America West Realty is a locally owned and operated real estate company that was started by Stephen Parks, Jr., in 1999 to represent buyers and sellers in the Gallatin Valley. In 2005, a second office was added in Twin Bridges to expand our ability to serve clients throughout Southwest Montana.

Collectively we offer over 25 years of experience in new construction, residential, land and commercial real estate. We are also very knowledgeable in financing with 15 years collective banking and mortgage experience.

Service, loyalty, honesty and integrity are our core values. We are committed to providing our clients with outstanding service. Real estate is a relationship oriented business, which makes it imperative to us that we gain your trust in our work and provide you with an experience that will make our business relationship with you a lasting one.

At America West Realty we work hard to provide our clients with a comfortable and easy experience for all of your real estate transactions. We have offices in Bozeman and Twin Bridges to better serve all of Southwest Montana. Our friendly, experienced staff is very knowledgeable about the local areas and we are here to answer any questions you may have.

Jody Hester was born and raised in Iowa. After receiving her degree from the University of Iowa, she moved to Grenoble, France where she lived for 2 ½ years before returning to Cedar Rapids, Iowa to start her real estate career. There she specialized in new home construction and existing home sales. After three years in Cedar Rapids, she decided to fulfill her dream of living in a ski town and moved to Bozeman to continue her real estate career. In Bozeman, Jody's focus continues to be on new construction and existing home sales. She has gained a reputation as a hard working agent who makes the home buying and selling process fun and treats her clients as she would friends and family.

In her free time, Jody can be found on the slopes in winter, and a golf course, river or hike in the summer. She is also very involved in the Bozeman Chamber of Commerce and Southwest Montana Building Industry Association through which she is on the Parade of Homes committee.

You will definitely remember Jody and the pleasant experience she brings to your real estate needs.

As a family of 5 looking for our first house it seemed like a very overwhelming process.  Jody helped us find exactly what we were looking for.  Jody did an awesome job keeping current with the new listings. We appreciate all of her hard work and dedication to us as clients. We never dreamed we would find everything we wanted within our price range. We just had our first holiday season in our new home, creating memories with our children.  Thanks again.    (1/11/2002)

Tracy Moomey & Robert Houchin

Testimonial for Jody Hester

Knowledge & Experience-Jody is very knowledgeable of the area and what is going on. She answered my numerous questions about how the surrounding areas were being developed..very helpful in my purchase decision. Jody is also quite knowledgable of building materials and the building process.  I peppered her with many questions... most she knew, the resdt she got to me in a timely manner.  For me this was key! She never downplayed my concerns or questions and gave me honest responses.

The Buying Process-Smooooth! Jody had everything covered and it all came together on time.  This is particularly commendable as I purchased a new construction and there were many things out of her control. Nevertheless, Jody did the legwork and made it all happen.  Jody was great about returning calls and keeping me informed. She is always on the go, but made me feel like I was her only customer.  Her honest, straight-forward approach is very refreshing...she never tried to "sell" me anything.  She was a guide and dare I say, partner, in my purchase.

Bottom Line- I will definitely use Jody for my next real estate transaction! She is a pleasure to work with and I rest easy knowing she is doing a thorogh and timely job.

Tyler Powell- June 2007