Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Montana Properties

What Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Montana Properties does

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Montana Properties is a full-service real estate brokerage operating as an independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC, the franchisor of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brand. The company serves buyers and sellers across Montana through a network of 16 office locations and a roster of more than 100 licensed real estate agents operating in primary markets (Bozeman, Missoula, Helena, Butte, Kalispell), resort communities (Big Sky, Bigfork, Whitefish), and smaller rural towns (Sheridan, Twin Bridges, White Sulphur Springs, Seeley Lake). Its core product is transaction representation across residential, commercial, luxury, ranch, and farm property segments, supplemented by a Luxury Collection sub-brand, a Ranch Properties sub-brand (via ranchmt.com), and a Commercial offering.

The platform backbone is BoldTrail, which powers the company website with multi-MLS integration (MRMLS, Billings MLS, Big Sky Country MLS), enabling comprehensive listing search across Montana's fragmented regional MLS systems. The site also offers an automated Home Valuation Tool (statistical-model-based AVM on public records) and free Market Reports by county. Marketing and distribution blend the Berkshire Hathaway brand, local physical office presence, SEO-driven organic search via the BoldTrail site, MLS listing distribution, and agent-driven personal networks and referrals. Mapping integrations include Google Maps and Leaflet.

The business model is commission-based: agents earn transaction fees on buyer and seller representation, with brokerage-side revenue derived from splits on closed deals across standard Montana market-rate commissions. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and rates are negotiated per transaction. Customer segments are horizontal — individual consumers, families, investors, and ranchers — with no concentration in named enterprise accounts. The company is privately held, Montana-domiciled, and operates as a franchisee under the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices umbrella.

Name

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Montana Properties

Legal name

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Montana Properties

Website

https://bhhsmt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Montana Properties is a full-service real estate brokerage franchisee operating 16 offices and 100+ licensed agents across Montana, serving residential, commercial, luxury, ranch, and farm property buyers and sellers via transaction commissions on the BoldTrail platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Real Estate Brokerage

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (531210)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Real Estate (6500)

akta.pro primary industry

Traditional Residential Brokerage (Existing Homes) (BPAJAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Buyer Representation Services (BPAJAAAJ), Land & Development Site Brokerage (BPAJABAG), Ranches & Livestock Properties Brokerage (BPAJADAB)

Keywords

• Residential real estate brokerage
• Commercial real estate
• Luxury property sales
• Ranch and land sales
• Property listing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bozeman

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Commissions: Traditional real estate brokerage commission model where agents represent buyers and sellers in property transactions, earning commissions upon successful closings
2. Buyer Representation: Commission-based buyer agent representation services
3. Seller Representation: Commission-based seller listing and marketing services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Montana Properties is a full-service real estate brokerage that represents buyers and sellers in residential, commercial, luxury, ranch, and land property transactions across Montana. The firm operates 16 staffed offices and a roster of 100+ licensed agents, providing end-to-end transaction support backed by the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices franchise brand. Listings are distributed across multiple Montana MLS systems (MRMLS, Billings MLS, Big Sky Country MLS) via the BoldTrail website platform.

Product overview

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Montana Properties is a full-service real estate brokerage offering residential and commercial property sales across Montana. The core offering is the Montana Real Estate Brokerage platform, which provides access to listings across property types including single family homes, condos, land, farms, commercial properties, townhouses, multi-family, and manufactured homes. The portfolio includes specialized sub-brands for luxury properties (Luxury Collection), commercial real estate, and ranch properties. Additional services include a Home Valuation Tool for sellers and Market Reports for buyers. The company operates through multiple office locations across Montana and is powered by the BoldTrail real estate platform technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Montana Real Estate Brokerage

Quantifiable outcome

• Full-service brokerage with high-quality agent support throughout real estate transactions

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaster franchise relationship with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, part of the Berkshire Hathaway network of companies. The company operates as an independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC, using the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices brand and service marks. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of Columbia Insurance Company, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Engel & Völkers: European-rooted luxury and premium real estate franchise with U.S. offices in resort markets. Competes with BHHS Montana specifically for luxury home and second-home buyers in Big Sky, Whitefish, and Flathead Valley.
• ERA Real Estate: National real estate franchise with comparable agent-based, commission-driven model. Operates in similar markets and competes for the same independent agent talent and seller/buyer relationships.
• Sotheby's International Realty: Competing luxury-leaning franchise brokerage with strong brand recognition in resort and high-end markets. Directly comparable to BHHS Montana's Luxury Collection segment, particularly in Big Sky, Whitefish, and Bozeman.
• Hall and Hall: Specialized brokerage focused on ranch, land, and sporting properties across the Mountain West, including Montana. Directly competes with BHHS Montana's ranchmt.com partnership segment for high-acreage and recreational ranch transactions.
• RE/MAX: One of the largest real estate franchise networks globally, with strong presence in Montana and other rural/resort markets. Comparable on commission-based model, franchise structure, and target customer segments.
• Coldwell Banker: Long-established national real estate franchise competing for the same agents, sellers, and buyers. Operates as a direct competitor with similar full-service commission-based model and multi-office structure.
• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (other regional franchisees): Other independently owned Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices franchise brokerages operate under the same brand, fee structure, and service standards, and use the same BoldTrail technology stack. Comparable on business model, brand, and operational playbook even though they operate in different geographies.

Broad incumbents

• Compass: Large, technology-forward national brokerage that has been expanding into luxury and second-home markets. Less established in Montana but represents a strategic threat given its tech platform and agent recruiting capabilities.

Emerging players

• eXp Realty: Cloud-based, agent-centric brokerage model that has rapidly recruited agents away from traditional brokerages nationwide, including in Montana. Represents a structural threat to traditional franchise brokerages via its low-overhead, high-commission-split model.
• Redfin: Tech-enabled discount brokerage with a national platform and selective market expansion. Although not yet dominant in Montana, its lower-commission model and digital buyer experience pose a long-term threat to traditional full-service brokerage economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bhhsmt
• Facebookfacebook.com/bhhsmt

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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