Sustainability Resources

The Real Estate industry is one of the most environmentally damaging industries in the world accounting for:
30%
of total carbon dioxide
40%
of all energy
40%
of all raw materials
Our goal is to give you the resources you need to take sustainable action in improving, building, retrofitting and revamping your home. The impacts are real, the benefits significant, and the need critical. Join us in bringing sustainability home and creating a brighter future for all, starting with you.

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Here's a list of Sustainability Initiatives in the area:

Energy Star Search Engine

Energy Efficient Products: appliances, electronics, lighting, building materials, etc.

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Materials Carbon Footprint Database

Material database used to assess carbon output of material production.

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Equipment Tax Credits for Primary Residences

Energy Star: Equipment tax credits for primary residences. Includes tax credits associated to residential energy property costs and energy efficient improvements that qualify for a tax credit. **new construction and rentals DO NOT apply must be an existing home AND their principal residence. EXPIRES December 31, 2021

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Montana FAQs

Is Montana a judicial or non-judicial state?

Non-Judicial

In a non-judicial foreclosure state, the lender does not need to go through the court system in order to foreclose on a property. This process can be quicker and less expensive for the lender compared to a judicial foreclosure.
In a non-judicial foreclosure state, the lender does not need to go through the court system in order to foreclose on a property. This process can be quicker and less expensive for the lender compared to a judicial foreclosure.

What is the process of closing on a property in Montana?

Real estate closings are handled through escrow. Conveyance is by warranty deed, corporate deed, or grant deed. Mortgages, deeds of trust, and unrecorded contracts of sale are the security instruments. Mortgages require judicial foreclosure, and there’s a 6-12-month redemption period following sale. Foreclosure on deeds of trust involves filing a notice of default and then holding a trustee sale 120 days later. Montanans use ALTA policies and endorsements. Buyers and sellers split the escrow and closing costs; sellers usually pay for the title insurance policies. There are no documentary, mortgage, or transfer taxes. Montanans may pay their property taxes annually by November 30th or semi-annually by November 30th and May 31st.

Property Taxes in Montana?

Due annually by November 30th or semi-annually on November 30th and May 31st

In Montana, does a property management company require a real estate broker's license?

NO. Property managers in Montana are not required to hold a broker's license. However, a separate property management license IS required to engage in property management activities in Montana. Licensing is defined by statute as: An act performed for compensation of any kind in the leasing, renting, subleasing, or other transfer of possession of real estate owned by another without transfer of the title to the real estateâ??

Are there any exceptions to the requirement that a property manager have a broker's license in Montana?

Yes, for example, certain relatives of the owner of real estate are exempt from the licensure requirement. For more information about these and other Montana property management requirements and exceptions, please contact the Montana Board of Realty Regulation. Before hiring a property manager to manage your Montana rental property, you should always check that he or she is licensed appropriately. You can check the license status of Montana property managers at the Montana Department of Labor and Industry's Professional and Occupational Licensing System.

Do you need a broker's license to manage community associations in Montana?

A broker's license is not required to manage community associations or condo associations in Montana.

Montana Real Estate Broker Requirements

Real estate closings are handled through escrow. Conveyance is by warranty deed, corporate deed, or grant deed. Mortgages, deeds of trust, and unrecorded contracts of sale are the security instruments. Mortgages require judicial foreclosure, and there’s a 6-12-month redemption period following sale. Foreclosure on deeds of trust involves filing a notice of default and then holding a trustee sale 120 days later. Montanans use ALTA policies and endorsements. Buyers and sellers split the escrow and closing costs; sellers usually pay for the title insurance policies. There are no documentary, mortgage, or transfer taxes. Montanans may pay their property taxes annually by November 30th or semi-annually by November 30th and May 31st.

Montana Real Estate Salesperson Requirements

Due annually by November 30th or semi-annually on November 30th and May 31st

How do property ownership transfers work in Montana?

Warranty deed, corporate deed, or grant deed.

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