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Makenzie Nelson

Licensed in IA & IL

Davenport Office

4545 Welcome Way
Davenport, IA 52806

As a Davenport-based Realtor with Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors, I help buyers and sellers throughout the Quad Cities, including Davenport, Bettendorf, Eldridge, Rock Island, Moline, and surrounding communities. With hands-on experience across a wide range of successful transactions, I’ve developed a calm, adaptable approach that helps clients navigate every move with confidence.

Because I moved frequently growing up, I understand how much change comes with finding a new place to call home. Before real estate, I worked in social work and mental health case management, where I learned the importance of listening carefully, communicating clearly, and helping people work through stressful or unexpected situations. I bring those same skills into every real estate transaction.

My goal is to ensure clients understand what is happening, what comes next, and what options they have along the way. I especially enjoy working with first-time homebuyers, families handling estate or trust sales, clients relocating to the Quad Cities, and homeowners preparing to sell. If a transaction becomes complicated, I focus on staying calm, explaining the situation clearly, and helping my clients move forward with confidence.

Outside of real estate, I stay connected to the community through the Harrison Elementary PTA, Ballet Quad Cities, and my work as an advisor for Alpha Xi Delta at the University of Iowa. I also value time with my family and the local organizations that make the Quad Cities feel like home.

  • Primary Office: Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors, Davenport Office
  • Areas Served: Quad Cities and surrounding communities, including Davenport, Bettendorf, Eldridge, Rock Island, Moline, and nearby areas in Iowa and Illinois
  • Real Estate Specialties: First-time homebuyers, estate and trust sales, relocation, buyer representation, and residential seller representation
  • Client Approach: Clear communication, patient education, calm problem-solving, empathy, and steady guidance through changing or emotionally complex real estate situations
  • Community Involvement: Harrison Elementary PTA Secretary, Ballet Quad Cities volunteer and dance mom, and Alpha Xi Delta advisor at the University of Iowa

What My Clients Say About MeTestimonials

Brandon Borkovec

Makenzie was great. Took us through many showings until we were finally able to find something.

Michael Nelson

It’s been a long year since we listed the rental house which fell out 2 days before our departure for Arizona. Since then we found a new townhome, listed our condo. Had 2 offers drop out on that before we got a third offer. Sean and team had a new offer each time within a few days and it sold. Now comfortable in our new home and loving it. Back to the rental home. Got an offer had closing delayed three times. Frustrated, we persevered and Sean and team countered with a condition designed to force a closing. It worked and we closed today. Sean, Makenzie and team made Ruhl and Ruhl look like the premier company that Caroline Ruhl envision when she took the helm. Kudos to all!!

Tieria Sanford

Love them, treated me like family ❤️

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