Boise, Idaho – (August 1, 2022) – Amherst Madison Real Estate Advisors places a valued emphasis on personal and professional development for our agents, leadership, and staff. We offer a variety of technology program training, business coaching, mentorship, new agent fundamentals and CE courses, and host monthly seminars to ensure progress on multiple levels. Overall, education is something we feel empowers all of us to keep growing, and that challenges us to be our best version of ourselves for our families, clients, and coworkers. It was critical to find someone who would be able to fulfill ..read more

BOISE – (April 11, 2022) – Boise-based Amherst Madison Real Estate Advisors broke into the RealTrends Top 500 list of Real Estate Brokerages in the United States for the first time with a ranking of No. 342, based on closed sales volume in 2021. RealTrends reported that Amherst Madison had more than $1.27 billion in sales volume in 2021 and over 2,000 closings. Currently ranked No. 3 among real estate brokerages statewide, Amherst Madison was one of two independent Idaho real estate brokerages to make the RealTrends Top 500 list, officials said. “For Amherst Madison to achieve this ranking an ..read more

Amherst Madison Real Estate Advisors has been helping individuals and families find a place to call home since 2013. We offer a variety of real estate services to help assist home buyers and sellers on their journey for the perfect place to build or rebuild their foundation. Every year, there is an ever-growing love for Boise and surrounding areas which has brought a dire need for an experienced relocation expert. We are ecstatic to welcome our new hire, Pamela Darby, as Amherst Madison’s Relocation Director. Pamela Darby knows relocation! She brings an extensive background encompassing all se ..read more

Boise, Idaho – (Feb. 23, 2022) – A lot can happen in a year, most of us are well versed in this common knowledge. It is in the habit of looking back on a year where we are able to see ways that life has pushed us, slowed us down, blessed us, opened our eyes, led our hearts, and helped prepare us for a future that we sit on the brink of. We hold a year of insights in our hands with another seed already taking root, starting to develop what the next year may bring to bloom. Numbers tend to be a main source of reflection in the real estate industry, showing us the recorded ties between supply and ..read more

Aside from Idaho’s seasonal declines in home inventory, the market is expected to remain steady with inflation rates rising. Higher rates will also continue to raise median home values which have already been up 32% this past year. Even though the federal government extended forbearance and foreclosure protections, they expired in August of 2021. The end of these types of protection plans have subsequently restricted the housing supply, making it harder to meet the rush of demands. It is predicted that if home prices keep rising, Idaho homeowners will begin t ..read more

Amherst Madison continues to emerge as one of the leading real estate brokerages in Idaho; with 4 offices and 161 agents currently operating out of Boise, Eagle, Hidden Springs, and McCall. In our eyes, it is vital for our brokerage to continue challenging the status quo while providing quality and professional services that have no price point or expiration date. As we have said before, we are not a technology company – we are a people company. We strive daily to genuinely take care of our clients, agents, staff, and beloved community. As we expand, we have found it imperative to create a new ..read more

Winter is here! As we discussed in a previous blog that debunked a few housing market myths; winter is actually a great opportunity to buy or sell your house. This time of year provides less competition with a typical decrease in inventory, and more time to research or prepare for their next move. Here are a few simple tips, proven to be effective for selling or buying a home during these colder temperatures.   TIPS TO BUY – Stick to Your Budget Find a REALTOR® you can trust. This term is more than just a trademark, it is protected by federal law and distinguishes professionals who are m ..read more

Amherst Madison Real Estate Advisors hosted a Black-Tie Christmas Party and Awards Ceremony to celebrate our agents, staff, and overall success as a brokerage for 2021. We had over 160 attendees join us at our Boise Headquarters for an evening of live music, appetizers and drinks, red-carpet photoshoot, photobooth fun, a competitive white elephant gift exchange, and well-deserved recognition for agents and staff who have gone above and beyond this year. We have an incredible group of individuals that we consider as family. Their sincere dedication, genuine enthusiasm, resilience through toug ..read more

AS SEEN ON: Idaho Press & Spot On Idaho! McCALL, Idaho – (Dec. 16, 2021) – Amherst Madison Real Estate Advisors has opened a new office in downtown McCall to work in partnership with Brundage Mountain Resort Realty on the recently announced Phase 1 offering of 21 single-family homes and 67 townhomes with ski-in, ski-out access at the base of Brundage Mountain Resort. The partnership pairs Amherst Madison, a rapidly growing Boise-based real estate brokerage that’s ranked No. 3 statewide, with Brundage Mountain Resort, which was recently ranked in the Top 10 in a USA Today Reader’s Choice co ..read more

Mary Barnett was raised in the beautiful tiny town of Enterprise Oregon. After serving six years in the Air Force, Mary moved to Boise, thinking it was the perfect mixture of small town and city culture in which to raise her two sons. Mary has been with Amherst Madison Real Estate for the past five years. She also has a background in Human Resources and Financial Management that serves her well in her real estate career. She understands that very few events in life are as exciting and nerve-wracking as buying or selling a home; Mary provides a calm and attentive sounding board. Mary enjoys spe ..read more