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Rankin Richey Team
530.913.6020
grankin@chaseinternational.com
CA BRE# 00826938 | NV S.0198227
About
Here is my story.
Lake Tahoe has been a part of my life since I was a small child. In the late 1940s my parents regularly took my brother and I, in both the summers and winter, to what was then Bijou (today the heart of South Lake Tahoe). I started skiing at Heavenly Valley when I was eight years old. I first skied Squaw Valley in 1958 and fell in love with it. Throughout my childhood, teens and collage years I visited Tahoe regularly. I skied all over the basin, but mostly at Squaw and Heavenly. I had always wanted to spend a winter working for a ski area, but there seemed to always be a good reason to put it off. Finally, in 1980, my wife Mary Margaret (MM) and I were hired by Alpine Meadows and moved to Tahoe City for what we thought would be one season. That season has never ended.
I was like a kid in a candy store. I skied 110 days that season. In the spring of 1981, when our seasonal jobs at Alpine ended, we didn’t want to leave. After exploring several different job possibilities we both obtained our Real Estate licenses that summer and began our real estate careers in the greater North Lake Tahoe region. By the fall of 1982 we were based in Squaw Valley. From the beginning of that season until now we have been continuous Squaw Valley season pass holders and members of the Members Locker Room since 1991.
During the last three plus decades we became expert skiers, avid mountain bikers, raised two beautiful girls who were both on the Squaw Valley Ski Team and we remained in Real Estate. Both of our daughters have become expert skiers. Our oldest, Johanna, became an extraordinary snowboarder and our youngest, Amanda, was on the Squaw Valley Free Style Team. In the 80s and early 90s I had the pleasure of regularly skiing with some of Squaw Valley’s legendary skiers of that era; Robbie Huntoon, Steve McKinney, Dan Mooney, to name a few. We skied places that now are where competitions are held. I still ski some of those places.
Moving to Tahoe City, where I still live, was the smartest decision we ever made. It has been a wonderful place to raise our two girls, who are now college graduates and who both live close by. It provided us with an incomparable lifestyle in an incredibly beautiful environment. My occupation has given me the opportunity to meet many wonderful people and over the years to assist hundreds of them with selling their property or finding their ideal Lake Tahoe, Squaw Valley or Truckee permanent residence or vacation home, which I have thoroughly enjoyed. I have also worked with developers in creating and managing marketing programs and sales teams. I have been very blessed.
I am currently in my third term as a Director of the Tahoe Sierra Multiple Listing Service. For twenty one years I had an office in Squaw Valley. On May 31, 2016 I closed my Squaw Valley office and joined Chase International Real Estate in Tahoe City. I did this because the Real Estate industry has changed. The internet, mobile devices and incredibly large brokerages have made it much harder to be an independent Realtor. In order to stay competitive I had to be associated with a well known brand and have the ability to expand my reach beyond the confines of Northern California. For over 30 years, Chase International has built an unparalleled reputation as the “Leader in Luxury Real Estate” successfully serving all of Lake Tahoe, California and Nevada. We are not a large franchise but an independent top producing brokerage that is connected with other top producing independent brokerages in 16 areas of California and many international locations. Chase International gives me worldwide reach.
In my years living in the North Tahoe area my Real Estate focus has mostly been in Squaw Valley, North Tahoe and Truckee, but I have also assisted clients in the South Lake Tahoe and Incline Village markets. Since 1981 with my many years of experience I have become very knowledgeable of the many unique characteristics and primary differences in lifestyle and vacation experiences offered by all of our diverse mountain communities. This gives me the ability to successfully market our North Tahoe and Squaw/Alpine and Truckee properties and direct clients to the properties (both area and the type of ownership) that will most ideally suit their needs. To see what I offer to clients explore my website and read my testimonials. To be kept up to date on our local activities and our Real Estate Market sign up for my newsletters on the website, or by emailing me at grankin@chaseinternational.com. If you allow me work for you, I guarantee you will be pleased and learn firsthand why I have such a long list of very satisfied clients and I will welcome the opportunity to be of service to you.
My motto is “Superior Service and Integrity”
Featured Listings
My Solds
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
Tahoe City, CA 94556
Tahoma, CA 96142
Carnelian Bay, CA 96140
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
Carnelian Bay, CA 96140
Carnelian Bay, CA 96145
Truckee, CA 96161
Alpine Meadows, CA 96146
Tahoe Vista, CA 96148
Testimonials
I cannot recommend Greg Rankin highly enough for his expertise, follow up, and advice in the recent sale of my fractional ownership condominium in Kings Beach. Fractional ownerships are historically difficult to market and sell but Greg did an outstanding job bringing more than one prospective buy...
- William Rowe
Greg Rankin is a true Real Estate pro. He knew all the people, Title Company, the Management Company, contractors, etc. to get everything we needed done to be ready to sell our property. Chase International gave the listed property plenty of visibility. We received an offer for asking price in a ...
- Stephen R. Remmel, TTE
Greg Rankin is a true Real Estate pro. He got his Real Estate license in 1981 and has been working in the Tahoe Real Estate market since then. As a local Realtor Greg has decades of Realty experience to share with potential buyers and sellers. That was a benefit when we worked with him to sell ou...
- Steve R.
I had the pleasure of working with Greg Rankin for the second time to sell a property at Granlibakken in Tahoe City, and once again the experience was exceptional. Greg is professional, kind, and truly goes out of his way to make everything seamless. His decades of industry expertise, paired wit...
- Jennifer Pomo, TTE
I had the pleasure of working with Greg Rankin for the second time to sell a property at Granlibakken in Tahoe City, and once again the experience was exceptional. Greg is professional, kind, and truly goes out of his way to make everything seamless. His decades of industry expertise, paired wit...
