Meet Brian Holmes
Resort Real Estate Specialist, 
CRS, GRI, RRS, e-Pro Certified


Brian serves the communities of Northwest Montana including Whitefish, Big Mountain Resort, Kalispell, Columbia Falls, West Glacier, Bigfork, Somers, Lakeside and Dayton. 

He brings over 18 years of industry experience to the table plus an educational background in real estate, urban planning and economic development. Brian and his team are dedicated to educating, protecting and assisting you through every step of your real estate transaction.

Born and raised in Minnesota, Brian attended SCSU where he earned a BA degree in Urban Planning and Economic Development.  He was introduced to Montana in 1987 while working in Glacier National Park during his summer college breaks.  After college Brian and his wife Helen moved to Minneapolis where he began his career in real estate & corporate relocation.   In 1999 his family fulfilled a longtime dream and relocated to Montana in order to enjoy the excellent quality of life and abundant recreational opportunities.  In Montana Brian continues his real estate career, focusing on resort real estate, 1031 exchanges and project sales.  

Brian works hard but he, his wife and son Colton make time to enjoy the endless hiking, biking and skiing trails, play the excellent local golf courses, plus boat, canoe and fish.    

 Brian skiing in June at Logan Pass in
Glacier Natl Park

 Brian & Helen hiking 
Apgar Lookout
in Glacier National Park

 Brian hiking at St Mary's Lake on the east side
 of Glacier National Park

Professional Experience
Brian has been a licensed Real Estate Professional since 1993.  He has extensive experience in new construction, residential development, 1031 exchanges, marketing strategies, real estate law and taxation, contract negotiation and corporate relocation. Brian is active in many real estate organizations including the  Montana Association of Realtors, Northwest Montana Association of Realtors and the Worldwide Recreation & Resort Sales Council. He continually educates himself on new issues in the real estate industry and has earned the following advanced real estate designations:

  • Certified Residential Specialist ("CRS") -  Only 2% of Realtors  have completed this rigorous course of advanced real estate training
  • "E-Pro" Certified - Only 1% of the nation's 1 million Realtors are certified as an E-Pro Real Estate Internet Professional
  • Graduate of the Real Estate Institute ("GRI")
  • Resort Real Estate Specialist (RRS) 

Don't hesitate to use Brian as a resource if you have any questions about Whitefish Real Estate or Flathead Valley Real Estate.  He would be honored to put his 14 years of real estate experience to work for you! 

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