Tara Holcomb, Realtor

Tara Holcomb, Realtor Prior to launching her career in real estate, Tara was gaining experience in the field through other avenues.

She takes an avid interest in market trends and personal finance and has managed a small portfolio of her own investment properties since 2014, including 3 short term vacation rentals. Hospitality and service are at the heart of everything she does, and she is passionate about educating and guiding her clients through the entire process with personalized concierge service. Tara is also a full time Firefighter/Paramedic in Mount Dora, which provides her with an intricate street-level view of homes and neighborhoods within the area. In her spare time, she can be found at home on the farm or hopping on a flight to the next adventure. She has called Lake County home for over 35 years and looks forward to serving the community in a new capacity!

July was full of wins for our team! I’m so grateful for the opportunity to work with this incredibly motivated and talen...
08/07/2026

July was full of wins for our team! I’m so grateful for the opportunity to work with this incredibly motivated and talented group of agents where we can celebrate each other’s successes and push toward our goals. The level of service we offer is unmatched, and it shows in our results every day. I’m so proud to be a part of this listing machine!!

Ok, I gotta brag on myself for a minute…✨ I CAPPED!! ✨I just hit a major milestone in my career for the first time - and...
07/30/2026

Ok, I gotta brag on myself for a minute…

✨ I CAPPED!! ✨

I just hit a major milestone in my career for the first time - and only two months into the year!!

To those of you not in real estate, “capping” means I’ve met the yearly limit I owe my brokerage, so for the rest of the year, I keep 100% of what I earn. It resets each anniversary, so every year it’s a new target. Last year, I reached 96% (so close!!) which I was still incredibly proud of - especially as a new agent.

But to me, it’s not about the money. It’s about the relationships and the trust that have led me to be a successful agent in a challenging market. I’m grateful to have the absolute BEST team to learn, grow, and laugh with. And I’m beyond blessed to have clients that feel more like family.

It’s been an incredible ride, and I can’t wait to see what’s next! ✨

eXp Realty
Monica McDonald Team

07/20/2026

✨Just Listed ✨

35819 Nova Ln, Eustis

ALMOST 5 ACRES ZONED AGRICULTURE FOR UNDER $500K WITH $10,000 SELLER CREDIT

Incredible opportunity. Endless potential.

➼ 4.78 acres
➼ Fenced and cross fenced for livestock
➼3 bed | 2 bath | 1981 sq ft
➼Large open concept great room
➼Spacious primary suite with private lanai
➼Built in 2008, new roof and AC
➼No HOA | Unincorporated Lake County
➼Fruit trees and raised garden beds
➼USDA Eligible – 100% Financing
➼1% Lender Credit (ask for details)

This property is the perfect opportunity to purchase land under market value and make it your own. The well-built house and existing infrastructure provide a framework for building out the ideal country lifestyle while still being close to town. Come tour the property today and imagine the potential!

Tara Holcomb
Monica McDonald Team
eXp Realty
352.217.7693
[email protected]

✨Just Listed ✨35819 Nova Ln, EustisALMOST 5 ACRES ZONED AGRICULTUREPRICED UNDER $500K WITH $10,000 SELLER CREDITIncredib...
07/20/2026

✨Just Listed ✨
35819 Nova Ln, Eustis

ALMOST 5 ACRES ZONED AGRICULTURE
PRICED UNDER $500K WITH $10,000 SELLER CREDIT

Incredible opportunity. Endless potential.
➼ 4.78 acres
➼ Fenced and cross fenced for livestock
➼3 bed | 2 bath | 1981 sq ft
➼Large open concept great room
➼Spacious primary suite with private lanai
➼Built in 2008, new roof and AC
➼No HOA | Unincorporated Lake County
➼Fruit trees and raised garden beds
➼USDA Eligible – 100% Financing
➼1% Lender Credit (ask for details)

This property is the perfect opportunity to purchase land under market value and make it your own. The well-built house and existing infrastructure provide a framework for building out the ideal a country lifestyle while still being close to town. Come tour the property today and imagine the potential!

Tara Holcomb
Monica McDonald Team
eXp Realty
352.217.7693
[email protected]

Selling a home is emotional. Buying the next one is exciting. Being trusted to guide a family through both is an honor 🏡...
07/15/2026

Selling a home is emotional. Buying the next one is exciting. Being trusted to guide a family through both is an honor 🏡

When Tara met Judy and Jerry the owners of a beautiful lakefront home in Tavares, it was more than a listing. It was the start of a new chapter. She positioned the property, hosted a strategic mega open house, and had it under contract in 20 days.

But the story did not end at the closing table.

Judy and Jerry asked Tara to find their next home too. And yesterday, they closed on it.

One family. Two closings. One agent who was there for every step.

That kind of trust is not given. It is earned. Tara, the Monica McDonald Team is so proud of you 👏🏼

Judy and Jerry, congratulations on this beautiful new beginning 🥂🤍

Thinking about selling and finding your next home?