- Jennifer P.
Greg Rankin was extremely professional, focused on our needs and a delight to work with.
- Victoria Dempsey, Tr
They were very helpful and professional. Will use them again and refer them to anyone.
- Amy Benton
I'm fortunate enough to have her as my trading account manager I never believe investment was so profitable and genuine until I met her, she has proven herself very trustworthy that all that want to invest can reach out to her. I'm one of his beneficiaries, I'm here to testify how amazing she has ...
- Olaitan Adams
We were so thankful to work with Greg Rankin on the purchase of our dream home in Tahoe City. Throughout the home buying process, Greg has proven himself a highly experienced and knowledgeable buyer's agent, who worked closely with us every step of the way. Greg educated and guided us through the ...
- tla317
Leah & Jeff Minnery Greg Rankin found and sold us our perfect slice of paradise! We called Greg about a year before we finally made our purchase in Kings Beach, Lake Tahoe. Greg was so patient, informative and helpful in trying to narrow down our search from so far away. We live about 6 hours from T...
- LeahMcCowanMinnery
Greg Rankin was a Pleasure to work with. We are repeat clients and have worked with Greg twice now. Once to purchase a house and once to sell a house. Both times he made the experience effortlessly easy. Greg is very prompt in returning your phone calls, texts an emails. He kept us posted on every...
- user30768558
I would highly recommend Greg Rankin to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate in the Tahoe or Squaw Valley Area. He gets things done quickly and thoroughly, with personal attention to the many details required for a smooth transaction. His ethics are top-notch. He is a pleasure to work wit...
- laurie2214
If you're looking for a realtor, I would highly recommend Greg Rankin. I have purchased 6 homes over the years and Greg is one of my favorite agents. I met Greg in 2019 when I was looking to purchase a home in Tahoe. Because he's lived in Tahoe for many years, he knows the area like the back of...
- Nanette Vonk
We have worked with many real estate agents from various states over the years and Greg is definitely in the top 1%. Greg listens to his client's needs, respects a client's budget, regularly updates his clients on new opportunities, offers his expertise in guiding a client through the entire purc...
- Jane Tu
Congratulations to me, and all thanks to MRS MADDIE SCHAEFER she never stop doing miracle's. I was so shocked and amazed the very moment I received my second profits in my Bank account this is wonderful. indeed good work deserve great recommendation, after my first profits I had to reinvest my ...
- Amandeah Mthemburh
I told myself that I'm going to testify if my trading was successful'It takes so much time and effort to know the right Trade expert to win trade, After all my research I came in contact with Mrs Rochelle Nelson and I've learned a lot, I'm so impressed with the profit she helped me made, What I love...
- Sihle Nzimande
We were so thankful to work with Greg Rankin on the purchase of our dream home in Tahoe City. Throughout the home buying process, Greg has proven himself a highly experienced and knowledgeable buyer's agent, who worked closely with us every step of the way. Greg educated and guided us through the ...
- Todd Arnett
Leah & Jeff Minnery Greg Rankin found and sold us our perfect slice of paradise! We called Greg about a year before we finally made our purchase in Kings Beach, Lake Tahoe. Greg was so patient, informative and helpful in trying to narrow down our search from so far away. We live about 6 hours from T...
- Leah McCowan Minnery
Greg was a pleasure to work with. We have worked with Greg twice now. Once to buy a house and once to sell a house. Both times were effortlessly easy. Greg returns your calls quickly and keeps you posted on every detail. He is honest, fair and very professional. He always puts his clients' needs ...
- Darryl Scott
Greg Rankin has been a Rock Star for us. We purchased the perfect home for us and he held our hand through the whole process. Would highly recommend using his talents!
- Diane Trotta Hansen
knows how to deliver the Tahoe lifestyle!
- Amanda Richey
Well I Just wanted to say thanks Aloha Greg, and my Construction & Commercial Cleaning Co. Da Hot Spot Inc. A small family business we had, we work with Metzler Construction Co. On the Big Island in Hawaii. Probably no connection but, the name just made me think of them!
- Laura Diane Johnson
We were so thankful to work with Greg Rankin on the purchase of our dream home in Tahoe City. Throughout the home buying process, Greg has proven himself a highly experienced and knowledgeable buyer's agent, who worked closely with us every step of the way. Greg educated and guided us through the ...
- Todd A.
Greg was a pleasure to work with. We have worked with Greg twice now. Once to buy a house and once to sell a house. Both times were effortlessly easy.Greg returns your calls quickly and keeps you posted on every detail. He is honest, fair and very professional. He always puts his clients' needs f...
- Darryl S.
Leah & Jeff MinneryGreg Rankin found and sold us our perfect slice of paradise!We called Greg about a year before we finally made our purchase in Kings Beach, Lake Tahoe.Greg was so patient, informative and helpful in trying to narrow down our search from so far away. We live about 6 hour...
- Leah M.
I would like to say a few words regarding a realtor that my wife and I worked with for almost a year, Greg Rankin. We met Greg through a friend of ours that bought a home in Kings Beach. We had been thinking about buying a vacation home in the Tahoe region for some time and asked our friend if sh...
- Darryl S.
Greg did a terrific job as our agent when we purchased an interest at Old Greenwood in Truckee. He was responsive, very knowledgeable about the development and always willing to track down information he was lacking. Greg has a very low key and collaborative style, which made him a great pa...
- Jeff H.
I recently sold my condo at Squaw Valley Resort and worked with Greg to do so. Greg was great to work with - very professional and responsive. He marketed the condo expertly during the busy holiday/snow season and in doing so, I received multiple offers.... and ultimately accepted an offer over a...
- Laura G.
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