Don Chin

Community Realty

28 Years of Experience

(112)

$7.5M

Total Sales Last Year

Years of Experience

Recent TransactionsTransactions from the last 3 years

$455.8K

Average Price Point

Service Areas

Arcata, CA Bayside, CA Blue Lake, CA Cutten, CA Eureka, CA Fields Landing, CA Fortuna, CA Kneeland, CA Korbel, CA Loleta, CA Mckinleyville, CA Samoa, CA Trinidad, CA

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About Don Chin

I am a life-long native of Humboldt County and have sold over 300 homes. I'd be honored if you let me help you buy or sell your property. My interests include baseball, music, reading, charitable giving, Rotary Club, sports memorabilia, comic books, fishing. I'd love to get to know you, too.

Specialties

Sellers
Buyers
Residential Property
Mobile Homes

Awards

2026
TOP AGENT
Eureka, CA
2026
TOP AGENT
Mckinleyville, CA
2026
TOP AGENT
Arcata, CA

Other Awards

Best of Trulia, 1998 Humboldt Rookie of The Year

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Don Chin's Reviews & Ratings

112 Reviews

(5/5)

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What clients say about this agent....

Responsive
Professional
Communicative
Knowledgeable
Hard working
Attentive
Available Remotely
Outstanding
Trustworthy
Great for new buyers

RONALD G.

Review for Member: Don Chin

December 9, 2025

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Our family has maintained a long-standing professional relationship with Don Chin for over two decades, entrusting him with our real estate transactions. Prior to that, we had a positive rental experience with his cousin, Julie Chan. This family consistently demonstrates an exceptional commitment to client satisfaction. We highly recommend contacting Don Chin for your real estate needs, whether you are seeking to purchase a new property or sell an existing one. Mr. Chin's expertise in property valuation is consistently precise; in a recent transaction, his assessment was within $5,000 of the official appraisal. His extensive experience ensures clear guidance through every stage of the process, and he is a pleasure to collaborate with. Over the years, he has transitioned from a professional contact to a trusted friend, a connection we believe you will also forge should you choose to work with him. Effective communication is paramount during a home sale, and Don Chin excels in this regard. We extend our sincere gratitude for your outstanding service, Don.

Jade B.

Review for Member: Don Chin

October 7, 2025

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Don helped me sell my home. He was professional, punctual and very responsive, making my transaction execute smoothly. I would recommend Don to others if you need real estate help.

Ashby E.

Review for Member: Don Chin

August 19, 2025

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Don did a great job helping us navigate the process of selling our home in Eureka, CA. He was very responsive to any questions we had, communicated well with other parties on our behalf when needed, and kept us apprised of what to expect each step of the way. We particularly appreciated Dons calm energy when dealing with stressful situations.

Meggehrk

Review for Member: Don Chin

August 16, 2025

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Don was outstanding in every way! He was a great negotiator and problem solver, and helped us find solutions and close on a house that we thought might be out of reach for us. We were impressed with his responsive communication, and how he followed up both with us and the sellers agent to keep the process moving forward. He is also very well-connected in Humboldt County, and recommended an excellent home inspector as well as several local services we needed. On top of all this, Don is a delight to spend time with, and made the whole process from showings to final walkthrough a pleasure.

Jon L.

Review for Member: Don Chin

July 18, 2025

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We recently sold our single-family home of nearly 30 years, and working with Don made the entire process as smooth and stress-free as possible. As first-time home sellers, we were unsure of what to expect, but Don walked us through every step with incredible clarity and patience. Born and raised in Humboldt County, Don knows the local market inside and out, and it shows. He met with us personally to tour the house and provided practical suggestions for improvements to help us get the best possible offer. He also coordinated professional photography and marketed the listing beautifully. Don was always just a phone call or text away, and his communication throughout the process was outstanding. Thanks to his pricing strategy and guidance, we had multiple offers within two weeks and ended up accepting one that was $25,000 over asking. Escrow closed smoothly just a few weeks later. What impressed us most was Dons deep knowledge and steady confidence. He anticipated every step of the process, explained it clearly, and kept things moving forward with ease. Whether you're buying or selling, we can't recommend Don highly enough. Hes simply the best, and around here, everyone knows it.