Who We Are
Who is Kelli McGovern Nelson and what are her qualifications?
I first got licensed in Real Estate in 2014, when I was 25 years old. It was a very different market then! I was just Kelli McGovern in those days, but being a KC Real Estate Agent has shaped who I am, regardless of the name on my badge. I am a licensed Realtor in both Kansas and Missouri.
What honors has she received?
#5 Agent in both Units and Volume for all of 2025, RealtyONE Group Esteem, Q1 Top Producer honors 2026, RealtyONE Group Esteem,
Top Producer Overall Q2 2025, RealtyONE Group Esteem,
Million Dollar Club April 2025,
Weichert, Realtors President’s Club member 2023,
Top 10 Agent in RealtyONE Encompass Brokerage in 2022,
Top 10 Agent in RealtyONE Encompass Brokerage in 2021
is she involved in local leadership?
I have served as the 2022 KCRAR Events and Member Outreach Chair,
2021 & 2020 KCRAR Events and Member Outreach Vice Chair, 2019 KCRAR YPN Chair, and as the 2018 KCRAR YPN Vice Chair within the Kansas City Regional Association of Realtors, as well as being an Advisory Board Member and being elected to serve as a Director for Missouri Realtors.
Who is kelli Nelson outside of work?
I got married in 2024, and changed my name to Kelli Nelson, but the commitment to being a great real estate agent remains unchanged. Speaking of commitment- my husband’s name is Bret, and he is in Oncology Testing sales. We have 2 pets: a Golden Retriever named Kobe, and a little black cat named Jellybean. They both make guest appearances on our annual Christmas Card. I love nature and hiking, good food, good friends, and good books. I love Halloween, cooking, exercising, decorating my home, fashion, craft beer, supporting local businesses, the Chiefs, and KU basketball.
Kelli Sells KC.com 