Zeller Real Estate — Doug & Nicole Zeller

A Legacy of Integrity. A Lifetime of Experience. A Team You Can Trust.

For over three decades, Doug Zeller has been a trusted name in El Dorado County real estate—carrying forward a legacy that began with his father, Bud Zeller, a renowned professor, respected broker, and mentor whose impact shaped generations of industry professionals. Doug’s career began alongside Bud, learning not just how to evaluate land or structure a complex transaction, but how to serve people with honesty, clarity, and respect.

From walking rural acreage with his dad as a teenager to assisting in negotiations and client consultations as a young agent, Doug absorbed the art and precision of the craft early on. Bud’s unwavering commitment to ethics, education, and uncompromising service became the blueprint Doug has followed throughout his own career.

Today, Doug brings a lifetime of hands-on experience, a contractor’s eye for detail, and a strategic perspective refined through decades of shifting market cycles. Clients trust him not only for his knowledge, but for his calm presence, intuition, and mastery of the foothill and rural property market. Whether helping families navigate inherited properties, preparing homes for sale, or advising on acreage, development, and improvements, Doug’s guidance is grounded, steady, and deeply rooted in real-world expertise.

Working alongside Doug is his wife, Nicole Zeller, whose organizational strength, marketing insight, and compassionate client care elevate every part of the process. Nicole ensures that every detail is handled with precision—from communication to preparation to presentation—helping clients feel supported, understood, and confident at every step.

Together, Doug and Nicole lead Zeller Real Estate, a boutique, family-run brokerage built on the values Bud lived by: integrity, service, and genuine community commitment. Their approach blends old-school honesty with modern strategy, offering clients both deep local insight and a seamless, professional experience.

Whether assisting a family through the sale of a cherished estate, guiding first-time buyers, or representing complex rural and luxury properties, the Zellers provide a rare combination of experience, ethics, and personal attention.

Clients don’t just work with the Zellers—they become part of a multi-generational story of service, legacy, and putting people first.

Zeller Real Estate
Real Estate with Integrity.
Rooted in Family.
Committed to El Dorado County.