Meet Our Team
Local experts dedicated to helping you buy or sell your Siskiyou County home or property.
Josh Tyhurst
Owner/Broker CA DRE # 02030410
Josh Tyhurst is Broker and Owner of Jefferson State Realty and McCloud Realty, bringing years of experience in real estate and a deep love for the Siskiyou County lifestyle. Josh's background in outdoor recreation and construction gives him unique insight into the mountain properties that make this region special. He's known for his straightforward approach and commitment to client satisfaction.
Linn Tyhurst
Owner/Realtor, CA DRE # 02030411
Linn Tyhurst is co-owner and Realtor at Jefferson State Realty and McCloud Realty. With a passion for serving our community and helping families find their perfect home, Linn brings expertise, dedication, and a personal touch to every transaction. She specializes in residential properties, second homes and investment opportunities throughout the Mt. Shasta region.
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Scott Lassen
Realtor, CA DRE # 02200396
Scott, a Siskiyou County native with three decades of residency, possesses a profound affection for Jefferson State, its inhabitants, the local community, and its prospective development. In Scott's first year with Jefferson State Realty, he served 24 clients and had a total sales volume of $5.7 million dollars, landing him in 18th place out of 127 Realtors in our Siskiyou County MLS. In 2025, Scott tied for the highest number of transactions in our MLS, with 44 successful escrows closed! He has worked with over 75 clients and sold more than $10 Million in sales!​
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Melissa Schmidt
Realtor, CA DRE # 02201472
As our newest team member at Jefferson State Realty, Melissa joins us with over 8 years of experience in multiple different real estate markets. Her knowledge combined with her passion for real estate and helping others helps her assist her clients in making each transaction stress-free and simple.
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Locally-Owned, Community-Focused
Jefferson State Realty is a visionary, agent-based brokerage with an unwavering commitment to hyper-local expertise. Our agents are masters of their respective regional real estate markets, equipped to deliver a comprehensive range of services essential for driving successful transactions and enriching the fabric of our local communities.
Their mission extends beyond mere transactions; it's about leveraging unparalleled local wisdom and insight to empower clients and uplift the communities they serve. At Jefferson State Realty, success is measured not only by client satisfaction but also by the positive impact we create, aligning seamlessly with our mission statement.
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Our goal is to assemble a diverse team of agents, serving the entirety of the Jefferson State region, united in our mission statement. We are committed to equipping these agents with the tools for success, benefiting both them and their clients. Furthermore, we pledge to give back to our community through dedicated contributions of both time and resources, embodying our ethos of service and community enrichment.
