Stan has been involved in sales and logistics for over 30 years, giving him a vast understanding of the importance of service to his clients. Stan moved from California to Sun Valley, Idaho, in search of prosperity and the fresh outdoor lifestyle the mountainous recreation area had to offer. After ascending the government and corporate ladders in Idaho, Alaska, then New Jersey, and traveling around the world for work, he says he and Paula are back in the Gem State for good. Stan is a licensed Broker in Idaho, a member of the National Association of Realtors, Idaho Association of Realtors, Intermountain Association of Realtors and MLS, and the Intermountain (Boise area) MLS, with certification from the Graduate REALTOR(r) Institute (GRI). Stan is a graduate of Boise State University's School of Business with a degree in International Marketing. Desire to own a truly remarkable location in the Treasure Valley, or piece of the paradise surrounding McCall has created a greater demand for places to live, play, and work in southern and west central Idaho. This growing popularity is being met by premier, world-class developers providing more residential and vacation homes, and more resort-style accommodations. Making sure that our clients have a great experience working with us is my goal," says Stan. Stan likes to work with local governments, developers and builders to ensure that growth has a sound plan and purpose. Fly fishing, mountain biking, skiing and whitewater rafting are what Stan enjoys in his spare time. The Hughes Real Estate Group is the leading real estate team in Idaho with two of the most popular Idaho-based websites, www.BuyIdahoRealEstate.com and www.BuyBoiseRealEstate.com. The high volume of website traffic, together with our knowledgeable agents, makes us the premier choice for buyers and sellers. In 2012, we closed over 300 homes and are averaging 1 home sold every 13.2 hours in 2013! Customer Comments: Buying a house in Meridian while in Alaska brought up some unexpected challenges for us. Stan Tonkin [Tonkin Real Estate Team] went above and beyond to help us over each hurdle. It was nice to know we had someone working with our best interests at heart. We got the retirement home of our dreams in large part because of his assistance throughout the process. -- Amy Young and Ben Simmons We recently had the pleasure of working with Stan Tonkin and Robin Cook to find our new home in Boise. Stan's experience and knowledge of the Boise real estate market was obvious and resulted in an efficient, streamlined house hunting trip. This was critical to us as we were unfamiliar with Boise and had only a few days in town to locate a home that was an easy commute to work, close to outdoor recreation activities, and in a mature neighborhood with a sense of family. Moreover, their familiarity with the fascinating history of Boise allowed us to gain a quick appreciation of the city's diversity as well as important factors to consider in where to live. Once we decided to make an offer, Stan, Robin and their team helped immensely with every step of the purchase from arranging a home inspection to coordinating with financing and title companies. Again, this was a huge relief to as we were back in Arizona trying to wrap our lives there before moving to Boise. Their attention to every detail put our minds at ease throughout what can be a complex and daunting experience. They have our sincere gratitude for all their assistance in our relocation to Boise. --Joel McMillin and Yiqun Lin Stan Tonkin and Robin Cook of Silvercreek Realty Group were a God-send for us in our move from out of state to Boise. We knew no-one and nothing about Boise or Idaho. They took us under their wing efficiently, with great in-site into our needs. Both spent time as teachers, encouragers who were extremely oriented toward getting us into our "dream home!" (it is wonderful). It is hard to express our satisfaction for their warmth, business acumen, kindness and time invested to help us get into our home without the usual complications when dealing with real estate. Therefore, we are honored to encourage others to also have such a rewarding experience. -- John and Donna French