Testimonials
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Ben worked with my husband and I for several months helping us find the best place for our first home! He always made us feel important and like we were his first priority. It was always easy to get in touch with him even on late nights and weekends. Ben truly made our home buying process such a great experience and we could not be more thankful!
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- Bekah Roberson
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"Melissa was exceptional walking us through all of the pitfalls that we would not have found ourselves. We were able to close quickly with her guidance. We love our home!”
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- Sarah L.
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She was wonderful. Easy to work with, available for questions and very helpful. I wouldn't hesitate to work with her again.
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- Cindy B.
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We wanted to write to express our appreciation and satisfaction with the work you performed for us to purchase our lot. With a rather thin land market at the time we began our search, you were diligent and persistent at finding land as soon as it was available on the market. We appreciated the fact that you were familiar with all of the areas that would suit our building needs and that you encouraged us to be patient and wait for the ideal lot to become available. As a Buyer’s Agent, when we did find the right lot, you provided us with the insight and advice we needed to close the deal at the right price. The entire process through closing was relatively painless. It was the fun and rewarding experience that we had hoped it would be.
We understand that selling lots in subdivisions aren’t that profitable for real estate agents, but you gave us personal attention as though we were purchasing a million-dollar house. This is certainly a testament to your professionalism and commitment to all of your customers. We would certainly recommend you to anybody who needs a knowledgeable, friendly and professional agent in your area.
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- Jeff & Paula Maresh
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When we were in the midst of purchasing our second home Gary tracked me through my travels and kept me informed of all important dates. He never missed a step. I highly recommend him.
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- Bill Pankey, Home Buyer, Alpharetta, GA
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Dave and I wish to Thank You for selling our property in Homestead Hills. We greatly appreciate the work and time you had to put into selling the house.
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- Dave & Joan
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It was not until my campaign was in full swing that I realized the impact Gary’s endorsement carried. As past President of the Colorado Association of Realtors, he was as well known and respected in Vail and Steamboat Springs as he was in Winter Park. As a result of his influence, I received the endorsement of the Colorado Association of Realtors. Gary is an excellent Realtor, and is well respected throughout the state. His level of commitment to his industry, clients and friends is outstanding. I highly recommend Gary to anyone seeking the services of a true professional and industry leader.”
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- Al White, former Colorado State Representative & Colorado State Senator
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Melissa was an absolute joy to work with. Not only is she very knowledgeable, but she answered all of my questions in a timely manner and kept me informed each step of the way. I definitely recommend Melissa if you have any real estate needs.
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- Betty W.
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Proud to be working with Melissa. She is an amazing business partner. Feedback from her peers and clients is 100% positive and professional back to the team. Highly recommend her for your real estate needs.
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- Charles S.
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Shawn was the listing agent for a friend, for whom I was the go between, and I had recommended her services. (I had known Shawn for a few years through a mutual friend and ski trips). Shawn goes the extra mile, knows her business and the market, and is 100% trustworthy and conscientious. She makes extra efforts
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- Thomas North
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Melissa Utley was an amazing asset to have on our side for the sale of our home. She made all transactions very smooth with a confident demeanor which led to us placing this chapter of our lives in her hands, and rightly so, as every step of this experience was positive with no issues. Our questions were answered quickly and accurately. Melissa made us feel like family, we knew we could trust her, and we were RIGHT! I am glad to have this opportunity send people your way. Thank You Melissa for everything!
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- Robert S.
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Recently retired from the military as a Lt. Colonel I decided to get active in real estate investment. Gary’s ethics and work habits matched well with mine. Gary has earned my respect as well as making me a lot of money.
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- Ron Stauffenberg, Home Buyer & Seller, Lone Tree, CO
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I have known Gary since 1991 at which time we became acquainted through a real estate purchase I made in Winter Park. In light of the fact that I was consummating this deal long distance, Gary was extremely thorough and objective in providing information necessary to complete this transaction in a most efficient way. Since that time, I have become very close friends with Gary and his wife, Geri, visiting with them several times each year…I have found him to be an exceptional resource on all aspects of the real estate market and he performed very well relative to our recent property sale in Winter Park. He is also highly thought of by his peers in the realty community.
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- Christopher P. Parlos
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Working with Ben Smith was an exceptional experience from start to finish. I had the opportunity to work with him on both the sale of my home and the purchase of a new one, and he exceeded my expectations in every way. His marketing knowledge was impressive and played a key role in getting my property sold quickly and at a great price.
