Missoula Organization of REALTORS®



Buying or Selling

Buying and Selling

Consumers have many opportunities to be informed about buying and selling real estate before they start the process. There are many real estate sites available; not all of them have complete or accurate information.

The National Association of REALTORS® maintains one of the most comprehensive and reliable sources for information for the buying and selling public. Click here to access information from the National Association of REALTORS® on buying and selling.

Since 1994 homeWORD has offered free homeownership classes and now serves over 200 individuals and families every year. The Homeownership Center provides a walk-in space where individuals will find homeownership materials, resources for services offered throughtout the community, knowledgeable staff, and monthly homebuyer classes all designed to help low to moderate income individuals and families purchase and retain their first home.
Click Here to sign up for Homebuyer Education classes offered by homeWORD

Why Use a REALTOR®?

- A REALTOR® Knows the current real estate market and can help you set a realistic competitive price. A REALTOR® also is familiar with the local home loan market and can help you decide on financing that's best to expedite your sale.

- A REALTOR® knows how to figure the approximate net proceeds from your sale based on types of loans, outstanding loan balance and closing costs.

- A REALTOR® can suggest how to add sales appeal to your home at low or moderate cost.

- A REALTOR® knows where to find prospective buyers. Most homebuyers prefer to workwith a real estate agent. Serious prospects are "qualified" as to their affordable price range before your home is shown.

- A REALTOR® can tap an even larger market, if necessary, through referrals, marketing techniques and a Mulitple Listing Service.

- A REALTOR® frees you from problems associated with showing your home. The REALTOR® handles all phone inquiries, makes appointments, shows your home and follows up, leaving your time for you.

- A REALTOR® maintains objectivity in responding to possible criticisms by the buyer and in presenting offers and counter-offers until an agreement is reached.

- A REALTOR® knows how to help the buyer meet local financing requirements and go about obtaining a mortgage loan.

- A REALTOR® can familiarize you with closing procedures by explaining them in advance, and usually attends the closing with you.

To find a REALTOR® to start your process,
click here to find a REALTOR® or a REALTOR® office .

For other real estate-related services, click here for the Affiliate Membership Roster.

ADDITIONAL HOUSING RESOURCES

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For Homebuyers / Homesellers

Finding the Best Mortgage - Information from the Federal Reserve Board

"Don't Be a Victim of Loan Fraud - Protecting Yourself from Predatory Lenders" - from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) .
Click Here for Downloadable Brochure

National database of properties - www.Realtor.com

Information for the Consumer on Smart Home Financing

Federal Homebuyer Savings Plan & Mortgage Programs - www.hud.gov

Energy Efficient Mortgage Program - www.hud.gov

Rehabilitation Loans - www.hud.gov ; www.homepath.com

Housing Counseling - www.hud.gov

Affordable Housing - www.REALTOR.org/HousingOpportunity ; www.freddiemac.com ;  homeWORD

Low Down Payment - www.homepath.com

Montana Association of REALTORS® - www.MontanaREALTORS.org

www.nmar.com - Northwest Association of REALTORS®

OTHER HOUSING-RELATED LINKS:

Neighborhood Council - find out when the next upcoming Neighborhood Council meeting is

Human Resource Council - education and training to those in need



Missoula Housing Au thority

Habitat for Humanity of Missoula

HomeWORD - homeownership education / housing advocates

Watson Children's Shelter - A safe haven for children in crisis

Missoula YWCA - transistional housing program for women & children

Poverello Center - food and shelter help


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