Personal Services
We're not a franchised chain, so we can tailor our services to meet each clients needs. We?re small enough to be flexible and friendly, but large enough to offer a full-service professional program to both buyers and sellers. We're always ready to take that extra step to make sure our clients are comfortable and well informed, so that they'll join the rank of our many satisfied clients. Personal services is our hallmark, and we look forward to extending it to you.

Local Experts
Our agents have the expert knowledge that comes from years of living and working in our community. They know neighborhoods, schools and trends. Most of all, they know value. Whether you're buying or selling a home, they'll work hard to get the best value for you.

High Annual Sales
Our agents are known for their ability to sell. Forbes & Associates maintains one of the highest local sales-per-agent rates. Plus, our agents have historically sold more premium and high-end homes than any comparable real estate office in the county.

Full Time - Full Service
Buying or selling a home is one of the major events in a person's life. That's why it's critical to have a full-time professional at your side during this important transition. Full-time agents can stay up-to-date on daily changes within the market-including important information on listings and sales, current interest rates. Economic trends and real estate law. Plus, they can take the time to develop market knowledge and attend educational seminars that can expand their professional skills.
Every agent at Forbes & Associates is full-time, with complete dedication to the real estate profession. When you're ready to buy or sell a home, we're ready to serve.

Open Weekends
Many people find weekends are the most convenient time to look for a new home. That's why we staff our office during regular weekend hours to answer any questions. And if you'd like, our agents are happy to schedule home tours on Saturday or Sunday.
It's all part of the personal attention you'll enjoy at Forbes & Associates.
Open Saturday, 10a.m. to 2p.m.
We Do Details
Many people wonder about the role that Realtors play. Simply put, our role is to act as your personal representative during a complex transaction. From home tours to an accepted offer and all the way through close of escrow, our agents provide information, which helps you to make thee best decisions regarding your property. We're here to answer questions and discuss options so that you have the information you need when you need it.

Realtor
The Trustworthy Name
The name Realtor may mean more than you think. While anyone who passes the state real estate exam can be an agent, a Realtor is someone who endorses and promotes the highest professional ethic. Becoming a Realtor signifies that an agent is member of the largest professional trade association in the United States. It also means that there is a professional forum to resolve any differences in the instance that should be necessary.
Every agent at Forbes & Associates is Realtor. Our membership in the Humboldt County Board of Realtors, California Association of Realtors and National Association of Realtors guarantees that we agree to abide by the C.A.R. and N.A.R. code of ethics.

You're on the Internet!
We can tell buyers throughout the world about your property by listing with America Online. This unique international service allows us to get information to every potential buyer through the World Wide Web and surfing the Internet. We will provide all the required information and make sure the world knows about your property. Being transferred of moving out of the area? We can also search for a new home on the Internet.
http://www.listinglink.com

Exposure
One of the keys to successfully selling real estate is exposure. Aggressive advertising in all the real estate trade publications; Home magazine, On-The-Market, Times Standard, McKinleyville Press, North coast Real Estate, The Tri City Weekly and the Internet. Active, positive and extensive advertising means more buyers see your home. Forbes & Associates sets the standard for aggressive marketing and advertising of you home.

Multiple Listing Service
We're members of the regional Multiple Listing Services, which gives our clients the widest possible array of information on available homes. We're able to find homes that match buyer?s requirements no matter where they're located. We're also able to present sellers homes to thousands of people throughout the area.

History
When Sue Forbes established her real estate company in 1987; she knew quality services would be the key to success. Operating as a small three-person office, she and her associates concentrated on personal service, expert local knowledge and high standards of ethics.
As a strong company, Forbes' office continually grew in sales, adding several more agents through the years. In 1992, the company chose to refine its focus even more by becoming an independent corporation. Now called Forbes & Associates, the company specializes in residential sales throughout northern Humboldt County.
Today, as always, the agents at Forbes & Associates are dedicated to personal attention and a through knowledge of local properties. They pride themselves on knowing the area, the people and the market. And most of all. They pride themselves on getting the best value for you.