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MAR’S ANNUAL PUBLICATION | 2021/2022
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MAR LEADERSHIP
BILL LEININGER M O N T A N A’ S
R E A L T O R® D I G E S T
2022 President
Bill@MTRealEstate.com
MARK DOBRENSKI
President Elect Local Board Presidents and Executive Officers..................................... 5
mdobrenski@msn.com
CANDIS DORSCH 2021 MAR Annual Report............................................................................. 6
Immediate Past President
Candis@LiveInMontana.com 2022 President’s Message............................................................................ 7
GARY KOEPPLIN MAR Form Changes........................................................................................ 8
Treasurer
GWKepp@montana.com
MAR Legal Notes.............................................................................................. 9
KAAREN WINKLER
CEO Legal Update & FAQ......................................................................................10
Kaaren@MontanaRealtors.org
SHANNA SEMMENS
Legislative Recap...........................................................................................12
Business Manager
Shanna@MontanaRealtors.org
MAR Photo Contest......................................................................................14
NICOLE RIEBE Montana Market Snapshots......................................................................18
Communications Director
Nicole@MontanaRealtors.org GRI Updates.....................................................................................................23
JULIE EMGE Young Professionals Network Updates.................................................24
Education Coordinator
Julie@MontanaRealtors.org Meet Your MAR Staff.....................................................................................27
SAM SILL
Government Affairs Director DEI & Leadership Academy........................................................................29
Sam@MontanaRealtors.org
NeighborWorks Expanded Services.......................................................30
MADISON GRADY
Political Affairs Coordinator
Madison@MontanaRealtors.org
2022 NAR Committee Appointments....................................................31
SAMANTHA SMITH Professional Development Resources...................................................32
Strategic Programs Coordinator
SSmith@MontanaRealtors.org REALTOR® of the Year and Nominees.....................................................33
HELPFUL NUMBERS MAR Committees...........................................................................................34
Montana Association of REALTORS® MAR By the Numbers...................................................................................35
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Board of Realty Regulation (BRR) REALTOR® Political Action Committee...................................................36
406-841-2300
Montana Advocacy Local Board Awards..............................................37
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LOCAL BOARD INFORMATION
2022 Local Board Presidents
and Executive Officers
BILLINGS ASSOCIATION OF GREAT FALLS ASSOCIATION OF
REALTORS® (BAR) REALTORS® (GFAR)
President - Dennis Cook President - Beth Duke
(406) 698-9103 (406) 868-6153
DennisCook@BillingsHomes4Sale.com Beth@TheFalls.com ROCKY MOUNTAIN ASSOCIATION
OF REALTORS® (RMAR)
Executive Officer - Mary Grant Chief Executive Officer - Terry
2021 Overland ave. Thompson President - Russ Schwandt
Billings, MT 59102 401 13th Avenue South (406) 494-1753
(406) 248-7145 Great Falls, MT 59405 Russ@MontanaInvestments.us
MaryG@Billings.org (406) 453-2752 RMAR Office - Judy Kivela
Terry@GTFAR.com 501 East Front St. Ste. 511
HAVRE HI-LINE CHAPTER OF BAR Butte, MT 59701
HELENA ASSOCIATION OF (406) 723-3356
John Carlson
REALTORS® (HAR) Staff@RMTAR.org/Judy@montana.com
(406) 390-1381
John@JohnSellsMT.com President - Aubrey Hutchison
(406) 544-7584 BOARD OF REALTY REGULATION
AHutchison@KW.com (BRR)
LEWISTOWN CHAPTER OF BAR 301 S. Park Avenue
Sherry Irish Executive Officer - George Harris PO Box 200513
(406) 538-5448 2707 Colonial Dr. Helena, MT 50620
Sherryi@midrivers.com Helena, MT 59601
(406) 603-4793 General BRR Questions
GHarris@HelenaHAR.com 406-444-6880
BITTERROOT BOARD OF Email: DLIBSDRRE@mt.gov
REALTORS® (BVBOR) Web: RealEstateMT.gov
MISSOULA ORGANIZATION OF
President - Sharon Dedmon REALTORS® (MOR)
(406) 360-0258 LEGAL HOTLINE
Sharon.Dedmon@BHHSMT.com President - Mandy Snook
(406) 360-1057 AVAILABLE TO DESIGNATED
Executive Director - Chris Lines Mandy@MTLandCompany.com REALTORS® ONLY
224 N 4th St. 406-543-6646
Hamilton, MT 59840 Chief Executive Officer - Jim
Hotline@MontanaRealtors.org
(406) 363-2000 Bachand
Admin@BVBOR.net 724 Burlington Ave.
Missoula, MT 59801
406.728.0560
GALLATIN ASSOCIATION OF
REALTORS® (GAR) JBachand@MissoulaRealEstate.com
President - Joanna Harper
NORTHWEST MT ASSOCIATION OF
(406) 600-5464 REALTORS® (NMAR)
JoannaHarper@remax.net
President - Robin Wallace
Chief Executive Officer - Rob Wigton (406) 270-2396
2880 Technology Blvd. West Ste. 159 RobinWallaceRealEstate@gmail.com
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 585-0033 Executive Officer - Jeri Moon
Rob@GallatinRealtors.com 110 Cooperative Way
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 752-4313
JMoon@NMAR.com
MONTANAREALTORS.ORG | 5
MAR ANNUAL REPORT
2021 A Year of Accomplishments
Annual Report from Candis Dorsch
With 2020 in Great thanks go out to all our Region The 2021 Montana State Legislative
the rear view 12 colleagues and staff for their Session adjourned on April 29 after
mirror, Montana program and content shares as MAR 80 long but productive working
REALTORS® continues to develop and hone their days. The session was a success for
embraced the new academy with the induction of the Montana REALTORS® as the association
new year as inaugural class of 2022! worked with legislators and first
we kicked off term Governor Gianforte to advance
2021 on DAY 1 Our third PAG initially began under important legislation benefiting our
with our new former President Diane Beck, has members and property owners. MAR
CEO, Kaaren continued to work diligently through worked successfully to pass a bill that
Winkler, most 2021 and will move forward into legally mandates owner property
recently the CEO 2022 (with the blessing of incoming disclosure. MAR brought forth a new
of the Tacoma- President Bill Leininger). MAR bill that creates a decontamination
Pierce County continues to work on enhancing standard and process for disclosure
Association the professionalism of Montana for property owners of properties
of REALTORS®. Teaming up with Brokers with the intent of creating a contaminated from occupants using
our incredible Staff at the Montana Montana Real Estate Broker Academy. methamphetamine, not just known
Association of REALTORS®, Team MAR Recognizing the need to raise the methamphetamine labs. MAR was
was ready for a productive 2021. bar for Broker-Owners & Broker- also instrumental in the creation
Supervisors, in 2021 MAR acquired a and passing of a bill that creates an
One of the benefits of “working behind Broker educational platform which, expedited subdivision review that is
the scenes of Covid-19”, combined when rolled out, will provide a mandatory for cities, providing a tool to
with the benefit of Zoom, MAR foundational program never-before improve housing affordability.
