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Jonathan’s Bio
Real Estate Experience
Upper Saranac Lake
More transactions on Upper Saranac Lake than any other real estate salesperson in the last several years.
Waterfront Sales
Multiple transactions and listings on surrounding water bodies, including; Rainbow Lake, Lake Clear, Lake Flower, Spitfire Lake, Ausable River, Saranac River, Gull Pond, Chazy Lake, and Eagle Lake in the Blue Mountain Lake area.
Residential Sales
A significant number of residential sales from Westport, Lake Placid to Tupper Lake, and north to Malone, with a focus on the Saranac Lake area.
Vacant Land Sales
Sold parcels of land ranging in size from a third of an acre to over 200 acres throughout the northern Adirondacks.
About Me
I was born in Northern New Jersey but was transplanted to Saranac Lake at a young age. Growing up in the playground of lakes and mountains was certainly a blessing!
After graduating from Paul Smiths College with a degree in forestry, I built a successful property management business, which naturally led to a fulfilling career selling real estate. I live on a large property in the “boonies” and enjoy ice fishing and making maple syrup with my wife and three children.
Recent Real Estate Accomplishments
Upper Saranac Sales and Listings
- 658 Indian Carry Rd – Sold*
- 816 Bartlett Carry Rd – Sold*
- 869 Spruce Island – Sold*
- 733 Bartlett Carry Rd – Sold*
- 741B Bartlett Carry Rd – Sold
- 35 Back Bay Lane, Saranac Inn – Sold
- 568 Sekon – Sold
- 733B Bartlett Carry Rd – Sold*
- 583 Sekon – Sold
- 582 Sekon – Sold*
- 467 Witchindin Rd – Sold
- 0 Hawk Ridge – Sold, breaking the vacant land price record on Upper Saranac Lake.
Additional Waterfront Sales and Listings
- 19 Gull Pond Rd – Sold
- 32 Garondah Road, Rainbow Lake – Sold
- 22 Carley Drive, Lake Clear – Sold
- 30 Ark Rd, Keene – Sold
- 183 Riverside Drive, Saranac Lake – Sold*
- 14 Klein Strasse Rd, Chazy Lake – Sold
- 3 Gull Pond Rd, Tupper Lake – Sold
- 26A Spitfire Lake, St. Regis Chain – Listed – $365,000
- 33 Gull Pond Rd, Tupper Lake – Sold
- 1257 State Route 3, Saranac River – Sold*
- West Bay Trail, Blue Mountain Lake – Sold*
- Upper Village at Eagle Nest, Blue Mountain Lake – Sold
- 19 Heron Lane, Spitfire Lake – Sold
- 116 West Side Rd, Mt. View Lake – Sold*
- 0 Garondah Rd, Rainbow Lake – Sold
* indicates I represented both the seller and the buyer.
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Excellent Service
Keith O.
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 seller’s 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.
Went the Extra Mile
Karl G
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!
Got It Done
Sharon M
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.
Great to Work With
Brain S.
Great realtor to work with. He knew what we were looking for and reached out to us. I would recommend him to a friend. Honest and respectful of seller and buyers needs.
Wealth of Knowledge
Matt Francisco
“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 made it easy!
Mark M.
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!
Jon in our corner was invaluable!
Lawrence G.
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.
It always felt like we were his only clients!
Erin H.
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.
Highly recommend both Jonathan & Merrill L. Thomas!
Joe G.
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 adjoining property with was also available for a future 2nd home. I would also like to mention that Merrill L. 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 L. Thomas for your needs.
A Real Pro
Michael and Phyllis S.
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.
I could not be happier
felix
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
Outstanding Job
Jhetznecker
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.
Just Wonderful!
Chelley
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.
Honest & Professional
M. Cahill
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.
Extremely Knowledgeable Agent
Anne B.
Jon knows the Adirondacks and Upper Saranac Lake! He focuses and listens to your needs. Jon was a big help to us navigating the timeline, market value and costs. He loves what he does and it shows. Never pushy. Extremely dedicated and knowledgeable in real estate and the area.
Expertise & Efficiency
Chelsea
What a wonderful, easy experience we had selling our home. With the expertise and efficiency of Jonathan, we were able to sell in just 5 days, and above asking price! We highly recommend Jonathan Gorgas for your real estate needs, he is exactly who you need to get the job done! Don’t sell yourself short, go with Jonathan!
It was a pleasure to work with Jonathan Gorgas
Anonymous
It was a pleasure to work with Jonathan Gorgas to help me find a home in the Lake Placid region. Since I was out of town, he would send me listings that met the criteria for what I was looking for. After a few tweaks, he found a beautiful, waterfront home that became The One. He quickly answered my questions and addressed any concerns as they arose throughout the closing process. I appreciate everything he did in my search and would highly recommend his services to anyone looking in the area.
We couldn’t be happier!
Anonymous
Merril L Thomas Real Estate and our Agent, Jonathan Gorgas sold our Unique Waterfront property this Fall and we couldn’t be happier with the Professional Service, Excellent communication and a Commitment to getting the job done. In a difficult economy and ever changing Market, they brought all manner of buyers to view our home. The presentation online and in print marketing was fantastic, especially the photography. Thank you So much.
A Stroke of Luck
Anonymous
In this demanding market for real estate, it was a stroke of luck to have Jon Gorgas as our realtor. He is truly an asset to the Northern Adirondack region; very knowledgeable, loves his community and seems to know just about everyone. What sets Jon apart from other realtors is that he makes you feel welcome and has your best interests in mind. He works patiently with you to help you find your dream property. We contacted Jon with a list of properties we were interested in viewing. He took the time to listen and understand what we wanted, and he provided additional properties based on our interests. One of those additional properties ended up being just what we wanted. Thank you Jon! You made the process from start to finish seem so easy.
Professional Service
Timothy M.
Merril L Thomas Real Estate and our Agent, Jonathan Gorgas sold our Unique Waterfront property this Fall and we couldn’t be happier with the Professional Service, Excellent communication and a Commitment to getting the job done. In a difficult economy and ever changing Market, they brought all manner of buyers to view our home. The presentation online and in print marketing was fantastic, especially the photography. Thank you So much. –
highly recommend
Stephanie O.
It was a pleasure to work with Jonathan Gorgas to help me find a home in the Lake Placid region. Since I was out of town, he would send me listings that met the criteria for what I was looking for. After a few tweaks, he found a beautiful, waterfront home that became The One. He quickly answered my questions and addressed any concerns as they arose throughout the closing process. I appreciate everything he did in my search and would highly recommend his services to anyone looking in the area. –
great experience
John L.
We had a great experience ultimately zeroing in on our dream property. Jonathan was willing to go the extra mile to help us. –
couldn’t be happier
Carol G.
Paul and I couldn’t be happier with Jonathan Gorgas and Merrill Thomas. Since we first talked to Jon about putting our place on the market he has been with us every step of the way. Merrill Thomas did a great job marketing our cabin in the woods on Upper Saranac Lake. We couldn’t be happier with the results. Thanks again Jonathan. –