Richard W. - Long Island, New York

I'm a retired accountant who has taken courses at the New York University Real Estate Institute. Upon deciding to buy vacation property on Hilton Head Island, I went looking for a Real Estate Broker to accomplish my objective. After encountering a lot of salesperson types, I found a truly Professional Realtor in Richard Kadesch of GoGated Realty.

Mr. Kadesch was able to put into practice many of the principles of sound Real Estate Investment in which I had been trained. He located for me only the best Real Estate values on Hilton Head Island. He provided detailed descriptions of the property and the surrounding neighborhoods. He referred me to a first rate mortgage broker who got me financing at a competitive rate. And, when I decided to convert my property to a rental, he served as Rental Agent and on-site Property Manager and consistently secured reliable tenants. Richard Kadesch has enabled me to realize the dream of owning vacation property in one of America's leading resort destinations...he can do the same for you!

Dr. Andy MacDonald, Orthodontist - Williamsville, New York

Richard Kadesch has been my real estate agent on Hilton Head since 2004. He was recommended by my friends on Hilton Head who used to live in Buffalo NY. I have purchased three pieces of real estate in the Hilton Head area with Richard as my Agent

When I began looking for a vacation beach house, I learned that Richard loves comparing architectural features and locations as well as price and numbers. After working numerous hours with Richard over the internet, I flew down for a look. Richard’s knowledge of the rental market was very important to my decision and we crunched all of the numbers on my favorites. In the end, I got a gem of a beach home and a great deal.

My next purchase was a developer’s building lot in Bluffton. I brought Richard in as my agent even though I could have bought directly from the developer. This was a no-brainer because it didn’t cost anything more to have Richard as my agent. Developers price a full commission into their properties. If they don’t pay it, you don’t get a lower price - they keep it. The developer’s agent represents them, not the buyer. I felt that I needed another opinion on the quality and value of the lot. As it turned out, there was an issue that came up that required Richard to inspect the lot for me just before closing.

In 2006 I decided to build a home for my retired in-laws but also as an investment. Richard used to be a licensed South Carolina homebuilder so I pretty much turned the project over to him! I did not have the time to do many things that Richard did for me. He made many of the choices that a buyer must make that included the appliances, cabinets, fixtures, flooring and colors and he made sure that these choices fit within my budget. He walked through with the builder during and after construction to report on progress and quality and this made a big difference. It really takes someone who knows construction to do get the best house from a builder. I could not have had a better agent for this project.

Richard knows the Hilton Head real estate market completely and his service is outstanding. He is always there to answer questions about insurance, rentals, maintenance or anything important. Like my friends, I recommend Richard highly.

Patrick Q. Page, Television Producer and Writer - Hilton Head, South Carolina

Richard Kadesch has been my agent since 1984. I bought and sold two homes in Palmetto Dunes and a building lot in Indigo Run between 1984 and 1988. In 1989 I moved to California. When I decided to move back to Hilton Head in 2007, I called Richard. He was at the same phone number! He gave me a personal web site where I could monitor selected homes and get new listings and price changes. This was a great service. I narrowed my selection to five homes in Hilton Head Plantation and quickly determined my first choice when I came to the Island to make my decision.

The house had a few challenges and the Sellers did not want to make any repairs. I did not want to take a chance on a house that could need extensive repairs so Richard made sure that I was protected in every way. He structured a series of “go – no go” inspections that had to be to my satisfaction before moving forward with any binding obligations in the contract. After we got the report we agreed on a price and I was happy, but Richard was not. He negotiated considerable concessions from the Seller. Richard kept this deal together and made sure that I got the house that I wanted on my terms and at a good price. I couldn’t be happier. Richard is the only agent that I will use on Hilton Head Island.

Trudie Lobban, Founder & CEO of STARS Charity (www.stars.org.uk) and Charles Lobban, Retired Manager of Lloyds Bank Plc, Stratford on Avon, England - Residents of Newbold on Stour England and Sea Pines, Hilton Head Island

Our family visited Hilton Head Island for the first time in 1993. We enjoyed it so much that we wanted to invest in real estate . We interviewed three agents and were most comfortable with Richard. Before returning to the UK we bought two villas from Richard. On our return the following year we bought three more villas. Two years after that, we sold the villas through Richard and bought the home from him that we now enjoy in Carolina Place, Sea Pines. We visit as often as possible but we still maintain our primary home in Newbold on Stour, England.

So why did we choose Richard? My brother, a leading estate agent in the UK
(www.setter-lee.co.uk) gave me many tips on what and who to look for in a Realtor;
Experience of local area, Experience of local amenities, Number of year Experience of real estate and a Reputation of a high level of service. Richard met all these essential requirements plus more!

Even though it is several years since buying or selling a property Richard still provides an excellent ongoing service. The most recent example being this summer our daughter was visiting Hilton Head with her friends, three 21 year olds, when our house was struck by lightening.

No need to panic – one call to Richard and immediately he was able to provide someone to check the safety of everything and make the necessary repairs

Richard is someone you can rely on as we have for fourteen years so it is easy for me to give Richard my highest recommendation.

We and our families have become good friends. He is like my brother in America and his wife Linda is like my sister.

Anders Eng, Senior Engineer, Entergy Corp - White Plains, New York

I am an engineer by profession but also a real estate investor. Engineers are the hardest clients for real estate agents to satisfy because we ask many detailed questions and analyze everything in great detail. I have purchased 18 properties (and sold 4 of them in 1031 exchanges) on Hilton Head Island from Richard Kadesch since 2003. His company also manages the leases for my properties. I invest in other states and locations but my focus became Hilton Head Island when I met Richard and we became successful in building my investment portfolio together. Richard knows the investment market inside and out and he as the ability to bring investment caliber properties to my attention consistently. His skills and service are at a level that few, if any other agents possess. When I purchase a property, Richard’s negotiation skills alone make several thousand dollars for me per property. He has the experience to avoid many problems so things run smoothly and I sleep well at night. He oversees the inspections, repairs and renovations, coordinates with my attorney and lender and then he rents the villas. This makes it easy for me to buy and maintain properties on Hilton Head and I have also referred my closest friends to work with Richard. Richard always gives a buyer of just one villa the same attention to details and high energy as he gives me. I look forward to our continuing relationship for many more years to come.