Joe grew up in Judith Gap, a small town in central Montana. He graduated from Granite High School in Philipsburg and continued his education at Montana State University, graduating from the business school in 1988. After graduating from Montana State University, Joe moved to Seattle where he began his business career working in the sales of telephone systems and later accepted a Regional Manager position with Champion Laboratories, a position that led to extensive traveling for nearly 12 years throughout North America in the mining and heavy-duty truck market.
While living in Seattle, Joe became very involved in bicycle racing. Cycling continues to be a passion of Joe's, since moving back to Bozeman in 1997. At both a sponsorship level and as a passive racer, Joe continues to be very involved in the local cycling community. Joe is also an active volunteer for the Montana Special Olympics and the "Huffing for Stuffing" foot race that benefits the local food bank. Shortly after moving back to Montana, Joe started a carpet cleaning/restoration business that he owned and operated for six years. Having earned his real estate license in the spring of 2006, Joe sold the cleaning business to pursue his passion for real estate, full time.
After being an agent for 14 years at Heart of Montana Realty, Joe and his wife Emily purchased the business in July of 2019. Together they enjoy the challenges and rewards of operating a boutique real estate office in the heart of beautiful downtown Bozeman. Joe is an active member of the Bozeman business community. With his exceptional attention to detail, follow-through, and commitment to his clients, he is an asset to any real estate transaction. Email Joe at jcoombs@century21hmr.com or call 406-600-3837
Designations
Fine Homes and Estates Specialist
Awards
2023
Quality Service Producer
Client Reviews (12)
4.5 out of 5
(4.5)
Seller Review
Daisy Zell, Bozeman
I was well taken care of by Joe and his team. They helped me sell my home and find another. I was guided through each step of the way with good communication,
responsiveness, honesty, and trust...and of course the paperwork. I would highly recommend Joe and his team.
2 years ago
Buyer Review
Daisy Zell, Bozeman
I was well taken care of by Joe and Susanne. They helped me sell my home and find another suited to my needs and budget. I felt guided through each step of the way with good communication,
timely responsiveness, honesty, and trust...and of course all the paperwork. I would highly recommend Joe and Susanne.
2 years ago
Buyer Review
Alisha & Danny Hill, Bozeman MT
Joe sets the bar for what you want when working with a realtor. He always had our best interest in mind- finding properties that would fit our needs, working with our particular time line and advising us on all the decisions we had to make. I know that not all realtors are as experienced and easy to work with you cannot miss by choosing to work with Joe.
7 months ago
Buyer Review
Geoff Craft, Bozeman
Our family has worked with Joe extensively over the years for previous real estate transactions, and his deep understanding of the real estate trends in the Bozeman area has been so valuable for us. In this most recent pair of transactions (both a sale of our previous home and purchase of a new one to be closer to our grown children), Joe helped design win-win contracts on both ends that really helped us manage the transition. Joe also stepped up in that period between contract execution and closing, where our sellers became a bit unresponsive, making it difficult to coordinate closing. At the end of the day, we found the perfect property for this next stage of our lives.
