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 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.

Buying our first home felt much less overwhelming thanks to Ricky. He was incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and always willing to answer our questions and explain the process in a way that made us feel comfortable and informed. His friendly personality and professionalism made him a pleasure to work with, and we truly appreciated having someone we could trust to guide us through such an important milestone. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a realtor who is knowledgeable, trustworthy, and genuinely cares about his clients.

Working with Vicki on the sale of my home was an incredible experience. She was extremely helpful, was able to answer the various questions I had and was great at communicating through the entirety of the process. She is also very professional and always available if you need her. You could not ask for anyone better to guide you through the sale or purchase of your next home.

I'm my opinion Ricky Gates is or should be listed at the top of his field, He's up to date with our particular situation which was the VA also very Knowledgeable with all aspects of the real estate market and works with very credible lenders, Together Ricky has done a wonderful job finding and helping us through our home purchase experience, Ricky was there from start and even at the table when we signed the closing papers! We would recommend Ricky Gates to anybody looking to purchase a home, VA or otherwise! Thank you Ricky Gates you're very appreciated! Thank Joey & Susan Crowell

Ricky made the entire process of selling our home so much easier. With his experience and knowledge he was able to answer all of our questions, and he responded to every text and phone call promptly. He addressed every one of our concerns and eased our minds while we were several states away from the property. We knew he had everything under control on our behalf.

I would highly recommend Ricky for anybody that needs a home to be sold 👏🏻

I highly recommend Ricky to sell your home! He sold our Carthage home and Evans Mills property in less than a month! Very nice man also. We look forward to using him again shortly to sell our Evans Mills home.

Jamie was absolutely phenomenal in helping us find and close on our first home. From start to finish, she brought unmatched expertise of the area, guided us seamlessly through every step, and went above and beyond in negotiating with the seller to get us the best possible outcome. She was always just a call or message away—no matter the time—ready to answer our questions and make the entire process feel smooth and stress-free. We truly couldn’t have asked for a more dedicated, knowledgeable, and supportive agent!

The Faatz team was very knowledgeable and they were quick with feedback on any questions that we had. They are not high pressure in any way. We feel comfortable with them because we trust their experience in real estate. Integrity and character are very important to us as we take our first shot at an investment property. We felt totally comfortable throughout the entire process and know that they were always looking out for our best interests. We hope to work on other properties with the Faatz team in the future. We HIGHLY recommend the Faatz team!!!!