gained an unprecedented number available to Montana Real Estate
of Montana REALTORS® who stepped Brokers. Ultimately, the Broker This year MAR increased Major
up to the plate as volunteers for Academy will become the go-to Investors and Presidents Circle by 20%
Presidents Advisory Groups (PAGs). source for Montana Broker education and added another new member to
They were plentiful and they were and training. the NAR RPAC Hall of Fame, Mike Basile
uber-productive! Three significantly from Bozeman.
impactful PAGs achieved incredible Philanthropically, the Montana
success for MAR in 2021. Breaking into Association of REALTORS® supported In September, MAR hosted its first
a new frontier for MAR and embracing the REALTOR® Relief Foundation 20th in-person conference since 2019 at Big
one of NAR President Charlie Oppler’s Anniversary Campaign with a $25,000 Sky, Montana (under snow-capped
prime goals, MAR’s initial PAG brought donation, combining many individual mountains and stellar blue skies).
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into REALTOR® donations as the association Featuring guest speakers Region
the forefront of Montana REALTORS®. donations. MAR additionally 12 First Vice President Tiffanie Mai-
Mid-year, the DEI PAG brought committed a perpetual RRF dollar Ganske and NAR President-elect Leslie
forward a successful motion to the investment moving forward as a line Rouda-Smith, the theme of “Reunite,
Board of Directors (BOD) creating a item in all future MAR budgets. Reconnect and Re-Imagine” held true
new standing DEI Committee to our as the enthusiasm for finally being in-
MAR also contributed a $5,000 dona- person bounced off the walls!
organizational structure.
tion to the USS Montana Committee
Recognizing the need for “building a supporting the commissioning of a Vir- As I sign-off of an immensely rewarding
deep bench” of future MAR leaders, ginia Class nuclear-powered fast attack and abundant year as your President,
the second MAR PAG focused on the submarine, the USS Montana (SSN794), speaking on behalf of your entire
opportunity to develop and create a one of the most high-tech warships Leadership & Executive Team, we are
purposeful year-round MAR Leadership in today’s U.S. Navy fleet. When in all abundantly blessed to be part of our
Academy. Success again, as the BOD Maryland for NAR Legislative meetings incredible local and state associations.
approved the creation of the Montana in May 2022, Montana REALTORS® may With gratitude, I am thankful to have
Association of REALTORS® Leadership have the opportunity to board the USS been a cog in what we all know is
Academy (aka MARLA). Montana just prior to her first official absolutely and undoubtedly the BEST
launch in May 2022. State Association of REALTORS®! ■
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
2022 Ride for the “R”
“Riding the Brand” is a cowboy poem by Rod Steiger. It brings visions of the
wide-open spaces of Big Sky country, Montana, a place that we all call home.
The cowboy signed on with the ranch and “rode the brand” and all that the
ranch stood for. We, in many ways, do the same. We ride the REALTOR® brand
“R”. But where the cowboy rode for the rancher, we ride for an organization that
is made up of over 1,500,000 REALTORS®. This is an amazing industry whereby
we are all small (and large) business people working to make a living and to
make a difference. But under the “R” we do amazing work. What an incredible
career opportunity that we have to help our clients live the American dream of
home ownership.
Through our local associations, the Montana Association of REALTORS®, and
the National Association of REALTORS®, we are impacting our towns, state
and nation. It is through the individuals that work together that we have
seen an incredible state legislative session, but the work continues with our
Government Affairs Committee already preparing for the 2023 session. And
Bill Leininger the local association’s Government Affairs Directors working on local issues
2022 MAR President and bringing expertise. People from across the state coming together for
common causes.
Bill is a native of Montana and
I watch our members give selflessly, raising the bar on education and
was raised in the Flathead Valley.
professionalism. What I continue to hear from individuals is that they want
His maternal grandparents to give back to our associations and communities. I see our local association,
homesteaded in the Bigfork area made up of hundreds of individuals, raise thousands of dollars supporting
in 1940. numerous causes and charities. I’ve been blessed to join countless members
go to Washington DC to visit our US Senate and House of Representatives and
He opened Dean & Leininger Real promote property rights and other aspects of home ownership. I can’t even
Estate in 1995 in Bigfork with his begin to add up the hours our Montana Realtor members spend at countless
meetings, seminars, conferences and conventions helping steer our local, state
business partner, who retired
and national organizations. But what I know personally and what I hear from
in 2002. Bill remains the Broker/ those who serve, it is their privilege to give back to an industry and career that is
Owner today and operates the so fulfilling.
business with his wife Anita.
