Rick Gates

eXp Realty

Looking to sell your property, buy a new home, or just need some expert real estate advice?

About
I have lived most of my life in northern New York, apart from the time my father was in the military. After college, my wife and I started a family in Watertown to be near our relatives. My daughter is in college, and my son is in high school. My wife is a middle school teacher.

I have spent most of my career as a multi-unit supervisor, where I was a top performer over the years. I provide a high level of service to my clients through open and honest communication, delivered promptly.

My hobbies include traveling, enjoying live music, attending sporting events, watching musicals with my family, and occasionally running, including participating in marathons.

Cell: 315-783-7163
Email: [email protected]
Reviews: https://www.ratemyagent.com/real-estate-agent/ricky-gates-b17z3h/sales/reviews
Highlights *
196
Recent sales
$13K-$505K
Price range
$224K
Median price
6
Years experience

Recent Listings & Sales

Ratings & Reviews
5.0 (10)

Peyton P
Pamelia, NY - Feb 26, 2026

Ricky is the the best realtor in the area, he is of the highest integrity, he knows his stuff, and I found myself looking to him immediately when I didn't understand something about the home buying process or even after the purchase, things like what trash service to use - he helped with all of it. When we looked at homes he pointed things out I never thought to look for, he was very responsive and always got back to me the same day. He had great recommendations for services like inspectors and knows what everyone in the area offers. He is honest and fair, and worked with my somewhat unique situation to make things fair for all parties. I would buy a home with Ricky again, and will sell my home with Ricky. There's no one better!

Verified by RealSatisfied

Alex Silva
Watertown, NY - Feb 17, 2026

Rick was there every step of the way to inform us of what to expect. He took called and answered our question throughout the entire process. You cant go wrong with his help.

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Kelsey Partyka
Denmark, NY - Jan 18, 2026

Rick was beyond incredible! Our experience was a long roller coaster adventure, and we faced several situations he has never seen before but he handled each one for us and guided us through a lot of craziness. We were both fully remote and Rick accommodated that completely, oftentimes running out to see a house just after I texted him about it. We definitely appreciated all of his knowledge about the area and resale value and will definitely use him to sell when we are ready to leave.

Verified by RealSatisfied

Adam
Watertown, NY - Jan 10, 2026

We truly couldn’t have asked for a better real-estate agent to help us find our forever home. From start to finish, Rick was knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in what was best for our family. He listened carefully to what we wanted, guided us through every step of the process, and made what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and even enjoyable. We felt supported, informed, and confident the entire time. We’re so grateful for his hard work and dedication, and we would recommend Rick without hesitation to anyone looking to buy a home.

Verified by RealSatisfied

Shamoya
Watertown, NY - Nov 5, 2025

Ricky Gates made my home buying process smooth and stress-free. He was professional, knowledgeable, and always available to answer my questions. I truly appreciated his patience and dedication throughout the process. I highly recommend Ricky to anyone looking for a reliable and experienced real estate agent.

Verified by RealSatisfied

Professional Info

Brokerage

eXp Realty
128 W Manlius St
East Syracuse, NY 13057

Licensed

Licensed REALTOR®
NY 10301222969

Awards

  • Top Producer Jefferson/Lewis Board
  • Top 1% Agent for Veterans United
  • #2 NYS Rate My Agent
  • eXp Icon Agent

Specialties

  • First-time buyers
  • Military
  • Relocation

Designations

  • MRP

Hobbies

  • Music
  • Travel

Top Cities *

Watertown

  • 71 sales past 3 years
  • 81 days on market
  • $191K median price

Carthage

  • 35 sales past 3 years
  • 87 days on market
  • $237K median price

Evans Mills

  • 12 sales past 3 years
  • 72 days on market
  • $255K median price

* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.