REALTOR® · Tulsa, OK
Your Next Move, Mapped Out
I help buyers and sellers across the Greater Tulsa Area move with a clear plan and guidance that fits their pace.
Why I do this
When people ask if I love real estate, I say yes, but not for the reasons you’d think
I don’t love it for the houses. I love it for the moment someone finally exhales.
I love it for the phone call after they move in, the one where they want to tell me the dog already found his spot by the window. I love that people trust me to help with one of their biggest decisions.
That’s the job nobody sees from the outside.
If you’re ready for your version of that moment, I’d be honored to help you get there.
How I work
A plan first, then the move
Before your home goes on the market, I walk you through a preparation plan: staging, repairs, improvements worth making, and pricing guidance. You hear from me on a schedule you can count on, and you work with me directly.
How buyers actually find you
Relevancy, recency, proximity
Three things decide whether marketing reaches the person who is actually ready to move. Every page on this site is built to hit all three at once, which is why there is a page for each neighborhood and each situation instead of one page trying to cover everything.
- Relevancy
- Written for one situation at a time. A first-time buyer and a downsizer leaving a longtime home have different questions and should not read the same page.
- Recency
- Kept current. Market conditions from eighteen months ago are not information, they are decoration.
- Proximity
- Specific to the street, not the county. Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Coweta, Owasso and the neighborhoods inside them.
Position. Impact. Conversion.
The E.P.I.C. framework
Four parts to every home I list, so you can see how your home is prepared, presented and marketed before anything goes public.
Equity
Where your home stands against what has actually sold nearby, explained clearly, so you can choose a list price with confidence.
Presentation
Professional photography, video, drone footage and staging guidance, all prepared before your home goes public.
Impact
Digital ads on Facebook and Instagram that reach likely buyers who are not searching yet, alongside the MLS and an email to my database.
Campaign
Coming-soon marketing before launch, then weekly updates from me once your home is on the market.
Buying instead?
The R.E.A.L. framework
I start by getting you ready before we look at houses, so when the right one comes along, you already understand the process and can act with confidence.
Ready
Pre-approved and clear on what you are signing before we tour, so you can move when the right home appears.
Educated
What your budget buys in the towns you are considering, and how each step works, explained before you need it.
Aligned
A search built on what matters to you, with my clear read on each home we see.
Locked
Offer, inspection, financing and closing, taken one step at a time so you always know what comes next.
In my clients' words
What buyers and sellers say
5.0 stars from 69 verified reviews on RateMyAgent.
“I am a first time home buyer and was extremely anxious throughout the process. Christina was readily available, responsive, and quick to respond to any question that I had... She informed me and educated me on how to maintain a home, what to look for when purchasing a home, and how to move forward through set backs.”
Kinley · Buyer, verified on RateMyAgent
“She was able to intuitively read my wife's and my concerns, sometimes before we could put them into words... We felt like we won the lottery and had an expert friend to walk us through the journey from day one to closing.”
Chris B. · Buyer, verified on RateMyAgent
“Christina truly goes above and beyond for all of her clients in a way that makes you feel like you're her only client when you're working with her.”
B. · Buyer, verified on RateMyAgent
“She was personable but professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and truly dedicated to helping us find the perfect home. From start to finish, she made the entire process smooth and stress-free.”
Amira J. · Buyer, verified on RateMyAgent
“She provided us with a detailed analysis of our home markets, gave us recommendations to improve our home's attraction to buyers... She always provided us with timely and informed updates for every step.”
Johnny Stamper · Seller, verified on RateMyAgent
“We had a number of repairs to figure out prior to closing and Christina was with us every step of the way... I work nights and have a difficult schedule to work around, she respected these hours.”
Allen W · Seller, verified on RateMyAgent
“Christina demonstrated that she was an expert in her field... and a trusted advisor... We have already secured her to work on our next transaction.”
Jacci V Green · Seller, verified on RateMyAgent
The situation you are actually in
Different circumstances, different plans
The fundamentals do not change. The sequence, the timing and how much coordination it takes change completely. Start where you actually are.
01 / SELLING YOUR HOME
A preparation plan, marketing built around your home, and updates from me every week
A preparation plan, marketing built around your home, and updates from me every week.
