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Read More →A top-rated Stanwood Managing Broker with 30+ years of local expertise — guiding buyers, sellers, and relocating families across Stanwood, Camano Island, Arlington, and the North Puget Sound to winning results.
More than three decades of local market knowledge, RE/MAX Hall of Fame production, and a reputation for honest, detail-driven service across Stanwood, Camano Island, and the North Puget Sound.
RE/MAX Hall of Fame negotiator. Detail-driven, prepared, and proven in competitive multi-offer Stanwood & Camano transactions.
30+ years serving Stanwood, Camano Island, and Arlington — Tricia knows these neighborhoods, schools, and waterfront pockets block by block.
RE/MAX Platinum 2019, Hall of Fame, 100% Club, Executive Club — and Voted Best Real Estate Agent Stanwood & Camano 2025 & 2026.
WA Managing Broker license #27534, ABR & SRS certified — qualified to guide first-time buyers, luxury sellers, and relocating families alike.
I'm a local Managing Broker and REALTOR® proudly serving Stanwood, Camano Island, and the surrounding North Puget Sound communities since 1992. With more than 30 years of real estate experience, I'm known for combining strong negotiation skills, strategic marketing, and honest guidance to help buyers and sellers confidently navigate every step of the process.
I followed my grandmother into this profession — she was a real estate agent in New Orleans for over 40 years. Today I'm proud to serve as President of the Stanwood Commerce Alliance and to call this corner of Washington home.
Buying your first home, selling a Camano Island waterfront, or relocating to the North Puget Sound — Tricia has you covered across every type of transaction.

Expert buyer representation with sharp local strategy — including wells, septic, and waterfront nuances unique to Camano.
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Strategic marketing, professional staging, and skilled negotiation to sell faster and for top dollar in Stanwood & Camano.
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Waterfront isn't simply a house with a view. Access, shoreline, rights and improvements differ property to property — so we look well beyond the house.
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Barn, fencing, turnout, pasture, arena, trailer access — evaluated for how the property actually works for horses. Tricia keeps horses at home herself.
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Moving to Stanwood or Camano? Get neighborhood guides, virtual tours, and a smooth landing from a 30-year local.
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Patient, step-by-step guidance and trusted lender connections — getting first-time buyers to the closing table since 1992.
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Luxury isn't simply a higher price point. Distinctive properties call for a different approach to valuation, marketing, privacy and showings.
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Guidance for families, personal representatives and executors selling a longtime family home — including properties not on the market in decades.
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Builder negotiation and contract guidance to protect you through every phase of a new build in Stanwood or Arlington.
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A data-driven analysis — not an automated guess — of what your Stanwood, Camano, or Arlington home is worth today.
Learn more →Deep local knowledge across Stanwood, Camano Island, and the surrounding North Puget Sound communities.
Small-town living, farmland, and rural acreage with reasonable access to Seattle, Bellevue, Everett, and Bellingham. Stanwood-Camano School District serves the area with well-regarded schools.
Explore Stanwood homes →Waterfront, no ferry — a quieter pace with island lifestyle plus bridge access. Wells, septic, and waterfront nuances mean Tricia's three decades of local expertise becomes incredibly valuable here.
Explore Camano homes →Along the Stillaguamish River in north Snohomish County — grown considerably without losing its small-town character. Historic downtown, established neighborhoods, newer development around Smokey Point, and acreage just outside town.
Explore Arlington homes →On Fidalgo Island in Skagit County, surrounded by water, forest and marinas. Real estate varies dramatically — historic homes near downtown, view properties, waterfront, and homes tied to marina life.
Explore Anacortes homes →One of Snohomish County's larger cities, right on I-5, with Quil Ceda Village and the Tulalip Reservation along its western edge. The market varies a great deal from one part of the city to another.
Explore Marysville homes →County seat of Skagit County and the anchor of the whole valley — its commercial and administrative centre. Market character shifts noticeably from one neighborhood to the next.
