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Ron the Realtor
The Harder You Work, The Luckier You Get
When it comes to real estate in
Southwest Orlando, one name comes to
the top of everyone’s mind — Ronald
Ziolkowski. Just kidding; most cannot
say, let alone spell, his name. That
is why everyone knows him as Ron
the Realtor. RTR has been helping
families in the area for more than 20
years, selling an unheard of more than
$400,000,000 in closed sales. In 2017,
he finished as the No. 1 Re/Max Realtor
in the state of Florida, selling $65 million
and 168 homes in 2017 alone —
that is one home every other day!
What makes this even more remarkable
is that Ron the Realtor does all this
by himself — no team, no assistants,
no buyer’s agents or transaction coordinators.
Ron handles every aspect of
his clients’ transactions. He also represents
buyers and sellers, making the
accomplishment even more astounding.
By working with both buyers and sellers,
Ron has his finger on the pulse of
the local market, and his clients benefit
greatly from it every time.
When asked how he accomplishes
these unheard of numbers, without delay,
Ron said, “The harder you work,
the luckier you get. I am the embodiment
of the American dream. Ironically
selling, well, the American dream: home
ownership.
“I contribute and track my success
one satisfied client at a time. When
someone allows me the honor of representing
them, I take it very seriously.
I work tirelessly to ensure all their goals
are exceeded on every level. By doing
so, I hopefully earn another client for
life.”
Clients for life is what Ron strives
for and obtains on every transaction
he does. Whether it is closing another
record sale, winning a multiple offer
situation for a buyer, or just advising
on the perfect area for a buyer’s
budget, Ron is accessible to his clients.
“There is no such thing as after hours
with RTR,” he said.
His clients love him for his direct nononsense
approach, delivering accurate
advice without sugarcoating anything,
so they can make informed decisions on
their largest assets with confidence. Ron
the Realtor ensures his clients are the
best informed in the marketplace.
Born and raised in Buffalo, New York,
during the downturn of the steel industry
and in a single-parent household, Ron
had to fight for everything he has had
from an early age.
“With hard work, you can achieve
anything you want,” he said.
Ron started his working career in local
restaurants, washing dishes and bussing
tables at a very young age. He
also worked several jobs while putting
himself through college.
Keeping true to the saying “Behind
every successful man is an even stronger
woman,” Ron gives all the credit
for his ability to devote so much to his
clients and his business to his wife of
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19 years, Kathy, who is the driving
force of their family of three children —
Evan, 17; Kaitlyn, 15; and Owen,
13. The couple met while working at the
same restaurant in Buffalo, but what is
fascinating is that they went to the same
small high school. Kathy graduated a
year prior, yet they never knew each
other until Ron took that job.
“Without Kathy, I could never be the
Realtor I am for my clients,” Ron said.
“My children and my wife are so understanding,
they always take the backseat
to my business. My family is remarkable
for what they put up with.”
Another fact about Ron the Realtor
many may or may not know is that no
one in America sells more homes in
Winter Garden (zip code 34787)
than RTR. This has been the case for
well over the past decade. RTR was
also recently voted a Best of Southwest
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Realtor for the third time in the Southwest
Orlando Bulletin.
These impressive accomplishments
were not made by selling multimillion
dollar homes.
“I’m a blue-collar Realtor,” Ron said.
“My average sales price in 2017 was
$368,000. I sell these homes as if they
are $2 million homes. I love fighting for
the working family, fighting for every
dollar. I give my clients top-of-the-line
marketing, including their own personal
websites and videos typically reserved
for higher-end homes. This in turn
achieves top dollar for my sellers every
single time.”
Whether you are looking to buy or
sell a home, Ron the Realtor can help.
For more information or to have Ron assist you with
your real estate needs, call 407-592-7653 or visit
www.rontherealtor.com. ª