Frequently Asked Questions

The market has definitely shifted recently as interest rates have gone up and we enter more of a post-pandemic time frame. While home prices are not expected to appreciate at the rates they have the past two years, they are still expected to appreciate at an average of 7.44% nationally.

The best recommendation I can give is to declutter and depersonalize. Your home will photograph and show best if things are clean and organized with personal items put away. This allows buyers to more easily picture themselves and their things in the home. If there are deferred maintenance items on the interior or exterior of the home I also recommend addressing those. If not, be prepared to have the buyer bring them up during inspection.

Yes, as a buyer you do need to be pre-qualified (or pre-approved!) to start looking at homes unless you are purchasing with cash. There are many great local lenders in our area, if you need recommendations please let me know!

Yes, I’m happy to provide recommendations to my clients for any additional services you might need! I’ll provide you with a few names of companies I trust and you can decide which one to use.

If you’re asking this you might have heard about Bozeman but have yet to experience it yourself. Bozeman is a wonderful community of people set in one of the most beautiful places in the country. We have incredible access to outdoor recreation – over 80 miles of trails that you can connect to from downtown! We also have a vibrant downtown area, a state university and great employment opportunities.

The answer depends on your timeline and budget. If you are set on building your dream home be prepared for construction to take at least 18 months from the time they break ground and many months before that to get your team in place and all your permitting approved.

Watching “On The Shoulder’s of Giants” many years ago I realized two things – the growth of the Gallatin Valley was not going to stop and everyone moving here appreciates land conservation whether they know it or not (because it’s what helps protect the character of our landscape!). So I decided to use that inevitable growth to help protect our open spaces, active agriculture and scenic views for the future!