Commercial

Our Commercial Services

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Brokerage

Whether you are in the market to buy or sell a commercial property, we will clearly outline a practical, strategic path forward that’s realistic, achievable, and carefully tailored to your specific goals and needs.

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Leasing

You’re in luck — leasing is one of our specialties. Krista, certified by ICSC, is the only Certified Retail Real Estate Professional in Montana, bringing exceptional expertise to every transaction. She represents both landlords and tenants in the commercial market, guiding clients through leasing strategy, negotiation, and execution with professionalism and local insight.

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Consulting

Every client’s needs are different. We can help you determine whether it’s the right time to sell or lease your property, provide accurate property valuations for tax or estate planning purposes, and offer informed, practical advice about current commercial market conditions.

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.

    • Montana Regional MLS President - Current

    • Great Falls Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors - Current

    • Montana Association of REALTORS® Forms Committee - Current

    • Montana Association of REALTORS® Professional Development Committee - Current

    • Montana Association of REALTORS® Regional Ambassador 2025

    • Montana Association of REALTORS® Executive Committee 2025

    • Montana Regional MLS Vice President 2025

    • Montana Regional MLS Treasurer 2024

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

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

    • 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

    • International Council of Shopping Centers CRRP Class of 2019

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

    • Montana Association of REALTORS® Leadership Development Attendee 2017

    • International Council of Shopping Centers CSM Class of 2016

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