Ben’s communication and negotiation skills were equally outstanding. He kept me informed every step of the way and always made sure I felt confident and supported throughout the process. He truly went above and beyond what I expected from an agent, and it made a world of difference. I would absolutely recommend Ben to anyone looking for a smart, dedicated, and trustworthy real estate professional.
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- Jennifer Garcia-Perez
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"Melissa did a fantastic job, she was quick, efficient and very professional. I would recommend her to anyone!“
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- Bob H.
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James is a friendly, professional, experienced, and well researched realtor. He kept us informed of the market and new housing availabilities throughout the whole buying process. If he didn't know the question we asked, he promptly figured out the answer. Perhaps most evidencing of his hard work ethic was when he showed up to our house, rake and gloves in hand, to tackle areas of neglect before we arrived. We are greatly satisfied and singularly recommend James to any homebuyer!
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- Tyler Black
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Melissa is an excellent agent who is very detailed oriented. She listens to your concerns (Not only listens but hears you) she follows through until it has been addressed. She was very passionate, making sure our experience was memorable. My wife and I had a very pleasant experience purchasing our first home. I highly recommend her to help you make (for many Americans) a once in a lifetime decision. If you are lucky enough to be a position to purchase a home contact Melissa Utley!! Very Professional!
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- Andrew C.
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Melissa Utley is like the "Energizer Bunny". She just keeps on giving! Melissa spent many hours helping me find the perfect home. I closed on July 31st and she is STILL helping me! She is a walking resource of professionals to help me with projects to make my new home my own. I'm 79 years old and I have had two Real Estate Licenses so I've dealt with many Realtors over the years. Melissa is by far the most dedicated and knowledgeable! If there is a question she can't answer, she finds the answer. Whether you are buying or selling, Melissa Utley is the perfect person to have on your team!
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- Rita B.
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Shawn's expertise helped us save several tens of thousands of dollars on our purchase. During our search, she provided us with several purchasing options. She is always kind and professional.
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- Chris Bayee
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Working with Ben Smith was an exceptional experience from start to finish. I had the opportunity to work with him on both the sale of my home and the purchase of a new one, and he exceeded my expectations in every way. His marketing knowledge was impressive and played a key role in getting my property sold quickly and at a great price.
Ben’s communication and negotiation skills were equally outstanding. He kept me informed every step of the way and always made sure I felt confident and supported throughout the process. He truly went above and beyond what I expected from an agent, and it made a world of difference. I would absolutely recommend Ben to anyone looking for a smart, dedicated, and trustworthy real estate professional.
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- Jennifer Garcia-Perez
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Melissa went so far above and beyond for us, she is an incredible realtor as well as an incredible person. We had a bit of a unique situation, I went into it feeling a little overwhelmed at the process and all that needed to be done but she made it so easy and fun, not to mention a super-fast sale! I could go on forever about how great she is to work with, simply the best!!
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- Stacie W.
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Professional, knowledgeable and personable. You could not ask for a better agent. Suzie was always available and on the rare occasions she could not be reached, she responded to voicemail and emails promptly. With Suzie, I never worried about the process, knowing she had our best interests throughout. One would be hard pressed to find an agent with the work ethic, knowledge and compassion.
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- Brandy
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"Kim is everything needed in a realtor. She's prompt, knowledgeable, easy to work with, and her integrity is unrivaled. Whether you're selling or buying, Kim is the one you want."
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- Sharon and Bill Oftedal
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"Melissa is a fantastic Realtor. She is passionate about providing great products and service and making dream homes find their way to their dreamers! Pleasant person to work with too!”
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- Robb V.
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"When we knew we were being relocated to Billings for employment we made an inquiry about a particular property listing on Realtor.com. Kim was the first to respond so we gave her a shot. She listened to our needs and wants and didn’t waste our time showing us properties we would never be interested in. Kim went as far as to FaceTime us properties that we were not able to visit in person. In a few weeks she found us our “starter home.” We are now looking to sell and upgrade our lifestyle and the name that came to mind to help us achieve that next step was Kim Gottwals. Excited to work with her again."
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- Enetra Eyraud and Rob Martino
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Melissa is a realtor that pays attention to detail, follows up on conversations and does it with an admirable level of integrity and professionalism.
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- Kim S.