It does not matter the level or position at which we serve, rather it is the heart
and love with which we serve. We come from many different backgrounds and
He is very active with the local,
serve in many different ways, may it be coaching little league sports, ringing
state and national real estate the Salvation Army bell, sitting on the city council, or writing a check to our
associations and is past president favorite charities, we all give to our communities. It is the
and current board member of same with our associations, may it be serving on a local,
Northwest Montana Association state or national board of directors, helping monitor
a continuing education class, or mentoring new
of REALTORS® (NMAR). He was
agents, we all make the “R” brand great.
honored to be chosen as the
2019 REALTOR® OF THE YEAR for Through many hands the load is lighter, and it
is with many REALTOR® hands that the Montana
Montana Association of REALTORS®
Association of REALTORS®, will have another
and 2013 & 2019 REALTOR® OF THE outstanding year. I humbly sit as your 2022
YEAR for NMAR. president, and I celebrate each of you and what you
contribute to the REALTORS® organization. ■
MONTANAREALTORS.ORG | 7
MAR FORM CHANGES
MAR Form Changes Update
In late summer of 2021, MAR released updated forms for use by all MAR members. This article highlights some of the more
significant form changes. A full summary of all form changes made in 2021 can be found on the MAR website. You will have
to login to view this information.
Buy-Sell Agreements • Line 169: Language was added to the “Inspection
Contingency” section to include inspection and testing
• On lines 33-34 of the Residential agreement, language
for Methamphetamine as an inspection that a buyer
was added to the “Purchase Price and Terms” section
may conduct.
as follows: A buyer who is proposing to pay all cash at
closing agrees to provide certification of available funds
either with the offer or within ___ days that all parties Disclosure Statements (All)
have signed the agreement. All forms were restructured to clarify some confusion
• Lines 41-42: A buyer who is proposing to finance at concerning the use of the addendum that has historically
least some of the purchase price agrees to provide been on the last page of all disclosure forms.
a pre-approval letter from a lender either with the • The section with blank lines whereby the seller could
offer or within ___ days that all parties have signed note subsequent changes to the disclosure have
the agreement. been deleted and replaced with a new form titled
• The checkbox in the opening paragraph where a buyer “Amendment/Update to Owner’s Property Disclosure
elects how to take title, was changed from “single in his/ Statement.” Therefore, when a seller has additional
her own right” to “individually” in an attempt to eliminate or revised information to disclose after a disclosure
confusion about whether a married person could check statement has already been provided, a seller should use
this box if not buying the property together with his/ this new form.
her spouse. • Under the Property Owner’s Association obligations, at
• Language was added to the “Deposit of Funds by Broker/ the locations set forth below, language was added to
Salesperson” section stating that if nothing is inserted in include information about transfer fees or initiation fees
the blank as to when funds received by a licensee must that might be charged by an association.
be deposited or delivered, the default is three business • Language was also added for a seller to disclose any
days (as set forth in rule adopted by the Montana Board work the seller has conducted on the property in or
of Realty Regulation). around a natural body of water.
• On lines 203-204 of the Residential agreement, language • In response to the passage of House Bill 116, language
was added to the “Title Contingency” section as follows: was added to the Methamphetamine section of the
after the Release Date, language was inserted to clarify residential and commercial disclosure forms to include
that the time frame to review the Commitment begins to information about contamination of property due to the
run whenever the buyer or the buyer’s agent receives the smoking of meth in a property.
preliminary title commitment, whichever occurs first.
• On lines 217-221: A new paragraph was inserted, at the Listing Agreements
end of this section, which allows the buyer additional
• Language was added to the Seller/Lessor
time to review any updated or revised preliminary title
Representations section whereby, if the seller/lessor is an
commitment even if the release date has passed.
entity, a representation is made that the seller/lessor is in
• Lines 78-79: At the end of the “Personal Property” section, good standing in Montana and that the sale/lease of the
language was added whereby the buyer acknowledges property has been duly authorized.
that only the personal property specifically listed in the
• Language was added to the “Statutory Disclosures”
buy-sell agreement is included in the sale regardless of
section concerning Methamphetamine for a seller/lessor
what may have been stated in any advertising or other
information including, for example, information in a MLS. MAR Form Changes continued on page 11
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LEGAL MATTERS
MAR Legal Notes
Guidance on Recent Modification of Methamphetamine
Contamination Law
On October 1, 2021, House Bill 116 (“HB 116”) went into HB 116 Modifications
effect modifying the Methamphetamine Contamination HB 116 makes three significant changes to this law. First,
law passed in 2005. MAR members should be aware contamination now includes the smoke from the use
of the modifications to this law and understand how it of methamphetamine, in addition to contamination
applies to properties falling under this bill in Montana. from using the property as a meth lab. Second, the
This white paper aims to remind readers of the original decontamination standard for methamphetamine inside
Methamphetamine Contamination law and explain what inhabitable property has been raised from less than or
modifications HB 116 makes to the law. equal to 0.1 micrograms of methamphetamine per 100
square centimeters of surface material to 1.5 micrograms of
Original 2005 Law methamphetamine per 100 square centimeters of surface
The purpose of the original Methamphetamine material. Finally, owner and owner agent immunity has
been revised to now include owners or owner’s agents who
Contamination law is to protect members of the public
caused the methamphetamine contamination.
who may be harmed from unknowingly being exposed
to residue from the manufacturing of methamphetamine A property is contaminated with hazardous chemical
by a prior occupant. The bill provides a decontamination residues if the residues were created by the manufacture
standard to protect public health, safety, and welfare. of methamphetamine (i.e. meth labs) or the smoke from
the use of methamphetamine. For example, the new
Additionally, the bill provides for immunity for owners and definition of an “inhabitable property” is “any building or
owner’s agents from any action brought by a person who structure used as a clandestine methamphetamine drug
has been given notice concerning the former presence lab or that has been contaminated from smoke from the
of reside from the manufacturing of methamphetamine use of methamphetamine that is intended to be primarily
in inhabitable property, if the Montana Department of occupied by people, either as a dwelling or a business . . .
Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) has confirmed that the that may be sold, leased, or rented for any length of time.”
property has been decontaminated based on DEQ adopted (Emphasis added). Previously, the law only dealt with
standards. The law was originally implemented to target contamination from using the property as a meth lab. Now
properties that previously operated as “meth labs,” but HB the law deals with contamination from methamphetamine
116 has expanded the types of properties that fall under use on the property as well.
this law. This new definition also expands an owner’s disclosure
requirements. Now, owners of inhabitable properties
that the owner knows were used as a clandestine
methamphetamine drug lab or that are contaminated
from smoke from the use of methamphetamine, shall
notify in writing any subsequent occupant or purchaser of
the property of that fact, but only if the property has not
been properly remediated. Owners are now required to
disclose not only whether a property has been used as a
meth lab, but also if it was contaminated by smoke from
methamphetamine use and the property had not yet been
remediated as required by the statute.
Additionally, the decontamination standard for
methamphetamine inside inhabitable property has
Legal Notes continued on page 11
MONTANAREALTORS.ORG | 9
LEGAL MATTERS
Legal Update & FAQ
JAMES A. BOWDITCH, Boone Karlberg P.C,. Missoula, Montana
Including Remedies for Contractual sufficiently describes an obligation of a party, some agents
Violations forget to include what happens if this obligation is not met.
For example, an agent adds language that specifies closing
In this market, most sellers receive multiple offers to
will be 14 days after the filing of a boundary relocation
consider. In what may be an attempt to make certain buyers
survey. However, what happens if that filing is delayed
are presenting the best offer possible, sellers appear to be
or never occurs because the boundary relocation is not
extracting certain contractual concessions from buyers.
approved by the applicable governing body?
To the extent this added contractual language imposes
obligations on one or both parties, the agents drafting An agent should discuss with her/his client language that
this language should be careful to include language that puts an outside deadline on the filing of the survey and
addresses what happens if any such obligations are not met. allows the parties to terminate if the survey is unable to be
recorded prior to that deadline.
Not all violations of a contract entitle a party to terminate
that contract. Generally speaking, in the absence of express
language allowing termination, a contractual violation must
Personal Property not Listed in Buy-Sell
be material to justify termination. Agreements
Seller agents, at the request of sellers, will often include
For example, all MAR buy-sell agreements contain language special features of a property when advertising that property
that states that if a buyer fails to pay the earnest money in the MLS or other mediums. Sometimes these features
when agreed upon “Buyer will be in default and Seller may include items that are not necessarily included as part of the
declare this Agreement terminated and any earnest money real property – e.g. they may, or may not, be fixtures.
already paid.” This language was added by the MAR Forms
Subcommittee a number of years ago to avoid disputes on When there are features or other items of a property that even
what rights a seller has if a buyer fails to pay the earnest arguably could be considered personal property (as opposed
money when due. to fixtures), buyers who want to ensure that the said items are
included in the “property” being purchased should specifically
While most agents are adept at crafting language that list those items in the applicable purchase agreements.
10 | MONTANA’S REALTOR® DIGEST 2021/2022LEGAL MATTERS
In 2021 the MAR Forms Subcommittee met and approved Notwithstanding that such offers are expressly not
adding language to all MAR buy-sell agreements that contingent on a home inspection, sometimes buyers will
expressly states that items of personal property advertised want to inspect the property prior to closing in an effort
but not listed in the buy-sell agreement are not included to ascertain improvements or other work that the buyer
in the sale. This language is found, for example, at lines may desire to perform post-closing. When a buyer requests
78-79 of the MAR Residential Buy-Sell Agreement. While it access to do so, sellers are perhaps understandably reluctant
is hopeful that this new contractual language will diminish given the lack of any inspection contingency.
the frequency of disputes concerning personal property,
members are reminded to discuss with their buyer clients if While the MAR buy-sell agreement contains language
there are any items advertised or on the property that the whereby a seller agrees to provide a buyer “reasonable
buyer expressly requests be included in the sale. access to the Property to conduct any inspections desired by
Buyer,” this language is part of the Inspection Contingency
section and arguably does not apply when a buyer does not
Inspections of Property when Inspection
elect said contingency.
Contingency Waived
Another consequence of the current seller’s market is One would hope that sellers would nonetheless allow a buyer
buyers opting out of certain contingencies in an effort access to a property. However, to avoid disputes concerning
to make their offer more attractive. Usually, this is the whether a seller is obligated to do so, buyers who may desire
inspection contingency but sometimes it includes the access but who have not elected to take advantage of any
appraisal contingency. contingency that requires access are advised to include
language to that effect in the applicable agreement. ■
MAR Form Changes continued from page 8
to include information about contamination of the New Forms
property due to the smoking of meth in the property.
• Escalation Clause Addendum – This form was previous-
ly released by MAR but another note is being provided
Methamphetamine Disclosure Notice now to remind MAR members about its availability.
This form was modified throughout to include language,
• Amendment/Update to Owner’s Property Disclosure
due to the passage of House Bill 116, whereby a
Statement – As set forth above, this new form is to
seller, landlord, seller’s agent or property manager
be used when a seller has previously provided a
provides notice of contamination from the use of
disclosure statement but has additional or revised
Methamphetamine by smoking.
information about the property to provide to a
potential buyer. ■
Legal Notes continued from page 9
been raised from less than or equal to 0.1 micrograms not apply to an owner or owner’s agent who caused the
of methamphetamine per 100 square centimeters of methamphetamine contamination. HB 116 removes that
surface material to less than or equal to 1.5 micrograms restriction for owner or owner’s agents who caused the
of methamphetamine per 100 square centimeters of methamphetamine contamination from the law. Now, an
surface material, unless a different standard is adopted owner or owner’s agent who caused the methamphet-
by the department by rule to protect human health. amine contamination is immune from any action brought
This now means decontamination efforts that are above by an individual if (1) the owner or owner’s agent properly
0.1, but less than 1.5 micrograms of methamphetamine notified the individual that the property has been prop-
per 100 square centimeters, are considered properly erly remediated or already meets the decontamination
decontaminated under the law. standards without decontamination before agreement to
Finally, the Methamphetamine Contamination law previ- lease or sale of the property and (2) the DEQ has con-
ously held that the immunity provision in the statute did firmed the decontamination standard has been met. ■
MONTANAREALTORS.ORG | 11LEGISLATIVE OUTLOOK
MAR
Legislative
Recap
The 67th session of the Montana Legislature concluded in
late April 2021. Despite the difficulties posed by COVID-19,
MAR notched some important wins for REALTORS® at the
legislature. While the next regularly scheduled legislative
session does not begin until January 2023, MAR is hard
at work promoting the interests of our members and
protecting private property rights.
