Ricky Gates was extremely knowledgeable and communicative at every step of the process. He brought tremendous local expertise to the table from our initial discussion, through listing, through sale negotiation. It felt like we had a true partner during the sale, which gave us tremendous confidence in the final outcome.

I got to work with Rick for over two years, while I was in a different time zone, to upon my return to our time zone. He was always on top of everything that was going on, he always answered a call and if did not answer would immediately call back. Was communicating at all friction points, forward, and understanding. Rick’s approach, advice, experience, and guidance was essential at every step of the way. Each set back was a challenge he accepted and all led up to the finish line of selling our home and we could not be any more grateful, happier, and better for it. He made everything smooth and easy and even if there was a friction point he was patient and calm through the storms. Cannot recommend him enough and you surely will not be disappointed.

Ricky was amazing with us and we had a great experience!! Not only were we overseas in a different time zone but we had a short amount of time to find a home and close, so we knew that we were already asking for a lot to being with but Ricky was a delight! He communicated with us on our time and helped us get all the information we needed to get the ball rolling. He was available and present when we needed him and he made our already stressful experience a breeze! Highly recommend, he is knowledgeable and personable!

Rick was very helpful throughout the whole process. He was always available for calls and always got the answers we needed. Rick was very professional.

We were looking for a realtor who had great reviews from a sellers standpoint since we wouldn't be in the state while selling. Rick was recommended to to my wife from a friend of hers. After reading some of his reviews from other seller, we decided on going with him. He made the process easy and pretty stress free for us. We recommend him to others.

Quick and easy. You need something done quickly and meticulously? Go with Rick. Cannot recommend him enough, he’s helped us buy and sell homes and has been the best agent we’ve went with by far. Diligent, effective, good at communicating.

Ricky is knowledgeable and was always there to show us around whenever we asked to do a survey on a house. He helped us look for a very cheap deal on a home loan with the cheapest interest rate available that most of the banks can't beat.He was very helpful in sharing his experience and getting all the information that we need to make the purchase.

Great customer service skills paired with strong real estate knowledge across New York and international markets. Ricky Gates’ professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to guide clients through every step of the process truly stand out. Thank you again — your support is greatly appreciated.

We requested visits to nearly 20 houses before we found ours. Rick's experience and expertise were extremely helpful as we went maneuvered through the home-buying process. He was exceptionally reliable - on time for every showing, and he allowed adequate time at each visit. If you want someone who listens and follows through, Rick is the best!

If you're looking for a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and patient real estate agent in the Watertown area, I can't recommend Ricky Gates enough. From start to finish, he made the entire home-buying process feel straightforward and stress-free. Ricky was incredibly patient, never rushed us, and took the time to answer every question we had. What really set him apart was his extensive local knowledge. He didn't just show us houses—he explained the different neighborhoods, pointed out the pros and cons of each area, and helped us understand what to look for in a property based on our needs. Throughout the process, we always felt like he had our best interests in mind. His professionalism, honesty, and dedication made a huge difference, and the overall experience exceeded our expectations. If you're buying or selling a home in the Watertown, NY area, Ricky Gates is someone you can trust. We had a fantastic experience and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for an outstanding real estate agent.

Ricky is super professional and easy to chat with. He was absolutely amazing through everything we put him through. It took us about a year of on and off looking for a house because of life events, and he was extremely patient and understanding through it all! I would highly recommend contacting Ricky if you're looking for a house or property in the Watertown and surrounding areas. He's patient, kind, knows exactly what he's doing, and he's also extremely honest, which is SUPER important when asking questions about the area or about the houses. He didn't just try to shove a house in our face and call it a day, he went above and beyond to make sure we got what we were looking for. We absolutely love our new house, our neighbors, and our area. THANK YOU RICKY!!

Ricky Gates was a consummate professional as a buying agent in Watertown, NY. Buying from out of state I trusted Ricky’s knowledge of the local area to find the right home. I could always count on him for honesty, recommendations and thorough reviews of properties I was interested in.