About

Three decades

of Orlando

I grew up in Central Florida. I've been in the real estate industry since 1996, as a mortgage broker, a nationwide closing company owner, a transaction coordinator, and now a realtor. I didn't just learn this business from a textbook. I learned it from the inside out.

For 23 years I ran APAT Real Estate Settlement Services, coordinating closings nationwide. That background gave me a deep understanding of the transaction process from every angle. Today I specialize in relocation and new construction throughout Central Florida.

My Economics degree from Florida A&M gave me an analytical foundation, but what really drives the work is a genuine love for researching communities and understanding their history, how they've evolved, and what makes each one distinct. That curiosity is the nerdy backend behind every neighborhood guide on this site.

Nicole Mickle

The Path Here

From the closing table forward

2014 to 2026

Relocation & New Construction

Focused on relocation and new construction throughout Central Florida. Also founded Florida Homes and Living, a lifestyle blog covering interior design, travel, and Florida living.

2012 to 2014

Real Estate Sales

Started at Reliance Realty as a transaction coordinator for an RE attorney/broker, then became a listing agent negotiating short sales. Developed hedge fund and investor relationships, closing 200+ short sales in two years. Pivoted to Instagram and social media marketing, building a global relocation network.

1996 to 2019

APAT Settlement Services

Built and ran a nationwide mobile title closing company for 23 years, coordinating closings for mortgage brokers, title companies, and real estate brokerages across the country, including London, England and Puerto Rico.

1996 to 2005

Mortgage & Closings

Senior Mortgage Broker at PMC Lending, handling refinancing and conventional loans with a specialty in bankruptcy. Founded Statewide Closers, a mobile notary closing company that grew to cover all Florida counties and eventually expanded nationwide as APAT Settlement Services.

Credentials

Professional background

Licensed Realtor, Central Florida
B.S. in Economics, Florida A&M University
Relocation & New Construction Specialist
Former Senior Mortgage Broker
23 Years in Title & Closings Nationwide
Founder, Florida Homes and Living
Top 125 RE Instagram Influencers (Feedspot, 2019)
Social Media Marketer of the Year (Orlando Real Producers, 2019)
Central Florida Native

Discretion

Trusted with high-profile moves

A portion of my clients are public figures, athletes, entertainers, and executives whose moves require a higher level of privacy. That work stays quiet by design.

Past clients have included Olympic and professional athletes who've trusted me with discreet relocations. Whether you're a first-time buyer or someone who needs the transaction handled with more care than most, the process looks the same: research-driven, honest, and on your terms.