Our Story

Born out of their shared love for horses, Blake Westhoff and Allison Trimble have successfully worked together over the last 15 years as professional horse trainers, coaches, and REALTORS®. They are committed to delivering unmatched service and knowledge to best serve each unique client.

A Partnership Is Born

Blake Westhoff met Allison Trimble Paparoa more than a fifteen years ago. He was 19 years old and hadn’t been exposed to the professional horse industry. Fortunately, Allison was looking for someone to clean stalls, so Blake’s inability to pick up the correct lead wasn’t of concern. Allison was already an accomplished horseperson. She rode on Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s Quarter Horse Project and before graduation, bought the horse Cutter’s Tourist Trap, a mare she rode at the NRCHA (National Reined Cow Horse Association) Snaffle Bit futurity in Reno in 2000, the same year she moved to Washington state. Over the years, Allison bought and showed some great horses, among them Tangys Classy Sox, Smokums Playlena, and Cow Cuttin Colonel. She built a name and reputation for herself as a reined cow horse trainer. Blake flourished around the horses and quickly found a passion for riding. “Meeting Allison was exciting because her way of working with horses wasn’t something I had been exposed to. My family used horses practically, for hunting and camping. With Allison, I got to spend time with high-caliber, talented, broke horses.” Within a year of working for Allison, Blake was competing in limited open cow horse, and was competitive. Their friendship became a genuine working partnership. Blake moved to Arizona for a time, where he showed reining horses and started two-year-olds. He and Allison remained close. A love of horses was the foundation of their friendship.

Dedication to Helping Horsemen

In 2013, Allison got married and started a family, and with that came hard decisions. Riding and training reined cow horses is a dangerous business. Showing requires extended time on the road. Choosing to put time with her family first, she returned to her family business, and put her equine knowledge and experience to work in real estate, specializing in equine properties. Blake returned to Washington to be part of Coastal Realty. “I like real estate because it’s something I can stand behind. Property is a solid investment, historically one of the safest. Horses on the other hand can be unpredictable. I like helping people find property that makes their horse dreams, whether hobby or professional, come true.”

“Our work is about matching people with property,” says Allison. “There are pitfalls to buying and selling equestrian properties that a lot of Realtors are not aware of. Blake and I have hard-won experience, having seen many of the things that can go wrong with horse properties and hobby farms. Our job is to avoid those pitfalls and make deals come together where all parties are happy with the sale.”

Coastal Realty serves clients throughout Washington and Alaska. They specialize in equestrian properties, commercial and hobby farms, and also work with a variety of clients from first time homebuyers to luxury property owners. Blake is enthusiastic about partnering with Allison. “I enjoy working with Allison because she’s a problem solver. When an issue arises in a deal, Allison is on it. This means that problems don’t have time to develop. We close deals others cannot because she’s quick to act.” Allison has equal respect for Blake. “He’s hardworking, a fast learner, and has a strong moral compass. We process information and deal with problems in a similar way. Because our relationship is established, we can devote our time to successfully representing our clients. I’m lucky to have Blake as a partner.”

Staying Involved

For Coastal Realty, real estate is about relationships. Allison and Blake help people find properties that meet their needs. They also give back by supporting local charities, contributing to local agriculture and youth organizations, and participating in events that support the community such as the Lynden PRCA Rodeo. Allison has been the President of the Whatcom County Association of Realtors, and currently is the Government Affairs Committee Chair and RPAC Trustee, but in her spare time, she and Blake have stepped back in the showpen. Blake is showing his gelding “Huckleberry” in reining competition and Allison is showing her stallion “Garth” (Ohickory Rey) as well as owning additional show horses in partnership in Washington and California. The team also runs a breeding operation from Allison and her husband Lee’s 60 acre ranch in Ferndale, WA.

Designations, Certifications & Awards

  • Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist - Guild (CLHMS)

  • Luxury Home Marketing Specialists (Guild)

  • Resort and Second Home Specialist (RSPS)

  • Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®)

  • Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE)

  • Seller Representative Specialist (SRS)

  • At Home with Diversity 2020 (AHWD®)

  • Green Housing Designation (GREEN)

  • 2018 Blake WCAR Rookie of the Year

  • 2021 Allison WCAR Realtor of the Year

  • 2022 Allison WCAR Realtor Achievement Award