About us
Five people. One standard.
Half owned by an Army veteran, rooted in Idaho, and run on straight answers. We help Treasure Valley buyers and sellers make decisions they can live with for decades, with the integrity of a handshake and the rigor of a checklist.
- NAR REALTOR®
- Intermountain MLS
- MRP Certified
- 4.8Google rating
- 67Google reviews
- 2016Year founded
- Half owned by a veteran
The team
People you can actually reach.
Small team on purpose. Every client gets a direct line to a decision maker. Not an assistant, not a queue, not a handoff.
Joshua Connell
Joshua Connell is a top-producing REALTOR® and Designated Broker based in Boise, Idaho, with over $100 million in real estate sales and 10+ years of experience. He specializes in buying, selling, relocation, and investment properties across the Treasure Valley, bringing integrity, grit, and market expertise to every client relationship.
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Johnathan Melin
Johnathan Melin brings over 12 years of military experience, a foundation of leadership, accountability, and service, to his role as Chief Operating Officer and REALTOR® at Good News Realty Group. His mission is simple: to guide clients through the home buying or selling process with clarity, confidence, and a sense of purpose.
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Rachael Gerber
Born and raised in the Treasure Valley, Rachael Gerber brings local insight, warmth, and integrity to every real estate transaction. Known for her client-first approach and attention to detail, Rachael combines her experience as a transaction coordinator with a passion for helping others feel truly at home in Idaho.
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Cindy LeBrett
Cindy LeBrett is an Idaho native, a REALTOR® since 2004, and an Associate Broker since 2010. As the first point of contact when you call Good News Realty Group, she brings two decades of listening, problem-solving, and detail-obsessed client care to every conversation, and she is in it for the long-term relationship, not just the current deal.
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Riley McCooey
Riley McCooey runs administration and client experience at Good News Realty Group. She keeps scheduling, follow-ups, and paperwork moving behind every active file so the agents stay focused on you and you always know what happens next.
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Four principles. Zero exceptions.
Honest to the last signature
If it's not in your best interest, we tell you — even when the sale is on the line. Your trust compounds. Ours does too.
Answer the phone
No gatekeepers. No queues. When you text or call, a person on this team responds within one business day, usually within the hour during business hours.
Local knowledge, not ZIP code guesses
We live here. We know which neighborhoods flood, which HOAs have teeth, and where the next growth is headed. Our Red Zone Map is how we put it in writing.
Military discipline, applied
Process, accountability, and execution aren't just words here — they're how Johnathan ran operations before running ours. Your transaction gets the same rigor. For veterans, active duty, and military families →
Ready to talk?
30 minutes on the phone. No pressure. Straight answers.
We reply within one business day. Usually within the hour during business hours.
Moving to Idaho from out of state? Meet the Boise relocation team →