Montana Real Estate, the High Country Way.

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High Country Collective is a Montana-based real estate company rooted in local knowledge and refined professionalism. Centrally located in Great Falls to serve communities across the state, we blend deep regional experience with a commitment to high standards—what we call the High Country Way.

Every interaction and detail in a real estate transaction is intentional. From the atmosphere we create to the flow of each transaction, purpose guides our choices. Our professionalism mimics Montana’s landscape: open, authentic, and carefully composed. We bring expertise in market trends, land use, and property stewardship, ensuring clients receive clear guidance whether buying a commercial building, warehouse, mountain acreage, a riverfront retreat, or a residence in a growing community.

Trust, respect for place, and attention to detail define how we work. High Country Collective prioritizes long-term relationships over quick transactions, guiding our clients’ goals with integrity.

For a person to be "collective" means they prioritize group goals, shared identity, and cooperation over individual desires, acting as part of a unified whole, often characterized by shared values, joint efforts, and a sense of belonging to something larger, like a community, movement, or spiritual consciousness. It's about "we" instead of "me," where success and decisions are communal, contrasting with purely individualistic pursuits. Also, our services are “collective” - providing expertise in many different areas of real estate.

The High Country Way means meticulous preparation, clear communication, and an atmosphere that supports thoughtful real estate decisions in the heart of Montana.

Featured Listings

  • Front of a small store with a wooden exterior, signs advertising T-shirts, huckleberry gift baskets, and a Montana gift shop, along with flags and a sign that says 'a gift for you from Montana'.

    2026 2nd Avenue North - Great Falls, MT

  • A small pawn shop with a sign that reads 'Smith & Jones Pawn' on the front of the building. The building has a porch with a white railing and a vending machine near the entrance. There is a large potted plant with pink and white flowers in front of the porch. The sky is partly cloudy with patches of blue visible.

    312 Central Avenue West - Great Falls, MT

  • A modern two-story building with beige walls, stone pillars, and large black-framed windows, under a clear blue sky with some snow on the ground nearby.

    12 3rd St. NW - Great Falls, MT

  • An outdoor scene with a small building that has two windows and a door, surrounded by greenery including a large tree on the right, and a paved pathway and some small plants in the foreground. The sky is overcast.

    118 Central Avenue - Great Falls, MT - LEASED

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Our Services

  • Commercial Brokerage

  • Commercial Leasing

  • Commercial Consulting

  • Commercial Property Value Analysis

  • Investment Property Brokerage

  • Investment Property Valuations & Consulting

  • Investment 1031 Exchange Experience

  • Residential Brokerage

  • Residential Consulting

  • Residential Comparable Market Analysis

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Qualifications & Experience

  • International Council of Shopping Centers

    Krista Shaffer is the only person to hold both the Certified Retail Real Estate Professional and Certified Shopping Center Manager designations in the state of Montana.

    Krista is a graduate of The John T. Riordan School for Real Estate Professionals (Management I, Management II, Leasing I, Leasing II). She earned her Certified Shopping Center Manager designation in 2016 and her Certified Retail Real Estate Professional designation in 2019.

  • We stay in the loop - from being involved at the local Great Falls Assocation of REALTORS® , Montana Association of REALTORS®, and the Montana Regional MLS - we are always up to speed on all things Montana real estate related.

    Krista currently serves in the following capacities:

    • Montana Regional MLS President

    • Great Falls Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors

    • Montana Association of REALTORS® Forms Committee

    • Montana Association of REALTORS® Professional Development Committee

  • Nearly 20 years in property management and over 13 years as a licensed REALTOR®, we have the experience you need.

    We know the full life cycle of the leasing process, including maintenance and insurance administration, investor and tenant relations, budgeting, CAM estimates, CAM reconciliations, and lease administration. Krista had a prior management portfolio of over 800,000 square feet of commercial, medical, retail, industrial, and shopping centers making her well versed in all areas of real estate.

    • National Association of REALTORS® Commercial Award Winner; 2019, 2020, 2021

    • Great Falls Association of REALTORS® - REALTOR® of the Year; 2021

    • Montana Association of REALTORS® Regional Ambassador; 2025

    • Montana Regional MLS - Vice President 2025

    • Montana Regional MLS – Treasurer 2024

    • Montana Regional MLS – Vice President 2021

    • Montana Regional MLS – Treasurer 2020

    • Montana Regional MLS – Governor 2019

    • Montana Association of REALTORS® – Board of Directors 2019

    • Great Falls Association of REALTORS® – Board of Directors (State Director) 2019

    • Great Falls Association of REALTORS® – MLS Advisory Board Chair 2019 & 2020

    • Montana Association of REALTORS® – Leadership Development Attendee 2017

    • Great Falls Association of REALTORS® – MLS Committee Member 2015-2023