Explore Mount Vernon homes →Right in the heart of the Skagit Valley — coffee on Fairhaven Avenue and hiking in the North Cascades foothills within the half hour. It has grown into the valley's retail and service hub.
Explore Burlington homes →At the eastern edge of Skagit County, where the valley meets the North Cascades foothills. Known as the Gateway to the North Cascades, with homes close to town plus acreage, shops and barns nearby.
Explore Sedro Woolley homes →On Bellingham Bay between the Salish Sea and the Cascade foothills, about 90 miles north of Seattle. Home to Western Washington University, a working waterfront, and a strong outdoor lifestyle.
Explore Bellingham homes →Snohomish County's largest city and county seat, on Port Gardner Bay roughly 25 miles north of Seattle. A mix of historic neighborhoods, waterfront living, and major employment centers.
Explore Everett homes →A Whatcom County town that has kept its own identity with Bellingham just down the road. An established downtown, room to grow on the outskirts, and 15–20 minutes from downtown Bellingham.
Explore Ferndale homes →Get a free, no-obligation home valuation from Stanwood's most trusted Managing Broker. Tricia's data-driven analysis incorporates local market trends, property condition, location nuances, and current buyer demand — not an automated guess.
Get My Free Home ValuationTricia was incredible from start to finish. She knows Stanwood and Camano like the back of her hand and her negotiation strategy got us into the home we wanted in a tough multiple-offer situation.
As a RE/MAX office owner, I've worked with hundreds of agents — Tricia is in the top tier. Her work ethic, market knowledge, and care for clients is exceptional.
Tricia did an amazing job helping us purchase our home on Camano Island from another state. She was so responsive she even brought her personal internet hotspot to the house so we could test connectivity during inspection.
Local market knowledge to help you make smart, confident decisions about buying or selling in Stanwood, Camano Island, and beyond.
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Tricia serves Stanwood, Camano Island, Arlington, Anacortes, Marysville, Mount Vernon, Burlington, Sedro Woolley, Bellingham, Ferndale, Everson, and Everett. She is a Managing Broker with RE/MAX Gateway and has lived and worked in this area since 1992.
Tricia has been licensed since 1992 — more than 30 years of full-time real estate experience. She is a RE/MAX Hall of Fame inductee, RE/MAX Platinum (2019), and a member of the 100% Club and Executive Club.
Stanwood home prices vary widely by neighborhood and acreage — most luxury and rural properties Tricia represents fall in the $800K–$2.4M range, with entry-level homes typically in the $500K–$700K band.
Stanwood-Camano School District serves the area with well-regarded elementary, middle, and high schools. Twin City Elementary, Stanwood Middle School, and Stanwood High School are the primary draws for families.
Most Camano Island homes are on private wells and septic systems rather than municipal services. Tricia walks buyers through testing, inspection, capacity, and long-term maintenance considerations during every transaction.
Absolutely — many residents live on Camano year-round thanks to bridge access (no ferry). The community is well-served with grocery, dining, parks, and small-town infrastructure, while still feeling rural and private.
Camano offers a range of waterfront — from Saratoga Passage views to bayfront and beach access properties. Pricing varies dramatically based on view, exposure, and beach rights. Tricia's 30 years of waterfront experience here is invaluable.
Yes — first-time buyers are one of Tricia's specialties. She provides patient, step-by-step guidance and trusted lender connections, and has helped first-time buyers across Stanwood, Camano, and Arlington since 1992.
Tricia was voted Best Real Estate Agent Stanwood & Camano 2025 & 2026, is a RE/MAX Hall of Fame producer, holds her Managing Broker license, and currently serves as President of the Stanwood Commerce Alliance — combining elite production with deep community roots.
Request a free, no-obligation home valuation right on this site or by calling (360) 223-1100. Tricia provides a data-driven comparative market analysis — incorporating local market trends, property condition, and current buyer demand — not an automated guess.
Call or text Tricia at (360) 223-1100, email triciajacobs@remax.net, or send a message through the contact form on this site. She is known for prompt, personal response — every time.
Reach out for a free consultation or home valuation. Tricia personally responds — usually quickly and always personally.
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