About The Key Team
About The Key Team
At The Key Team, we believe buying or selling a home is more than a transaction. It’s one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. Our mission is simple: provide honest advice, clear communication, and exceptional service while building relationships that last long after closing day.
Founded in 2020 by Nick Priest and Mindy Strand, The Key Team was built on the belief that clients deserve knowledgeable representation, complete transparency, and a team that truly puts their best interests first. After helping clients throughout Central Arkansas for several years, The Key Team joined RE/MAX Homefinders in 2024, where we continue serving buyers, sellers, investors, and families across the region.
Today, The Key Team consists of three experienced REALTORS®: Nick Priest, Mindy Strand, and Claudia Johnson. Together, our team has successfully completed more than 400 real estate transactions, giving us the experience to confidently guide clients through virtually every type of real estate transaction.
Whether you’re purchasing your first home, upgrading to your forever home, investing in commercial real estate, selling a family property, searching for land, or buying commercial property, our team has the knowledge and experience to help you achieve your goals. We have experience with Conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA Rural Development financing, as well as residential homes, acreage, commercial properties, and investment opportunities.
Our success isn’t measured only by the number of homes we’ve sold. It’s measured by the relationships we’ve built. We believe our responsibility to our clients doesn’t end at the closing table — long after closing day, we’re still here to answer questions, recommend trusted local professionals, provide market guidance, and be a resource whenever you need us.
Throughout the years, The Key Team has consistently been recognized as one of the area’s top-producing real estate teams, earning multiple Diamond Awards, Double Diamond Awards, and Triple Diamond Awards from the North Pulaski Board of REALTORS®. While we’re proud of those accomplishments, we’re even more proud of the trust our clients place in us and the referrals they continue to send our way.


Meet Our Team
The REALTORS® behind The Key Team
Nick Priest
REALTOR®
Brings a background in loss control and risk management, along with years of experience helping buyers and sellers navigate the Central Arkansas real estate market.
Mindy Strand
REALTOR®
Originally from Paw Paw, Michigan, Mindy made Central Arkansas home while serving as a military spouse. A former Key Spouse, she has built a reputation for exceptional client service, market knowledge, and a genuine commitment to helping families through every step of the buying and selling process.
Claudia Johnson
REALTOR®
Joined The Key Team in 2024. Originally from Michigan and currently serving in the United States Air Force, Claudia brings dedication, professionalism, and firsthand knowledge of the military relocation process.
No matter where you are in your real estate journey
The Key Team is committed to honest guidance, responsive communication, and personalized service.
