Rick Zappone began his real estate career in 2016 after being encouraged by his friend and former broker of the Briotti Group, Steve Briotti, while continuing his background in accounting. He is dedicated to helping clients buy and sell smart and efficiently, ensuring each transaction is smooth while finding the right property, closing deals quickly, and building lasting relationships based on honesty and market knowledge. Rick holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and has experience as an office bookkeeper, accounting professional for a local church, and a casino table games dealer, allowing him to combine financial expertise, strong attention to detail, and calm negotiation skills to guide clients confidently from listing to closing.
A lifelong resident of Waterbury, Connecticut, he is deeply involved in the community through organizations such as the Waterbury Lions Club, Lions Clubs International, and the Connecticut Lions Eye Research Foundation, where he has served as a Past District Governor and in other leadership roles. Known for being caring, honest, and trustworthy, Rick enjoys gardening, cooking, visiting casinos, walking, traveling, and watching movies, especially with family and friends.