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Jan 25, 2026
Sell Smart
By
Roger Hammond
Selling your home is one of the largest financial decisions you’ll ever make.
At Valley 5 Real Estate, we make sure it’s also one of the smartest.
We offer full-service representation with 1% listing fees — without sacrificing exposure, negotiation power, or professional guidance.
Because we’re independent, not a franchise, your equity doesn’t fund corporate overhead. It stays where it belongs: with you!
What You Get
When you list with Valley 5, you receive:
• Strategic pricing and market positioning
• Professional marketing and maximum exposure
• Skilled negotiation focused on your bottom line
• Transaction management from contract to close
• Clear communication and accountability
• No shortcuts. No reduced service. Just better value.
Jan 24, 2026
Buy With Confidence
By
Roger Hammond
Buy with Confidence. Win with Strategy.
In today’s market, the difference between winning and losing often comes down to representation.
At Valley 5 Real Estate, we don’t just write offers — we build winning strategies.
Representation That Protects You
Buying a home requires more than access to listings. It requires:
• Market insight and pricing accuracy
• Negotiation expertise
• Contract protection
• Clear guidance through every step
• Advocacy when it matters most
Jan 24, 2026
Real-World Savings
By
Roger Hammond
$600,000 Missoula Home Sale
Let’s compare Valley 5 Real Estate with a typical franchise brokerage.
Assumptions
• Sale Price: $600,000
• Franchise Listing Fee: 2.5%
• Buyer’s Agent Fee: 2.5%
• Valley 5 Listing Fee: 1%
• Valley 5 Dual Representation Fee: 2% total (1% list + 1% buy)
Jan 24, 2026
Franchise Marketing Without Franchise Overhead
By
Roger Hammond
A common misconception is that only franchise brokerages can provide “big brand” marketing. In reality, modern real estate marketing is driven by strategy, content, distribution, and execution — not logos.
Valley 5 Real Estate operates a comprehensive, multi-platform marketing system that rivals and often exceeds franchise exposure.
Jan 24, 2026
Missoula's Independent, Full-Service Brokerage
By
Roger Hammond
Valley 5 Real Estate is a locally owned, independent real estate brokerage based in Missoula, Montana. We provide full-service representation for buyers and sellers — with a simple belief: the people who built the equity in their property should keep more of it.
That’s why we offer 1% listing fees without cutting corners, reducing service, or outsourcing your transaction.
