What started as a first date at Walt Disney World...

Blog Author: Renee Funk | Co-Founder The Funk Collection, Speaker, Trainer

Getting to know Jeffrey & Renee Funk, Co-Founders of The Funk Collection Real Estate Team, Windermere Residents & Local Business Owners

Who is Jeffrey G. Funk, P.A.?

~Dad of two boys, Husband Who is Jeffrey Funk eXp Realty?
~Orlando Resident since 1999
~27 Year Real Estate Professional
~Team Leader & Coach
~Co-Founder of The Funk Collection
~Is Proud to help buyers & sellers find their love of HOME, in Central Florida.
~Fan of Peloton
~The Negotiator you want in your corner
~Board Member on Edgewood Children's Ranch
~Hyper-Local Data Driven
~Founder of RealtyInOrlando.com (Founded 2006)
~Graduated from Arizona State, Go Sun Devils!
~Has decades of…

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The Real Story Behind Celebrity Homes & Disney Executives Living in Orlando

Blog Author: Renee Funk | Co-Founder The Funk Collection, Speaker, Trainer

A frequently asked question when researching the Orlando area is: Do celebrities live in Windermere? The short answer is yes. Over the years, professional athletes, musicians, and public figures have owned homes in Windermere, Dr. Phillips, and the surrounding communities around the Butler Chain of Lakes.

But that answer only tells part of the story.

To really understand why high-profile residents are drawn to the area, you have to look back several decades to the development of Walt Disney World. Long before celebrity homeowners arrived, the Southwest Orlando area was quietly attracting…

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What is the Difference between the Town of Windermere vs. The Windermere 34786 Zip Code?

Blog Author: Renee Funk | Co-Founder The Funk Collection, Speaker, Trainer

When considering a move to Windermere, Florida, buyers may not realize there are actually two distinct governance structures within the 34786 ZIP code. The Town of Windermere is an incorporated municipality with its own local town government. The remaining areas within 34786, while still considered Windermere by mailing address, are unincorporated Orange County and governed at the county level.

Both share the same ZIP code. Both share the Windermere name. But they operate differently. Here is what residents and future buyers should understand:

What Is the Town of Windermere?

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When Living Near The Magic Turns Fandom Into Something Lived, Not Just Visited.

Blog Author: Renee Funk | Co-Founder The Funk Collection, Speaker, Trainer

Funk Family at Magic KingdomThere is a difference between visiting a place and living inside a lifestyle. For us, living in Windermere means waking up in a town where community still matters, where schools are not just buildings but relationships, and where daily life includes something a little bit magical just down the road.

It also means we get to be fans. Not in the surface-level, tourist way. In the deeply woven, we get to include WDW into the family lifestyle.

Fans of living in Windermere.
Fans of raising the family in Windermere.
Fans of the memories made in and around Southwest Orlando.
Fans of building a…

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Only 38% of homes sold in Glenmuir, in 2025. Here’s why this Property sold in 3 days, while others Continued to FAIL.

Blog Author: Renee Funk | Co-Founder The Funk Collection Brokered by eXP Realty

SOLD IN GLENMUIR | A Windermere Real Estate Case Study. If you have been watching the real estate market in Windermere, you have probably noticed some confusing trends. Homes are listing. Prices look high. And yet… not all listings on the market are selling. In fact, in Glenmuir, a gated Windermere community, of all of the listings in the MLS... only 38% of the homes listed in 2025 actually sold. The other 62% of listings in the MLS expired, canceled, or continue to remain on the market.

This case study breaks down why one home sold in just three…

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Walking homeowners through exactly how a first call with Jeffrey Funk works, when considering when a seller should list their property.

Blog Author: Renee Funk | Co-Founder The Funk Collection, Speaker, Trainer

Most sellers have hesitancy to call a listing agent because a homeowner does not want to feel “sold.” Most stereotypical sales agents rush the first call with a salesy approach. Both of those approaches create unnecessary pressure, and fractured trust.

At The Funk Collection, the philosophy is simple. What is best for the customer? Not what is best for the agent. Not what is driven by sales pressure. The seller should feel safe, not sold. The seller should feel heard. Not talked AT. The professional listing agent leads with curiosity,…

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How a Simple Tradition Can Bring Smiles to Children Across Orange County This Christmas

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

Every December, the Funk's holiday party is more than a festive get-together. It’s a tradition built around generosity, community spirit, and the simple joy of brightening a child’s Christmas. This year marked another meaningful chapter as agents from The Funk Collection and eXp Realty arrived with unwrapped new toys in hand, ready to support local families through the Orange County Mayor’s Toy Drive.

Jeff & Renee Funk with Tonya John, eXp Realty State BrokerThe tree filled quickly as gifts piled up, each one a small reminder of how powerful it is when people come together. It was also a pleasure welcoming Tonya John, eXp Realty State…

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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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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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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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