Get expert advice on listing, pricing, and selling your home, whether it's in Bozeman or elsewhere across Southwest Montana, plus insight into today's regional seller's market.


Buying a home and selling a home can be two of the most stressful — and expensive — life events. And, they often happen at the same time! If you’re looking to buy a home while also trying to sell your home, don’t panic. In this post, we will go over a few tips to help you tackle the buying and selling sides of the real estate market without becoming overwhelmed.

Tips for Buying First

You likely can’t buy and sell a home at the exact same time. So, first, you’ll need to figure out whether you want to buy a home or sell your home first — each has its own set of unique advantages and disadvantages. If you decide to buy first, here are some expert tips to follow:

1. Request an Extended Closing

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It’s no secret that the real estate market is going a mile a minute right now. Homes are still selling fast and way over the asking price. Of course, this sounds like an ideal time for someone to sell and take advantage of this market, right? The big question though is: where will you move?

If you want to sell and take advantage of the red hot seller’s market, you're not alone. However, there are always pros and cons to every decision. Keep reading to learn the reasons you may (or may not) want to wait until the market cools to sell your home. 

Pros and Cons of Selling Right Now

Pro: You’ll Likely Get at Least a Full Price Offer

Over half of the homes on the market, today are selling for above the…

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Will Home Prices Decline in 2022?If you’re thinking of buying a home in today’s housing market, you may be wondering how strong your investment will be. You might be asking yourself: if I buy a home now, will it lose value? Or will it continue to appreciate going forward? The good news is, according to the experts, home prices are not projected to decline. Here’s why.

With buyers still outweighing sellers, home prices are forecast to continue climbing in 2022, just at a slower or more moderate pace. Why the continued increase? It’s the simple law of supply and demand. When there are fewer items on the market than there are buyers, the competition for that item makes prices naturally rise.

And while the number of homes for sale today is expected to improve with more sellers…

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Under Contact Three Forks TBD Mackenzie Mountain Way, Three Forks, MT is the perfect lot in Mountain View Estates allows you to see for miles and what your looking at is gorgeous. You just couldn't ask for more! This lot is closer to the back, so there is a bit more privacy as well. The up-and-coming subdivision is a prime investment and only has a few lots built on so far. Come and build your dream home with room to spare! This subdivision is next to Copper City bike-trial system, Headwaters State Park where the infamous Missouri River begins, Headwaters Golf Course, and is central to Helena, Butte, and Bozeman.

Enjoy the peace and tranquility as you watch the clouds roll in on your new lot. 

 

The Three Forks area has so much to offer -Ashley is so happy for her Buyers…

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Ibuyer

If you’ve been thinking about selling your home, you’ve probably come across a bunch of websites that promise an instant (or almost instant) offer for your property — all without having ever to list with a real estate agent. These services are referred to as “iBuyers,” a nod to their existence as online companies and since the sites function as the buyers in the transaction. 

While many sellers who are anxious about the process of listing their property may find the idea of quick money an attractive one, iBuyers come with a lot of strings (and costs) attached. Here are just a few reasons why 99.7% of people are still using an expert real estate agent to help sell their home:

You'll Likely Get Less For Your Home

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Bozeman why now is a great time to sell your house

As we near the end of the year, more homeowners are realizing the benefits of today’s sellers’ market. Record-breaking home price appreciation, growing equity, low inventory, and competitive mortgage rates are motivating homeowners to make a move that addresses their changing lifestyles.

In fact, recent data shows a larger share of homeowners is planning to list their houses this winter. So, that means more homes are about to hit the market, which will lead to more choices for buyers too.

According to George Ratiu, Manager of Economic Research at realtor.com:

"The pandemic has delayed plans for many Americans, and homeowners looking to move on to the next stage of life are no exception. Recent survey data suggests the majority of prospective…

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SOLD by tamara williams

113 Sunset Boulevard, Bozeman is a 4 Bed, 3 Bath, 4 Car Attached Garage, 3,264 sq ft home on .83 Acres of land. This custom home overlooks stunning park space on a quiet dead-end street. The main level of the home has an open kitchen and dining area, a large living room, and a separate sitting room with a fireplace. The upstairs features 4 bedrooms including the master suite and an office. Mature trees and fruit trees surround this property. This property backs to 3.4 Acres of Sunset Heights Park! 

Tamara's client wanted a strong offer due to this transaction being an estate sale. While our team received multiple offers in a short span of time, the seller wanted the opportunity to choose the strongest offer. It was imperative that we communicated…

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Lot 22 and 24 Staffanson Road, Bozeman, MT features a vacant 1.38 acre lot on a dead-end road in a mature highly sought-after subdivision with very light covenants. With stunning views of the Bridgers, enjoy the rural Montana lifestyle within close proximity to Rosauers, Ferguson Farms, Sidewinders, and Tanglewood. There are no restrictions on livestock (with the exception of NO swine, goats, and cows at this property). All utilities including but not limited to, well, septic, utility box are the buyer's responsibility to install. There is no HOA and this property is not to be used for commercial purposes. There are light covenants that amount to only 3 pages. This property is located near M.L. Alderson Park. 

This lot is located in an…

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Tips for Selling Your Home in the Winter

The residential real estate market usually cools off as fall starts turning into winter. Many people don’t have time to search for homes during the fall, so they don’t spend too much time looking until summer. People feel hesitant to move during winter because the winter holidays take up a lot of their time.

These obstacles don’t mean you cannot sell real estate during winter. However, we can do a few things to make sure you make your property as attractive as possible. You can start by following these winter home staging tips that will make your property seem cozy and beautiful. You might want to adjust these slightly to fit the current weather. Your Realtor can make suggestions that will help your…

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sold by ashley taylor1206 Louisiana Street, Belgrade, MT is a beautiful single-family home that features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a welcoming spacious open floor plan. The kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, the home is air-conditioned, so much natural light throughout and just a short walk to the nearest park with stunning views of the bridgers. All three bedrooms are located upstairs. The master suite has a spacious walk-in closet and a full bathroom. The other two guest bedrooms have a dedicated full bathroom! The close proximity to the airport and I-90 makes this home convenient for travel. The landscaped yard has underground sprinklers, a fully fenced-in wooden privacy fenced backyard, and mature trees all surrounded by the grand mountain view. 


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