02 / DOWNSIZING
The whole move mapped out first: the sale, the next home, and the timing, at a pace you choose
The whole move mapped out first: the sale, the next home, and the timing, at a pace you choose.
03 / WHAT YOUR HOME IS WORTH
A value based on the homes that actually sold near yours, explained clearly
A value based on the homes that actually sold near yours, explained clearly.
04 / YOUR LISTING EXPIRED
A fresh look at price, preparation and marketing before your home goes back on the market
A fresh look at price, preparation and marketing before your home goes back on the market.
05 / BUYING A HOME
A search built around what matters to you, with each step explained before you reach it
A search built around what matters to you, with each step explained before you reach it.
06 / FIRST-TIME BUYERS
Patient, step-by-step guidance for your first purchase, starting with a clear map of the whole process
Patient, step-by-step guidance for your first purchase, starting with a clear map of the whole process.
07 / RELOCATING TO THE AREA
Help getting to know the Greater Tulsa Area's towns and commutes before you choose where to live
Help getting to know the Greater Tulsa Area's towns and commutes before you choose where to live.
08 / VA AND MILITARY BUYERS
Guidance through VA financing and a move timed around your orders
Guidance through VA financing and a move timed around your orders.
8 areas. 9 situations. One person guiding you from first question to closing day.
Where I work
Towns I know well
From the blog
Local market insight
2026-10-26 · 5 min read
How Much Equity Do I Need to Upgrade From My First Home in the Greater Tulsa Area?
Your equity is the starting point for your next home. Here's how homeowners in the Greater Tulsa Area figure out their equity, what it can cover when you upgrade, and why there's no single number that's enough for everyone.
2026-10-26 · 5 min read
Should a First-Time Buyer Buy a Fixer-Upper in the Greater Tulsa Area?
A lower price can come with a bigger to-do list. Here's what first-time buyers in the Greater Tulsa Area should weigh before buying a fixer-upper, which repairs matter most and what to check before you write an offer.
2026-10-26 · 5 min read
What Should I Do in My First Week as a New Homeowner in Oklahoma?
Your first week in a new home starts with the locks. Here's the checklist I give new homeowners in the Greater Tulsa Area, from finding your shutoffs to filing for Oklahoma's homestead exemption.
2026-10-23 · 5 min read
How Do I Time My Home Sale So My Move Isn't Rushed in the Greater Tulsa Area?
Selling doesn't have to mean a rushed move. Here's how sellers in the Greater Tulsa Area choose a closing date that fits their life, why I like to start planning about six months out, and what to pack before you list.
2026-10-23 · 5 min read
Should I Wait for Interest Rates to Drop Before I Buy a Home in the Greater Tulsa Area?
Rates matter. So does a monthly payment you can live with. Here's what I tell buyers in the Greater Tulsa Area who are wondering whether to wait, including why waiting can bring more competition and how rate buydowns can help today.
2026-10-22 · 6 min read
How Do I Sell My Starter Home and Buy My Next One at the Same Time in the Greater Tulsa Area?
Upgrading from your first home means selling and buying at the same time. Here's how homeowners in the Greater Tulsa Area line up both: selling first, buying first, or a contingent offer, and the three numbers to know before you choose.
2026-10-22 · 5 min read
What Should First-Time Buyers Look for at a Showing in the Greater Tulsa Area?
Fresh paint is easy to love. Look at the roof and windows first. Here are the big five I point out to first-time buyers at every showing in the Greater Tulsa Area, and why they matter more than the finishes.
2026-10-22 · 6 min read
Moving to the Greater Tulsa Area: How Do I Choose Where to Live?
Moving to Tulsa? Start with your commute, then the neighborhood. Here's how to compare Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Jenks, Owasso, Collinsville, Coweta, Glenpool, and Catoosa before you choose a home.
2026-10-21 · 5 min read
Can I Buy a Home in Oklahoma With No Down Payment?
Some Oklahoma buyers can buy a home with zero down. Here's how VA and USDA loans work for buyers in the Greater Tulsa Area, what you'll still need to plan for, and why the first step is a conversation with a lender.
2026-10-21 · 5 min read
What Does It Cost to Sell a House in Oklahoma?
