Ken Nelson
Engel & Völkers Tucson

Looking to sell your property, buy a new home, or just need some expert real estate advice?

Highlights *
34 recent sales
$250K - $1.19M
RENE
63 days on market
6 years experience
About
From the very first meeting to the final closing, I will stay in contact with you, providing world-class service and ensuring complete satisfaction, backed by a 30-year career in sales and marketing.

Powered by internationally recognized brokerage, Engel & Völkers, I have the global reach and market expertise to help you achieve your real estate goals and objectives. The Tucson region is a destination for year-round and seasonal residents, as well as a great location for value-minded investors. No matter your unique situation, I provide high-touch service and create personalized solutions, whether I am negotiating the lowest purchase price and most favorable terms for my buyers, or the highest profits and shortest time on market for my sellers.

If you are thinking about selling or buying a home, or are looking for an investment, I'd be honored to help you achieve your dreams.

Ratings & Reviews

Priscila Marsili Martins

Amazing experience - Buying and Selling!
Ken was extremely professional during the entire process - when my husband and I first contacted him we were not even sure if/when we would move, but he came to our house and explained to us how the market was looking and how we should expect the process to be. We ended up listing weeks before planned, and he prepared everything in literally hours with very short notice. From calling him to prepare the house, to photo, to listing and open house (and multiple offers) it was all a time span of 48 hours. It was very impressive. He helped us choose the best buyers for our house and the process really was so smooth. He was always available anytime I had questions and was even able to help me screening realtors for my purchase in a new city.

Katie Landry

BestÍŹ Listing Agent Ever!
KenÍŹ is truly the best listing agent in Southern Arizona. He was able to sell our house for well above asking price, thanks to his top-notch negotiation skills. Ken is professional, trustworthy, responsive, and efficient. Selling a home is no easy task, but Ken made the process so simple and stress free. Thank you Ken for all of your hard work. I look forward to working with you in the future!
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Randy Brown

5-StarÍŹ Rating, 10-Star Experience
Ken was amazing! He did all the things that you would expect from an agent, he showed houses, he walked us through the process and all though other things you need to buy a house. Where Ken really excels is all the other stuff he does to find you a home. Our first trip to the Tucson area was just to check out area and to decide if this is where we wanted to live, Ken spent an entire day driving us around to the different sections of Tucson, giving us an idea of what life in Tucson would be like. He did all of this knowing that he would not make a sale during this trip. When we came back to actually look for a house you could tell that he was more concerned about finding us a home and making sure we would be happy than about making a sale.

Tiffany Karsten

Highly recommended, great experience
Ken came in to save us when another realtor failed us. Ken was very transparent, gave sound advice, and steered us in the right direction. We had 2 offers on our home in 4 days! I really liked his work with virtual staging of the home and the effort put into marketing. Truly believe this made all the difference
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Gail Bornfield

My experience was very good.
My experience with Ken was great. He is an experienced realtor, and it shows in his professionalism. He works well with other professionals in his field which promotes the success of the process of selling a house. I had no problems with my sale.
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James Martinez

ProfessionalÍŹ and Personable, not Pushy

I contacted Ken online about a property and he responded quickly and got me the information I needed. While that house wasn't a match, I kept in contact with Ken and he provided me with listings and guidance. What I liked is that I made it clear I was not in a position to buy right away as I was waiting for the house I was residing in to sell. While lots of other agents I talked to were pushy and I felt pressure to respond, Ken respected my timeline and gave guidance while letting it happen on my timeline.

When the time came I was ready to buy, I found the perfect house for me and Ken negotiated a slightly reduced price. The transaction went smoothly between all parties and here I am in a home I love.

I highly recommend Ken if you want a low key, but professional and thorough real estate agent. He also provided lots of valuable referrals to contractors in the area.
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Helen Buehrle

We found a nice condo
Ken was a great help showing us a variety of different condo communities in the area we preferred. We made a purchase at Pinnacle Canyon and look forward to moving there for the winter. Along the way, Ken introduced us to the folks at the title company and helped with the final inspection items when we could not be there in person. It was an excellent experience and I recommend Ken Nelson if you are in need of real estate services.
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Dorothea Krevchuck

Simply the Best
Ken's knowledge of the Tuscon housing market paired with his knowledge of selling or buying real estate makes for a smooth low stress experience. Ken's attention to details and follow-up communication is unsurpassed. Ken goes above and beyond what is expected to make sure your questions are answered and is readily available by text or phone. If or when I ever decide to buy or sell a home again Ken will be my go to person.
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Curtis Young

Ken Nelson Review
Ken is fantastic. Not only did he help us find a great house but he has helped with many other things like referrals for a contractor, electrician, pool people etc. I have found him to be beyond professional, honest and ethical and very effective. Great guy.
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David P.

