Testimonials

My husband and I started our search for our first home in the fall of 2015. We had heard wonderful things about Tracy from many different people and it was easy to see she was going to be a joy to work with! As first-time homebuyers, we went into the process pretty blindly and with many questions. Tracy was patient and very helpful in guiding us through the process step by step, always answering any questions and offering advice as we needed it. She was always available and we felt so cared for and prioritized, and really felt that Tracy was fighting for us and our success the whole time. She was great about constantly checking in and keeping us updated doing the process and we felt she genuinely wished us success long-term. Tracy is one of the kindest, caring, professional, experienced, and hard-working people that I have met, and I would not think twice about using her for all of our future real estate needs. I would highly recommend her to anyone!!

Best in the Business. Energetic, professional and detail-oriented.

Katelyn did an amazing job at selling our home for us! We had moved out of state and she made the process very easy for us being out of state and finalizing all the paper work without having to be there. I give her 5 stars!

We could not have had a better experience working with Tracy Helard-Shumard of Forbes & Associates Realty, on the purchase of our new home in northern Humboldt County. Her over 25-year background as a realtor in the area was evident as she was thorough, prompt and professional every step of the way.

As a native of Humboldt County, she was able to pinpoint the perfect neighborhoods to fit our wants and needs. This was especially important since we were looking to relocate from Southern California.

Tracy’s upfront and honest approach helped us in negotiating with the seller in a timely manner, creating a win-win for both parties.

Her understanding and knowledge of the inspection process, coupled with her extensive network of professionals, gave us peace of mind that we would be embarking on a solid investment.

Tracy’s ability to effectively communicate and follow-up, along with her kindness and generosity, made buying our home an extremely positive experience.
We enthusiastically recommend Tracy Helard-Shumard for any realtor needs in Humboldt County.

Thank you, Tracy

Thank you so very much Katelyn for making this sale so easy even from far away! You did an awesome job!!

Tracy has been my agent in purchasing 4 homes and selling 2. She is the absolute best!

I'm writing this note to tell you how much I appreciate all the help you provided in locating a home for me in Humboldt County. Your attention to detail, timely responses, willingness to work around my schedule, and your intuitive abilities to identify just the right home for me that fit my style and needs were amazing. I appreciate your patience and perseverance as we waited for my home in Shasta County to sell. Your negotiating abilities during the purchase process for the home I eventually bought saved me thousands of dollars and emotional strain.

I would recommend your services to anyone looking to sell or purchase a home. I appreciate your energy, enthusiasm, professionalism and I heartily recommend you to anyone looking in the real estate market.

Warm thanks to all your help and much luck to you in the future.

A huge thank you to Tracy and Katelyn!! These girls are amazing!
Buying a house is a huge decision and can be stressful at times but Katelyn was there through the whole process!! From driving to look at every house and then back to look at the same house again. This young lady goes above and beyond. Thanks again for everything! We couldn’t be happier!

Tracy and Katelyn are truly a dream team. My husband and I got pre-approved for a home loan right before the Shelter in Place happened. So not only were these two working with a first-time home buyer (myself), but they were also trying to navigate a SIP order, which originally shut real estate down. Both ladies continued to be attentive to our needs, and to our concerns and questions.

The first offer we put in was for a 100 year old house, and Tracy insisted that we get a structural engineer to look at the house first. While it was disappointing to have to pull our offer on this dream home, we were ultimately incredibly grateful, as the house was not fit to buy for anyone on a budgeted income. I’d rather be disappointed and pull the offer, than buy a house that could potentially fall into the depths of the earth.

While it took several offers on several different houses, Tracy and Katelyn never lost their momentum nor their patience. We were on a timeline to move out of our rental. I appreciate the two of them being as motivated as we were.

If you’re looking to buy, do yourself a favor and hire these two. You won’t be disappointed.