I was looking into rentals with two months to move. I eventually decided to buy a house but had to pull it off in 45 days. Ricky Gates was amazing and managed to pull off closing with a VA Hone loan in that timeframe. We ran into obstacles and he remained calm(even though I wasn’t at times) and assured me that we will work it out. He was professional, courteous, and most of all, he was available anytime to answer any questions I had. If you want a realtor that cares, is honest, and made this happen for me. He was a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend him to anyone looking to purchase a home. I will be if/when a buy a new one in years to come. Great person, amazing service!

Mr Gates was our sellers Agent. My husband and I was very pleased with the experience. The entire process went smoothly and we were guided through each step. Everything he told us fell into place, making the entire process easy and worry free. We would highly recommend Ricky Gates as your Seller Agent.

Ricky is knowledgeable about the housing market, and is honest and upfront about everything. I live out of state ans was doing an estate sale of my mothers house. Ricky explained everything to my satisfaction, kept me informed of the process, I didn't have to keep calling him, and where we were at in the sale of the house. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a professional realtor.

Rick Gates was extremely easy to work with. At all stages in the purchase of our first house he went above and beyond to ensure my wife and I understood what was happening at that time and what needed to happen next. Besides his attention to clarity he was extremely easy to get a hold of. If he didn’t answer a phone call he would text right back and call shortly after. To us this is a hallmark of a true professional.

Fantastic!Rick was great to work with. He was responsive and listened to what we were looking for. He found several houses to show us and got us in to several more that we found very quickly. When we weren’t able to tour in person, he set up remote tours for us. He was incredibly helpful beyond just showing houses - he answered questions about the area, made recommendations based on schools, etc. His knowledge about the area was really helpful and it was nice to work with someone who could answer questions based on experience. We would definitely work with him and enjoyed working with him to buy our current house. He made the process as pleasant as buying a house can be and we appreciated his quick response and overall friendliness.

Hands down, twenty years of moving around for the army, the best ever realtor! Super kind, super user friendly, and very honest! That’s the best part, no “trying to make a sale” just trying to help get you the best house for your family. 10 of 5 stars and will send any and all people interested to him!!!!!

I recently had the pleasure of working with Rick Gates to sell my home, and I cannot recommend him enough. From the very start, Ricky impressed me with his professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail. What stood out the most to me was how quickly Ricky was able to move the process along, while still ensuring that all details were handled and nothing was missed. He was proactive in his approach and kept me informed every step of the way, making the entire process as smooth and stress-free as possible. In addition to being an exceptional realtor, Ricky was also incredibly friendly and personable. He took the time to get to know me and my needs, and always had my best interests in mind. He is patient, kind, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure my satisfaction. Overall, I am thrilled with the service I received from Ricky and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to sell their home. Thank you Ricky for your hard work and dedication!

When purchasing a new home you are trusting someone to guide you through one of the largest investments one will make. You want an expert in that market. I am also a real estate agent but licensed in NC. When it was time for us to move, we needed an expert in the Upstate NY market. Ricky was Phenomenal!! He guided us through the differences in what we needed in NY vs NC . For example, we were not familiar with the different types of heating systems, towns, villages, taxes etc. We needed someone to do more than show us a home. We needed his knowledge and expertise. Ricky was very attentive, personable, knowable, and a pleasure to work with.

Ricky was phenomenal as our agent. Extremely professional, punctual, diligent and always reachable. He made the house hunting/coordination seamless and made the entire move less stressful. He also referred us to a great local lender who I will use again and found us a better home insurance policy. With Ricky, I never worried about the process in NY while my family was concentrating on finishing up in NC. I have considerable experience working with agents and Ricky is one of the best.

Rick is amazing! We bought our first home, and he was able to make the process quick and painless. Rick always went above and beyond our expectations. From seeing houses farther away, to doing showings later in the evening. Anything we needed or had questions on Rick was there, always answering any phone calls or text messages we sent. This process wouldn’t have gone as smoothly if we would’ve used anyone else. Rick will definitely be our go to for any home we need to sell or buy! If you have buying or seeking needs, Rick is your guy!

I searched few a few real estate agents before I ran into Ricky. Every real estate agent I talked to before him did not feel right. We went to a few houses before I left to go out of state for a few months and when I was multiple states away, I still got what I wanted, for how much I wanted to spend. He never lied and was truthful while working with me. Bottom line upfront he does not play any games and is a very reliable hard working person!

It took 9 months and many showings to close on our home and Rick was there each step of the way. He goes above and beyond and doesn’t force anything on you whatsoever. His knowledge on putting in the correct offer was vital to our home buying success. I thoroughly recommend him to anybody looking for an experienced realtor and most of all a great person.