MAR is committed to raising the bar in our profession.
Steep increases in property valuations and ever increasing A proposal from MAR to change supervision rules was
government spending have pushed property taxes to recently adopted by the Board of Realty Regulation. The
the forefront. Unfortunately, a misguided attempt at rule change better defines supervision requirements and
property tax reform may be on the ballot in 2022. CI-121 institutes a two-tier system – a basic level of supervision for
is a proposed initiative that is modeled on California’s experienced salespersons and a higher level of supervision
Proposition 13 and will create a powerful tax incentive for for newer salespersons. This is another member-driven step
homeowners to not list their home. This will only worsen the towards greater professionalism and accountability within
housing shortage and make homes less affordable. While our industry.
we understand that Montana is over reliant on property
taxes, the initiative is not real tax relief – all it does is shift the Protecting REALTORS® from frivolous lawsuits remains
property tax burden from people who don’t sell their homes a priority. MAR led the way in securing our members a
onto everyone else, including business taxpayers. Therefore, group policy option for errors and omissions insurance. We
MAR opposes the initiative and is committed to working passed legislation requiring home inspectors to register
with the state legislature and the Governor on better ideas with the state and carry insurance. In 2021, MAR passed
for tax reform. a law clarifying disclosure obligations for properties
contaminated by methamphetamine use and providing
The housing shortage continues as new construction fails liability protections to REALTORS®. We are currently
to keep up with demand. We are pleased to report that considering running legislation that would require owners
Governor Gianforte is pressing ahead to remove state-level to provide buyers with a property disclosure statement.
regulatory barriers to new housing and has engaged MAR Montana statute only requires the sellers’ agent to disclose
closely in these efforts. Our representatives are working known adverse material facts. Owners may (and do) refuse
with the administration on fixing issues with state review to provide a disclosure statement. This is unfair and places
of subdivisions, septic systems, and securing water for new undue liability on our members.
developments. In addition, MAR has taken a leadership
role in reforming local land use review processes for new 2023 is still a year away, but there’s much to be done in
housing. In 2021, MAR led the effort to pass law creating 2022. As we work with our members to craft our legislative
an expedited subdivision review process. MAR has again priorities, we will closely engage our state elected officials
brought together development community stakeholders and candidates so the voice of REALTORS® remains front and
to work on legislation streamlining local development center. MAR is excited for the work ahead and is honored to
reviews to be introduced in 2023. We have some exciting be your representative in our state capitol. ■
opportunities to eliminate barriers to new housing and to
better protect private property rights.
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MAR PHOTO CONTEST
MAR Photo Contest Winner - Tim Peacher
Tim Peacher all that this wonderful state has an owner of his own construction
was born and to offer. company. He eventually decided to use
raised in Billings, his knowledge of home construction
Living in the Flathead has been a
Montana and to help people find their ideal home by
dream of his, ever since he traveled
could not be becoming a REALTOR®. He has been a
here for High School Football games
happier to REALTOR® for several years with Keller
as a teenager.
be raising his Williams Realty Northwest Montana
own family in He has many years of experience and has loved all the clients/friends
Montana! He in construction as a Construction he has been able to help here in the
loves exploring Superintendent, and eventually as Flathead Valley! ■
Picture is of Swift Current Creek by Many Glacier Lodge in Glacier National Park
and was taken over the July 4th weekend during a family trip to Glacier National Park.
14 | MONTANA’S REALTOR® DIGEST 2021/2022MAR PHOTO CONTEST
SECOND PLACE - Jack Thomas, Helena
THIRD PLACE - Jack Thomas, Helena
MONTANAREALTORS.ORG | 15MAR PHOTO CONTEST
Derek Steele, Great Falls Rhiannon Cobrun, Missoula
Debra Mills, Kalispell Derek Steele, Great Falls
16 | MONTANA’S REALTOR® DIGEST 2021/2022MAR PHOTO CONTEST
Photo Cover Contest
Thank you to everyone who entered
photos for the 2022 cover contest!
14 MAR members entered photos
showcasing wildlife, gorgeous
landscapes, ranchlands, rainbows,
wildflowers and everything that makes
Montana, Montana!
We’re highlighting the finalists on these
and the previous pages.
Nicolene Lundborg, Missoula
Sarah Rainwater, Big Sky
Patrick Landon, Bigfork
Debra Mills, Kalispell
MONTANAREALTORS.ORG | 17MARKET SNAPSHOTS
BAR members present a check to Montana Rescue Mission. Tim BVBOR members keeping America clean with a highway clean up this
Mascarena, Matt Lungren with Montana Rescue Mission, Mikayla summer.
Kovash and Frosty Erben.
Bitterroot Valley Board of REALTORS®
Billings Association of REALTORS ®
The Bitterroot Valley Board of REALTORS® had an active and meaningful
The Billings Association of REALTORS® recognizes the importance of 2021! Our goal is to help our members prosper.
giving back to the communities we live in. In keeping with our commitment to educate our members and
REALTORS® are in the business of selling communities, not just homes. provide relevant CE opportunities, BVBOR offered nearly 30 continuing
education credits free to our membership.