Your sale price isn't what you walk away with. Here are the costs sellers in the Greater Tulsa Area plan for, who pays for the abstract and title insurance, and how an estimated net sheet shows your numbers before you list.
2026-10-21 · 5 min read
How Does a Home Appraisal Work in Oklahoma, and What If It Comes In Low?
A low appraisal doesn't automatically end your purchase. Here's how an appraisal works for buyers in the Greater Tulsa Area, what it costs, and the options you have if the value comes in below the price.
2026-10-20 · 6 min read
How Do I Decide How Much to Offer on a House in the Greater Tulsa Area?
Your offer starts with the recent sales, not the list price. Here's what I review with buyers in the Greater Tulsa Area before they decide what to offer, and the terms that can make an offer stronger without overpaying.
2026-10-20 · 5 min read
What Size Home Should I Downsize To in the Greater Tulsa Area?
Smaller isn't the goal. A better fit is. Here are the questions I ask downsizers in the Greater Tulsa Area to find the right size for their next home, before the home search begins.
2026-10-20 · 5 min read
What Is Earnest Money in Oklahoma, and Can I Lose It?
Earnest money isn't a fee. It goes toward your purchase. Here's how much buyers in the Greater Tulsa Area usually put down, when it's due, who holds it, and the one situation where buyers most often put it at risk.
2026-10-20 · 5 min read
What Happens After I Accept an Offer on My House in the Greater Tulsa Area?
Accepting an offer is the start of the last stretch, not the finish line. Here's each step for sellers in the Greater Tulsa Area, from the signed contract to closing day.
2026-10-19 · 6 min read
What Does a Home Inspection Cover in Oklahoma, and What Happens After?
A long inspection report doesn't mean a bad house. Here's what a home inspection covers for buyers in the Greater Tulsa Area, which add-on inspections to consider, and what happens once the report comes in.
2026-10-19 · 5 min read
Should I Make Repairs Before I Sell, or Sell My House As-Is in the Greater Tulsa Area?
Not every repair is worth making before you sell, but selling as-is usually means receiving less. Here's how I help sellers in the Greater Tulsa Area decide, what buyers can still do on an as-is home, and when a credit makes more sense than a repair.
2026-10-14 · 6 min read
How Does a Greater Tulsa Real Estate Agent Recommend a List Price?
A list price recommendation should come from the numbers, not a guess. Here's how I build one for sellers in the Greater Tulsa Area, what I look at inside your home, why I study the listings that didn't sell, and why the final decision is always yours.
2026-10-13 · 6 min read
When Is the Right Time to Sell Your House and Downsize in the Greater Tulsa Area?
The best time to sell and downsize is when it's the right time for you. Here are the signs downsizers in the Greater Tulsa Area usually notice first, how the season and today's market play in, and why I like to start planning at least 6 months ahead.
2026-10-13 · 6 min read
How Does a Mortgage Pre-Approval Work, and How Long Does It Last in the Greater Tulsa Area?
A pre-approval isn't a pass-or-fail test. It's a lender reviewing your real numbers so you know what's comfortable. Here's how it works for buyers in the Greater Tulsa Area, what to bring, and why it usually lasts about 90 days.
2026-10-09 · 7 min read
What Costs Do First-Time Home Buyers Miss in the Greater Tulsa Area?
Most costs of buying a first home aren't really hidden. They're just unfamiliar. Here's the full list for the Greater Tulsa Area, what each one covers, and how to plan for it so nothing comes as a surprise.
2026-10-08 · 6 min read
What Do You Do With Everything You've Collected Before You Downsize?
"I don't know what to do with everything we've collected over the years" is one of the most common reasons downsizers wait to call anyone. Here's how to sort it one manageable piece at a time, even before you know where you're moving next.
2026-10-07 · 8 min read
What Is the Home Buying Process in Oklahoma, Step by Step?
Buying your first home in Oklahoma follows a clear order, from the first lender conversation to closing day. Here's each step, what happens, and about how long it takes in the Greater Tulsa Area.
2026-10-06 · 7 min read
How Do You Prepare Your Home to Sell in the Greater Tulsa Area?
Preparing your home to sell rarely means a renovation. Here's what's worth doing before you list in the Greater Tulsa Area, what usually isn't, and how to plan it so your money goes where buyers actually notice.
