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Testimonials
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We can't say enough praise about Tonda. We moved from Colorado to Montana and she went over and above in finding the right house for us. She is professional, friendly, efficient and a delight to work with. She was always available for questions and support. Her skills and experience helped us navigate the long distance purchase of our house with ease and little stress. Her support and help continued (and still does) even after we closed. We would highly recommend her to anyone in the market to buy or sell their house.
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- Alan and Pat
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Moving from Hawaii to Montana, had its logistical challenges, that being said Tonda made sure everything went smoothly and seamless. Tonda was extremely knowledgeable about the state & the areas I was looking to purchase a home in. I will always be grateful she was my realtor, & I would recommend her to anyone looking for a home in Montana.
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- John W
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Tonda is the absolute best and I highly recommend her to anyone buying or selling real estate in this tough market! Treated us like family during the process. A great communicator, Tonda kept us updated even on weekends and evenings. She was always available to take our calls which is so important when making an offer in this competitive market. Can't thank her enough for helping us make our dreams come true!
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- Melody
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We absolutely loved working with Tonda! She worked very hard going far beyond the scope of her responsibility to help us sell our home. She was honest suggesting things we needed to do in a respectful manner. She has a fantastic sense of humor, and we feel like she has become family to us. Poor Tonda, LOL. We would recommend her to anyone who needs help and is willing to take her suggestions to be successful.
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- Don
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Absolutely THE BEST!!
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- Cindy
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We have had the pleasure of working with Tonda Richards as our realtor for the purchase of our new home for a several months that started in February 2023. We cannot express enough how outstanding our experience was. From the very beginning, Tonda demonstrated exceptional professionalism, dedication, and a deep understanding of the real estate market. Tonda took the time to listen to our needs and preferences, ensuring that every home we viewed met our criteria. Her attention to detail and keen eye for quality were invaluable as we navigated through the various options. She was always available to answer our questions, provide insights, and offer guidance, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. What truly sets Tonda apart is her commitment to her clients. She went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable and confident in our decision-making. Whether it was negotiating the best deal, handling paperwork, or coordinating inspections, Tonda managed everything with utmost efficiency and expertise. Her strong communication skills and proactive approach kept us informed and reassured at every step. Thanks to Tonda’s hard work and dedication, we found the perfect home that meets all our needs. Her passion for real estate and genuine care for her clients shine through in everything she does. We highly recommend Tonda Richards to anyone looking for a top-notch realtor who will go the extra mile to make your home-buying experience exceptional. Thank you, Tonda, for making our dream home a reality! A special thanks for your amazing wit and humor, wonderful resources, and love of the community…..we cannot thank you enough. Bruce and Mary James
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- The James'
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Tonda was very helpful and patient with us through the home buying process. She went above and beyond what she needed to do. We highly recommend her!
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- JaiCee
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From the moment we met Tonda, we knew! Tonda is unique and genuine heart. We are forever grateful and thankful our paths crossed. She is beyond knowledgeable about the Bitterroot Valley and embraces all the history it offers We will be forever grateful Kevin and Vicki Vierra
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- The Vierras
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Two years ago my husband and I started on the search for a new home and Tonda was our first option. We had heard how amazing she was finding the perfect house and how honest she is. It made buying a house way less stressful! Then two years later we decided to move to another state and again she made the process so easy! She honestly is the best realtor in the whole state.
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- Kynsi
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Thank the Lord for Tonda!! After 3 years of entering into buy/sell agreements on diffrent properties, or just looky loo's at many others Tonda directed us to our perfect forever home. Then, talked us off the ledge of the NUMEROUS stressful point during our closing. She made sure it was a satisfying decision for US the entire journey. Always made herself available to us. Even when I'm pretty sure we where imposing on her private time. The biggest Blessing being her giving us, options, advice, and support when it looked like the whole deal was going SOUTH!! A HUGE THANKS to Tonda for all her effort in this lengthy process. We will sing her praise to anyone buying or selling!!
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- Mickell
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Tonda was a wealth of knowledge and patience. Due to my circumstances available homes were limited but Tonda assisted in finding the perfect home. My budget was small but I never felt less important. She was very responsive too. Tonda followed up after the sale which was so nice. I highly recommend her for anyone looking. I am happy to finally be a home owner. I really didn't think it was possible! I would without hesitation recommend Tonda to family and friends.