Not only do they live and work in the community, their profession gives
them a unique opportunity to know what issues people care about, and Keeping our costs down and keeping our Board local is what our
what they value in terms of quality of life. membership wants and we accomplished that in 2021. In planning for
2022, everyone on the Board is dedicated to keeping costs down while
The Quality of Life program was established in 2004 with the goal of
providing high levels of service to members.
benefiting organizations that are working to improve the quality of life
for our residents. Since 2004, more than $767,600 has been donated to An enthusiastic group of REALTORS® performed State Highway
non-profit organizations around Billings. Beautification and Clean-Up in the Fall and in the Spring. BVBOR
adopts a local family each year for the Holidays, and annually the Board
In 2021 $11,600 was donated to the schools in Billings to support the
sponsors a scholarship for a Special Needs High School Youth.
graduation parties from the virtual Casino Night and $50,000 was
donated to the Montana Rescue Mission from the Quality of Life Run. REALTORS® joined together for a major clean-up of the Board office
and grounds, being good neighbors and responsible professionals in
The Havre Chapter of the Billings Association of REALTORS® donated a
the community.
total of $850 in Quality of Life funds to the Havre, Chinook and Harlem
Food Banks and the MSU Northern Foundation. The Lewistown Chapter Our Young Professionals Network has done a great job in recruiting new
of the Billings Association of REALTORS® is working on donating $11,500 members. YPN participated in creating the Ravalli County Parade Float
to the fire recovery in Denton. ■ and did a fantastic job representing our board and our industry. We are
excited and looking forward to 2022! ■
Stats are for Yellowstone County Stats are for Ravalli County
Single Family 2020 2021 Single Family 2020 2021
Total Sales 2531 2444 Total Sales 861 800
Median Sales Price $271,000 $324,642 Median Sales Price $377,500 $490,000
Average Days on Market 38 21 Average Days on Market 129 95
Condo 2020 2021 Condo 2020 2021
Total Sales 78 91 Total Sales 18 13
Median Sales Price $161,500 $189,900 Median Sales Price $187,750 $262,450
Average Days on Market 59 55 Average Days on Market 118 76
Townhouse 2020 2021 Townhouse 2020 2021
Total Sales 286 261 Total Sales 25 33
Median Sales Price $225,000 $259,900 Median Sales Price $242,000 $305,000
Average Days on Market 48 20 Average Days on Market 133 188
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GAR Members attend a social event. GFAR members planted shrubs at the Circle of Giving Gathering Space
as part of the Place Making Grant to the City of Great Falls.
Gallatin Association of REALTORS®
At GAR we accomplished a great deal this past year! Great Falls Association of REALTORS®
We purchased a building and are in the process of remodeling it to fit Professional development took place in a hybrid format with 82 hours
our needs for the local association. We plan to open our new building of CE’s offered, conducting our member meetings and events in-person
in the Spring of 2022. We are very excited about our new offices! and virtual, and we got back on track of supporting our community as
we always do.
GAR transitioned to Growth Zone as our member management
system and developed a new website. It was time to update our We continued our partnership with the Home Builders to monitor and
member management system and we feel that our new system is far resolve development issues within the city and county. We continue
more user friendly. Combined with the new website, this allows us to to advocate for the protection of private property rights by publicly
offer even better service to our members! opposing the proposed Big Sky Country National Heritage Area
(BSCNHA) and the 30x30 plan as outlined in President Biden’s Build Back
The new GAR Learning Center was launched this year. It is a virtual America Plan.
learning platform for meetings, events and records storage.
We supported the Great Falls Development Authority and their efforts in
A total of 18 GAR members and Staff attended the NAR Annual recruiting new businesses and economic opportunities. GFAR applied for
Conference in San Diego during November. We had a great and received a $5,000 housing opportunity grant to conduct a housing
turnout and brought back some great information to share with demand study in partnership with the development authority and
our members! NeighborWorks Great Falls.
After the NAR Annual Conference, GAR held our first Gala/Awards We conducted our seventh annual toiletries drive and collected over
and Installation event at The Armory Hotel with over 200 members in 6,000 toiletries for the school pantries, the rescue mission, and the youth
attendance. This is sure to be an annual event! ■ resource center. We participate in the annual REALTOR® Ring Day for the
Salvation Army.
GFAR supports Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Alliance for Youth Resource
Center, Operation Santa and Christmas Dinners for the Military.
Our very own Stand Up for Students program is now in its seventh year.
We continue to advocate for homeless and disadvantaged students by
conducting the annual Island BBQ fundraising event each October.
GFAR ends 2021 with a member count of 349 which is the largest
number in its history. ■
Stats are for Gallatin County Stats are for Cascade County
Single Family 2020 2021 Single Family 2020 2021
Total Sales 1809 1572 Total Sales 1215 1198
Median Sales Price $520,000 $685,000 Median Sales Price $217,000 $250,000
Average Days on Market 61 26 Average Days on Market 91 66
Condo 2020 2021 Condo 2020 2021
Total Sales 724 775 Total Sales 91 74
Median Sales Price $335,000 $435,000 Median Sales Price $178,900 $203,501
Average Days on Market 65 46 Average Days on Market 106 54
Townhouse 2020 2021 Townhouse 2020 2021
Total Sales 253 206 Total Sales 25 36
Median Sales Price $299,000 $430,000 Median Sales Price $288,130 $307,538
Average Days on Market 39 11 Average Days on Market 166 143
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Picture is from HAR’s Raffle for a Cure Beneficiary Fundraiser. Pictured Aerial view of Missoula.
L-R: Liane Taylor, Nathan Stroman, George Harris, Autumn Kielb, Lt.
