Selling With Team Montgomery
Sell your home for what it's worth
Selling a home is a big decision, and the right plan makes all the difference. We're Team Montgomery, a family-run team of four REALTORS® with 218 Real Estate in Bemidji, with roots in this market going back to 2002. We price with real local data, market with professional photos and video, and handle every step through closing.
Why Sellers Work With Us
Local knowledge, real marketing
Pricing built on local sales
We price your home using what comparable homes around Bemidji have actually sold for, not an online estimate. The right price from day one is the single biggest factor in how fast and how well your home sells.
Marketing that shows your home off
Professional photography, video tours, and online exposure where buyers are actually looking. First impressions happen on a phone screen now, and we make sure yours is a good one.
We know what Bemidji buyers want
Lake access, garages, acreage, in-town convenience. We know which features move buyers in this market and we make sure yours get seen and talked about.
Minnesota paperwork, handled
Seller disclosures, well certificates, septic compliance, radon forms. Minnesota selling comes with real requirements, and we walk you through every form so nothing trips up your closing.
Negotiation on your side
Offers, inspection requests, appraisal issues, closing dates. We negotiate all of it with your bottom line in mind and keep you informed at every step.
Four agents working for you
When you list with us, you get the whole team. Someone is always available for showings, questions, and quick answers, because family-run means we cover for each other.
How It Works
The selling process, step by step
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Walk-through and pricing. We tour your home, pull the comparable sales, and land on a price backed by real Bemidji-area data. You'll also get a net sheet showing roughly what you'd walk away with.
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Get it ready. Honest advice on what's worth doing before photos and what isn't. Then we schedule professional photography and video so your home shows its best.
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Paperwork and disclosures. We handle the Minnesota seller disclosure, well disclosure, and septic requirements early, so nothing surprises you mid-sale.
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Go live. Your home hits the MLS and the major real estate sites, plus our own marketing channels and network of local buyers and agents.
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Offers and negotiation. We walk you through every offer side by side, explain the trade-offs in plain language, and negotiate the best terms for you.
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Close with confidence. We coordinate the inspection, appraisal, title work, and closing day details, and we keep you posted the whole way.
Our Marketing In Action
How we showcase homes
Every listing gets professional photos, and video is a big part of how we sell. Here's a sample of our work. Tap any photo to see it full size.
Real Clients, Real Words
What sellers say about us
"5 stars all the way. They sold our home in such a short time and it was a flawless experience. So fun working with them and seeing how creative they are. What a wonderful group of folks to work with."
Mary Mattison"We cannot stress enough how incredible Steve, Jolene, and Tyler were when we sold and then bought our home. Their work was exemplary as they guided us through every step of the real estate process. From providing tips to ready our former home, creating a top-notch video, advertising it online and through their real estate connections to accommodating our desires and interests in finding our new home. They expertly and confidently assisted through the inspections, assessments, negotiations and so much more! We are forever thankful for all of their efforts and their continued friendship!"
J & J MacSeller Questions
Quick answers for Bemidji sellers
What does it cost to sell a house in Minnesota?
The main costs are the real estate commission, which is negotiable, plus Minnesota's deed tax of 0.33% of the sale price, title and closing fees, and your share of the year's property taxes. Before you list, we prepare a seller net sheet so you can see an estimate of what you'd walk away with at different price points.
What do I have to disclose when I sell?
Minnesota law requires sellers to disclose, in writing, all known material facts that could affect a buyer's use of the property. There are also specific required disclosures for wells, septic systems, radon, lead paint in homes built before 1978, and past methamphetamine production. We walk you through every form so it's done right the first time.
Do I need a septic inspection before I sell?
If your property has a septic system in Beltrami County, yes. The county requires a compliance inspection when property is transferred. If you're selling in winter when the ground is frozen, a winter agreement lets the sale close with the inspection done after thaw. Rules vary in Hubbard, Cass, and Clearwater counties, and we'll tell you exactly what applies to your property.
How do you decide what my home is worth?
We look at what similar homes near you have actually sold for recently, then adjust for the things that matter here: lakeshore, acreage, garages, outbuildings, condition, and location. You can start with our free home valuation, and we'll follow up with a full market analysis built by hand, not an algorithm.
When is the best time to sell in the Bemidji area?
Spring and summer bring the most buyer traffic, and lake properties show best with open water. But winter buyers tend to be serious, and there's less competition on the market. The honest answer is that the best time depends on your property and your timeline, and we'll give you a straight recommendation for your situation.
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