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I bought my 1st property from Shawn in 1991. She found me a great foreclosure and I purchased several other properties with her over the years. She has sold a few of my properties and has helped me to acquire great wealth through real estate. If I have a question about real estate Shawn is my goto person.
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- Kenneth Yaker, MD
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James has been a great Realtor to work with. He makes himself readily available and is quick to respond. He goes above and beyond when it comes to making sure his clients are taken care of. I would recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home without hesitation.
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- Scott Magnuson
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Gary was great in helping us with the purchase of our new home in Sunset Ridge staying on to work out issues that came up even after the close of sale. The closing date was the week after the ‘storm of the century’ and because 7 feet of snow had fallen in three days, the sellers encountered difficulties in moving out. We had all our possessions in the truck with no where to go. Gary negotiated on our behalf to work out possible conflicts. He really went the extra mile to help us in our move and things worked out fine. We appreciated his honest and professional manner.
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- Ella Knight
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It was a pleasure for me to work with Kim on the sale of my rural home near Red Lodge in the summer of 2023.
Initially, she prepared a detailed comparative sales analysis to arrive at an asking price for my property. In a review of this information and our discussion, she recommended an asking price that was greater than the initial amount indicated by the sales analysis. Her rationale was convincing and, in the end, the final sales amount was a confirmation of her judgement and recommendation. My take-away from this was that Kim researches and understands very well the dynamics of the residential real estate market.
Kim was very active in networking with other sales agents and in showing the property. She provided helpful and effective recommendations on how to best present the property to potential buyers. My property was on the market for 18 days from the listing date to the receipt of the first purchase offer.
In summary, the service she provided me was exceptional from our initial meeting through the closing date for the sale of the property and I highly recommend her.
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- Dick Fellows
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Mark Winslow is a fantastic real estate agent! He went above and beyond for us. We were in a little rush to find home knowing that we had a baby on the way and we appreciate all his help in helping us find the perfect family home. He’s very responsive and on top of making sure everything is up to date and in order. Mark is a friendly and knowledgeable person! He will be the only person we recommend to help anyone looking to buy/sell their home! Thank you Mark!
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- Kendahl K and Preston F
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Excellent service and commitment throughout the entire list and sale. Suzie did a great job throughout the entire process of selling our home. She helped us come up with a fair price, and helped us prepare our home for sale. Once we got an offer, she guided us all the way through to complete the sale. The whole experience was very seamless. I would highly recommend Suzie for any real estate needs.
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- Mike
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Gary is one of the most ethical Realtors that I have ever worked with. His communication skills are top notch. I have found Gary to be a deal maker, not a deal breaker.
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- Kevin Davlin, Home Buyer & Seller, Springfield, IL
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"Melissa did an amazing job with selling our house quickly…15 days!! She took care of everything and was always available for endless questions. I would wouldn’t use any other realtor ❤️”
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- Jodie S.
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I highly recommend Melissa Utley for her professionalism as a real estate agent in the Billings, Montana area.
Melissa was thorough in carefully answering all our questions. She helped us navigate the long-distance sale with her attention to detail and follow-through. The home needed a new roof, some repairs and some sprucing up. Melissa directed us to contractors that got it all done quickly, efficiently and economically. Shout out to Melissa's friends at B Staged Montana for the beautiful and tasteful decor of the staging. The photographer caught the charm of the home, and made it easy to see the flow of the floor plan.
Thanks to Melissa's expertise, there were three (3) full-price offers on the 1st day the home went live on the MLS! It was a pleasure working with Melissa.
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- Martha R.
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"Working with Melissa was the best decision I ever made. She took into account all my requirements , was super helpful, detailed-oriented and great to work with. I can highly recommend Melissa for a wonderful home-buying experience.”
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- Mary H.
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Melissa Utley is a wonderful realtor. She recently assisted us in finding a home. I have never experienced or witnessed a realtor work so hard. Anytime a listing would come up that met our criteria, she was on it. She helped us find the perfect house. She helped turn a dream into reality and that’s no small feat in this market. We really appreciate Melissa as our realtor and would highly recommend her. If you need a realtor that will go the extra mile for you, Melissa is who you should call. We will use her expertise again if we ever need to buy or sell.
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- Amy H.
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Jeff was very easy to work with and get ahold of with any questions or concerns we had. He had the contacts we needed to answer some concerns raised by the buyers inspector. He kept us up to date on the progress of the listing throughout the sale. After the sale he helped with a small title company issue. All in all if you want to buy or sell a home / property, Jeff is your guy. Very happy and pleased to have had him sell our Billings home.
