Tara Drake Real Estate - Century 21 Big Sky

09/19/2026

09/17/2026

🏡 WHAT’S MY HOME WORTH?

Online home-value estimates can be a helpful starting point—but they don’t know your home the way a local real estate professional can.

An online estimate may not account for:

🔑 Recent improvements or renovations
🏠 The condition of your home
📍 Your specific location and neighborhood
🌲 Acreage, views, outbuildings or other unique features
📊 What comparable homes are actually selling for in your local market

Two homes that look similar on paper can have very different market values.

That’s why determining your home's value takes more than plugging an address into a website.

Curious what your home might be worth in today’s market?

Message me for a free, no-obligation home value estimate.

Tara Drake, REALTOR®
Century 21 Big Sky
📞 406-293-2777
📧 [email protected]
📍 Plains, Montana

09/08/2026

🏡 5 Things to Check Before Buying Rural Property in Western Montana

Dreaming of a little more space, privacy, or your own piece of Montana? 🌲 Rural property can be amazing—but there are a few important things to investigate before you buy.

1️⃣ Access & Easements
Is there legal, year-round access to the property? Is the road public or private? Who maintains it, especially during a Montana winter?

2️⃣ Water & Septic
Is there a well, spring, community water system, or another water source? What do you know about the septic system? These are important questions to answer before closing.

3️⃣ Utilities & Internet
Don't assume power, cell service, or high-speed internet will be readily available just because they're nearby. Find out what's actually available at the property.

4️⃣ Property Boundaries & Land Use
Know what you're buying. Surveys, easements, covenants, zoning or other land-use restrictions can affect what you can do with the property.

5️⃣ The Property in Every Season
That quiet country road may look very different after a heavy snowfall or during spring runoff. Consider drainage, road conditions, wildfire exposure and year-round accessibility.

🌲 Rural Montana living has a lot to offer—but doing your homework before you buy can prevent some expensive surprises later.

Thinking about buying a home, land or acreage in Western Montana? I'd be happy to help you ask the right questions and navigate the process.

Tara Drake, REALTOR®
CENTURY 21 Big Sky Real Estate
📍 Plains, Montana | Serving Sanders County & surrounding areas
📞 406-293-2777
📧 [email protected]
Montana License RRE-RBS-LIC-127203

08/26/2026

Dedicated to helping you find not just a house, but a place that feels like home.

No matter where you are in your journey, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.

Learn more about Tara Drake at Tara Drake Real Estate - Century 21 Big Sky