Missouri River Realty

Our Story

Missouri River Realty began in 1986 in Malta, Montana, and has grown over the years to serve the Northeast quarter of Montana, and beyond. Our brokers and agents educated in not only in the best practices for the real estate profession, but also but also the markets we serve. From agricultural land, to residential, commercial, recreational, and everything in between, we are here to serve and assist you in any way we can.

Numbers Speak For Themselves

7

Real Estate Professionals

100 + Years of Combined Real Estate Experience

Keeping priorities in order.

Privacy.

Privacy is our utmost concern.  Whether on the sellers side or the buyers side, keeping your private information private is a necessity for any fair and ethical contract.  We strive to provide our clients with a service they can depend on, and maintaining agent-client confidentiality is a substantial part of the service we offer. 

Work Ethic.

Our agents are here to work for our clients.  Buying or selling, our agents know how to work hard to market our clients property for sale, as well as how to find the perfect property for whatever our clients may need.  

Experience.

The professional real estate agents and brokers at Missouri River Realty have the experience needed to assist you in whatever real estate needs you may have. From tax-beneficial exchanges to finding the right home for your growing family, our agents have the know-how to get the job done.

Our Professional Real Estate Agents Here To Serve You

Jim Knudsen

Broker/Owner

Jim has owned and been a broker with Missouri River Realty since its inception in 1993, and previously worked with BH Ulrich Realty starting in 1986.  Since Jim received his license, he has specialized in ranch, farm, and recreational real estate, along with commercial and residential. Jim grew up in Malta, starting his first business as an ice distributer through high school and college. After attending college at Montana State University – Northern, Jim returned to home to join in the family business at the Edgewater Inn in Malta to help develop it into what it is today. Jim has since been involved in multiple businesses and currently operates a ranch with his wife, Janice, two kids, Casey and Bobbi, and parents, Lee and Shirley.  Jim is a full time real estate broker/owner that oversees 8 other brokers and agents with considerable expertise in various fields.  Jim has led this team of real estate agents for almost 30 years, and he takes pride in the mentality that he can provide a win-win scenario for his customers as well as his clients. Jim also specializes in 1031 exchanges. 

“Our expertise in the real estate business is second to none. We counsel our clients and customers so they may be in the best positions for buying and selling real estate, no matter the type, now and in the future.” – Jim Knudsen

Deborah L. Henry

Broker

Deb has been a Broker with Missouri River Realty for over 20 years.  She works with Residential, Commercial, Small Acreage and Recreational properties, as well as being a Property Manager and a member of the Montana Landlords Association. Deb was born in Glasgow, Montana and has lived in the surrounding area all her life. She is married, has 2 children and is a grandmother of 5 beautiful grandchildren. She enjoys spending time in the outdoors camping and fishing. She’s also a certified yoga instructor and has taught Yoga classes along with aerobics and strength classes. She finds spending time with her family and following her Grandchildren’s activities especially enjoyable. Deb looks forward to going to work every day. Living in a small town has its benefits, She is very blessed, loves what she does and loves where she lives!

Jarrell Schock

Broker

Jarrell Schock has been a Real Estate Broker with Missouri River Realty for over 20 years. Jarrell specializes in Farm and Ranch real estate, recreational properties, and 1031 exchanges and can help you with all of your Real Estate needs. Whether you are buying, selling, or looking to exchange properties, he can work with you to help you meet your goals.  Jarrell grew up on a farm and ranch near the small town of Vida in Northeast Montana and understands the business of agriculture. After high school he worked in sales for ConAgra-West Feeds in Billings, Mt.  He later returned home to work with his father on the family farm and manage a tire and repair shop in Wolf Point for the local farm coop. Jarrell is married and has 2 children and 1 grandchild. In 1987 Jarrell purchased the family farm and ranch from his parents and continued to work for the local coop until 1995. In January 2000 Jarrell opened an office in Circle, Montana selling insurance and real estate. In 2008 he sold his office in Circle and moved to Fort Peck, Montana. Jarrell is now a full-time real estate agent, real estate investor, and business owner. Jarrell enjoys fishing, travel, and motorsports.

Dennis Bebee

Sales Associate

Dennis has been a real estate salesperson with Missouri River Realty for over 20 years.  He works with farm, ranch, recreation, and commercial properties. Dennis worked as a lineman for the Great Northern Railroad and Montana Bell. He purchased a farm in Malta with his brother, which he operated until just a few years ago. Dennis has built several homes in the Malta area, and has been involved with several 1031 exchanges.  Dennis is a full time real estate agent and real estate investor.  Dennis and his wife have 3 children, 6 grandchildren, and he enjoys following local sports, building street rod race cars, and travelling. 

Don Elletson

Sales Associate

Don Elletson is a native of northeast Montana who loves the prairie and boasts to be a “Flatlander”. Much of his work history is in sales ranging from RV sales, trailer sales, beer sales, before he became licensed to sell Real Estate in 1983. He joined Missouri River Realty in 2006.  Don worked in housing construction, and he has previously owned several businesses. He enjoys helping with the haying and branding on their family farm. Don is a family man and he and his wife enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren. They especially love attending youth sports and other activities. He has spent many years coaching youth sports. His other hobbies are hunting, fishing, remodeling and traveling.

Casey J. Knudsen

Sales Associate

Casey Knudsen is a native of eastern Montana. He was raised in Malta, Montana, where he attended high school and played football and basketball, ran track, and swam competitively in the summers. Casey attended Montana State University – Bozeman, where he graduated in 2014 with a degree in mechanical engineering technology with a minor in aerospace design.  Casey returned home to Malta the day after he graduated college to be a part of the family ranch with his wife, Megan, mother and father, Janice and Jim, sister, Bobbi, and grandparents, Lee and Shirley, as well as help out with several other small family businesses. He has also served in the Montana legislature for 4 terms, representing from Havre to Glasgow, and Highway 2 up to the Canadian border. Casey enjoys metal working, gunsmithing and shooting, computer design, and many other things. Casey and his wife, Megan, live in Malta with their two crazy dogs Shep and Molly. 

Jamie Jones

Sales Associate

Jamie Jones is very trustworthy, honest person who loves to help people with their real estate needs, if its selling their property or finding them one. She enjoys the different people she meets and treats them all as if they had known each other forever. She loves to stay busy with her career and loves the freedom it allows for her to be involved with anything that her children are involved with. Jamie and her husband Matt have been married since 2001 and have 5 boys ranging widely in age, so between real estate, office manager and running with kids she is a very busy lady. If looking to Buy, Sell, or have questions or concerns about real estate call Jamie at 406-654-2273.