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Derek Kats

Keller Williams Heartland
4.9 (127 reviews)

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About
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.
Highlights *
125
Recent sales
$60K - $1.03M
Price range
$248K
Median price
16
Years experience

Recent Listings & Sales

Address Sold Date Sold Price Represented
8015 Mandalay Dr
Lincoln, NE 68516
9/30/2026 $385,000 Seller
7200 Lexington Ave
Lincoln, NE 68505
9/3/2026 $250,000 Seller
540 A St
Douglas, NE 68344
8/14/2026 $105,000 Seller
2439 Winding Way
Lincoln, NE 68506
6/4/2026 $280,000 Seller
1228 E St
Lincoln, NE 68508
5/28/2026 $762,000 Buyer

Transaction History *

Seller Deals

Total Deals
98
Total Value
$28,302,288
Median Sale Price
$241,200
Price Range
$60K - $1.03M

Buyer Deals

Total Deals
27
Total Value
$8,622,900
Median Sale Price
$282,000
Price Range
$75K - $762K

Sales Volume Timeline

Derek Kats’s production volume for the past 3 year period Q4 ’23 Q4 2023 (Oct 1–Dec 31, 2023): $2.1M Q1 ’24 Q1 2024 (Jan 1–Mar 31, 2024): $3.2M Q2 ’24 Q2 2024 (Apr 1–Jun 30, 2024): $2.5M Q3 ’24 Q3 2024 (Jul 1–Sep 30, 2024): $3.7M Q4 ’24 Q4 2024 (Oct 1–Dec 31, 2024): $2.3M Q1 ’25 Q1 2025 (Jan 1–Mar 31, 2025): $3.5M Q2 ’25 Q2 2025 (Apr 1–Jun 30, 2025): $6.1M Q3 ’25 Q3 2025 (Jul 1–Sep 30, 2025): $4.4M Q4 ’25 Q4 2025 (Oct 1–Dec 31, 2025): $4.3M Q1 ’26 Q1 2026 (Jan 1–Mar 31, 2026): $1.4M Q2 ’26 Q2 2026 (Apr 1–Jun 30, 2026): $2.6M Q3 ’26 Q3 2026 (Jul 1–Sep 30, 2026): $740K Q4 ’26 Q4 2026 (Oct 1–Oct 31, 2026) — Partial quarter: $0 Q4 2023 Total Sales $2.1M Q1 2024 Total Sales $3.2M Q2 2024 Total Sales $2.5M Q3 2024 Total Sales $3.7M Q4 2024 Total Sales $2.3M Q1 2025 Total Sales $3.5M Q2 2025 Total Sales $6.1M Q3 2025 Total Sales $4.4M Q4 2025 Total Sales $4.3M Q1 2026 Total Sales $1.4M Q2 2026 Total Sales $2.6M Q3 2026 Total Sales $740K Q4 2026 Oct 1–Oct 31, 2026 Partial quarter Total Sales $0

Lighter, dashed segments indicate partial quarters. Totals include only dates within the displayed period.

Ratings & Reviews
4.9 (127)

adinbaker7
Oct 26, 2026

Sara did an awesome job! As a first-time homebuyer at 21, I didn’t know what to expect. We went through closing while our baby was in the NICU, and Sara helped make sure the deal happened for my family during such a stressful time. We’re so grateful for her support. If you’re buying a home, choose Sara!

Source: Zillow

BenLongenecker2
Oct 24, 2026

Trevor was beyond helpful and on the ball every step of the way. Always left me feeling confident and relieved of the stress in my home-buying process. Will highly recommend him to anyone who needs a realtor in the future.

Source: Zillow

dlwacker99
Oct 24, 2026

Trevor was great to work with for finding my first home! He kept very good communication and made the process very seamless which is nice for a first timer. Highly recommended!!

Source: Zillow

Anjali Gurung
Sep 9, 2026

We had a wonderful experience working with Trevor. He was knowledgeable, responsive, reliable, and always willing to help. As a first-time homebuyer, I really appreciated how he guided us through the entire process and made everything feel much easier. He was always on time, kind, and a great resource whenever we had questions. We truly appreciated his support and would highly recommend him!

Source: Zillow

schickmary54
Sep 3, 2026

Cameron hit the ground running even before we signed with him. He offered suggestions on how the show our property and if there was an issue people that could help us.
Friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming are how we would describe him. He will work hard for you.

Source: Zillow

Professional Info

Brokerage

Keller Williams Heartland
301 S 70th St Suite 200
Lincoln, NE 68510

Licensed

Licensed REALTOR®
NE 20100048

Awards

  • Wall Street Journal as a TOP-100 REALTOR

Specialties

  • First-time buyers
  • Flipping & rehab
  • Foreclosures & Short sales
  • Investment & property management
  • Luxury properties

Hobbies

  • Family

Top Cities *

Lincoln

  • 105 sales past 3 years
  • 48 days on market
  • $247K median price

Hickman

  • 6 sales past 3 years
  • 52 days on market
  • $282K median price

Lancaster

  • 6 sales past 3 years
  • 41 days on market
  • $208K median price

Service Areas (57 cities)

Adams, NE Agnew, NE Alvo, NE
Amherst, NE
Axtell, NE
Beatrice, NE Bennet, NE Ceresco, NE Cheney, NE Clatonia, NE Crete, NE Davey, NE Denton, NE Douglas, NE Eagle, NE
Elm Creek, NE
Elmwood, NE Emerald, NE Firth, NE Friend, NE
Funk, NE
Garland, NE
Gibbon, NE
Glenwood, NE
Hallam, NE
Heartwell, NE
Hickman, NE
Kearney, NE
Kenesaw, NE
Kramer, NE La Vista, NE Lancaster, NE Lincoln, NE Malcolm, NE Milford, NE
Minden, NE
Norman, NE
Odessa, NE
Palmyra, NE Pleasant Dale, NE
Pleasanton, NE
Poole, NE
Prairie Home, NE
Ravenna, NE
Raymond, NE
Riverdale, NE
Roca, NE Seward, NE
Shelton, NE
Syracuse, NE Tamora, NE Utica, NE Valparaiso, NE Walton, NE Waverly, NE Woodland Hills, NE Yankee Hill, NE

*Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.