# Bisonkey > Bisonkey is a marketplace that connects homeowners in Montana and Washington with vetted, independent local investor-buyers who make cash offers on homes. Bisonkey is not a real estate broker or agent and does not represent buyers or sellers — it introduces homeowners to one trusted local buyer in their market. The service is free for homeowners, with no fees, no commission, no repairs required, and a closing timeline chosen by the seller. ## About - Bisonkey was founded in Kalispell, Montana. - Model: a connection/lead service, not a "we buy houses" company and not a licensed brokerage. One vetted local investor-buyer per market. - Markets served: 14 Montana cities and 5 central Washington cities (the Ellensburg area). - Typical use cases: inherited property, relocation, pre-foreclosure, tired landlords/rentals, vacation-rental exits, vacant houses, divorce, and homes needing major repairs. - Process: homeowner submits details, receives a cash offer (often within 24 hours), and can accept, counter, or walk away. Closing in as little as 7-21 days, or later if preferred. ## City market pages (Montana) - [Kalispell, MT](https://trybisonkey.com/montana/kalispell/): Flathead Valley hub; local market data and FAQs. - [Bozeman, MT](https://trybisonkey.com/montana/bozeman/): Gallatin County, fastest-growing market. - [Missoula, MT](https://trybisonkey.com/montana/missoula/): University town market. - [Billings, MT](https://trybisonkey.com/montana/billings/): Montana's largest city. - [Great Falls, MT](https://trybisonkey.com/montana/great-falls/): Central Montana, near Malmstrom AFB. - [Helena, MT](https://trybisonkey.com/montana/helena/): State capital market. - [Butte, MT](https://trybisonkey.com/montana/butte/): Historic and affordable. - [Whitefish, MT](https://trybisonkey.com/montana/whitefish/): Resort and lake market. - [Columbia Falls, MT](https://trybisonkey.com/montana/columbia-falls/): Gateway to Glacier National Park. - [Lakeside, MT](https://trybisonkey.com/montana/lakeside/): Flathead Lake west shore. - [Polson, MT](https://trybisonkey.com/montana/polson/): South Flathead Lake. - [Ronan, MT](https://trybisonkey.com/montana/ronan/): Mission Valley. - [Libby, MT](https://trybisonkey.com/montana/libby/): Affordable Kootenai Valley. - [Eureka, MT](https://trybisonkey.com/montana/eureka/): Tobacco Valley and land. ## City market pages (Washington) - [Ellensburg, WA](https://trybisonkey.com/washington/ellensburg/): Kittitas Valley college town. - [Yakima, WA](https://trybisonkey.com/washington/yakima/): Yakima Valley agricultural hub. - [Wenatchee, WA](https://trybisonkey.com/washington/wenatchee/): Apple country. - [Cle Elum, WA](https://trybisonkey.com/washington/cle-elum/): Mountain and resort market near Suncadia. - [Moses Lake, WA](https://trybisonkey.com/washington/moses-lake/): Columbia Basin. ## Guides and resources (blog) - [Selling an Inherited House in Montana](https://trybisonkey.com/blog/selling-inherited-house-montana/): probate, estate tax, stepped-up basis, and options. - [Selling an Inherited House in Washington](https://trybisonkey.com/blog/selling-inherited-house-washington/): WA probate, state estate tax, community property. - [Montana Property Tax Changes 2026](https://trybisonkey.com/blog/montana-property-tax-changes-2026/): homestead rate vs. higher rates on second homes and short-term rentals. - [The Real Cost of Selling a House in Washington](https://trybisonkey.com/blog/cost-of-selling-house-washington/): REET excise tax, Form 17 disclosure, commission. - [Cash Offer vs. Listing With an Agent](https://trybisonkey.com/blog/cash-offer-vs-listing-agent/): an honest comparison of price, speed, and cost. - [How Cash Home Buyers Calculate Their Offers](https://trybisonkey.com/blog/how-cash-home-offers-are-calculated/): the ARV-minus-repairs formula explained. - [How to Avoid Cash Home Buyer Scams](https://trybisonkey.com/blog/avoid-cash-home-buyer-scams/): red flags and how to vet a buyer. - [Selling Your House Before Foreclosure](https://trybisonkey.com/blog/selling-house-before-foreclosure/): MT and WA timelines, reinstatement, protecting equity. - [Selling a House That Needs Major Repairs](https://trybisonkey.com/blog/selling-house-that-needs-repairs/): repair-then-list vs. sell as-is. - [Selling a House With Tenants](https://trybisonkey.com/blog/selling-house-with-tenants/): options for landlords. - [Selling a House During a Divorce](https://trybisonkey.com/blog/selling-house-during-divorce/): a calmer, lower-conflict path. - [Selling Your House When Relocating](https://trybisonkey.com/blog/selling-house-when-relocating/): beating the deadline, military PCS moves. - [How Fast Can You Really Sell a House for Cash?](https://trybisonkey.com/blog/how-fast-can-you-sell-house-for-cash/): a realistic day-by-day timeline. - [Selling a Vacation Rental or Airbnb Property](https://trybisonkey.com/blog/selling-vacation-rental-property/): exiting a short-term rental. - [What to Do With a Vacant House You Don't Want](https://trybisonkey.com/blog/what-to-do-with-vacant-unwanted-house/): the true cost of letting it sit. ## Key pages - [How It Works](https://trybisonkey.com/how-it-works/): the three-step process explained. - [For Investors](https://trybisonkey.com/for-investors/): how investor-buyers can claim an exclusive market. - [FAQ](https://trybisonkey.com/faq/): common questions about selling to a cash buyer through Bisonkey. - [About](https://trybisonkey.com/about/): the Bisonkey story. - [Contact](https://trybisonkey.com/contact/): get in touch.