How to get a real estate license in Whitefish, MT
There is no separate Whitefish real estate license. Agents in Whitefish hold a Montana salesperson license from the Montana Board of Realty Regulation (Department of Labor and Industry), the same as everywhere else in the state. Here is what that means locally, with the full steps in the Montana guide.
The Montana steps at a glance
- Meet the basics
- Complete 70 hours
- Pass the exam
- Join a broker and apply
Full Montana guide · Renewal and CE rules
Picking a brokerage in Whitefish
The Montana guide explains when you need to work under a broker. Many new agents talk to a few local offices before they decide. These franchise offices list an address in Whitefish.
Offices in Whitefish
2 real estate franchise offices list an address in Whitefish: 1 Century 21 and 1 Coldwell Banker.
- CENTURY 21 Deaton and Company Real Estate 750 West 2nd Street, 59937 (406) 885-1236 · Office site
- Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties 139 W 2nd St, 59937 (406) 309-6636 · Office site
Source: All The Places (CC-0), from each brand's public office locator, as of October 18, 2026. Not affiliated and not a recommendation; confirm details with the office.
Agents and offices in Whitefish
Questions
Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Whitefish?
Not for the real estate license itself: the Montana Board of Realty Regulation (Department of Labor and Industry) issues it and it covers all of Montana. The city may have its own business license rules, so check with the city.
Where do I take the course if I live in Whitefish?
Any school approved by the Montana Board of Realty Regulation (Department of Labor and Industry) works, in a classroom or online where the state allows it. Check the approval before you pay.
Nearby city guides: Kalispell · Bigfork · Lakeside
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.
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