With a background in agriculture sales, Tucker Velder’s last career involved traveling all over Nebraska, engaging with farmers, co-ops and everything in between. But despite the success, he felt a lack of fulfillment.

"I almost felt bored because I didn’t have a purpose with what I was doing," Tucker explains. “My passion for helping people was not being fulfilled. I am purpose-driven, not numbers driven.”

 

A Lincoln native, Tucker worked in the hospitality industry for a while after high school before transitioning into agriculture sales. The decision to take the big leap into real estate wasn’t out of the blue though, as Tucker purchased his first home at age 21 and was fascinated by the entire process.

“I had a really good agent at the time who said I should become a REALTORⓇ. I never thought much of it and later on down the road I ended up taking a chance and getting my license,” he explains. “It was also very cool seeing the joy this agent got from helping me buy and sell a house and something I wanted to experience helping others with, too.”

Tucker obtained his real estate license mid-way through 2022 while still working full-time in ag sales. After six months of being at a virtual “standstill” with real estate, he decided to switch brokerages to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ambassador Real Estate and go full-throttle as a dedicated Realtor in December of that same year. He hasn’t let off the gas since.

 

After joining the Professional Realty Group, one of the top teams in Lincoln ranked by sales volume, Tucker quickly found success as a promising Realtor. He closed an impressive 29 transactions for over $6.8 million in sales volume in his rookie year, and is on track for $10 million in 2024. Mentored by seasoned professionals like Ben Bleicher and Danny Poethig, Tucker credits much of his rapid success to their influence.

"Ben is our team lead and Danny is an expert in the industry as well; they have different styles but both of them have been great mentors to help me maximize my potential," Tucker points out.

"I also just love helping people," he adds. “My family has always been a great influence too, as they showed me how to treat people growing up. I think that is where my love for helping and serving others comes from. I’ve had some incredible people in my life help me along the way so I want to do that for someone else.”

Given his upbringing, Tucker’s approach to real estate is extremely transparent, focusing on the relational aspect rather than just the transactional. He’s also big on communication with clients.  

"It’s not about the numbers for me, it's about the relationship," Tucker affirms. “I’m readily available and actually more of an over-communicator because I don’t like when I’m in the dark on anything, so I try to put myself in other people’s shoes so they don’t feel that way either.”

 

Outside of the office, Tucker’s life is rich with personal joy and new beginnings. Engaged to his fiancée Katherine, with whom he shares a deep bond over fitness, travel, and culinary adventures, Tucker is looking forward to their wedding this October in Florida.

“Katherine plays a big role in my success along with being my best friend,” he smiles. “She lifts me up in the hard times and celebrates me during the good times.”

At home, their Mini Australian Shepard, Tilda, adds energy and excitement to the household as Tucker notes she is a high-energy dog that loves to go for runs. The couple also enjoys playing video games together and with Tucker’s nephews, Graysons and Lexton, well as rooting for their favorite basketball team.

“We share a deep love for the Huskers and I’m a diehard Nebraska basketball fan — I haven’t missed a game in a few years,” Tucker notes with a touch of pride.

As he looks ahead, Tucker’s professional goals are clear while his personal priorities align with his core values.

"I just want to grow my business year after year to become one of the top agents in Lincoln and eventually, the state of Nebraska, over time,” he finishes. “Another big goal for me is to continue growing in my faith. Once I get to a point where I can take my foot off the gas a little bit, I want to do more traveling and spending time with loved ones.

“I take every day as a blessing. Without my faith none of this would be possible and I don’t want to ever take it for granted. I always want to give back and help people along the way.”