Buyers Information

WAYS TO KEEP THE LOVE AFFAIR WITH MONTANA GOING STRONG...

  1. Be realistic about the gap between the cost of living here and where
    you're from.
  2. Be prepared for living in a remote spot, without many public services.
  3. Don't assume that you will be able to earn wages similar to other areas of the country.
  4. Bring a “money cushion.”
  5. Listen to and observe the locals, the old timers. You can learn a lot from them.
  6. Leave your ideas of how it should be and embrace what you love about Montana.
  7. Get involved in your new community.
  8. Look at the never-ending sky, breathe in the clean Montana air, celebrate Nature's finest... and cherish being in “the last best place”.
  9. You'll fall even more deeply in love with Montana.
  10. Read the “Code of the New West.”

THINK ABOUT HOW YOU WOULD DESCRIBE YOUR DREAM PROPERTY

The more we know about your dreams, the better we can serve you.

  1. Vacant land, Home, Cabin, Ranch, Commercial?
  2. What size land? A lot in town, 1 acre, 5 acres, 20 acres, 160 acres, or more?
  3. What size and style of house? New, old, log, frame, one level or more?
  4. Location? In the Madison Valley, near Ennis or anywhere in Montana?
  5. How far from a town? How far are you willing to drive to stores?
  6. What features are most important on the land? Trees, creek, river, views, Public Lands access, seclusion, power nearby, etc.?
  7. Is your purchase for retirement, a second home, investment or relocation?
  8. Do you need winter access (other than by snowmobile)?
  9. What recreational activities are important to you?
  10. Do you plan to have horses (or other animals) on your property?
  11. Price Range – What is your budget? Do you need financing?
  12. When do you plan to make a trip out to see the area?
  13. What is your purchase schedule?