IdahoMeridianGene Strate
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6 reviews

Gene Strate

Silver Creek Realty Group
49 years of experience
15 sales in last 12 months

About Gene

About
Originally from Montana, Gene Strate moved to Parma, Idaho in 1960 to attend the College of Idaho. After one semester he went to work for J.R. Simplot in Nyssa, Oregon. 1965 he moved to Boise,and sold life & health insurance until he joined the Idaho Air National Guard in 1968. After investing in Real Estate he became a licensed Real Estate Agent in 1972 and also owned a Telephone Company. In 1981 he purchased Telecon & then sold it in 1985. After that he started selling Real Estate full time. Michelle Blackmer was born and raised in Idaho. She grew up in Parma, Idaho after she graduated high school in 2000 moved to Boise. She attended beauty school while still working full time. After doing hair for a few years she became a department specialist at a retail store and moved to Nampa, Idaho in 2003. She started working in the Planning and Zoning Department in 2005 for the City of Kuna. In 2007 she became a Personal Assistant to Gene Strate and got her Real Estate License in 2017.
Education
High School Diploma, BSU,CoI and UT
1972

Professional Information

Brokerage

Silver Creek Realty Group

1099 S Wells

Meridian, ID 83642

Real Estate License
ABR7694 (Idaho), Broker
Designations
GRI, e-PRO
Languages
English

Specialties & Awards

Overview

Our first priority is to provide excellent service to buyers and sellers

Specialties

1031 Tax Exchange
Buyer Representative
Condominiums
First Time Buyers
Luxury Properties
New Construction
New Homes
Relocation
Seller Representative
VA loans

Awards

2009 Realtor of the Year

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Highly likely to recommend
5.0
Closed Date
11/01/2021
Customer
Mark And Jeanette I. sold a home in Meridian

Experienced salesmanship If you want an agent that is flashy and has no depth than Gene is not the right person for you. Gene and his team have decades of experience and it shows in every conversation,in every smart sales tactic and strategy. Gene sold us our last house and he sold this house for us and I would not recommend anybody before him. As an added bonus he has a great laugh and you will enjoy working with him. Verified by RateMyAgent

Highly likely to recommend
5.0
Closed Date
02/01/2020
Customer
John W. bought a home in Boise

Personable and knowledgeable Gene is the best realtor one could ask for. His knowledge of the real estate market enables him to find the right buyer or seller at just the right time. His understanding of the various mortgage lenders enables him to connect the buyers to the right lenders thus making financial transactions comfortable for all concerned. Gene takes the time to know his client and learn what will best suit his client financially and personally. He also takes the time to stay in touch with his clients to ensure they are satisfied with the results of their transactions. He is very personable and tends to befriend his clients. Verified by RateMyAgent

Highly likely to recommend
5.0
Closed Date
09/01/2021
Customer
Mike B. bought a home in Caldwell

Finally found one that checked all the boxes! It was fun working with Gene and his team. I had some specific wants and needs for my new house, and he managed to find one that fit the bill. His team was very understanding and patient with me and my situation. I was traveling between Montana and Boise working, moving, and looking for a house all at the same time. It was a challenge to find a house, go see it and coordinate everything with my schedule, but we managed to do it. Definitely give him a call of you're in the market! Verified by RateMyAgent

Highly likely to recommend
5.0
Closed Date
05/01/2019
Customer
Cal And Kathy L. sold a home in Boise

Gene and Michelle are excellent Real Estate Professionals Gene and Michelle are excellent Real Estate Professionals. They helped us perfectly price our home for sale. Both Gene and Michelle were always available for our questions. They couldn't have done more for us. We wholeheartedly recommend the team to everyone selling or buying their home! Verified by RateMyAgent

Highly likely to recommend
5.0
Closed Date
12/01/2021
Customer
Dan And Sue H. bought a home in Caldwell

We've been dealing with Gene for over 20 years and have always had a top notch experience. He recently helped us close on a new home for our son who was born and raised in Boise. Gene knows the Treasure Valley market very well when it comes to buying and selling homes and has been working in the Valley far longer than many other realtors. His realty awards attest to his professionalism and his responsiveness to the customers needs are always forefront. My wife and I highly recommend Gene and his fantastic assistant Michelle if you're ready to buy or sell.