Tricia Jacobs

My biggest advice for buyers is to start with the right partners. That means getting pre-approved with a trusted local lender (I have excellent recommendations if you don’t already have one) and working with a REALTOR® you truly trust and connect with. There’s a lot that goes into buying a home, and the experience and local knowledge of the professional you choose will directly impact your outcome. By working with me, you’re getting a partner who not only guides you through every step but also connects you with the right resources, negotiates on your behalf, and ensures you feel confident from start to finish.

My best advice for sellers is to focus on strategy, presentation, and pricing from day one. First impressions matter, and how your home is prepared and marketed will determine how much interest it generates. Pricing it correctly is just as important — too high and you risk sitting on the market, too low and you leave money on the table. By working with me, you get a clear plan tailored to your home, professional marketing that showcases your property in its best light, and a pricing strategy backed by local expertise and 20+ years of experience. My goal is simple: to get you the strongest offers and the best possible outcome

Over the past 20+ years, I’ve had the privilege of working with a wide variety of clients — from first-time buyers navigating the process for the very first time, to seasoned homeowners moving up or downsizing, to investors looking to build wealth through real estate. I’ve also worked extensively with landlords and tenants from my property management background, which gives me unique insight into investment opportunities. What all of my clients have in common is that they want a REALTOR® who will listen, communicate clearly, and guide them with honesty and expertise. By working with me, clients know they have someone who will advocate for them and tailor the process to their unique goals.

One transaction I’m especially fond of was helping a young couple purchase their very first home. Like many first-time buyers, they felt overwhelmed and unsure how to compete in a competitive market. I walked them through each step, connected them with a trusted local lender, and together we put together a strong offer that was accepted. From there, I guided them through this very important part of the process — navigating inspections, understanding what truly needed to be addressed versus what could be a future to-do list, and negotiating effectively on their behalf. Handing them the keys to their first home was such a proud moment. By working with me, buyers know they’ll have a trusted guide who explains the process clearly, advocates fiercely, and ensures nothing gets overlooked.

I got my real estate license in 1992 and decided to focus on property management, which quickly became a passion of mine. Managing homes for many of the same clients for over 10 years really instilled in me the realization of what owning real estate can do for building wealth and long-term stability. In 2015, I expanded into residential sales, and since then I’ve retired from full property management services to focus primarily on helping buyers and sellers. I still handle some leasing for long-term clients or those who need a trusted REALTOR® to assist. My inspiration to enter real estate goes back even further — my grandmother was a REALTOR® in New Orleans for 45 years. As a little girl spending summers with her, I knew exactly what I wanted to do. Watching her help people find the right home left a lasting impression on me. To this day, matching clients with homes that fit their needs and goals is one of the most rewarding parts of my career. I can’t imagine doing anything else.

Yes — I hold my Managing Broker’s license, which is a level above the standard Broker’s license in Washington State. This requires advanced education, experience, and a deeper understanding of real estate laws, contracts, and negotiations. In addition, I am also a REALTOR®, which is not required to practice real estate in Washington. I chose to become a REALTOR® because it means pledging to uphold a strict Code of Ethics and holding myself to a higher professional standard — something I believe my clients deserve. I also hold designations as an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) and a Seller Representative Specialist (SRS), which provide additional training and tools to better serve buyers and sellers. Combined with more than 30 years in the real estate industry — from managing homes for owners to helping clients buy and sell — this background allows me to give clients expert guidance, strong advocacy, and the confidence that their best interests always come first.