Jason Baker's Top Tips
for Montana Home Buyers

Let us help you find the best homes.

Our website offers buyers access to every property listed in the area. Additionally, detailed Property Search tools ensure you are seeing the most up-to-date listing information available and allow you to find homes by the criteria that matter most to you, like acreage, new construction, or school district. Not finding exactly what you need? Our team often has firsthand knowledge of upcoming listings that may meet your criteria. Just ask!

Determine your situation.

• How soon do you want to be in your new home?
• If you are renting, when does the lease end?
• Do you currently own a home?
• Does your current home need to be sold first?
• How long do you plan to own your home?

Get Pre-Qualified.

The best homes sell quickly, and buyers need to be prepared. Sellers are looking for the most qualified buyers when they make decisions, and having a pre-qualified letter from a lender shows the seller that you are prepared to purchase. We can recommend the best lenders to match your needs.

Determine your requirements for your new home.

Buying a home is about much more than just bedrooms and bathrooms; it also involves deciding what lifestyle choices matter most to you. Below are just a few things buyers should consider when searching for a new home.

• Location
• Schools
• Neighborhood
• Square Foot
• Baths
• Bedrooms
• Lot Size
• Garage / shop
• R.V. parking
• Other

Identify other decision makers.

Do you have any family or friends who need to approve your new purchase? Including them in the buying process early can make the process much easier and help you make a great buying decision. 

Have money on hand.

In addition to the money for a downpayment and your monthly mortgage payments, there are a number of costs associated with buying a home.

The most common are:

• Earnest Money/Good Faith Depostit - Every written offer must accompany a good faith deposit usually equal to certain percentage of the purchase price. The larger the good faith deposit is, the stronger the offer will look to the seller.
• Home inspections - Typically cost $500 or less.
• Home appraisals - Typically costs $500.

Put us to work for you {for free!}.

Since commissions are paid by the seller, our representation is free for buyers. So there's no need to go house hunting alone. (Or to navigate the paperwork and complexities of a real estate transaction on your own.) Contact us today for more information about buying Montana home, to hear about upcoming listings or to schedule a tour of any property you find on this site.