Great Falls, MT 59405
Seller guide
Selling a house in Montana.
A plain-English guide for Great Falls and Central Montana homeowners: the steps, what Montana law asks of sellers, and why local pricing matters here.
The steps
How a Montana home sale usually goes.
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Decide on timing
Think about when you want to move and where you're going next. If you're also buying, we plan both moves together.
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Price from local sales
Look at recent sales that compare to your home and at what's for sale now. You choose the list price. Request a home value.
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Prepare the home
Decide which repairs and updates are worth it. Clean, declutter, and fix the small things buyers notice.
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Disclose and list
Fill out the seller disclosure, then go live with good photos, video, and a floor plan on the MLS and the major home sites.
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Review offers
Compare price, financing, contingencies, and dates. Accept, counter, or decline. It's your decision.
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Inspection, appraisal, and closing
Work through any inspection requests and the lender's appraisal. A title company handles the closing.
Montana law
The seller disclosure.
Since 2023, Montana has required sellers of residential property to give buyers a written disclosure statement (MCA 70-20-502). It covers adverse material facts you actually know about, including:
- Title or ownership issues
- Water service, the well, and the septic or sewer system
- Roof, foundation, plumbing, electrical, heating, and water intrusion
- Additions or alterations made without a building permit
- Settling, soil, drainage, and testing or treatment for things like radon, mold, or lead-based paint
The statement is due before or when the contract is signed. Unless the buyer and seller agree otherwise in writing, the contract isn't effective until 3 days after the buyer gets it. Some transfers, such as certain family and court-ordered transfers, are exempt (MCA 70-20-503).
General information, not legal advice. For legal questions, talk with a Montana attorney.
Pricing
Why local pricing matters here.
Montana is a non-disclosure state. The sale price on a property transfer is kept confidential and isn't public record (MCA 15-7-308). Automated estimates have less to go on, so they can miss by a wide margin.
Agents can see sold prices in the MLS. That, plus a walkthrough of your home, is the best way to set a price that fits. For the bigger picture, see the Great Falls housing market page.
Your options
Selling on your own or with an agent.
You can sell your own home in Montana (often called “for sale by owner”). If you do, you'll handle the pricing, marketing, showings, the disclosure, the contract, negotiation, and coordination with the buyer's lender and the title company.
With an agent, those pieces are handled for you, and you still decide on price, offers, and terms. Either way, I'm glad to answer questions.
Recent sales
Homes I've listed.
Great Falls, MT 59405
4209 Clark Avenue
Great Falls, MT 59405
605 39A Street North
FAQ
Selling in Montana: common questions
Do I need a realtor to sell my house in Montana?
No. Montana law doesn't require you to hire a real estate agent to sell your home. You do still have duties, such as giving the buyer a written disclosure of adverse material facts you know about (MCA 70-20-502). Many sellers hire an agent for pricing, marketing, showings, contracts, and negotiation. If you're weighing it, I'm happy to talk it through, and you make the call.
What do I have to disclose when I sell a house in Montana?
Montana requires sellers of residential property to give the buyer a written statement of any adverse material facts the seller actually knows about, such as problems with the roof, foundation, water, septic, title, or work done without a permit (MCA 70-20-502). It's due before or when the contract is signed. Some transfers are exempt (MCA 70-20-503). This is general information, not legal advice.
Can a buyer back out after getting the disclosure statement?
Under Montana law, unless the buyer and seller agree otherwise in writing, a contract isn't effective until 3 days after the buyer receives the disclosure statement, and the buyer may withdraw during that time (MCA 70-20-502). Your contract spells out the details.
Why don't online home value estimates match in Montana?
Montana is a non-disclosure state: the sale price on a property transfer is held confidential and isn't public record (MCA 15-7-308). That leaves automated estimates with less to go on. Agents work from sold data in the MLS, which is why a local price opinion often lands closer than an online estimate.
How long do homes take to sell in Great Falls?
It depends on the home, the price, and the season. For the City of Great Falls, the median was 51 days on market for Jul–Sep 2026 (Redfin). Well-priced, well-presented homes often go faster, and unique or rural properties can take longer. We'll talk about what to expect for your home.
Do I have to fix everything before I sell?
No. Some updates are worth doing and some aren't. We'll go through it together, and if you want work done, I can connect you with local contractors.
Contact
Thinking about selling?
Call, text, or email, or use the form.
Trevor Bolton, REALTOR®HomeSmart Realty PartnersLicense #RRE-RBS-LIC-79032
- Phone406-781-1012
- Emailtboltonrealestate@gmail.com
- BrokerageHomeSmart Realty Partners