Governor Kristen Juras, Dan and Courtney Senecal, Jenni Swartz. Missoula Organization of REALTORS®
2021 saw MOR’s membership grow 7% to 890 members while our
Helena Association of REALTORS® affiliate program saw an increase of 23%! We also provided 101 hours of
HAR had a busy 2021 that saw changes in how we deliver continuing CE and 40 hours of Non-CE.
education to our members, how we communicate with members, and Our Mission statement was refreshed: Empower our members to serve
how our Government Affairs Committee continues to engage with our the real estate needs of their clients and the community at the highest
city and county governments. professional level.
This past year we offered 97 hours of Continuing Education in a hybrid MOR was one of the first associations to formally launch a pilot program
format that was available to all students taking CE. We upgraded our with SentriLock for their New Showing Service Tool. We also received an
conference room with technology that allows us to offer meetings and NAR grant to launch a Cyber Security Safety program, helping members
educational classes both in person and virtually. Along the technology to keep all things cyber safe while receiving CE.
front, as of December 2021 we are in the process of designing a new
website and we’re super excited to release this new design in 2022! Our nationally recognized annual housing report went virtual in 2021.
Our online interactive tool allows our members, the public and private
During 2021, HAR hired some key employees, and we are now able sectors to obtain real-time data around our housing market for the
to fully staff all of our committees. We have also been able to provide greater Five Valleys of Montana.
a weekly newsletter to all members keeping them up to date on
association news, education opportunities and events. Early in 2021, the board of directors reaffirmed our 2020 position
on Inclusion and Non-discrimination. MOR published a press
HAR’s Government Affairs Committee continues to advocate against release reaffirming our “commitment to Fair Housing and against
proposed zoning changes in the north Helena Valley that would create discrimination”.
10-acre minimums for lots. We have been able to utilize grants from NAR
for Rural Outreach and Economic Housing studies. Issues Mobilization Another area of innovation for our organization was our fund-raising
Funds (IMF) have been used and the Bureau of Business and Economic efforts for MOR4Kids during the on-going pandemic. We launched
Research completed a Housing Affordability Study. the first of a kind fundraiser in Missoula called Kickball for Kids, which
netted over $30k for its inauguration. It was met with such enthusiastic
We also love giving back to the Helena community. Our Spring support from our members and the community are planning our next
Beneficiary Fundraiser generated $12,680. The annual Cornhole one for 2022!
Tournament this summer raised $14,116 to contribute to IMF and our
Christmas Soiree has raised over $15,000 to benefit select members in MOR’s members continued to have a strong presence at the State Gov
our community. ■ Affairs committee, and strong influencer with State Legislators around
the changes to Meth cleanup program, local option gas taxes, and
diversity and inclusion. ■
Stats are for Lewis & Clark County Stats are for Missoula County
Single Family 2020 2021 Single Family 2020 2021
Total Sales 1122 995 Total Sales 1600 1319
Median Sales Price $310,000 $385,000 Median Sales Price $375,000 $485,000
Average Days on Market 96 77 Average Days on Market 94 81
Condo 2020 2021 Condo 2020 2021
Total Sales 108 103 Total Sales 145 140
Median Sales Price $221,750 $269,000 Median Sales Price $235,000 $282,500
Average Days on Market 77 65 Average Days on Market 95 76
Townhouse 2020 2021 Townhouse 2020 2021
Total Sales 10 18 Total Sales 146 124
Median Sales Price $252,200 $352,500 Median Sales Price $312,750 $389,950
Average Days on Market 76 61 Average Days on Market 160 115
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NMAR members at our annual REALTOR® Celebration at Snowline Acres. REALTOR® Valerie Nielsen drives the truck carrying REALTOR® Lia
Francisco and her kids during the 4th of July Parade.
Northwest Montana Association of
Rocky Mountain Association of
REALTORS®
We’d like to say thank you to our members, who drive the bus and to
REALTORS®
our staff, who keep us going in the right direction! At our Annual Dinner this fall we swore in our new officers with MAR
NMAR is proud of our new hybrid classroom, which allows us to provide President Elect Mark Dobrenski doing the honors.
exceptional education to our members in person and virtually. This Our new board members for 2022 are Russ Schwandt President, Karen
has been a great benefit to our members, who stretch over 10,000 Burtch President Elect, Ben Cannon Treasurer, Diana Morris Secretary,
square miles. We are excited to offer nearly 90 hours of CE credit for the Local Directors Valerie Nielsen, Tiffany Cannon, Markee Richards, State
upcoming 2022 licensing year! Director Jennifer Shea, Tina West.
Our Member Services team has added over 200 new members this We held our Annual Ham It Up or Gift A Gobble Food Drive for the Butte
year, putting our total membership at 1,265. Our Communications and Food Bank this fall, along with Project Care that benefited the Anaconda
Member Services Director, Alex Doty has been busy building a new Food Bank.
online New Member Orientation. This will release this year and give our
Both RPAC and IMF had some entertaining fundraisers this year.
new members the launchpad that they need in becoming a REALTOR®!
RPAC Summerfest and IMF Heads or Tails, which was done at our
In June, we hosted NMAR’s Annual REALTOR® Celebration. This event Annual Dinner.
drew over 250 attendees, REALTORS® and Affiliates to Snowline Acres
To show our support for first responders in our communities, we put
for a night of celebration. Congratulations to our REALTOR® of the Year,
baskets together to hand out in Butte and Anaconda.
Robin Wallace; Rookie of the Year, Marcus Duffey, and recipient of the
Jean Carter Spirit Award, Renee Howe. We are so thankful for everything we accomplished in 2021 and look
forward to 2022! ■
Annual Golf Tournament raised $11,000 for the NMAR Charitable
Foundation, which has supported over 14 local non-profit organizations
focused on homelessness, hunger, and disadvantaged youth. NMAR
members continually show up for our communities, giving of their time,
energy, and pocketbooks. NMAR REALTORS® are good neighbors!
