Client Experiences​

A handy collection of local contacts and resources, curated for buyers, sellers, and neighbors alike.

Buyer Testimonials
"It's too bad we found our house so quickly because it was such a pleasure to do business with Patty, a longer search would have been a blast. She certainly knows the area, the history of every property, and most of the residents. She gave us a ton of her time and was more than a great resource, she was a wonderful friend. Couldn't have asked for more."
Patti C.
"As first time homebuyers, our learning curve was very steep. Patty was knowledgeable, patient, and walked us through the whole process. Even when she was on vacation she responded to our texts and calls in a timely fashion. We are thrilled with our home and could not imagine going through this process without Patty."
B. Wenger
"My sister and I retired and decided to move to Humboldt County. We were very excited but also a little apprehensive about buying a home in a seller's market. We knew we needed a highly experienced realtor with good negotiation skills to find a home that met our needs – without overpaying and regretting it later.

Patty came highly recommended by previous clients, and we interviewed her both by telephone and in person. We were impressed with her professionalism and positive attitude, and went to work. Within a week she helped us find and place a successful bid on a great property in a very nice location. Patty fully supported us through every step of the process, all while we were still living in the Central Valley. We peppered her with all sorts of requests and questions, and she never failed to impress us with her diligence and great sense of humor.

Just before escrow closed, an unexpected title insurance issue threatened the escrow closure. Patty was familiar with all of the local professionals, and immediately stepped in to help us resolve the issue. Without her negotiating skills and local knowledge we believe we could have lost the house. Based on our experience, I can say Patty is the best realtor I have ever had the pleasure to work with. We now are living in a wonderful home and neighborhood we will enjoy for years. Thanks again, Patty, we are so grateful for your help!"
D. Sartori
"I relocated from the Central Valley this year and the thought of purchasing a home from so far away was very unsettling for me. That is, until I began working with Patty. Patty began working with me in the very beginning stages of home searching. She patiently worked with me for about 4 months before I finally got my house in the Valley listed and could seriously focus on finding property in Arcata. She ALWAYS took the time to answer all my texts, emails and questions. Patty had to be my eyes and ears in an area that was 9 hours away from where I was selling. Truly, I don't know how she put up with me as I was a VERY nervous buyer!! But, she did and I am SO thankful!!! The home I ended up purchasing was one she had listed. She was always looking out for the best interests of us all and I NEVER felt pressure from Patty - only support and honest feedback/opinions from a professional in the Humboldt area.

The transaction was a breeze and the home I bought is absolutely the PERFECT home for me and my future needs. I can NOT recommend Patty enough. I am so very thankful for her professionalism, patience and attention to all the details!!!!"
L. Darr
"We wanted to buy a home in Humboldt County but lived 150 miles away, so we needed a realtor who was willing to guide us through the process and stick with us as we made frequent trips over the mountains to look at homes. We looked at a LOT of houses before finding the right one. Patty was always available (including weekends, holidays, late at night... when does she sleep?) to answer our questions. She knows a LOT of people and service providers in Humboldt, so when we needed a recommendation for a loan officer, she had exactly the right person for us. If you are serious about buying a home, I would recommend Patty - she knows her stuff."
B. Rice
"I was applying for a job in Arcata and we found a home on the internet that we wanted to see during an interview trip. Patty was the listing agent and did a great job of arraigning a viewing on short notice and showing us the property. We loved it, and because we did not have a realtor, we decided to use Patty as the buyer agent. We had done this once before and did not really feel like we were supported, but this time Patty was great. We really felt like Patty was working in the best interest of both parties. We changed how we would purchase a couple of times and Patty and staff did a great job of quickly making it happen. Even after closing she continued to be a resource as we learned the community."
Mike S.
This woman does not stop until her client has found the home that suites them. Patty is a gem that goes the extra mile to make it happen.
Esther L.
Patty is very energetic, listened to our wants and needs and went the extra mile to help us. We heartily recommend Patty to anyone who has a need for a realtor.
Carl & Marie F.
I had many issues to make the purchase of my dream home a reality and Patty worked with me in detail to complete the many tasks involved, every step of the way. I wholeheartedly believe she is the BEST.
M. Hanson
Seller Testimonials
"My experience listing and selling my home with Patty Stearns was very positive. Patty is experienced and knowledgeable about Humboldt County, and especially Trinidad. She is forthright, enthusiastic and smart, well-connected and liked in the community. Patty was thoughtful and supportive during the entire process and kept me well informed as we went along through the sometimes complex process. I'm happy to recommend her as a Realtor!"
J. Joynt
"We knew when we chose Patty to be our agent that we were going to get excellent service & she was going to get the job done. We had seen her have success in our neighborhood, time and time again. She exceeded our expectations & was so organized & efficient. She has many local contacts, she is an asset to any buyer or seller in Humboldt county. She is personable & made thoughtful recommendations of how to simply improve our property. We think she is excellent, were grateful we found her & would highly recommend her!"
M. Tillman
"Patty is a true professional. We were first-time home sellers with a very "unconventional" house, and had no idea what to expect in terms of the sale price or the process in general. She walked us through every step of the way and was always available when we had a question (even at odd hours or the weekend!). I highly recommend finding an agent who is honest, and doesn't simply pander to what you want to hear. It's a real time-saver. Because of her experience and in-depth understanding of the local market, she was able to help us anticipate potential hang-ups and was absolutely spot-on with her list-price recommendation. Patty made the whole process as painless as possible; we couldn't recommend her enough!"
K.C.
"When my two sisters and I were ready to put our parent's home on the market we were fortunate to find Patty on-line and to have her agree to be our agent and guide us through the process. Before the house was even listed Patty gave us advice as to what we should have inspected so that we could get ahead of any potential issues that needed to be addressed; how to arrange the interior of the house to make it as appealing as possible; information of whom contact to correct a permit problem; and she was always available to answer our questions and/or provide us with helpful suggestions. She has years of experience of selling property in this area and knows and can recommend any needed service provider for repairs that need to be done. My sisters and I were grateful for her business acumen and found her to be very responsive, friendly, humorous and patient with our questions and concerns. We think she's the best!"
Brooke C.
"I am so grateful that that I chose Patty Stearns to sell my oceanfront house in Trinidad. She is personable, intelligent, considerate, an excellent communicator, and takes the notion of real estate professionalism to an expert level. I loved the way she marketed my home, and through her contacts, she helped me stage my house, so it looked fabulous. Throughout the selling process, Patty sustained her enthusiastic energy to market my house to attract buyers. I appreciated her vast knowledge of the real estate market in Trinidad and Humboldt County. Moreover, Patty has an excellent network of contacts she used to help sell my house. She worked with city officials to overcome stumbling blocks, and she went above and beyond what is expected in a realtor to make what was a complicated sale easy. Thank you for everything, Patty, you are the finest realtor I have ever had the pleasure of working with."
Steven S.
"Only superlatives for Patty in the dedication and professionalism she brought to selling our Arcata home. We think that perhaps the best part was how well prepared we were for putting our house on the market, thanks to Patty's guidance.. At her suggestion, we had pre-market inspections and were able to make necessary repairs which contributed to a smooth and quick sale. Patty's knowledge and expertise insured a very seemingly easy process from start to finish. The marketing of our home was top notch, especially the very high quality photos. She responded to texts, emails, and phone calls almost immediately. Through it all, Patty maintained the highest degree of professionalism within the framework of a very long-standing friendship. Nothing but a standing ovation to Patty on the sale of our Arcata home where we lived for nearly 40 years. Thank you, Patty!"
Karen and Tom E.

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