Orlando Real Estate Blog - Renee Funk

What It Really Means To Be Better Than Your Fee as a Listing Professional

A high-standard approach to serving Southwest Orlando & Windermere homeowners with clarity, curiosity, and proven professional commitment.

Blog Author: Renee Funk | Exactly What to Say Certified Guide, Speaker, Trainer

Being “better than your fee” is not marketing language. It is not a tagline. It is a professional standard.

In Southwest Orlando’s 2025 market, where Stellar MLS data reflects that 30 to 40 percent of listings fail to sell, the difference between an agent and a listing professional has never been clearer.

With Jeffrey Funk of The Funk Collection, Jeff’s failed listing rate in 2025 is 0%. ZERO...

Not because Jeff hopes listings will sell. Not because he accepts listings at any list price, and battles Sellers for hefty…

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Giving Back in Our Own Backyard

A Disney Day with the Ranchers of Edgewood Children’s Ranch and Jeff & Renee Funk

Blog Author: Renee Funk | Exactly What to Say Certified Guide, Speaker, Trainer

For over a decade, Jeffrey Funk has had the honor of serving on the Board of Directors for Edgewood Children’s Ranch, a place committed to restoring families and giving at-risk youth the tools to thrive. Long before joining the board, the Funk family supported the Ranch because they believe deeply in helping children right here in our own backyard. When you can see exactly who is receiving the community’s effort, the impact becomes personal. That matters to the Funk Family. 

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Testimonial from Jairek Robbins

Incredibly Grateful to Earn Recommendation from Highly Regarded Thought Leader Jairek Robbins

"Renee (Funk) is one of my favorite humans! I highly recommend working with her and her team. She will ensure you get world-class service and you will most likely refer all your friends and family to her, they will be forever grateful you did!" ~Jairek Robbins

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"Over the years, Jairek and I have spoken on panels together, and shared meaningful mentorship conversations, for which I am incredibly grateful for. Jairek…

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Inside Secrets to Butler Chain of Lakes Access without Butler Chain Real Estate Prices

Most real estate agents do not know this, but the Local Pro's have the inside scoop for buyers wondering, 'how do I find a home providing nearby lake access, without the higher lakefront real estate prices?'. Don't worry, The Funk Collection has you covered.

Blog Author: Renee Funk | Team Leader The Funk Collection Brokered by eXP Realty

How savvy buyers find homes with lake access withOUT paying premium lakefront pricing.

The Butler Chain of Lakes is the crown jewel of Windermere living. Residents know it. Longtime locals protect it. Newcomers want it. And yet one of the biggest misconceptions in Central Florida real estate is that you must pay multi-million-dollar lakefront prices to enjoy the Butler Chain lifestyle. That is not true.

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Agents, You Never Have to 'Follow Up' Again.

What is the difference between CHASING Language & Curiosity Sparking Language?

Blog Author: Renee Funk | Exactly What to Say Certified Guide, Speaker, Trainer

STOP the Sea of Sameness! Simple Swaps create a curiosity gap, differentiating sales pro's. What is the difference between CHASING language & curiosity attraction language? Most agents use phrases that instantly trigger resistance. Their communication feels repetitive, scripted, or generic. Small tweaks in phrasing create big shifts in how clients perceive your professionalism.

Below are some of Renee Funk’s Real Estate Simple Swaps. SAVE THIS BLOG for reference before you communicate with your next buyer, seller.  

1. NEVER ‘Follow Up’ Again

Stop Saying: 
• “Just checking…

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The Questions Most Brokers Do Not Want Agents to Ask, but Agents Should.

Most Agents Do NOT Know they SHOULD Ask.  

Blog Author: Renee Funk | Team Leader The Funk Collection Brokered by eXP Realty

Most agents only ask one question when interviewing a brokerage: “What is the split?”

This is the first red flag.

A split alone does not build a career. A split alone does not create a top producer. A split alone will never give an agent the clarity, support, or long-term security a pro needs. If you want to grow a real estate business… the questions need to go much deeper.

Many brokers do not want agents asking deeper questions. Stronger questions reveal gaps. Stronger questions make leaders uncomfortable when the value is not there.

That is exactly why real estate agents must ask the deep questions BEFORE…

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Testimonial from Phil M Jones

Incredibly Grateful to Earn Industry Recommendation & Testimonial from Highly Regarded Thought Leader Phil M Jones

"When it comes to winning in real estate, having a squad of people who have your back is how you get to stand out in competition and how you give yourself a edge. What is most impressive to me with Jeffrey, is that he gives you that edge... Jeff Delivers Impact." ~Phil M Jones

Jeffrey, Renee Funk & The Funk Collection are grateful for the thought leadership of Phil M Jones. Elevating communications as real estate professionals is a cornerstone of The Funk Collection.

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SOLD IN WINDERMERE | What Most Agents Won’t Tell You About Listing Strategy

How Does a Windermere Home Sell Above Asking Price, in 2025?

Blog Author: Renee Funk | Team Leader The Funk Collection Brokered by eXP Realty

SOLD IN WINDERMERE, FL | What Most Agents Won’t Tell You About Listing Strategy. Multiple Offers. Above Asking. In Just 3 Days.

If that sounds like a typical “just sold” headline, let us stop you right there. Because in today’s market, a fast sale is not necessarily the flex it used to be, unless you know exactly how to price, market, and position a home before the for sale sign even hits the yard.

At The Funk Collection, led by Jeffrey Funk, we approach every Windermere listing as a product launch, not a passive MLS upload. The strategy makes all the difference for homeowners navigating life…

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Security Cameras Now Available for Realtors

With continued focus on Realtor Safety, Team Leaders of The Funk Collection Jeffrey & Renee Funk, announce the addition of Open House Cloud-Based Cameras being provided for all Agents, choosing to host Open Houses.

Available for all Team Members, an inventory of cloud-based security cameras, are the most recent addition to Open House & Showing Safety Protocols in place for the Team, providing Agents an additional layer of safety when hosting Open Houses throughout the Central Florida Real Estate market. 

For additional Realtor Safety Tips & Awareness, please follow Beverly Carter Foundation

Team Leaders
The Funk Collection Brokered by eXp Realty
Jeffrey & Renee Funk
Email: info@realtyinorlando.com
Cell: 407-575-4877

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What does a 360 Video Tour Through Downtown Windermere look like?

What does a 360 Video Tour Through Downtown Windermere look like?  Jeffrey Funk, Team Leader of The Funk Collection, brings us along with him, on a 360 video tour through Downtown Windermere...

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