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- Brooke
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My home in Helena, Montana, was sold in November 2017 by a ReMax agent in Helena, Montana, who did an excellent job for me there. My plan was to move to Missoula and rent a unit until I could decide whether to buy a home in Missoula or in Florida, where I am from. My Helena agent referred me to Tonda Richards here in Missoula to assist me in finding a temporary rental unit. Tonda Richards was magnificent in helping me find the right rental here in Missoula. She immediately went into action and looked at rental units I was considering, before I was able to make the move here. In the meantime, I have decided to make a move back to Florida where I will permanently retire. I only wish I could take Tonda's expertise with me to Florida. She has remained in touch with me during my lease term here in Missoula, and would have been my realtor here had I stayed and bought a home here. Tonda is extremely professional and a super star in her profession.
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- Rick S
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We were in great hands working with Tonda! It took us some time to find the perfect home, but she never gave up on us. She consistently sent us listings and kept us updated every step of the way. Tonda truly goes above and beyond to help you find the right place. What I appreciated most was her honesty. When we toured homes and asked for her opinion, she didn’t hold back. She gave us her honest feedback, pointing out details we may have missed, ensuring we were making well-informed decisions. If you want someone who genuinely has your best interests at heart, Tonda is the realtor for you!
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- Kendra
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Tonda was everything we could have dreamed of and more. She is the most thorough and helpful agent I have ever worked with and was not afraid to tell us the honest truth. Buying a house in a different state is not an easy task, especially in the midst of a global pandemic, but Tonda was very thorough and kept us informed every step of the way. I cannot recommend her enough.
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- Cameron
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I was the selling agent on one of Tonda's listings. I enjoyed her responsiveness in returning my calls promptly, her ability to problem solve together on some issues that could have been 'deal killers'. All in all she was great to work with and I look forward to more transactions with her.
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- Nic L
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I have not only had the pleasure of buying a house with Tonda, but also selling a house with her. Through and through she is the epitome of a top tier agent. From being honest, fast, and thorough, everything has been so easy. Truly a joy to work with. Highly, highly, highly recommend working with Tonda.
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- Cameron C
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She went above and beyond! She was an amazing person to work with! I will recommend her to anyone buying or selling property!
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- Patience
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My wife and I worked with Tonda in the initial steps of purchasing a house after moving back to the area. We had a list narrowed down to about a dozen properties.......Tonda printed off all information we needed for a day of house hunting. By the end of the day we had our house picked out, it was a very easy and pleasurable experience working with Tonda and John and all at the Remax team. Tonda will answer all your real estate questions and is quick to respond with information about status of offers/contract details and was very professional and fun to work with. We would recommend Tonda and Team Remax for any and all of your real estate needs......THANKS!!!
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- Derek
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Tonda was very polite and insightful in making my selling of land a simple and easy transition work the same going in less than 48 hours of listing to selling my land and closing the deal. I would highly recommend her for future business dealings to all who should ask!!!! I give her a five star rating!! Thank you Tonda
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- Philip
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My wife and I have been working with Tonda for a couple of years. Through this time, we considered a number of real estate purchase possibilities. We looked at new homes, property to build a home on, property for a weekend cabin or an existing cabin. We took Tonda down many rabbit holes that came to dead ends, without her complaining or feeling put-out. She came to know what our hopes were and as promised, she kept her thumb on the pulse of exactly what we wanted and what was out there; she knew the market well. In the end, she found an awesome weekend escape for us that we are incredibly happy with and enjoy immensely. I cannot imagine being happier with any other purchase, and it could not have happened without Tonda.
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- Terry
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Tonda was an amazing realtor and representative. She was knowledgeable, attentive, extremely professional and went out of her way multiple times to assist us. We wish we had Tonda as our realtor in all of our previous real estate transactions and will highly recommend her to our family and friends!
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- Ryan
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Tonda guided us through the whole moving process. Being out of state buyers involved a lot of extra work on the part of our realtor, Tonda Richards. Tonda was ready with all the information we needed while we were in the new home shopping stage. We had a very short closing escrow between the time we sold our old residence and when we needed to find, buy, and move into our new Montana residence. We found our home, she prepared our contract, and the bid was accepted the next day! She has also provided all the necessary information for a smooth closing and a smooth move. We highly recommend Tonda as top quality realtor.
