My wife and I were tired of the hustle and bustle of Seattle and wanted to raise our kids in a smaller town with good schools, close to nature, in a house with some land and trees. We’d been going up to Flathead for many years for vacation and Whitefish began to feel like home to us.
As a newcomer to Whitefish and still living in Seattle, we needed to find someone we could trust on the ground. Right up front it was clear that Kelly got it. He understood our needs perfectly and played the essential role of counselor laying out the whole picture rather than trying to ever rush or sell us on anything. Kelly exceeded our expectations on every level and was always available to us. He always went the extra mile from representing us at a city planning meeting, getting us detailed engineering drawings of the adjoining street, getting estimates from multiple builders, and finding a surveyor at the eleventh hour to address a discrepancy in acreage.
We were worried about being outsiders, but during this home buying process, he’s hooked us up with a ton of smart and interesting people who have welcomed us with open arms. Ultimately, the decision for us to make the move came down to the people and community of Whitefish and Kelly is the finest example of what makes Whitefish great.
I approached Zane about listing my home for sale in November of 2015. Within a few days, we had a competitive market analysis and decided on a price where we needed to be as I was looking to sell quickly. We received multiple offers within the first few weeks and were under contract shortly thereafter. Although there were multiple homes in the area of very comparable stature, Zane went above and beyond with photography and marketing and we were able to sell ahead of any other listed comps. I would highly recommend Zane as a buyer and/or seller’s agent. He’s extremely knowledgeable, and attentive. We will be looking to purchase another property in the near future and I will be working with Zane again.
Last year I sought to purchase a home after selling my home of 26 years. I had a number of priorities to consider and knew that I wanted to move quickly before the market shifted. I needed a flexible, knowledgeable professional agent and Amy filled that bill to a tee. She was completely prepared to show me what I was looking for, plus she’d done her homework on additional properties that she suggested I consider.
She was as patient as she was thorough. And flexible and adapting to my shifts in interest. Then, after I’d whittled down my choices, we developed a strong proposal together that represented my priorities and was well received. Amy was well-organized and timely throughout the process,
easing me through each phase that led up to closing on a property that filled on my expectations. By the end of the purchase of my home, I realized I’d found a trusted professional who made my dreams come to reality. She patiently guided me along the winding path of my purchase, offering
shrewd considerations and the professional advice and guidance that I needed to make the correct decisions along the way. In the end, I’d found exactly what I wanted and gained a professional associate who has earned my complete trust and confidence. Rightfully so, I could not possibly recommend her more strongly.
Liz was able to find us property before being listed, ensuring we had a competitive edge. Enabled us to find our dream property. She was always responsive to us, despite our unique approach to making the purchase which required extra homework. Would definitely recommend.
Emily is an outstanding realtor! When the perfect home for me finally hit the market she dropped everything she was doing to go look at it herself and do a virtual walk through of the space. Her knowledge of the community and market trends are incredible. She made fair and timely negotiations which made the process seamless. Her integrity and commitment to finding the perfect fit for me was above and beyond. I hope you choose Emily and her team for your next purchase or sale, as they are top tier in the Missoula and surrounding areas.
Kelly is a superhero. He sold a very remote Montana property for us and then found us a cool house right on Flathead Lake to replace it. He showed us tons of places in all price ranges– always relaxed, happy and smiling. I really don’t know how he does it! We feel so lucky to have met Kelly and consider him a friend now.
We can’t say enough great things about you and our experience selling our condo! You made everything easy. From finding comparable properties to come up with an asking price to a reliable inspector to the title company – You took care of it all. Much of the paperwork was done online which helped to keep the transaction moving. Even when we ran into the snag with our boat slip title, you went on a scavenger hunt – first to the original title company, then tracking down the original owners – you never gave up and never allowed us to worry. Thank you for everything! We highly recommend your expertise!
There’s a whole different level of commitment you take on when dealing with out of state clients like me and for the same percentage of purchase price. I cant believe this is financially prudent for you with the all the time and extras you provide other than knowing in your heart and head that virtue is its own reward. I hope you realize how you’ve made this process -which is categorically one of the most stressful events a family can go through – fun, exciting, and easy, while also ensuring that all the i’s are dotted and t’s are crossed.. Our thanks and gratitude will never express the deep respect and appreciation you’ve given us.
It is wonderful working with Chase Giacomo! Not only has he assisted us with purchasing various homes and selling over the past few years, he’s expertly guided various members of our extended family through what we all know can be an arduous process. As a Flathead Valley native, Chase’s knowledge of the area and current market trends offer an intangible value to have in any type of real estate transaction. Added with Chase’s experience as a real estate lawyer, you can rest assured your contract and the proceeding process will be under the watchful eye of an expert. Chase is an honest, consummate professional and his sense of humor makes the entire process a breeze. We will continue to use Chase in the future, and we can’t recommend him highly enough for all your real estate needs!
Leland is not only friendly, kind, and a joy to be around, but she is incredible at what she does. She patiently helped us look at properties for over a year before finding (and getting) our dream home. Her expertise in helping us evaluate sites remotely was invaluable! I can’t recommend her highly enough for both your selling and buying needs!
Kelly delivered for us as a seller’s agent in every way! He had the knowledge, the contacts, and the skill to sell our house in a difficult time. Because of his professionalism, promptness, and communication, he was amazing to work with!
My wife and I can’t say enough good things about Leland. In probably one of those most difficult markets to buy in, Leland not only got us the home we really wanted, but she got it at the price we wanted. Leland went above and beyond to get us our home as she moved incredibly fast and made sure that we would not miss out on what we wanted. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the area and the current market and made the process painless. As first-time home buyers, she made us feel very comfortable and taken care of and addressed all of our concerns. She also is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. We would highly recommend her and look forward to working with her in the future.
Amy was a great fit for us from start to finish! Her market analysis was right on and she began marketing our property immediately. We found her to be very knowledgeable, a hard worker, and always kept us informed. Even in this difficult market she sold our investment property for us! We would not hesitate to recommend Amy to any prospective buyer or seller.