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How Long Before A House Sells Montana

How Long Does It Take to Sell a House in Montana

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Five weeks. A deadline and a house to sell in Billings Heights last winter, that’s all the Mitchell family had when a job transfer landed them in that situation. They called us on a Tuesday, we walked the property that Thursday, and they had a cash offer in hand by Friday afternoon. Most sellers don’t … Continued
Selling a Home Facing a Pending Lawsuit in Montana

Selling a House With a Pending Lawsuit in Montana

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A homeowner in the Heights neighborhood of Billings called after her real estate agent told her a lis pendens had been filed against her property. She didn’t know what it meant. She just knew the listing had gone quiet, and she had bills to cover. Homeowners across Big Sky Country find themselves in exactly that … Continued
Selling a house with titles issues in MT

How To Sell A House With Title Issues In Montana

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Most people don’t know that title clouds kill more Montana home sales than anything else. The deal looks good, the buyer is motivated, and a title search uncovers an undiscovered lien, a missing heir on a decades-old deed, or a boundary dispute from when the property was first carved out of rangeland. Complete transaction freezes. … Continued
Selling home with reverse mortgage Montana

How To Sell Your Montana Home When You Have A Reverse Mortgage

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Sitting in your Billings home, looking out at the Rimrocks, you’re wondering what happens next. You’ve got a reverse mortgage that’s helped you stay comfortable these past few years, but now circumstances have changed. Maybe you need to move closer to family in Missoula, or perhaps you’re ready to downsize to something smaller near downtown … Continued
How to Market a Hoarder House in Montana

How to Sell a Hoarder House in Montana

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Selling a hoarder house in Montana is different from a regular home sale, especially in a fluctuating market where the median sale price is approximately $474,250, and properties stay on the market for an average of 92 days. The slower pace can actually assist distressed property sellers by allowing buyers more time to examine options … Continued
Selling A House With Fire Damage Montana

How to Sell Your Fire-damaged Home Fast in Montana: Complete Guide for Property Owners

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In Montana, selling a fire-damaged house is not a typical real estate transaction, but it can still be a strong opportunity if handled properly. Even damaged properties often retain significant value, especially with Montana’s average home prices around $530,700 in 2025, and investors are often more interested in the land and long-term potential than the … Continued
Who bears closing costs when selling a house Montana

Who Pays Closing Costs When Selling Your Montana Home: Complete Guide For Sellers

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Selling your Montana home? You’re about to discover the one question every seller asks: “Who’s actually paying for all these fees?” I’ve bought hundreds of houses across the Treasure State, from Billings to Bozeman, and I can tell you that closing costs always catch sellers off guard. Not because they’re hidden, but because nobody explains … Continued