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- Pat S
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Enjoyed working with Tonda. She helped me look for and purchase newly constructed quality home in Corvallis. This required a lot of work on her part to assess the progress on the property that had some delays in getting materials. She helped me with moral support and expertise throughout the process.
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- Linda
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Tonda was wonderful to work with! She returned phone calls, emails & texts promptly. The first property we looked at did not meet our needs, Tonda worked on finding one that did. We are from out of town and had no knowledge of local companies, she gave several good recommendations for Inspectors and Property Management Companies. Tonda went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of. I look forward to working with Tonda in the future.
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- Z
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Tonda Richards is amazing! From searching for the right home to signing closing papers she stays on top of your home purchase. Tonda was more than a realtor for us, she was our advocate. When we were having problems with our lender while we were driving across the country Tonda was our voice. She has your family's back! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
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- Sean
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“We truly had a wonderful experience working with Tonda on the sale of our long-time family home. She very effectively managed a delicate transaction that involved six siblings selling a home that had been in the family for 70 years. She is an excellent communicator and kept us up to date with developments quickly and in a concise manner. Her experience helped us decide on an appropriate selling price and her advice during the sale allowed us to achieve that price and more. Throughout the process Tonda's excellent interpersonal skills made this emotionally difficult event a much more manageable process for our family. I highly recommend Tonda to anyone looking for a skilled, professional real estate agent.”
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- John Y
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Why would I recommend Tonda? Well, because she was like an angel sent from heaven! She is kind, considerate, and definitely, a PROFESSIONAL. But, wait, there is even more: She manages time perfectly. Maybe because of her military experience, and let me tell you how nice it is to meet a person who respects you, and your time. And you know what? That big - sincere smile you see in this picture, it's exactly what you get face to face!
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- Flor
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This is an easy recommendation to write, because we honestly believe Tonda is the best based on our wonderful experience. She is an honest, hard working and genuinely a great person to have as a realtor who has also become a good friend. She is always there for us through the whole process, with kind and appropriate counsel. We are very thankful that we found Tonda and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a quality agent.
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- Greg
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Tonda has been patiently working with us to find the perfect fit for years, but never did she voice frustration. We started initially looking for a primary residence or land to build a new home, but only recently pivoted to a secondary home to find peace in the woods away from the hustle and bustle of life. Tonda asked us what all our checkboxes were, and she was able to find the perfect place! She moved quickly to submit our offer and guided us well throughout the process. She is so knowledgeable not only about the market, but she has great insight into how well built a house is and is always looking out for her clients’ best interest. She’s a pleasure to work with. We wouldn’t consider working with anyone else!
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- Susanne
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Being a broker myself, and now living far from our property we wished to sell, I approached Tonda to be the Listing Broker. She did a GREAT job! She was very thorough and on the ball the complete time it took to sell our parcel. She always kept in touch and shared her marketing strategy. Whenever there were any showings, she always kept us in the loop. Pictures were updated and she was determined. We can't thank her enough for all of her help and diligence completing this transaction. Even though we've never met in person, I feel I've made a good friend. I would highly recommend her for any of your real estate needs!
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- Aimee G
About Tonda Richards
Tonda Richards is a trusted real estate advisor known for discretion, market expertise, and exceptional client advocacy. With a deep family history in real estate and a lifetime of relocation experience due to military assignments, she brings a refined understanding of both the emotional and financial complexities of buying and selling homes.A resident of Montana for over 30 years, Tonda offers clients an insider’s perspective and a strategic advantage in the local market. Her approach is defined by thoughtful guidance, skilled negotiation, and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcome—always with integrity and professionalism.
Deeply connected to the community, Tonda and her husband, a local physician, have raised three children in Missoula. Outside of real estate, she is passionate about mentoring young women, enjoying Montana’s outdoors, and supporting local hockey and Griz athletics.
Whether representing buyers or sellers, Tonda Richards delivers a tailored, elevated real estate experience grounded in trust, results, and lasting relationships. "Helping Make Dreams Become Reality" this is her motto.
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