DM us ""NEXT CHAPTER"" and let's plan both moves together 🔑

Seven properties. Seven families moving forward. All under contract!✨🏡This is what momentum looks like when the right st...
07/14/2026

Seven properties. Seven families moving forward. All under contract!✨🏡

This is what momentum looks like when the right strategy meets the right team.

Central Florida remains one of the most dynamic markets in the state, and the Monica McDonald Team keeps delivering across Lake County and beyond.

Every one of these contracts represents a family who trusted us with one of the biggest decisions of their lives. For our sellers, that means positioning their property to stand out and maximize their profit. For our buyers, it means finding the right home or investment and negotiating it the right way. The commitment never changes: strategy, communication, and care at every step.

To our clients: thank you for your trust.

To our team: this is the work that makes it all worth it.

Monica McDonald
Janet S Hightower
Tara Holcomb
Aida Rico-Arango

The second half of the year is here, and we are not slowing down 🔑

Thinking about buying or selling? DM us "READY" and let's talk about your next move.

Agents: if you want to be part of a team that produces like this and supports you while you build, DM us "TEAM." We should talk 👇🏼

I am going to say something that a lot of agents have stopped believing: open houses still work 🏡Not the kind where you ...
07/07/2026

I am going to say something that a lot of agents have stopped believing: open houses still work 🏡

Not the kind where you put up a sign, open the door, and hope for the best. Those never worked. I am talking about open houses that are intentional, strategic, and designed to create opportunities that would not exist otherwise.

Let me give you the proof.

At 15749 Acorn Circle, we hosted several weekday open houses. Not weekends. Weekdays. Most agents would have questioned the timing. But those open houses produced a buyer who purchased a home in Bella Collina for $2.825 million and a brand new listing in the same community at $775K, totaling $3.6 million in opportunities. Because the strategy was right.

Tara took it even further with a stunning lakefront property in Tavares. She evaluated the market daily, made a strategic price adjustment, and hosted a mega open house right after. The buyer walked in, experienced the home, and submitted an offer. Under contract in 20 days in a market where 50 to 60 is the norm.

And then there is Janet S Hightower . At her very first open house for a property on Travertine Street in Mount Dora, the first person who walked through the door fell in love with the home. Janet built the relationship, earned the trust of both sides, and represented the buyer and the seller all the way to closing. One open house. One visitor. One agent who was ready.

This is what happens when an open house is treated as a strategic event, not a checkbox.

The agents who say open houses do not work anymore are the same agents who never had a strategy for them in the first place. An open house without intention is just a house with the door open. An open house with strategy is a launchpad for opportunities you cannot predict.

Our team does not hope for results. We engineer them. And open houses are one of the most powerful tools in our playbook when they are executed with purpose.

Still think open houses are a waste of time?

DM me "OPENHOUSE" and I will show you the strategy behind the ones that actually convert 🔑

We do not ask our clients for reviews. We earn them ⭐These words come from three different families, three different exp...
07/01/2026

We do not ask our clients for reviews. We earn them ⭐

These words come from three different families, three different experiences, and three different members of our team. But if you read them closely, you will notice they all say the same thing: they felt informed, supported, and confident from start to finish.

That is not a coincidence. That is a standard.

Every agent on the Monica McDonald Team operates with the same commitment: know the market deeply, communicate clearly, market strategically, and never let a client feel like they are navigating this alone.

Sold in under 30 days. Smooth and stress free. Less stressful than expected. These are not just kind words. They are proof that when the right strategy meets the right team, the results speak for themselves.

To every client who has trusted us with one of the biggest decisions of their lives: thank you. Your confidence in our team is something we never take lightly, and these words remind us exactly why we do what we do.

Looking for a team that delivers results and makes the process feel effortless?

DM us so we can learn how we can serve you 🏡

Under contract in 20 days. In a market where 50 to 60 is the norm. That is not luck. That is strategy 🏡In today's market...
06/19/2026

Under contract in 20 days. In a market where 50 to 60 is the norm. That is not luck. That is strategy 🏡

In today's market, properly positioned homes still sell. But "properly positioned" is not a buzzword. It is daily work. Market analysis, pricing strategy, professional marketing, and the willingness to read feedback and respond to it in real time.

That is exactly what Tara did with this stunning lakefront property in Tavares ✨

When the market spoke, she listened. She evaluated performance daily, consulted with our sellers, and made a strategic price adjustment right before her mega open house. That is where the buyer met the home and submitted an offer.

Yes, an open house. Open houses paired with the right strategy still work. And this one proved it.

This is the difference between waiting for the market to come to you and positioning yourself so the market cannot ignore you. And this is the standard the Monica McDonald Team holds on every single listing.

Tara, we are incredibly proud of you. Your dedication, your sharp instincts, and the trust you build with your clients are exactly what makes this team what it is. You earned every bit of this win 👏🏼

Thinking about selling and wondering if your home is positioned to move, not just sit? Let's find out what the right strategy looks like for your property 🔑

Monica McDonald · 352-250-8681
Tara Holcomb · 352-217-7693

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18000 Eagles Club House Way
Tavares, FL
32778

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