Meet the Kirby & Co Team

As an East Texas real estate broker, Stephanie McLean has a buyer’s perspective and a wealth of marketing and business expertise when it comes to East Texas Luxury Homes. Stephanie is familiar with the nuances of marketing luxury products and working with discerning clientele.

Stephanie believes that selling luxury homes throughout the East Texas area requires a highly targeted and sophisticated approach and utilizes every tool possible - including professional videos, staging, newsletters, blogs, and social media. She proactively seeks publication opportunities for property exposure to potential buyers. Stephanie only takes a handful of quality listings at one time so that she can give them the personalized attention and focus that is necessary to sell in today’s competitive market.

Having found the perfect home for her family, and seeing the happiness generated from that sense of place, she decided to dedicate her career to helping others find that root of happiness - the home. This fuels her work with buyers to find the property that is just right for their lifestyle and dreams.

It can often take a team of experts to get the job done right. Stephanie has established relationships with reputable professionals from attorneys to inspectors as well as a multitude of building, design and landscape experts. Please ask to be connected to this talented pool to make your buying or selling process seamless.

Designations & Affiliations: REALTOR^®, Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), e-PRO^®, NAR’s Green Designation (GREEN), Referral Channel rCertified^℠, Certified Luxury Agent, Farm & Ranch Specialist, G-Certified (Government Certified), Relocation Specialist.

Relocation Networks: NuCompass, Sirva, Graebel, Lexicon, Brookfield, Weichert Relocation, Cartus, WHR Group.

Family partnership: Stephanie’s husband Darren Kirby owns and operates Kirby Custom Homes, giving Kirby & Co clients a seamless path from land purchase to custom construction - one family from start to finish.

Jennifer Fair was born in Fort Campbell, KY and raised in New Mexico. Jennifer’s career as a stylist led her to owning salons in California and New Mexico. Moving to Tyler, Texas in 2013, she quickly immersed herself in the Tyler area - which sparked a passion for real estate.

Jennifer is knowledgeable and passionate about the Greater Tyler Area. That, paired with her integrity, honesty, authenticity, and sense of humor, allows her to connect with clients and meet them where they are, whatever their need.

When she isn’t helping people find their dream home, ranch, second home, or investment property, Jennifer can be found with her 11-year-old twins, Aiden and Olivia - savoring time with them and supporting them in their activities.

Taylor Florendo is a Realtor on the Kirby & Co team serving the Waco and Dallas markets. Stephanie’s daughter, Taylor brings the same family-first approach to every transaction - combining personal attention with the resources and support of an established East Texas brokerage.

Whether you’re relocating to the DFW metro for work, looking for a Waco-area family home, or searching for an investment property, Taylor partners with you start to finish.

Real estate has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. As a lifelong East Texan, I grew up surrounded by the real estate and homebuilding industries. My grandfather was a builder, my father was a real estate broker, and my mother was an interior designer. Growing up in a family with such a passion for homes gave me an appreciation for the industry and the importance of helping people find a place to call home.

I have called Tyler, Texas, home for 36 years and am proud to have raised my three sons here. My deep roots in the community and love for East Texas give me a personal connection to the people and places that make this area so special.

Since becoming a REALTOR^® in 2018, I have been passionate about helping buyers and sellers navigate the real estate process with confidence. I understand that buying or selling a home is more than just a transaction: it’s a major life milestone. My goal is to make the experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible while building lasting relationships along the way.

East Texas isn’t just where I work; it’s home. I am proud to help others find their place in the community I have loved for a lifetime.