Horrible rental agency. Several of their rentals are not up to code. Several units have mold in…read morethem. They don't return deposit after tenant moves out. Not worth the price. Not professional.

Horrible management company! When I moved out, after hours of cleaning, and having to pay for…read morecarpet cleaners that THEY suggested, the owner of Cardinal went through the apartment with a magnifying glass. She took pictures of a little dirt that was left in places on the floor molding, or a wrapper that was left in a cabinet, etc., and we were then charged for a cleaning service to clean the apartment AGAIN. I wish I knew Cardinal was going to rip us off for the cleaners. I could have paid for them at the beginning and saved myself hours of backbreaking work for nothing. They also gave us violations for minor fractions, like not getting my doctor's note for my service dog in time - even though they gave me extra time and I got the note within that time. After moving to Hamilton, it took me time to find a doctor. But I was still given a violation. Cardinal, and Hamilton Properties, do not treat people very well. Be careful! They have their tenant snoops too, so be careful who you trust. A lot of the valley is controlled by the Mormon families. It may explain some of it, especially how they treat outsiders. I've left the Bitterroot and Missoula. I'm much happier and have found people in MT very helpful and kind. I would rather live in my car than live in a Cardinal or Hamilton Properties -- or the Bitterroot which is too overcrowded now.

Paul is a constant and learning professional. Always hard working and will never stop until you're…read moresatisfied with your needs or concerns. Huge attenion to detail and doesn't end a job until you're 100% satisfied. Paul is great to be around. You'll be calling him your friend the instant you meet him.

From the owner: Castle Property Management helps property owners find new tenants, coordinate repairs, tenant…read morescreening, and rent collection. We are Montana state certified.

Stacey & Rob are amazing. They work so hard to make sure…read moreyour needs are met and that you are comfortable and happy in your home. We live on a ranch that has had a few problems and they have been so quick and fast to send people out to fix and repair. They care on a personal level. customer service like it use to be. We highly recommend them and would use RPM again and again!

UPDATE: We rented with Real Property Management in Hamilton and had a great experience until we…read moremoved out. We planned to buy a home and needed to move out early, fully prepared to pay the fee for early termination. We contacted them months before to let them know what we were planning and Robert, who I presume to be the owner, said he would work with us and waive the early termination fee since they were confident they could get it rented quickly. So we started our house hunting, expecting to use those funds for our new home. Once it was time to move out, we were told we were told by Heather in writing that we would be getting a good portion of our deposit back. In good faith, we paid the remainder of the rent, trusting that they would send the check in the mail as they promised. We ended up getting $0 returned our deposit with no prior communication about why. I went back and forth with Robert but he refused to stand by his word. My family feels robbed by this organization, so I would not recommend them. Affordable housing has become increasingly challenging in the Valley and Real Property Management isn't helping. PS: they hound you for a review when you move in and things are going well. So, take that into account when you see all the positive reviews on here.

Working with these guys was a nightmare. We lived in a home that was listed with Cheryl Smith and…read morerequested a 24 hours notice for people who'd be coming to the property (which is in line with most housing/rental laws), and got that much notice maybe once. Instead we got late night notices that there would be someone there first thing in the morning. Inspections and workmen are a part of selling a house, we understand, but these are scheduled and one would think the current residents should probably be informed of them. We were lucky to get any notice they were coming and they often showed up outside the window given to us by our agent. One morning I woke to have an inspector walking around the house and then the septic man show up while I was I in the shower, neither of which I was told were coming. Then when I called to complain that there were strangers at my house, Cheryl just talked over me and told me how her day was & told me I had nothing to complain about. We feel our time and space was never respected by this agent.

From the owner: Lambros Real Estate welcomes you as you consider making Missoula your home. Missoula is vibrant,…read morediverse, and unique. It offers many opportunities for families and businesses. Taken from the Salish Indian word meaning "by the shining waters", Missoula is the hub of the five great valleys - Flathead to the north, Frenchtown to the west, Bitterroot to the south, Blackfoot to the northeast and Hellgate to the east. Missoula County is a thriving community of nearly 99,000 people, 60,000 just in Missoula. Missoulians love the beauty of their surroundings and all the outdoor activities available like hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing, and much more. Missoula offers a sub-culture rich in art, sports, food, education, and healthcare. The quality of life in Missoula makes it easy to stay.

In my opinion (I have to say that for legal reasons) these people are a bunch of crooks…read more A few years ago when I bought my newly built home from the builder, this company insisted that the builder get some bs license that he didn't need. They went back and forth for awhile and he finally caved and got it. In the meantime, I was in escrow. The builder was able to finally prove he didn't need the license. This company in their infinite wisdom decided to repay him and pass the cost of the not need license on to me. I caught wind of scam and questioned the line item when we were going over all the paperwork it takes to buy a house. I was told that since the builder needed the license, the cost was passed on to us. Rather than contest their bold faced lie, I ate the (I believe) $125 charge. Bottom line, stay the F away from this company. If your realtor wants to use them, find another realtor

From the owner: First Montana Title Company of Hamilton is the oldest and most respected real estate title…read moreresearch, insurance and escrow closing agency in Ravalli County, Montana. Founded at the turn of the last century, as the Bitterroot Valley's original land title and abstract company, First Montana Title continues today as a mainstay of the Western Montana real estate industry.

The truly local owned and operated realty in the Bitterroot Valley not affiliated with national…read morechains. One other, much smaller office recently disaffiliated themselves from a franchise and is now local. Merle Unruh, the broker, has been in business for over 30 years and is very well connected to the community. Really nice guy and well respected in the real estate world. Montana Westgate has been the busiest realtor in the Valley for years, but am not certain now with a number of mergers of competitors having taken place. That said, for people looking for real estate in the Valley, it is best to shop around to find an office with a good reputation, one that has been operating for a good while and, most importantly, agents with which you feel comfortable. My wife was in real estate for over 30 years and I learned that most all real estate offices offer the same slate of services, so experience, local knowledge and your comfort level with the agent are the most important considerations, whether selling or buying. There are good and not so good offices and agents in any business, so do your homework, talk around and select a full-time agent and well-established real estate office. I think Montana Westgate has it all and would be an excellent choice.

Well unlike the other review, my experience with this real estate office was very POOR…read more I had been emailing about property for 6 months and tried to schedule for 2 months but upon my arrival to Hamilton, I was told she did not have time to take me out looking at property. I had to find another real estate office last minute after driving over 500 miles. My experience in the Bitterroot was NOT good and I am not going to relocate to this area as a result. Hope everyone else has better, luck ... maybe it was because I am a single woman with a middle income, who knows!!!

When we decided to relocate from Southern California to Montana, I was initially hesitant about…read moreworking long distance with a realtor, but Catherine took such great care of us from the very first email! She was responsive, sent us all the properties that fit within our parameters and budget, and when we finally were able to make it out to Montana to see some homes in person, she treated us like family! She always had time for us and never seemed to lose patience - even though I asked a million questions! Always a smile on her face! Later we found out she is one of the top realtors in the area and knows the Bitterroot Valley like the back of her hand! We ended up purchasing our beautiful home with Catherine's help and she made sure the long-distance transition was a smooth one! I would HIGHLY recommend her.....and have! :)

Catherine Lindbeck did a great job handling the sale of my home and the purchase of a smaller home…read morein the Bitterroot Valley. She provided great Internet presence to market my home and is very knowledgeable about the right price for the property, whether buying or selling.

Had terrible issues with a home bought from one of their agents. Never would have done business…read morewith them had we known it would be this shady.... Continue to employee one if the BitterRoot Valley shadiest realitors.