I met my broker, Jennifer Chester, she was able to guide me in the right direction and has been extremely helpful throughout the process.
Q: What’s your favorite part of helping clients buy or sell a home?
A: My favorite part is being able to provide excellent service to my clients. Whether it’s a first-time homebuyer who I help navigate the process or a seller dealing with a family death or illness, I’m honored to help with integrity and respect.
Q: What’s one thing people may not know about the real estate process?
A: One thing people may not realize is that almost everything in real estate is negotiable!
Q: Do you specialize in anything specific?
A: I specialize in helping buyers and sellers across Southeast Kansas and beyond. My personal favorite is working on residential and land listings.
Q: What’s your dream home feature? 🏠
A: My dream home feature would be an all-marble bathroom highlighted by a hexagon-shaped glass shower in the center of the room.
Q: If you could describe Coffey County living in three words, what would they be?
A: Peaceful, friendly, and affordable.
Q: What’s the most unusual, memorable, or funny thing you’ve experienced while showing a property? 😄
A: One of the most memorable experiences was watching one of my clients walk into a home they thought they wouldn’t like based on the photos. I encouraged them to still take a look, and it ended up being the house they purchased to call home!
Q: Outside of real estate, what do you enjoy doing in your free time?
A: I enjoy traveling and spending time with my German Shepherd.
Q: What’s your favorite local spot in Coffey County to recommend to newcomers?
A: One of my favorite local restaurants is The Pizza Parlor in LeRoy!
