{"id":71074,"date":"2026-06-23T11:55:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T18:55:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=71074"},"modified":"2026-06-23T11:55:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T18:55:44","slug":"selling-a-house-as-is-in-montana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/selling-a-house-as-is-in-montana\/","title":{"rendered":"Selling a House \u2018As Is\u2019 in Montana"},"content":{"rendered":"

Interested in selling a house \u201cas is\u201d in Montana? Whether you own a fixer-upper or recently inherited a family home, you may be hoping to avoid repairs, receive a reasonable offer, and move forward with your plans.<\/p>\n

According to top-performing Montana real estate agent Lance Koch<\/a>, condition is the most common reason people sell \u201cas is\u201d in his market. \u201cThey don’t want to deal with repairs, or they cannot afford to deal with repairs.\u201d<\/p>\n

Keep in mind that selling a house \u201cas is\u201d often means accepting a lower price, and it doesn\u2019t always stop buyers from requesting concessions after an inspection. In this guide, we\u2019ll explain how to sell a house \u201cas is\u201d in Montana, review your options for receiving an offer, and outline what to expect throughout the process.<\/p>\n

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Fast facts about selling a house \u2018as is\u2019 in Montana<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Median listing price in Montana<\/td>\n$645,000<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average days on market (DOM) for Montana<\/td>\n57 days<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Disclosures<\/td>\nMontana law requires sellers to disclose material facts about the property through the Owner\u2019s Property Disclosure Statement<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MLS has a field to mark a listing \u201cas is\u201d?<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Is a real estate attorney required?<\/td>\nReal estate attorneys are not<\/a> considered essential for closing in the state of Montana.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Real estate transfer taxes?<\/td>\nMontana does not have a real estate transfer tax on real estate transactions<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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What is \u2018as is\u2019 condition in real estate?<\/h2>\n

\u201cAs is\u201d refers to a home sale in which the seller offers the property in its current condition and does not plan to make repairs or improvements before closing. When selling a house \u201cas is,\u201d sellers generally do not agree to complete repairs or provide credits for issues identified by the buyer.<\/p>\n

An as-is sale can also signal that certain features or systems \u2014 such as an aging roof or an older appliance \u2014 may be nearing the end of their useful life, with no guarantees about their future performance.<\/p>\n

\u201cA seller is covered so long as they disclose any issues they are aware of to a buyer via an Owner’s Property Disclosure,\u201d says Koch.<\/p>\n

When a home is sold \u201cas is,\u201d its condition should already be reflected in the asking price based on the seller\u2019s knowledge of the property.<\/p>\n

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Which types of homes are sold \u2018as is\u2019?<\/h2>\n

Homes sold \u201cas is\u201d often need some work or may be cosmetically outdated. It\u2019s not a label you\u2019re likely to put on a home in move-in-ready<\/a> condition.<\/p>\n

As-is sales often attract investors looking for their next flip or buyers seeking a bargain, perhaps on a home in a desirable location with great potential.<\/p>\n

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What problems do you have to disclose in Montana?<\/h2>\n

Selling a house \u201cas is\u201d in Montana doesn’t mean you can hide known issues with the property.<\/p>\n

It’s a good idea to complete the Owner’s Property Disclosure Statement<\/a> before listing your home or requesting an offer. The form is designed to help sellers disclose material facts they know about the property, but it\u2019s not a warranty or guarantee of the home’s condition.<\/p>\n

The disclosure statement covers major systems and features of the home, including appliances, electrical and plumbing systems, heating and cooling equipment, the roof, foundation, water systems, and other structural components.<\/p>\n

Sellers may also need to disclose known issues, such as:<\/p>\n