Since there are so many professionals to choose from when purchasing a house I decided to find an agent who we would work with for when we would actually begin the home buying process; we were not planning to start for at least 6 months. Although there are other agents that are listed as having more years of experience than him, I was very impressed with the reviews I read from people who had worked with him. I almost decided to choose someone more "seasoned" but we are so glad we chose Rick!! We actually ended up putting in an offer on a home much sooner than we had planned and it was accepted- first offer. Moving forward we asked who he recommended for things such as the home inspection, loan officers, etc. We chose to hire/work with who he suggested and again- we are so thankful we did!! Overall our first home purchase experience went smoothly and quickly. Rick was a major reason why. Unlike some people who can be arrogant when they are good at their job, Rick is kind, humble, and appreciative. He is knowledgeable and explained everything that we did not understand; he was honest and straightforward and we were confident he was trustworthy. I HIGHLY recommend Rick Gates!!!

This man did everything and anything he could to help us find our home! Definitely will recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home.

Kind, thoughtful considerate. Ricky made himself available for the needs of us. Truly genuine person. Honest and trustworthy.

Ricky provided me with any and all the information I asked for and it prompt manner, and was diligent in following through with the sellers, realtor and the lawyers involved with the closing. This process could have been rather bumpy with the issues involved with the seller, but through clear communication and being proactive, this process was pretty smooth sailing.

Rick has been more than helpful. Gone above and beyond. I look forward to working with him in future and will recommend to all house hunters I encounter.

Rick went above in beyond throughout the whole experience. My work schedule didn’t always allow for us to meet during normal hours of the day. Rick was extremely flexible and made time to meet with me late into the night and early in the morning if necessary. Additionally, he truly cares about getting you the best deal and will take initiative to make sure that happens. One of the key reasons I would go with Rick again, is his honesty. He doesn’t come off as a salesman—he is genuine and cares. I will work with Rick again in the future!

Every step of the way was seamless and his knowledge of the market and expertise in the field helped minimize any stress I could of experienced. Hung with me through every setback, putting options out there to keep going towards securing my first home. As a veteran I can appreciate the patience he had with me also through the uncertainty. A huge Thank you again Rick!!!

Rick was so helpful! Super reliable and easy to reach. He went above and beyond for us and our house was under contract within days of listing. He walked us through every step and kept us informed throughout the entire process. Rick helped to make a very stressful transition as smooth as possible for our family and could not recommend him enough.

Rick was the best choice of realtor. He helped us buy our house, then sell it a couple years later. He is always responsive and on top of everything, always communicating what was happening. Could not have asked for someone better to help us in our first home buying and selling venture!

Rick was an absolutely phenomenal agent for me, especially as I am a first time home buyer. He has a huge wealth of knowledge on the housing market here in the North Country and on the types of houses that are here in the area. He walked me through several homes, most of which were very different styles and designs, and he was able to point out areas of issue and areas of strength in each one. As he would always say, “there’s pros and cons to everything”. Our walkthroughs weren’t rushed and I didn’t feel like I was an inconvenience by asking a lot of questions. His advice was sound and helped me make a solid decision for my purchase. Rick also honored my desires for location and price range. He wasn’t pushy or trying to meet any type of agenda. It was truly what I was looking for and nothing else. Rick is also very familiar with the buying process with the VA backing. He has loads of local connections for all types of services that came in handy during the buying process and afterwards. I would absolutely recommend Rick to any one looking to buy a home, especially a first time home buyer!!

My fiancé and I were extremely lucky to have found Rick for the purchase and selling of our first home! Rick was incredibly knowledgeable, flexible, and communicative throughout our experience. He frequently went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed. We could not have asked for a more professional and friendly realtor. We have recommended Rick to everyone looking to buy or sell their property.

Ricky was initially going to sell us a home in Chaumont, NY but after my wife was accepted into Physicians’ Assistant school at SUNY Upstate we made the decision to move to Syracuse and sell our home. Our place was a bit of a hard sell but he got us a great price and helped us make some repairs. He went above and beyond throughout the entire process, was professional and kept us constantly updated and let us make decisions. His knowledge of the market surpassed any realtor I’ve worked with before. Truly a one in a million realtor.