The Ron Ekema Team

7127 S Westnedge Ave #2, Portage, MI 49002
  •   4.8   (20 reviews)

Our sales performance at a glance

See how The Ron Ekema Team has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

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Reviews
6
Properties for sale
26
Sold properties
$286k
Average sale price
$7.4m
Total sales value

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  • State Top 3Michigan

Meet the team

Get to know the 2 agents at The Ron Ekema Team.

Jerry Slater
Jerry Slater

Buyer's Agent / REALTOR® / Licensed Real Estate Agent

  4.7   (13 reviews)
About Jerry
I have lived in SW Michigan and the Kalamazoo area since 1965, when I came to attend Western Michigan University. I began my real estate career in October of 2012, after working in the business and production sector for 30 years. As part of The Ron Ekema Team at RE/MAX Advantage, I work very closely with buyers and sellers to help educate them in every aspect of the buying/selling process. My mission is to serve buyers and and sellers to help them with the smoothest transaction during one of the largest events of their lives, and to have a good working relationship with other Realtors in order to make that happen.
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Ron Ekema
Ron Ekema

Team Leader

  5   (12 reviews)
About Ron
Meet Ron Ekema, the dynamic team leader making waves in the Michigan real estate scene. Ron has been a successfully Realtor since 1993 in the state of Michigan, listing and selling beautiful single-family homes, stylish condos and vacant properties. His impressive average days on market for these sales is just 28 days, showcasing his efficiency in closing deals swiftly. Currently, Ron and his team has an exclusive selection of active properties for sale, offering an array of options for potential buyers. Ron is always available for anyone that has questions or is looking to sell. Ron's expertise extends across localities such as Mattawan, Kalamazoo, Portage, and several others, providing him with an in-depth understanding of each neighborhood's unique offerings. With a perfect 5-star rating, clients consistently praise Ron and his team for their professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to providing top-notch service. Whether you're looking to buy or sell in Michigan, or world wide you can trust the Ron Ekema team with RE/MAX to guide you through the process with ease and expertise.
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About us

Discover the excellence of The Ron Ekema Team, a leading real estate team with RE/MAX Advantage located at 7127 S Westnedge Ave #2, Portage, MI. With a stellar rating of 4.9 from numerous happy clients, their reputation for delivering seamless real estate experiences is unparalleled. In the past year, The Ron Ekema Team has skillfully managed to achieve impressive real estate transactions for both sellers and buyers. Specializing predominantly in Single-Family Homes, Condos and Vacant Land transactions. The team has not only shown proficiency in handling diverse property types but also demonstrated a knack for securing great deals. Their real estate expertise reflects navigating today's housing market to meet their clients' needs. Currently representing multiple active properties, The Ron Ekema Team is committed to matching buyers with their dream homes while providing exceptional customer service every step of the way. Their proficiency extends across several localities and cities, including but not limited to Kalamazoo, Portage, Mattawan, Paw Paw, Vicksburg & Schoolcraft MI, showcasing their extensive knowledge and command of the regional market. Choose The Ron Ekema Team for a trusted partnership in your real estate journey, leveraging their deep market insights, proven track record, and commitment to excellence. Whether you're looking to buy or sell, they are poised to guide you with expertise and dedication.

Our reviews

  4.8  
23 reviewsacross 10 different locations, showing 6.
Our qualities as told by our client reviews: local expert, clear communication, reliable.
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Seller review
All was and very helpful
8 months ago
All was and very helpful

Eye called Ron we got it listed and he had showings very quickly. Worked with me with on my time frame.we met up when needed got together on the paperwork. I think he sold my house in a short time . Ron is easy to work with I’ll recommend him to anyone would to sell or buy a home..

Ron Ekema
Seller review
Outstanding & Streamline Results
8 months ago
Outstanding & Streamline Results

Ron & his team were so easy to work with; overall an amazing experience. Through each step of the selling process they made sure I was well informed with all my options to get me the best deal possible within a efficient amount of time. They answered all my questions and were very easy to reach- ready to assist whenever I needed. Within a week of home being on the market I had my house come with quite a few offers. After my home a month of being on the market it was no longer mine. I had offers come in and the process to sell got me out of the home quickly. When I was stressed to move, Ron & his team made this an easy and comforting experience ready to assist. I highly recommend using Ron for any realtor needs!

Ron Ekema
Seller review
EXCELLENT!
8 months ago
EXCELLENT!

Ron and his lovely wife, Tammy were ALWAYS ready to answer any question for us with professionalism. They always responded very quickly which was so greatly appreciated. Selling or buying a house is so very stressful. We wouldn’t have been able to get through this stressful time without them! If anyone ever needs a realtor, that’s who we will refer them to!!

Ron Ekema
Seller review
Repeat client
12 months ago
Repeat client

Love working w Jerry and Raejean..3rd time...always professional and would use them again if I ever bought again in michigan. Kind, considerate, answered all questions, had my best interest front and center... and educated me along the way!! ❤️

Jerry Slater
Seller review
Sold sold sold!
over 1 year ago
Sold sold sold!

Jerry is fantastic! I’ve used him for multiple properties and have recommended him to many friends and family members, never disappoints!

Jerry Slater
Seller review
Trusting your realtor
over 1 year ago
Trusting your realtor

I was given one of the nicest experiences of my life when I was introduced to Jerry Slater and his team It was an excruciating time for me. My husband had passed away. I had an accident at work and was recovering from a surgery and I had this huge home for sale, which in of itself, they are more difficult to sell. Jerry and his entire team truly were outstanding. They took everything over they did everything for me. They went above and beyond what they would’ve had to do and they found a buyer for my home It was just about to go into foreclosure and this lady came along and fell in love with the house, and Jerry managed everything smoothly and professionally He and his team deserve an outstanding report for what they did for me because it was all work for their team and they did it wonderfully I’ve tell with so many realtors in my life and I cannot say that one of them was a positive experience so I was quite nervous but the first meeting with Jerry took all that away I was blessed in so many ways having been involved with Max And Gerry and his team and I want to say thank you to them If I ever had to sell any property again, there would be no one. I would go to except Jerry Slater and his team and I hope people read this and follow this because they will not be disappointed. They will have found something that is rare in the real estate business, a team that is decent honorable, hard-working And truly work for their client so thank you for giving me this opportunity to share with others my experience, Sandra Rentfrow

Jerry Slater
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Our properties

The Ron Ekema Team has 13 properties for sale and sold 26 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
$349,900
2707 Tattersall Road
Portage MI 49024
4
3
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Advantage
For Sale
$485,000
64/2623 West Port Drive
Kalamazoo MI 49009
3
3
2
Condo
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Advantage
SoldApr 30, 2026
$200,000
729 Buchanan Avenue
Kalamazoo MI 49008
6
Multi-Family
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Advantage and O'Brien Real Estate
SoldApr 30, 2026
$1,000,000
715 Buchanan Avenue
Kalamazoo MI 49008
12
Multi-Family
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Advantage and O'Brien Real Estate
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