Meet the team leaders
Two roles. One goal: a smoother, stronger transaction.
Buying or selling a home involves a lot of moving parts. Our team structure makes it simple: Kevin leads the strategy and negotiation, while Rinna supports marketing and advertising execution so details don’t fall through the cracks.
Kevin brings decades of real estate experience to help clients make confident decisions. His approach is practical and organized: define the goal, spot the risk, communicate clearly, and keep momentum through every milestone.
- Listing strategy and pricing guidance that fits your market
- Negotiation that focuses on net results and certainty
- Transaction leadership when deadlines tighten
Rinna supports the marketing engine that helps listings and client communications stay consistent. Her focus is visibility and clarity— making sure the right message reaches the right audience and the presentation matches the value of the home.
- Online advertising support and campaign coordination
- Listing presentation assistance (photos, positioning, messaging)
- Marketing consistency across channels and timelines
Marketing support varies by property and market conditions. Your listing strategy is always customized and reviewed with you before launch.
About The Guardian Real Estate Team
Local expertise. Clear guidance. A protection-first mindset.
The Guardian Real Estate Team serves Topeka and surrounding areas across Shawnee, Jackson, and Osage County with one simple focus: help you buy or sell with fewer surprises, stronger strategy, and calmer execution.
The team is led by Kevin Swift—a trusted Topeka REALTOR® with nearly 30 years in real estate and more than $150 million in career sales. Kevin is known for steady communication, practical planning, and negotiation that protects your bottom line.
What you can expect
A calm, organized process—built for real-life timelines.
- Clear explanation of options, contracts, and deadlines
- Pricing and negotiation guidance focused on your net results
- Early risk-spotting to reduce last-minute surprises
- Professional marketing execution and consistent communication
Want a quick start? Tell us if you’re buying or selling and your ideal timeline—we’ll respond with clear next steps.
How we help buyers & sellers
A steady process for high-stakes decisions.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a seasoned investor, or selling a long-held home, we combine strong preparation with calm execution. Clients value our ability to anticipate issues, solve problems early, and protect their interests when timelines tighten.
For sellers
We use professional marketing, smart positioning, and strong communication to help sellers attract qualified buyers and maintain leverage through inspection and appraisal stages.
- Pricing strategy based on local demand and comparable sales
- Pro-level presentation and marketing execution
- Offer evaluation focused on certainty, timing, and net results
For buyers
We help buyers compete with confidence while avoiding unnecessary risk—clear guidance on contract terms, timelines, and negotiation strategy tailored to the specific home.
- Neighborhood insight across Shawnee, Jackson, and Osage counties
- Negotiation strategy customized to each property
- Clear explanations of contingencies and next steps
This page is for informational purposes only and does not replace official disclosures, contracts, or plan terms. If you have questions about safeguards or eligibility, Kevin will walk you through the written details.
Our Motto
Protect the deal. Empower the client. Support the dream.
Bad deals happen. We don’t guess which ones — we prepare for all of them.
Our Mission
We protect buyers and sellers with innovative safeguards that reduce financial risk and restore peace of mind.
Our Vision
A real estate experience where clients feel secure, supported, and confident — even when the unexpected happens.
Why Protection Matters in Real Estate
We’re not just adding safeguards — we’re restoring confidence to real estate transactions.
Buying or selling a home is personal. When something goes wrong, the cost isn’t just financial — it’s emotional. Guardian Agents exist to protect clients from those moments and guide them with care, clarity, and accountability. This isn’t about fear. It’s about being prepared — and feeling supported every step of the way.
“Real estate is personal. When we protect the deal, we protect people — and that’s what truly matters.”