Twyla Rist

With more than five decades of real estate experience, Twyla Rist brings the knowledge, perspective, and personal attention to help clients through every stage of homeownership. As a Principal and Team Lead of AccessKC – Compass Realty Group, she serves buyers and sellers throughout the Kansas City area—from first-time buyers and growing families to luxury clients, downsizers, and those navigating significant life transitions.

Twyla understands that real estate is often about much more than buying or selling a home. She has the experience and sensitivity to guide clients through complex and emotional transitions, including divorce and the sale of jointly owned or marital property, as well as downsizing, relocating, and helping individuals and families prepare for a move to independent or assisted living. Her calm, objective approach helps clients navigate these situations with discretion, professionalism, and a focus on achieving the best possible outcome.

Twyla combines deep market knowledge, skilled negotiation, and a hands-on approach to make every transaction as smooth and successful as possible. Her extensive experience allows her to anticipate challenges, solve problems, and provide thoughtful guidance from the first conversation through closing.

While Twyla has specialized training and extensive experience working with 55+ clients, seniors, and families navigating downsizing and transitions, her expertise extends to clients of all ages and stages of life. Whether buying a first home, moving up, relocating, investing, selling a longtime family home, navigating a divorce, or simplifying for the future, Twyla tailors her approach to each client's unique circumstances, needs, and goals.

After more than 50 years in real estate, Twyla believes the business is still about one thing: people. Her goal isn't simply to complete a transaction, but to be a trusted real estate advisor clients and their families can turn to through life's changes—and for years to come.