Barkes & Co. Real Estate

Business Details

10 Years

experience

Your Trusted Boise Real Estate Partner

At Barkes & Co. Real Estate & Co. Real Estate, our values of loyalty, support, and impact guide every aspect of our operations. With over nine years of experience in the Boise real estate market, we specialize in providing personalized services tailored to each client's unique needs. Our concierge-style approach ensures we work with a select number of clients at a time, allowing us to deliver exceptional attention to detail. As Keller Williams Realty associates, we leverage cutting-edge technology and a global network of 180,000+ professionals to maximize property exposure and market insights. Our team combines local expertise with formal real estate education to help clients navigate complex transactions with confidence.

We prioritize transparency throughout the process, offering complimentary market analyses, professional staging consultations, and comprehensive marketing strategies. Our commitment to continuous learning ensures clients receive accurate, up-to-date market intelligence to make informed decisions. Backed by Keller Williams' industry-leading tools, we provide virtual tours, relocation services, and 24/7 client support. Our track record of selling properties at 4.7% above market average demonstrates our negotiation expertise and market understanding. We maintain active community involvement while focusing on delivering measurable results through people-centered solutions.

Services

Real Estate Consultation Home Selling Services Buyer Representation Relocation Assistance Market Analysis

Details

Year established: 2016

Highlights and features

We offer 9+ years of Boise market expertise with Keller Williams' global network support
Our concierge-style approach ensures dedicated attention to each client's unique needs
We guarantee 104% average sale price achievement through strategic marketing
Our team provides complimentary professional staging consultations and design services
We deliver weekly market updates with supply vs. demand analysis for informed decisions

What people say

Knows the area inside and out Excellent contact/realtor 10/10 service Beat competitive offers Smooth process

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Services

Seller Consultation

Our seller consultation service provides comprehensive market analysis and personalized marketing strategies. We guide clients through property preparation, pricing optimization, and exposure maximization using professional photography and digital marketing campaigns. With our concierge approach, we manage inspections, negotiations, and closing processes to achieve optimal sale prices.

Buyer Consultation

This service offers tailored property search solutions with pre-approval assistance and market education. We provide curated property showings, competitive offer strategies, and transaction coordination. Our expertise in Boise's competitive market helps buyers secure properties quickly with informed decision-making support throughout the purchasing process.

Relocation Tour

Our relocation tour service helps new residents explore Boise's neighborhoods and housing options. We provide guided market tours, local area insights, and transition planning assistance. This service connects clients with essential community resources while identifying properties matching their specific lifestyle requirements.

Staging & Design

This visual coordination service enhances property appeal through professional staging and design consultation. Our experts provide space optimization strategies, aesthetic improvements, and photography-ready preparations. The service increases marketability by highlighting each home's unique features to attract potential buyers.

Market Analysis

Our market analysis service delivers data-driven pricing recommendations with supply-demand insights. We provide competitive property comparisons, trend analysis, and timing strategies. Weekly market updates and customized reports help clients make informed decisions about buying or selling real estate in Boise's dynamic market.

People

Joshua Barke

Founder & CEO, Associate Broker

Boise native with over a decade of real estate experience, holding a Broker's License. Specializes in Treasure Valley market expertise, combining technology knowledge with traditional real estate practices. Leads team development while maintaining client-focused service standards.

Kelli Day

Transaction Manager, REALTOR

Experienced transaction specialist since 2012, ensuring smooth contract-to-closing processes. Combines real estate expertise with outdoor adventure enthusiasm, providing clients with efficient documentation management and closing coordination services.

Danielle Buchanan

Transaction Manager, REALTOR

Idaho native with 200+ successful transactions since 2018. Applies history degree background to analyze market patterns while maintaining focus on client education and transactional efficiency throughout the buying/selling process.

Danielle Desanto

Visual Coordinator

Former high-end listing manager with staging expertise, developing personalized design solutions. Creates strategic presentation plans that enhance property appeal and market competitiveness through professional visual coordination services.

Candace Gibson

Visual Coordinator

Design specialist with European style influence, offering creative staging solutions. Provides personalized design consultations and remodeling guidance to maximize property marketability and buyer appeal through distinctive visual presentation.

Questions

What areas do you service?

We specialize in Boise and Treasure Valley markets, covering all Idaho real estate needs with local expertise.

How quickly do homes sell with your team?

Our properties sell in 11 days on average - 3x faster than the market average.

Do you offer virtual services?

Yes, we provide virtual tours, online consultations, and digital transaction management for remote clients.

What's your success rate with offers?

We achieve 104% of asking price on average through strategic negotiation and marketing approaches.

How do you prepare homes for sale?

We offer complimentary staging consultations, professional photography, and targeted marketing campaigns for optimal presentation.

Can first-time buyers work with your team?

Absolutely - we specialize in guiding first-time buyers through the entire home purchasing process with education and support.

Reviews (6)

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Ariel Thomas

Jun 04, 2021 Report

Joshua did an incredible job as our realtor. I was skeptical we were going to be able to buy at all in the current market, but with his expertise we were under contract in less than a month! He is a great communicator and made time to answer all of our questions quickly and thoroughly. His market knowledge is amazing- he really knows the details of what is happening in Boise and how you can use it to your advantage! We will be coming back to him for all of our real estate needs.

Ariel Thomas

May 21, 2021 Report

Joshua is a fantastic realtor! He has such a wealth of knowledge about Boise's complicated housing market and was instrumental in getting us into our home. As first time homebuyers with a modest budget, we knew it would be challenging for us to buy in 2021, but Joshua guided us through every step along the way and made it a great experience. We especially appreciate his clear and thorough communication and welcoming personality. When you work with Joshua, you know you are in great hands!

Chantelle Whipple

Mar 19, 2021 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Joshua was absolutely amazing! In a crazy housing market, he really took the time to get to know us, what we were open to, and what we were interested in. He was proactive, patient, and so wonderful! The perfect combination of informative, professional, and still fun! I'm recommending him to everyone!

Aaron Jocis

Jan 24, 2021 Report

Joshua exemplifies everything a Real Estate Agent should be. His transparent communication is rich with the wealth of expert knowledge on the breadth of material that came in to play during the search, evaluation, and procedures in purchasing our fantastic home. Meeting Joshua was a breath of fresh air in the midst of drowning in a maelstrom of negative experiences while trying to secure a home. After meeting our basic needs of truly listening to us, he worked harder and more diligently than any agent my wife and I had experienced before. His wonderful demeanor in performing these services was

Sandra Walker Bell

Oct 29, 2020 Report

We switched from our first agent to Joshua on recommendation from a friend, and the difference a good realtor makes is truly incredible. Joshua was always well prepared, understanding, and adaptable. He helped us explore options that our first realtor never even brought up, and we believe that without Joshua's help we would have had no chance of getting a home in the ultra competitive market we were looking in. Joshua did an amazing job listening to us and understanding the kinds of houses we would be interested in, and made sure to sometimes send us listings for things slightly out of what we

Sharon Hastings

Oct 17, 2020 Report

There is no finer Real Estate Professional out there. If you are looking for an agent to represent you in one of the largest transactions you may ever engage in, look no further than Joshua Barkes. He represented us in the buying process during a very tight market where inventory was almost nil. His patience was extraordinary and he never waivered… in his commitment to finding us a home. During negotiations we always new Joshua had our back and would represent our offer with integrity and honesty which is so important in this extremely competitive market. Lastly, buying a home can be an