Ken’s the best!
This is our second property purchase with Ken. He did a wonderful job on both purchases. He’s detail oriented, honest and reliable. He makes you feel like you are his only client throughout the process!
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Brittney Williams

Dependable Agent
It was a pleasure working with Ken. He had his hands full with me as I was working out of town during the entire purchase process. Ken had his colleague perform the initial walkthrough with me via FaceTime. He was present during the inspection and kindly FaceTimed me so I could be part of the process. I closed on the house remotely and Ken still made time to perform the final walkthrough with me AFTER the closing. He is very accommodating and kind. I highly recommend him.
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Barb Peto

Awesome experience
Ken Nelson is a highly skilled and dedicated real estate agent. Throughout the process of purchasing a home, Ken demonstrated unwavering commitment and went above and beyond to ensure a seamless experience, even when I had to fly back home during critical stages of the transaction. Ken's expertise in negotiation was truly impressive. He skillfully navigated the purchase contract negotiations, advocating for my interests and ensuring that the terms were favorable. His professionalism and knowledge of the real estate industry were evident throughout this process, resulting in a successful outcome. In my absence, Ken took charge of arranging inspections and final walkthroughs. He went the extra mile to oversee every aspect of the home inspection process, ensuring that all necessary steps were taken and that any potential issues were identified and addressed.

Shanique Facey

Elite Agent
OMG!!! Ken blew me away from the beginning of my home buying experience to the end. His knowledge, experience of the market and the attention to details are phenomenal. Buying my first home was nerve wrecking, but trust me when I tell you that within less than a week, I felt at ease because of my amazing realtor. Ken’s organizational skills are commendable, the packets he’d create for me to view, made it easier for me to decide on what I was looking for in a home. I was in tears moving into my new home because of the thoughtful finishing touches that I was welcomed home to upon moving in. All I am saying is, I had a winning team and real estate agent that made sure I had the right information and tools to make good decisions; the knowledge that I’ve gained from his insight is extraordinary. You can’t go wrong with Ken!
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Hassan Hamza

The best real estate agent I have ever used.
Ken is a fully devoted agent to his clients. He goes beyond expectations to make his client always the winner.
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Michelle Sutton

Rockstar Realtor
First time buying a home and couldn’t have asked for a better realtor than Ken Nelson. He made the entire process run smoothly from start to finish. I appreciated his friendly and practical approach & he always answered our questions thoroughly. It felt like working with a long time friend as opposed to a sales person.
When it came to closing, he was instrumental to the success of the deal. He worked swiftly to put our offer in, coordinate with the appraisers, inspectors, and financing company. His willingness to network us with others in the field for service on our fixer upper was above and beyond our expectations.
Overall, I have full faith in recommending him as a trusted resource to my friends and family. We’ll certainly work with him in the future on our next fixer upper!
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Kirk Youngling

Not just a agent
Ken will go to every extent to find you your perfect home. We worked for over 3 years on our relocation home that was 3000 miles away so it was not easy but he really went out of his way looking ,sending videos, seeing homes for us , checking areas etc because we could not at the end we are in our new home and very happy and yes we are friends with Ken now. Just a great guy.
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Shaun Morgan

Awesome work
Ken was amazing. very knowledgeable and hard working. Worked with our schedule and saw houses with us all across Tucson. Once we found a house he walked us through step by step, and kept us updated the whole procedure. I will be using ken again in the future and recommending him to my friends and family
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Professional Info

Brokerage

Engel & Völkers Tucson
2905 E Skyline Dr
Tucson, AZ 85718

Licensed

Licensed REALTOR®
AZ SA687208000

Awards

  • Top 5% Southern Arizona 2022
  • Top 3 At Brokerage 2022

Specialties

  • Age-restricted communities
  • Luxury properties
  • Relocation

Designations

  • RENE

Hobbies

  • Fitness & Exercise
  • Health & Wellness
  • Outdoor Activities

Education

Chapman Univeristy
Master’s Degree, Business Mahnagement
2000 - 2002

Top Cities *

Tucson

  • 12 sales past 3 years
  • 63 days on market
  • $335K median price

Catalina Foothills

  • 8 sales past 3 years
  • 28 days on market
  • $630K median price

Vail

  • 3 sales past 3 years
  • 45 days on market
  • $675K median price

* 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.