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Our Team

Nicole McKenzie

Founder | REALTOR®
With nearly two decades in real estate, Nicole is known for her calm approach, strategic negotiation, strong advocacy, and deep local knowledge. She brings clarity to complex decisions and leads each step with a clear, well-considered plan. After years as a successful solo agent, Nicole built the Taking You Home Real Estate Team, a hand-selected group of professionals who share her values, work ethic, and people-first mindset. Her focus is simple: guide clients confidently through transitions and lead a team that cares deeply, works hard, and genuinely enjoys doing great work together. Off the clock, you’ll find Nicole cheering for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers or Tampa Bay Lightning… and politely declining Maple Leafs debates.
With nearly two decades in real estate, Nicole is known for her calm approach, strategic negotiation, strong advocacy, and deep local knowledge. She brings clarity to complex decisions and leads each step with a clear, well-considered plan. After years as a successful solo agent, Nicole built the Taking You Home Real Estate Team, a hand-selected group of professionals who share her values, work ethic, and people-first mindset. Her focus is simple: guide clients confidently through transitions and lead a team that cares deeply, works hard, and genuinely enjoys doing great work together. Off the clock, you’ll find Nicole cheering for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers or Tampa Bay Lightning… and politely declining Maple Leafs debates.

Garan Stevens

REALTOR®
Garan brings a steady, thoughtful approach to guiding clients through the buying and selling process. With five years of experience and a strong referral-based business, he’s known for building trust, delivering results, and creating a consistently positive client experience. As a Sales Partner, Garan plays a key role in upholding the high standard of care and professionalism the Taking You Home experience is known for. Off the clock, you’ll find Garan on a baseball field coaching: teaching the game, leading the team, and never missing a chance to talk stats.
Garan brings a steady, thoughtful approach to guiding clients through the buying and selling process. With five years of experience and a strong referral-based business, he’s known for building trust, delivering results, and creating a consistently positive client experience. As a Sales Partner, Garan plays a key role in upholding the high standard of care and professionalism the Taking You Home experience is known for. Off the clock, you’ll find Garan on a baseball field coaching: teaching the game, leading the team, and never missing a chance to talk stats.

Greg McCarvell

REALTOR®
Greg brings over 20 years of real estate experience to the Taking You Home Real Estate Team, serving as a trusted Sales Partner with a strong background in both residential and commercial real estate. His depth of knowledge, steady approach, and practical insight add tremendous value to our clients and to the team as a whole. Off the clock, you’ll find Greg training for his next big race or dreaming up his next “wonder,” always curious, always building, and always thinking a few steps ahead.
Greg brings over 20 years of real estate experience to the Taking You Home Real Estate Team, serving as a trusted Sales Partner with a strong background in both residential and commercial real estate. His depth of knowledge, steady approach, and practical insight add tremendous value to our clients and to the team as a whole. Off the clock, you’ll find Greg training for his next big race or dreaming up his next “wonder,” always curious, always building, and always thinking a few steps ahead.
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"Taking you home"

It’s more than a tagline. It’s an experience.

“Taking You Home” is our commitment to make the process feel calm, clear, and well supported from our first conversation to long after the closing date.

With our team, you’re supported by a full circle of care. Each person focuses on what they do best, so every detail is handled with intention and your experience feels seamless from start to finish. 💜

Communication is clear and consistent
Your marketing is flawless
Every detail is handled with care
You always know what’s happening & what’s next

The result? More time, more attention, and more care for you at every step.

A team doesn’t replace personal service. 
It multiplies it.

We’re building something special at the Taking You Home Real Estate Team.

If you’re a Realtor wanting to grow, simplify, and streamline your business while thriving in a supportive and high-performing team, I'd love to connect.
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About Keller Williams

Keller Williams is the largest real estate company in the world, known for its people-first culture and collaborative approach. Its culture, training, and proven systems empower agents to run strong, sustainable businesses.

Every agent is valued equally and supported in growing a business that aligns with their goals and lifestyle. Keller Williams provides systems and resources across every stage of real estate — allowing agents to focus on what matters most: exceptional client care.

At the heart of Keller Williams is our values: WI4C2TES. These are the principles that guide how we work with each other, our clients, and our communities.

  • Win-Win – or no deal
  • Integrity – do the right thing
  • Customers – always come first
  • Commitment – in all things
  • Communication – seek first to understand
  • Creativity – ideas before results
  • Teamwork – together everyone achieves more
  • Trust – starts with honesty
  • Equity – opportunities for all
  • Success – results through people
This culture of collaboration and shared success is what makes Keller Williams different, and why it’s such a natural fit for the Taking You Home Real Estate Team.
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