Kalispell

[Cat Grad]

He may also want to find out exactly how many developments Glacier Bank owns (for one), consider building himself or pick up one of the over 100 various bank reo properties, just make him aware that this area has really been hammered by the deflationary housing market, which is a really good thing if he's willing to pack his bag and go elsewhere while the rest of the family remains behind.

Glacier Bank is not the lender owning the most repossesed property in the valley, I beleive that honor goes to Whitefish Credit Union. There are currently 77 REO homes with a Kalispell Address and another 85ish through out the valley.

"For one" does not designate Glacier Bank as the entity with the most reo properties. You get a gold star, you genius you, 77 plus 85 is "over 100 various bank reo properties."

[Cat Grad]

How are you related to DiWa?

[Eastcoastgriz]

Wow Cat Grad, the highly negative tone of your post kind of suprised me. Yout metioned a couple of good points, but you made it sound as if the whole world has gone to heck here in the Flathead. But first, what I agree with is:

1. You are correct is consulting a realtor not representing the banks as well. This is just good business. Doesn't mean they are corrupt, but the seller's agent's job is to sell the properties for as much as possible (like ANY good selling agent should).

Your realtor has a fiduciary responsibility to act in the best interest of his client. Period. The majority of agents do that. Like all occupations there are some bad apples but most will act in your best interest. A buyers agent has to represent the buyer. (All most all agents represent both buyers and sellers) Ask for references or get a referral from somebody you trust. The vast majority of bank owned properties are listed by a hand full of agents so its not that big a deal.

[GrizinWashington]

How are you related to DiWa?

He's my Griz Brother. And, I presume, DAMN proud of it.

As for you, do you drink? I mean, a lot?

[ilovethecats]