Modoc County is located in the far northeast corner in California, bounded by the state of Oregon and Nevada. The county seat is Alturas, the county's only incorporated city. The county's official slogans include, "The last best place," and "Where the West still lives." A large part of the County is federal reservations. Modoc County was formed in 1874 and derives its name from the Native American Modoc people, who lived at the Klamath River headwaters. The county has a total area of 4,203 miČ, 94% of it is land and 6% of it is water. There are 2.25 persons per miČ, making this one of the most sparsely populated counties in California.

Tip #143: Team up with a Real Estate Professional
So why do you need the help of a Realtor®? Well, most Real Estate transactions are very complicated. In most cases, buying, selling or even renting a home requires disclosure forms, inspection reports, mortgage documents, insurance policies, deeds, multi-page government mandated settlement statements and a lot more. A knowledgeable guide through this complexity can help you avoid delays and costly mistakes. Real Estate has it's own language. If you don’t know a CMA from a PUD, you can understand why it’s important to work with someone who speaks that language and knows the local Modoc County Real Estate market.