Dahlquist Realtors Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Great Falls, Montana

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Here is what working with Dahlquist Realtors in Great Falls typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buyer services

First buyer meeting

A conversation about price range, neighborhoods around Great Falls and the buyer agreement you sign before tours.

Home search and private showings

Tours of homes for sale in and around Great Falls, including new listings as they hit the market.

Offers and counteroffers

Contract terms, earnest money, inspection and appraisal contingencies explained step by step.

Contract-to-close management

Tracking deadlines for inspection, appraisal and financing until the keys change hands.

For home sellers

Pricing analysis (CMA)

A comparative market analysis based on recent sales near your Great Falls home.

Listing preparation

Advice on repairs, staging and photography before the home goes live.

MLS listing and marketing

Listing on the local MLS and syndication to the major home-search sites.

Showings, offers and closing

Scheduling showings, reviewing offers and managing the contract to closing.

How a typical transaction works

ConsultA first conversation about goals, budget and timing — and a written agreement that spells out services and compensation.
PrepareBuyers get pre-approved; sellers review a pricing analysis and prepare the home for photos.
Market & tourListings go live on the MLS; buyers tour homes and compare recent sales.
NegotiateOffers, counteroffers, inspection requests and appraisal issues are worked through.
CloseFinal walk-through and signing with the title or escrow company under Montana rules.

Typical costs on a Great Falls home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $340,160. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $340K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$8,504–$10,205
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$6,803–$10,205
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$6,803–$17,008
Home inspection	flat	$350–$600

Every percentage above is negotiable and is set in the written agreement. Typical value from the Zillow Home Value Index (August 2026).

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Montana?

Compensation is negotiable and set out in writing. Sellers sign a listing agreement; since August 2024 buyers sign a written buyer agreement before touring homes with an agent, stating what the agent will be paid and by whom.

Does Dahlquist Realtors work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Dahlquist Realtors handles dual agency or designated agency under Montana law.

What should I prepare before the first meeting?

Buyers: a mortgage pre-approval, a target budget and a list of must-haves. Sellers: your mortgage payoff estimate, a list of upgrades with dates, and any HOA or survey documents.