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Ron Rickenbacker

With over 28 years of experience in real estate, Ron Rickenbacker specializes in representing buyers and sellers throughout the Columbus area. A multi-million dollar producing agent and a life-long Columbus area resident, Ron has extensive knowledge and expertise of all aspects of residential real estate. With his sales success and exceptional personal service, Ron can help home buyers find the perfect home. As a listing agent, his knowledge of the market can help sellers get the best price for their home in the shortest time frame possible.

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The Shaffer Team Advantage

People choose to use Don Shaffer and The Shaffer Team because we believe representing a client’s BEST interests is our responsibility 100% of the time! Therefore, we do!

115 yrsOf Combined Experience

7,000Nearly 7,000 Families Served

850₊ MilOver 850 Million In Sales

100'sof 5-Star Reviews

Real Trends Verified One of The Best USA Teams

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Words From Our Clientele

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“I have always relied on Ron Rickenbacker to handle all of my real estate needs. He is professional, polite, honest and is responsive to all of my questions. Ron has been my realtor for over 20 years. Ron has the knowledge and expertise when you are looking to buy or sell your next home. I will always choose Ron for my real estate needs.”

- Rhonda Croskey

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“Ron was amazing to deal with! He responded quickly to every inquiry I had, no matter the time or day. His expertise shined in this crazy market. We were able to get way above our expectations in selling and in our new home. I highly recommend him and his team.”

– Rhonda Croskey

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“It was such a pleasure working with Ron. He was always available and quick to respond to our request to view properties or to answer any questions that we had. We were indecisive buyers, and Ron showed a tremendous amount of patience and guidance with us. Once we had a clear picture it the type of house we were looking for, Ron did a fantastic job of sending us listings that fit the bill. His experience and knowledge were an incredible resource. He made every step of the home buying process positive one. We knew that he was on our side and was always looking out for our best interest. We'd highly recommend Ron to any of our friends or family looking for property in Central Ohio.”

– Jim and Amanda Creighton

Frequently Asked Questions About The Shaffer Team

What does The Shaffer Team help with?

The Shaffer Team helps Central Ohio buyers and sellers with every step of the real estate process, including home searches, pricing strategy, listing preparation, negotiations, and closing. The team works with clients in Pickerington, Columbus, Canal Winchester, Lancaster, Reynoldsburg, Dublin, Hilliard, Westerville, New Albany, Upper Arlington, and nearby communities.

Does The Shaffer Team help both buyers and sellers?

Yes. The Shaffer Team works with both buyers and sellers throughout Central Ohio. Buyers receive help finding the right home, understanding local market conditions, and making competitive offers. Sellers receive guidance on pricing, preparation, marketing, showings, negotiations, and closing.

What areas does The Shaffer Team serve?

The Shaffer Team serves communities throughout Central Ohio, including Pickerington, Columbus, Canal Winchester, Lancaster, Reynoldsburg, Dublin, Hilliard, Westerville, New Albany, Upper Arlington, and surrounding areas. Their local experience helps clients compare neighborhoods, home values, commute options, and market activity.

Why should I work with a local Central Ohio real estate team?

Working with a local Central Ohio real estate team gives you insight that online searches alone cannot provide. The Shaffer Team understands neighborhood trends, pricing differences, buyer demand, school-area considerations, commute patterns, and what makes each community unique.

Can The Shaffer Team help me buy and sell at the same time?

Yes. The Shaffer Team can help you plan the timing of selling your current home while buying your next one. The team can help you understand your home’s value, prepare to list, search for your next property, and coordinate negotiations so the move feels more manageable.

How do I get started with The Shaffer Team?

The best way to get started is to contact The Shaffer Team and share your goals, timeline, preferred location, and whether you are buying, selling, or doing both. From there, the team can recommend the next steps based on your situation and the current Central Ohio market.