Andy and Teri Polumsky made real estate industry history when they became the first husband and wife team in the history of the National Association of Realtors® to both be selected as their state's Realtor® of the Year. Teri was selected as Montana's Realtor® of the Year in 2011 and Andy received the honor in 2012. They were selected by their peers because of their dedication to Realtor® ethics and their work to further the real estate industry. In addition to over 40 years of combined real estate experience, they also bring their clients years of radio and print advertising, marketing, printing and public relations experience.

They work as a team - making sure that one or both of them are always available to meet the needs of their clients.

They are both active in in the local, state and national associations. Teri will serve as President for the Montana Association of Realtors® in 2016 and Andy sits on the committee that establishes policy for the National Association of Realtors®. Teri is also a certified as a real estate instructor by the Board of Realty Regulation.

If you demand exceptional service, knowledge and professionalism, you need to put Andy and Teri to work for you.

A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Doug has made the Bitterroot Valley home for 38 years. Doug and his wife Jean have 3 grown children. Doug says, “There is no other place I would rather live to raise a family or simply enjoy life.” Prior to entering the real estate business, Doug taught Jr. High and High School in Darby and Victor and for 22 years was a senior partner of the largest independent insurance agency here in the Bitterroot Valley. But Doug’s 1st love is real estate. Doug started with By Owner 11 years ago. He enjoys helping people with all of their real estate needs. No property is too small or too large.

Let Doug’s integrity and business knowledge go to work for you.

A native of California, Jim moved here in 1989, became a Sales Associate in 1990 and a Broker in 1992. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Bitterroot Valley Board of Realtors® in several capacities: Vice Treasurer, Treasurer, State Director, Budget and Finance Chairman, and chairman of the Grievance Committee. He takes the Real Estate Code of Ethics very seriously. He also is a Volunteer Firefighter for the Corvallis Fire Department and an EMT-B.

“The best part of being a real estate professional is when I am able to find the right property for my client.”

Gary has been active in the real estate industry for over 20 years. Gary is a western Montana native and prides himself on bringing that Montana honest and simple approach to all of his clients. The secret of his success? He treats everybody like he wants to be treated! Gary has a real knowledge of the land and the area - a knowledge that comes from living in an area. Not only has he been a long-time agent, he also brings title company experience to the table.

Gary has been active in the local Bitterroot Valley Board of Realtors® and the Montana Association of Realtors®. He has served as President of the local board and as the Communications Chairman for the state association. He is also a member of the National Association of Realtors®.

Gary has been married for over 30 years and has 2 children and 2 grandchildren. He loves the outdoors and his horses. He enjoys the Montana lifestyle - thinking of it as a piece of heaven on earth!

Kay brings a wealth of Bitterroot knowledge to her clients! She grew up in the Darby area and graduated from Darby High School. She then attended business school in Omaha, Nebraska. Before moving back to the Bitterroot, she worked for the Department of the Navy in Washington DC. After her return to the Bitterroot, she worked at Citizens State Bank, for the US Forest Service and then began her real estate career by becoming licensed in 1988. She obtained her broker's in 1990. She is often a multi-million dollar producer.

Kay has been active in the Realtor® association, serving multiple terms as Secretary for the Bitterroot Valley Board of Realtors®. She has also served as Vice Chair of the Grievance and Professional Standards Committees. She is also a graduate of the Realtor® Institute and has obtained her GRI designation.

Pamela Tinker is proud to call herself a Bitterroot native. She did move to Southern California in 1979, but missed our beautiful valley and moved back in 1998. She began her real estate career in 1999. Her time in both the Bitterroot and a large urban area in California give Pam a unique ability to assess the needs of both buyers and sellers. She can speak their language! And, good communication is the basis for all good transactions.

Pam constantly strives to stay updated on the ever-changing real estate market. She also is well versed in the workings of distressed properties. She particularly enjoys working with buyers in helping them find the perfect home and helping sellers transition into a new home.

Pam is also a proud Navy Mom. Her son is on his second tour of duty and is currently stationed in Hawaii. He has served on the USS Ronald Reagan.

Penney is the newest agent to join By Owner. Her bio will be here shortly.