Jonathan is very knowledgeable about the real estate process and the Adirondack region in general. He is an outdoor enthusiast, has lived here most of his life, and is able to provide detailed information about any local area. He is involved in the community, providing valuable geographic, political, and regulatory particulars about each municipality. Equally important, he is honest, professional, and fair, and has good working relationships with other people in the industry.

Jonathan was wonderful to have as our realtor when we were buying our new home. His knowledge and expertise in the local market were instrumental in assisting our relocation to a new state. His thoroughness helped us to negotiate the best price possible and ensured we didn’t run into unforeseen obstacles in the future. We appreciated his quick responses and friendly demeanor.

Jonathan did an outstanding job finding us the perfect home. He was gracious and low pressure. He knows the area like the back of his hand. Both by land and by lake :). We have recommended his services to family and friends. We now consider Jonathan a friend.

Jonathan found me my dream getaway near Loon Lake. I wasn't even familiar with the area until he showed me this house, and I could not be happier. We contacted him in may, saw the house in June. Agreed on a contract by late june and closed in July. it was efficient and professional. I would highly recommend Jonathan for your transaction.

The first thing that impressed us about Jon was how quickly he responded to our inquiry regarding a piece of land on Upper Saranac Lake. His knowledge of the area and market became apparent as we considered properties. His attentiveness to our needs allowed us to feel secure and enjoy the buying experience. We would highly recommend Jon to anyone buying or selling real estate in the Adirondacks!!!!

Jonathan is highly recommended and goes over and above in all aspects of the real estate process. His pleasant personality makes him easy to talk with. Jonathan worked with us on the purchase of an island water-access property on Upper Saranac Lake, and we could not be more pleased with his services.

Jon Gorgas is the consummate professional. We consulted Jon while negotiating the purchase of a lakefront FSBO (for sale by owner) property. The property we were buying was somewhat, or slightly, comparable to some properties Jon had listed in the area but on different lakes. We needed an expert opinion on the value of our property where it was difficult to find comps. Jon went way above and beyond to help someone who he was very unlikely to actually do business with. Jon's knowledge sharing enabled us to purchase the property at a value that was fair to both the seller and us. I highly recommend Jon to anyone needing a realtor. In the event we buy or sell again, I will absolutely use Jon.

Jonathan found for us the EXACT property we were looking for and made the entire process as painless as possible--he is a real pro. Importantly as we are new to the Adirondacks and, in fact to the state of New York, he helped to find local resources that enabled a smooth transition to our new home. Michael and Phyllis Sinclair

Jon was terrific to work with and we enjoyed the process...Jon made it easy. He set up great day for looking at homes and was always available for questions and next steps. He is from the area and in addition to being knowledgeable about the area he has a strong network of professionals he has access to, ie inspectors; legal etc. thanks Jon, we love our River House!

Honest, Committed and Authentic are the first three words that come to mind . Jon is an amazing real estate professional who went above and beyond the call of duty for us every step of the buying process and always worked tirelessly to get us whatever information we needed as fast as possible. Jon is a great listener with great judgment and he instinctively understood exactly what kind of home we were looking for and he found it for us. When we encountered unexpected issues Jon was always there for us with helpful insights and we could always count on him to tell it to us straight even when it wasn't what we wanted to hear and his input could have jeopardized a sale. Buying a home is a very arduous and emotional process and having Jon in our corner was invaluable.

We worked with Jonathan to both sell our past house and purchase our new home. He was absolutely wonderful to work with through both stressful and emotional processes. He is extremely knowledgeable, supportive and always had our best interest as a top priority through negotiations. While busy with other concurrent sales, it always felt like we were his only clients and his commitment and excellent responsiveness was very much appreciated. I would very highly recommend him.

I contacted Jonathan when a property became available near my current home. He acted immediately and had the owners who were located out of state within that day with my offer. Through a series of negotiations we were able to come to a satisfactory price for both parties. Jonathan came we prepared for any question I had concerning the property and my future needs & potentials. I had a friend visiting from SC he was impressed and purchased the a jointing property with was also available for a future 2nd home. I would also like to mention that Merrill Thomas real estate did an excellent job in follow up needs for the closing. If anyone is interested in property or real estate in this region I would highly recommend both Jonathan & Merrill Thomas for your needs

Jonathan was extremely helpful with the buying process from the day I found the property to the day we closed! He was prompt on responding back to our questions and was professional from start to finish. I would recommend Jonathan to anyone that is in the real estate buying or selling process.

Very helpful with showing us properties that were within the parameters of what we were looking for. He has a great knowledge of the area, and also knows several local contractors that could handle any changes you may be interested in. John is a great asset to have when looking for a home

Jonathan was a pleasure to work with for a number of reasons. First and foremost, having a professional realtor with intimate knowledge of the area and its lakes was invaluable to us. As we had limited knowledge of the area we needed someone to help us understand the properties and their relative values and Jonathan bridged that gap at every turn. And there were quite a few twists and turns along the way. Having grown up in Saranac Lake and worked in the region as a property manager for camps, Jonathan offered a wealth of knowledge to help inform our understanding and decisions. The final decision ended up being the complete opposite of what we initially thought we would purchase. And at almost less than half of what we planned on spending, his attention and focus never lessened. He consistently anticipated issues/needs to work the deal and move things forward through closing. I would highly recommend recommend him to both sellers and buyers.

Jon provided excellent service coupled with his immense knowledge of the area. We recently purchase a large parcel in Union Falls, NY and Jon's attention to detail and communication with the sellers representatives made the process clear and easy. One could not go wrong by having him represent you or your family in any real estate transaction.

Jonathan is a wonderful professional to work with, and has always exceeded our expectations. He has worked hard to meet our needs and has always gone the extra mile to answer questions or concerns. Just a great person to work with and highly recommended!

Jon answered my request through Zillow the same day. The property I was interested in was low in price and that didn't matter to Jon. Jon was very helpful and responsive. I would recommend Jon to anyone looking or selling a home or property.

Very good at showing the home answered the questions that were asked. very professional gave us tips when searching for a home. new about the house that was being sold.

Jonathan conducted the listing and sale of our 2 undeveloped lots in the Rainbow Lake, long distance. We live in Massachusetts. He returned my calls quickly and visited the site of our properties the next day. Communication was excellent and he sold both properties in 12 days. We had been told by another agent that land was not selling well, but Jonathan was excited to take on this listing. He got it done.