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- montanacentralrr1957
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Mark was great in helping us get into our new home. His regular checks with us really helped to keep everything on schedule. Additionally, he was instrumental in helping us find our lender and navigate the process of closing. We would absolutely recommend Mark to anyone looking to buy or sell a new home.
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- Keith and April Baker
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Working with Mark made selling our home a smooth and stress-free experience, even in the midst of a slow real estate market. He gave us a spot-on market assessment, helping us price our home just right to sell. Mark also stayed actively involved with potential buyers, sharing feedback and keeping the process moving. He was always responsive, answering our questions quickly and making sure we felt confident every step of the way. His professionalism, dedication, and personal touch truly made a difference. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great real estate agent!
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- Drew
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Thank you, Melissa, for doing this journey with us! You made everything so easy with great communication and the check lists of what to do next and what to expect. I truly appreciate you!
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- Ashley Marie T.
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Let’s talk a minute about my girl, Melissa Utley. If I were buying or selling my house again I’d go right back to her 12/10. I have been working with Melissa since last spring? Maybe I’m not sure it’s been many months! I first met her when my husband and I did a tour of a house she had for sale in Colstrip and it just didn’t work for us but I KNEW I wanted to work with her. Other than a gut instinct with her here’s why further more that proved my gut was right. She is top notch in knowledge. She actually cares about what you’re doing and the house you’re buying and your process. She stuck with me and my husband until we found our “one” and it took awhile. She is lightening fast at response time. She’s down to earth and easy to talk to. She literally made my first time home buying process a breeze. Did I mention how knowledgeable she was? Look if you’re trying to buy a home or sell a home I would 100% recommended her and her company. She took care of me every single step of the way and I am so incredibly happy. I have nothing negative to say about her or her company. Thank you so much Melissa from the bottom of my heart for all you did to make everything come true. 🩷
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- Meredith C.
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Melissa Utley has been my realtor in Billings helping me navigate a move from Alaska. With all sincerity I could not have asked for a better realtor. She is genuine with a fabulous work ethic. Her follow through was exemplary and to complete this working relationship she was kind and very easy to work with. She listened to me and made great observations about what me needs were. Melissa has made my relocation to Billings a pleasant experience! Thank you Melissa
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- Bonnie F.
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James helped us buy a home in Billings and got the job done quickly and efficiently. Four years later we needed to move for work and we went to James again. He was even more valuable in the sales process. He helped us get a full price offer the second day of the listing. We had to move before the house closed so he helped line up all the different groups to correct a few things from the home inspection. We closed quickly and efficiently. He is honest, kind and trustworthy in all of his dealings. You can’t go wrong with James!
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- Timothy Bartz
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Ms Cox has demonstrated a level of professionalism I found impressive. She was recently responsible for transforming a mid-forties tired sfr into a stunning retro-modern gem. I personally witnessed this transformation which was executed in record time with admiration and awe. She has successfully owned and managed several multi-unit properties and continues to un-earth the best un-polished gems for her clients. With an eye to the future she is assisting clients to position themselves to locate precious resources through her extensive contacts around the globe.
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- Jeffrey Stromberg
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Shawn first helped me sell a condo and subsequently has helped me purchase several apartment buildings and helped me obtain properties in very competitive markets. I trust her with my real estate investments and advise.
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- A. Kitman Ho
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Ben worked with my husband and I for several months helping us find the best place for our first home! He always made us feel important and like we were his first priority. It was always easy to get in touch with him even on late nights and weekends. Ben truly made our home buying process such a great experience and we could not be more thankful!
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- Bekah Roberson
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James helped us sell a rental property in Billings this year and was extremely easy to work with. Not only did we get an offer on our property within one day, but he made the entire process go as seamless as possible. His communication through the sale was punctual and professional. James is about the nicest guy Billings has to offer, and will more than likely become a friend to anyone looking to use his professional services.
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- Billings REI
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Shawn has helped my buy and sell investment properties. She is very knowledgeable and can handle any transaction with integrity and skill.
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- Vince Valdez, MD
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We had the best experience working with Dalton! He made every effort to be helpful and make our home selling process seamless. Dalton is professional, easy to work with and genuinely cares about his clients. I would highly recommend him if you are planing on buying or selling your home!
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- Kaylah Miller
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