All week, our Realtors have been posting to Facebook about doing GRI classes. It might leave you wondering, "What is GRI and does it matter when I pick a realtor?"

GRI stands for Graduate, REALTOR Institute, and it is a national program to educate Realtors in an ever changing market. The National Association of Realtors created a three year program to lay a solid foundation of skills, knowledge, and networking to help agents. Agents learn about changing real estate rules and how to connect with...

March is halfway over, but we still have more to tell about our agent of the month, Cindy!

Cindy was the number 1 top producing EXIT agent in Montana for February! Way to go Cindy!

 

Cindy would title her autobiography "She Lived." She lives every day full of compassion, laughter, and gratitude. Cindy hopes to go right on living and selling house for the next 10 years (and more!). In her quiet moments, she might be found working on her model railroad. 

Cindy's favorite vacation was a trip the...

March is Women's History Month, and Helena's History is full of amazing women. 

A great place to start if you are interested in learning more is the Women's Mural at the Capitol Building. It was commissioned for the 100th anniversary of woman suffrage and exhibits women in their roles in family life and as business leaders, educators, healthcare providers, scientists, ranchers, and community builders.

https://mhs.mt.gov/Museum/WomensMural

Other places to check out are http://montanawomenshistory...

It is March and it is gives all of us at EXIT Realty Helena great pleasure to name Cindy Clawson our Agent of the Month this month. Not only is Cindy a wonderful person, but she leveled up last month! She's come a long way from once working at a Cedar Rapids steakhouse for 10 cents an hour! Congratulations!

Cindy would describe EXIT Realty as encompassing, successful, and family. While we don't get to see Cindy often in our Helena office as she is based in Deer Lodge, we are so proud to count...

There are many reasons you might be looking at buying a house or moving. One of them might be so you can finally get that dog or cat (or chickens) you always wanted. Taking on a new pet is a big responsibility and February is a month dedicated to raising awareness of that responsibility.

The American Veterinary Medical Association has some tips for being a responsible pet owner.

Selecting a pet that is suited to your home and lifestyle and avoiding impulsive decisions.

Recognizing that owning...

More agent of the month, Maria!

Maria's favorite quote is "If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you." She embraces this by taking challenges head on. Not only is she a busy mom of 2, but Maria continues to grow as a Realtor. Her goals include getting more certifications and learning from every transactions she does.

Maria would also like to show some new team members how special EXIT is. Her advice is to ask questions, learn and have fun! Keeping an open mind and being ready to learn ar...

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, what could be more appropriate than discussing heart health.

There are many ways to care for your heart. 

Some ideas include:

Aim for 30 minutes of physical activity. Reduce stress with your favorite relaxation technique. Dance for 15 minutes to your favorite music. Fill half your plate with vegetables at lunch and dinner.  See how many pushups you can do in one minute. Swap your dessert for a piece of fruit. Tell your favorite joke and share a go...