We are so thankful for an amazing (and busy!) 2021, and are excited to
see what 2022 brings! ■
Stats are for Flathead County Stats are for Silver Bow County
Single Family 2020 2021 Single Family 2020 2021
Total Sales 2096 1856 Total Sales 200 207
Median Sales Price $412,000 $575,000 Median Sales Price $180,000 $255,000
Average Days on Market 113 87 Average Days on Market 102 87
Condo 2020 2021 Condo 2020 2021
Total Sales 309 313 Total Sales 2 22
Median Sales Price $299,000 $435,000 Median Sales Price $182,950 $151,250
Average Days on Market 147 151 Average Days on Market 113 170
Townhouse 2020 2021 Townhouse 2020 2021
Total Sales 279 272 Total Sales 11 11
Median Sales Price $299,900 $365,000 Median Sales Price $275,000 $289,020
Average Days on Market 141 135 Average Days on Market 334 555
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Congratulations 2021 Montana Graduate,
REALTOR® Institute Graduates
Doug Bauman | Stevensville Rochelle Houghton | Billings Nancy Savik | Kalispell
Cynthia Biggerstaff | Missoula Pamela Jennings | Great Falls Cynthia Schultz | Great Falls
Jacquie Tressler Budde | Bozeman Kris Ketchell | Billings Jackie Schultz | Helena
Karin Chimo | Stevensville Allison Konkel | Belgrade Peter Schultz | Great Falls
Ashley Delp | Billings Jason Leininger | Billings Breanna Seymour | Billings
Gilbert Dermott | Missoula Michelle Machek | Missoula Jay Sherley | Helena
Lynsi DeWaard | Kalispell Jenna McConville | Great Falls Melissa Shields | Hamilton
Laura Drager | Billings Brenda Miller | Kalispell Mandy Snook | Missoula
Della Gardner | Billings Barbara Mullens | Great Falls Charlotte Snyder | Helena
Carolyn Goodell | Livingston Karla Murnin | Miles City Ryan Stavnes | Helena
Rachelle Grover | Columbia Falls Rachel Orizotti Rixford | Missoula Brandie Stordahl | Billings
Tara Harbin | Bigfork Jess Priske | Missoula Courtney Wahlberg | Missoula
Jennifer Hargett | Bigfork Brenda Rankin | Billings John Walsh | Helena
Miguel Hernandez | Billings Amie Renshaw | Helena Cindy Waltz | Missoula
Leann Herzog | Missoula Tonda Richards | Missoula Donna West | Columbus
Tammie Hoelle | Billings Tami Sanderson | Polson Brian Witt | Bozeman
Thank you to our amazing sponsors that helped us bring GRI to you in a virtual format in 2021.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Montana Properties, First American Title Company, Helena Association of REALTORS®,
Northwest Montana Association of REALTORS® & Billings Association of REALTORS®
GRI is back in-person . . . Butte, here we come!
The event will be held at the Copper King Hotel & Convention Center.
GRI 2022 Speakers Include:
Shawna Suckow: Marketing & Selling in a Post Pandemic Decade
Jim Mathis: The Unequivocal Laws of Sales, Customer Service, Leadership and Management
Terry Watson: Propelling Your Career with a Few Simple Strategic Decisions, Actions and Skills that Create Results and Profits
Melanie McLane: Risk Management and What You Say and Do Can be Used Against You
Maura Neill: Running Your Business in a Low Inventory Market and Negotiation Strategies
Bobbi Howe: Goals, Time Blocking and Agent Financials
Beth Z: Secret Tech Weapons and Customized Tools to Match Your Industry Needs.
Please note we will not be offering a virtual option or CRS Courses this year.
JOIN US IN 2022! | March 29 - April 1 | Butte, MT | MontanaRealtors.org/GRI
MONTANAREALTORS.ORG | 23YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK
Young Professionals Network
YPN is a dynamic entry point for real estate professionals striving to become more
successful in their careers and gain leadership experience. While the name says “young”,
this group is for anyone new to the profession.
YPN gives real estate professionals the tools to become successful at their local, state and
national associations, take an active role in industry issues, network with peers and become
active in their community. Here’s a look at some of the great things YPN groups did in 2021.
Billings Association of REALTORS® YPN
The YPN committee was busy this year with numerous events and fundraisers.
A Christmas in July event brought in 7,468 items for Family Promise and a giving tree in
November collected coffee cards for nurses in Billings. An Ugly Christmas Sweater party
was held in December as a fundraiser for the Tumbleweed program.
Monthly Hot Topic events were held with appraiser panels, tax tips for real estate agents,
home inspection discussions and many more relevant topics for REALTORS®.
The Billings housing market attracted National attention as the hottest housing market
in the nation. The average sales price for the city of Billings at the end of November was
$373,490 compared to $311,339 in 2020.
Bitterroot Valley Board of REALTORS® YPN
This year YPN shifted gears to focus more on new agents
and creating tools to help them be successfully prepared for
business. We feel this is critical given the importance, liability
and huge learning curve of our profession. It is also extremely
important for everyone to understand that individual agents
reflect on how the REALTOR® community is perceived as
a whole.
We created a YPN Facebook page that is a private group
specifically for BVBOR members. New agents are able to
Back row L to R: Tia Morello, Jeanne Walde, Henry Silverio Jr., Lindsay post questions or concerns and any experienced agents that
Buhler, Samantha Mix, Samantha Hodgson. Front row L to R: Bea Paxson, have joined the group are invited to weigh in with their best
Shayna Rupp, Kelly Whitmoyer, Andi Johnson. Not pictured Josh Perkins
advice and opinions.
We are releasing videos quarterly with a short message from a “Rock Star” agent nominated by YPN. This agent is asked to
give a brief talk regarding their best advice for new agents.
We are also releasing a quarterly video to the public on our best advice for living in Montana during each of the seasons. For
example, the first quarter of 2022 our topic will be safety on icy roads and bad weather. We do an annual Agent Safety event
with a professional instructor teaching self- defense, mind set and some safe shooting practice.
Additionally, the Bitterroot Valley Young Professional Network participates on and is represented at all other Board and
Committee events.
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