2026-10-05 · 6 min read
Can You Buy a House in the Greater Tulsa Area With Less-Than-Perfect Credit?
Less-than-perfect credit doesn't automatically rule you out of buying your first home. Here's what lenders actually look at, how the loan types differ, and the first steps that make the biggest difference.
2026-10-02 · 7 min read
Should You Sell Your House First or Buy First When Downsizing in the Greater Tulsa Area?
Sell first or buy first is the question almost every downsizer gets stuck on. Here's how each path works in the Greater Tulsa Area, what each one costs you, and how to decide before anything goes on the market.
2026-10-01 · 6 min read
How Much Money Do You Need to Buy Your First Home in the Greater Tulsa Area?
Most first-time buyers in the Greater Tulsa Area need far less than 20% down. Here's what the money side of buying your first home looks like on a real local price, and the one conversation that answers it for you.
2026-09-22 · 5 min read
Does a Broken Arrow Address Mean Broken Arrow Schools?
A Broken Arrow address doesn't always mean Broken Arrow Public Schools. Parts of the city fall within Union or Bixby Public Schools, so here's how I check the district for every home.
Who I Am
I'm Christina Shortsleeve, a REALTOR® with REMAX Results, and I help people buy and sell homes across the Greater Tulsa Area. I've been in real estate since 2020 and have helped with 127 home sales since then. I'm also a Certified Real Estate Negotiator.
Most of the people I work with are buying their first home or leaving a home they have lived in for years. Those two moves come with very different worries, so I built a separate process for each. You work with me directly the whole way, and you always know what comes next.
You do not need to become a real estate expert. You need a trusted guide and a clear first step.
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Areas I Serve Across the Greater Tulsa Area
My office is on South Mingo Road in Tulsa, and I help buyers and sellers throughout the metro. Most of my work is in Broken Arrow and Coweta, and I also work in Tulsa, Jenks, Glenpool, Owasso, Collinsville and Catoosa.
Two addresses in the same town can mean a very different home, school district and daily drive. I'd rather compare real homes and real commutes with you than assume one town is the better fit. You can see every area I serve and what sets each one apart.
How I Prepare and Market Your Home
Before your home goes on the market, we sit down with a preparation plan: staging guidance, repairs worth making, improvements that are worth it and the ones that are not, and pricing guidance based on what has actually sold nearby. The list price is your decision, and I want you to make it with the full picture.
Then your home is presented with professional photography, video and drone footage, and marketed with a coming-soon campaign, digital ads on Facebook and Instagram, and an email to my database, alongside the MLS. Once it is live, you hear from me every week.
If you are leaving a longtime home, my downsizing approach maps the whole move first: the sale, your next home, and the timing. You can read the full plan on how I sell a home.
What My Clients Say
I have a 5.0 rating from 68 verified reviews on RateMyAgent, and RateMyAgent has named me a Top 5 agent in Tulsa County in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
"The home buying process is a relationship and a journey. We felt like we won the lottery and had an expert friend to walk us through the journey from day one to closing."
Verified buyer review, RateMyAgent
If this is your first purchase, start with my first-time buyer guidance. It walks you through the process before you ever tour a home.
Start Here, Whether You're Buying or Selling
If you're thinking about selling, start with a complimentary home value based on the homes that sold near yours. If you're buying, start with a conversation about what you want your day-to-day life to look like.
Either way, you do not have to be ready to move to start asking questions. Call or text me at (918) 605-7819, or send me a message, and let's start with a conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which areas do you serve?
I help buyers and sellers across the Greater Tulsa Area, with most of my work in Broken Arrow and Coweta. I also work in Tulsa, Jenks, Glenpool, Owasso, Collinsville and Catoosa.
I've never bought a home. Where do I start?
Start with a conversation. I'll walk you through the whole process first, from pre-approval to closing day, so you know what each step involves before we look at homes. You do not need to know everything before you begin.
We've been in our home a long time. How do we plan a downsizing move?
I map the whole move with you before anything is listed: preparing the home, the sale, your next home, and the timing. You set the pace, and we take it one step at a time.
Thinking about a move?
Let's figure out your next step together. No pressure.