ABOUT NMAR
Built for Northwest Montana. Built to Last.
Our Mission
Advocacy
Fighting for your business at every level of government
Professionalism
Education, ethics, and the standards that set REALTORS® apart
Outreach
Connecting our members to the communities they serve
OUR STORY
More than 50 years of raising the bar.
NMAR was founded in 1971 with a simple belief: that real estate professionals who hold themselves to a higher standard make better communities. Over five decades, that belief has only deepened.
Today we're the largest local REALTOR® association in Northwest Montana and the second largest in the state — serving over 1,300 members across three counties. We've grown, but our purpose hasn't changed: to be the kind of association our members are proud to belong to.
As a member of NMAR, you're also a member of the Montana Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS® — giving you local roots and national reach.
MILESTONES
1971
Northwest Montana Association of REALTORS® is established — one of the first in the state.
GROWTH ERA
Membership expands across Flathead, Lincoln, and Lake Counties as Northwest Montana's real estate market matures.
TODAY
1,300+ members, 80–100+ annual CE courses, active legislative advocacy, and a Charitable Foundation giving back to the region.
2ND LARGEST IN MT
NMAR is now the second-largest REALTOR® association in Montana — a testament to the professionals who call this region home.
WHERE WE SERVE
Three Counties. One Community.
NMAR members serve buyers, sellers, and property owners across some of the most spectacular landscape in the American West.
Flathead County
Home to Glacier National Park, Whitefish, and Kalispell — the heart of NMAR's membership and the region's economic center.
Lincoln County
Bordering Canada and Idaho, Lincoln County offers a unique market spanning Libby, Eureka, and the Kootenai River Valley.
Lake County
Centered around Flathead Lake — the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi — and the vibrant Polson and Ronan communities.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND NMAR
Leadership & Staff
NMAR is led by an elected Board of Directors made up of working REALTORS® who volunteer their time to govern and advance the association. Our dedicated staff team handles the day-to-day so members can focus on their business.
Jeri Moon
Association Executive
Leads NMAR's operations and strategy, upholds the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, and ensures the association delivers value to every member.
Erica Wirtala
Public Affairs Director
Leads NMAR's government affairs, RPAC, and Charitable Foundation efforts, representing the REALTOR® perspective in the community and advocating for housing rights where policy is made.
Jayne Yatchak
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Oversees NMAR's robust education program, delivering 80–100+ continuing education opportunities each year to help members grow, stay compliant, and advance their careers.
Claire Brenneman
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Shapes NMAR's voice across every channel — from the weekly blog and social media to a website that keeps members informed and the public engaged.
Heidi Escalante
Member Services Coordinator
Guides members through the onboarding process, answers questions along the way, and oversees the SentriLock lockbox program to keep members set up and ready to work.
OUR STANDARD
The Code of Ethics isn't just a checkbox. It's a commitment.
GIVING BACK
The NMAR Charitable Foundation
Real estate isn't just about transactions — it's about the communities those transactions build. The NMAR Charitable Foundation channels the generosity of our members into initiatives that strengthen Northwest Montana for everyone who calls it home.
Community is our business.
When REALTORS® invest in their communities, everyone benefits — not just buyers and sellers, but neighbors, families, and future generations.