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Derek Kats

Lincoln, NE
5.0stars, 91 Reviews
Keller Williams Lincoln
214 Closed Sales
$48.9M Total Value
$100K - $920K Price Range
$228.4K Average Price
Prior five years

About Derek

Derek has been ranked in the Wall Street Journal as a TOP-100 REALTOR in the USA, ranked as the #1 Keller Williams Agent in the Heartland Region, and is a paid real estate mentor to many Realtors and Investors nationwide. On a local level, Derek has been ranked as the #1 Realtor for Closed Sales (Units Sold), #1 Ranked Sellers Agent Realtor (Listings Closed), and the #1 Ranked Buyers Agent Realtor in the capital city of Lincoln, Nebraska.

In his career, Derek has already sold 1100+ homes and set a Lincoln record by Selling Over 175+ Homes in 2017 alone... Though he didn't do it alone! Derek is quick to admit that he couldn't have reached this success without the help of his experienced group of listing agents, buyers agents, and dedicated admin staff to aid in such accomplishments.

Along with being a sales agent and real estate team mentor, Derek is also a co-owner of the local Keller Williams Brokerage in Lincoln, Nebraska. Keller Williams Realty Nationwide is ranked #1 in Agent Count, #1 in Dollar Volume Sold, and #1 in Units Sold.
Home Types: Townhouse, House, Lot/Land, MultiFamily, Condo
Years of Experience: 15
Education: University of Nebraska - Bachelor's Business Administration

Transaction History

Seller Deals

Total Deals
48
Total Value
$12,439,250
Average Sale Price
$259,151
Price Range
$60K - $920K

Buyer Deals

Total Deals
13
Total Value
$3,586,900
Average Sale Price
$275,915
Price Range
$75K - $470K

Production Over Time

1 Year View by Quarter

Seller Deals

Total Deals
67
Total Value
$17,423,150
Average Sale Price
$260,047
Price Range
$60K - $920K

Buyer Deals

Total Deals
22
Total Value
$5,926,800
Average Sale Price
$269,400
Price Range
$75K - $470K

Production Over Time

2 Year View by Quarter

Seller Deals

Total Deals
186
Total Value
$41,423,160
Average Sale Price
$222,705
Price Range
$20K - $920K

Buyer Deals

Total Deals
28
Total Value
$7,452,700
Average Sale Price
$266,168
Price Range
$75K - $535K

Production Over Time

5 Year View

Derek's Listings and Deals

Awards and Designations

  • Broker/Owner of the Year
  • Highest Total Sales Volume
  • REALTOR® of the Year
  • Top REALTOR®
  • NAR - National Association of Realtors

Other Experience

Distressed Properties, First Time Home Buyers, Foreclosures, Investments, Luxury Homes

Derek's Reviews

5.0stars, 91 Reviews

5/23/25Rebeca Solo

Google Review

5/9/25Andrew Savchenko

Google Review

5/8/25Hubbard Duranski

Google Review

Derek set the standard for others to follow

His actions on the sale of the house to include the outstanding pictures were beyond reproach

His ability to work with us on our timeline shows how a real professional works

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Derek Kats