NextHome Mountain Life is a locally owned branch of the NextHome family. We are a small boutique-style brokerage offering high level customer service to our real estate clientele. A local marketing background coupled with the strength of NextHome Brand is an asset to clients looking to list their property with our team. With over 600 franchise offices nationwide, NextHome offers clients the brand recognition, marketing exposure, and the tools and services needed to better represent them and realize their goals. We are an experienced team of real estate professionals that put the needs of our clients first while offering the knowledge, experience, and integrity to represent and assist our clients with the sale or purchase of both residential and commercial real estate.

Melissa began her career in real estate in 2011, and currently holds both her Broker’s license and the GRI designation. Her previous career in advertising provides her clients with a unique skillset that not all Realtors possess. This additional area of expertise offers her clients access to successful and creative marketing for their properties. Melissa and her husband are also the owner-proprietors of The Keep Restaurant, The Highlands Golf Club, and their most recent endeavor, 1889, a classic steakhouse in downtown Missoula. As a local business owner, Melissa is deeply invested in the Missoula community and to creating lasting relationships with her real estate clientele. She is also continually active in the Missoula Organization of REALTORS®. Melissa served on the board of MOR from 2014 through 2019, was elected board president in 2018, and awarded REALTOR® of the Year in 2019. She currently holds a seat as a state director for the Montana Association of Realtors. During her downtime, you will find her enjoying the slopes of the numerous ski hills throughout the state or rafting one of our many rivers with her husband and two children.Melissa’s dedication to her field, her community, and her clientele combined with her work ethic and professionalism provides her clients with a trusted, educated resource while navigating through the process of buying and selling real estate.

At The Keep Restaurant we take pride in offering a casual fine dining atmosphere that offers a subtle elegance and quality complimented by Montana values. We strive to provide some of Montana’s finest cuisine with exceptional service and ambiance.An exquisite setting coupled with breathtaking panoramic views creates an ideal mood for any occasion. Our two formal dining rooms are ideal for formal celebration or a special dinner with family and friends.We also offer the perfect venue for hosting an event. Whether you are celebrating an anniversary, graduation, or the union of husband and wife, The Keep will provide the perfect setting for your friends and loved ones. Also a great setting for holiday parties, business meetings, corporate and social luncheon events.