The Gatas Team
Meet Our Real Estate Team
The Gatas Real Estate Team ~ Leading you Home

John Gatas
Owner / Real Estate Associate Broker
The Gatas Team proudly serves the greater Buffalo Niagara region, covering all 8 counties of Western New York with a specialization in residential real estate. Led by top-producing agent John Gatas, the team has consistently ranked among the top 1% of residential real estate professionals in Western New York since 2017 and has earned multiple Platinum Awards for outstanding sales performance.
At the core of The Gatas Team’s business is a relationship-first approach. Every client is treated with personalized care, attention, and guidance throughout the buying or selling process. The team is committed to delivering exceptional results while making each experience as seamless and stress-free as possible.
For sellers, The Gatas Team has consistently increased list-to-sale price ratios year after year, helping clients maximize their return and net thousands more at closing. For buyers, the team combines strategic pricing expertise with creative, competitive offer terms that help secure accepted contracts in today’s fast-moving market.
The Gatas Team helps 50–60 families and individuals successfully transition into new homes each year. Their listings average less than 7 days on market and maintain a near 100% sale-to-closing success rate — a reflection of the team’s dedication, market knowledge, and client-focused service.
Outside of real estate, John values his faith, time outdoors, exercise, walking, cycling, and being an active member of the community. He also proudly serves on the Board of Assessment Review for the City of North Tonawanda and enjoys being a positive influence as both an uncle and godfather.
Phone: 716-218-3146 | Email

Annette Kerl
Buyer's Agent
Annette currently resides in Lancaster, NY with her husband David and their 2 kids, Olivia and Natalie and their Chihuahua, Rocco. She has embraced her American and Polish Culture and is currently President of the Msgr Peter Adamski Polish Saturday School and is fluent in Polish. Annette and her family enjoy camping, traveling, various types of food, music and love of family traditions.
Annette comes with real estate experience and a 10 year background working with Breast Cancer Patients, displaying a high level of compassion and understanding. Making great friends along the way, knowing she has changed your life and created a lifestyle for you, your family and your friends is what motivates her. She is excited to offer you an opportunity to begin creating wealth, freedom and independence that you cannot find any place else.
Cell Phone: 716-830-9657 | Email

Sara
Director of Operations
Sara is the Director of Operations for The Gatas Real Estate Team at Keller Williams Realty. She has been working for the team since November 2015. She has been married since 2004 and has 4 children. Her and her family love taking road trips and visiting different museums and while at home, love having movie nights.
Phone: 716-218-3146 | Email
Julie Symes
Loan Officer
Loan Officer, Lic NMLS #326746
4421 Transit Road
Williamsville, New York 14221
716-316-9512
JSymes@premiummortgage.com
www.PremiumMortgage.com
The following information is provided courtesy of the
Gatas Real Estate Team:
REAL ESTATE ATTORNEYS
Diane Tiveron, Partner
Tiveron Law
Monica Tronolone, Paralegal
716-932-6776
Email: mtronolone@tiveronlaw.com
David Weir, Attorney
Law Offices of David C. Weir
716-268-3373
Email: david@davidwlaw.com
Cheryl L. Stein
716-406-4580
cstein@cherylsteinlaw.com
PROBATE ATTORNEYS
Pfalzgraf Beinhauer Grear Harris Schuller
Linda Stravalaci Grear, Partner
Amanda Scott, Attorney
716-204-1055
info@PBElderLaw.com
Fenster, Lewis & Good
Christina Good, Partner
(716) 632-4167
Email: info@fensterlewis.com
Tiveron Law
Diane Tiveron, Partner
Monica Tronolone, Paralegal
716-932-6776
Email: mtronolone@tiveronlaw.com
Divorce Attorneys
Tiveron Law
Diane Tiveron, Partner
Monica Tronolone, Paralegal
716-932-6776
Email: mtronolone@tiveronlaw.com
Robert Giuseppetti, Franchise Owner
Pillar to Post
716-285-8163
Email: Robert.Giuseppetti@pillartopost.com
www.pillartopost.com
Chris Park, Owner/Inspector
Guardsman Home Inspections
716-430-1363
Email: cfpark77@gmail.com
Fred Lima
Certified Home Inspectors
716-479-4833
Email: fred@wnychi.com
Julie Symes
Premium Mortgage Corporation
Loan Officer, Lic NMLS #326746
4421 Transit Road
Williamsville, New York 14221
716-316-9512
JSymes@premiummortgage.com
www.premiummortgage.com

Matthew LaRusch
Five Star Bank
Loan Officer
C:716-860-8230
mllarusch@five-starbank.com
Jenna Saturno
CrossCountry Mortgage
Loan Officer
C:716-697-3032
Jenna.Saturno@ccm.com
Joe Hynes Plumbing
716-949-4580
MJ Carney Plumbing Service
716-628-6245
Expert Moving, LLC
716-957-9600
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