Our Team

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Mike Pallett

Owner/Broker, Mike Pallett, has a proven real estate track record (in Montana and Arizona), which began with winning Rookie of the Year his first year and earning many multi-million-dollar producer awards since. He has also been a successful business owner and held upper management positions in the Case equipment industry. His clients’ testimonials speak volumes for his dedication.

Mike grew up in Lewistown and is blessed to have had the opportunity to move back to the Heart of Montana. He enjoys walking his chocolate labs, riding his motorcycle, and spending time with his kids and grandchildren.

Mike answers his phone, promptly returns emails, and works full-time including evenings and weekends to accommodate his clients’ schedules. He is completely invested in being a professional Realtor® and works diligently to provide you with excellence. He is happy to take referrals from other Realtors® and networks with agents across the country.

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Cheri Pallett

After a rewarding teaching career, Cheri eagerly chose to pursue a second career in real estate (in Montana and Texas).  She has earned the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) & Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) designations.

Cheri is the Transaction Coordinator for the team. She communicates directly with lenders and title companies and handles all of the paperwork. This gives the other agents more time to personally attend to listing and showing homes, negotiating on your behalf, and staying current with our market.

Cheri grew up in Montana and lived in Lewistown in 1986 when she and Mike were newlyweds. She enjoys riding her horse, playing with her grandchildren, and spending time with her family. Central Montana is a magical place to live and she finds the people here to be amazing.

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Gidget Sannar

Gidget Sannar is a real estate agent devoted to you here at High Country Realty. She is honest, trustworthy, and dependable to get the job done with unparalleled customer service. She has earned the Military Relocation Professional (MRP®) designation.

Gidget and her family relocated to Lewistown from northeast Oregon 3 years ago. She grew up on a ranch and learned at an early age how to work hard. She loves the outdoors, and hobbies include archery elk hunting and ice fishing on Fort Peck among other hunting and fishing adventures with her husband. Central Montana is a beautiful place to call her home and they enjoy the recreation available around the area.

Gidget and her husband have been married for over 20 years and have a son who attends Fergus High School and a daughter who is a recent graduate from FHS as Valedictorian 2022 and is currently attending Texas Christian University for nursing. Previously, Gidget was a Dental Assistant, then a Para-Professional and the K-12 Library Adminstrator.

Gidget will earn your trust by being reliable to return telephone calls, responsible to follow up on information needed, and hard working for you by providing outstanding customer service. She would love to assist you in either selling your current home or property or in purchasing a new home, vacation home, investment property, or a vacant lot.

From our clients....

High Country Realty is a fantastic and professional real estate agency located in the small town of Lewistown. I recently had the pleasure of working with them to sell my home and I couldn't have been more impressed with their level of service. From the very beginning, they were incredibly responsive and quick to answer any questions or concerns I had about the selling process. What really stood out to me was how they made everything so easy for me. They handled all the paperwork and addressed any issues or concerns that came up quickly and efficiently. I truly felt that I could rely on them to take care of everything and help me navigate the often complex world of real estate. Throughout the process, High Country Realty always conducted themselves with the utmost professionalism and kindness. They helped me feel confident in their abilities and made sure that everything went smoothly from start to finish. I am so grateful for their help and would absolutely recommend their services to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Thank you, High Country Realty, for making my home selling experience a breeze!
~ Robbie Ellestad
You guys made the process of buying my first home easy to understand and navigate. If I was having trouble understanding something I always felt comfortable contacting Mike or Cheri. You really get the feeling that you have someone on your side looking out for you.
~ Brandon Ahlgren
Gidget did a great job for us. She applied a lot of energy and focused on the sale of our undeveloped property. We would highly recommend her.
~ John Watson & Debbie Writer
When it comes to selling or buying a house, you need a realtor who is exceptional at communication and understanding of the process. Gidget Sannar is that person! She always picked up when we called or she would call right back. She was very good at finding out whatever it was we needed! Thanks, Gidget!
~ Richard & Sam Mintyala
Jodi and I want to thank everyone at High Country Realty for the smooth and professional way they handled buying and tranferring the land in Lewistown. We want to especially thank Gidget for all the helpful information and quick responses to any questions that we had. I would recommend High Country Realty for any of our future real estate needs.
~ Steve Atherton
Mike at High Country Realty was great to work with. He responded to each issue that came up immediately. He was very professional every step of the process. We will recommend Mike and High Country Realty without reservation. We are thankful for Mike and how easy he made the process of buying our grocery store.
~ Don & Marilyn Bennett
The folks at High Country Realty are simply the best whether you are buying or selling. These folks know the greater Lewistown market. They are professional, detail oriented and a pleasure to work with. They facilitated the purchase of the home of our dreams here and were on top of it the entire time. Thank you Cheri and Mike!
~ Bill Baldus & Lou Anne Wyrick
Gidget had an offer on my property within the first week of listing with her. The sale went smoothly and all of my questions were answered quickly. Thank you so much.
~ Michele Barkhoff
We were very pleased. Gidget was the right lady for the job of selling our property in Roy! She had our property sold very fast and was very helpful and dedicated!
~ Tana Browning
We contacted Gidget in regards to a fixer upper house that had been listed within the same day and she was quick to respond and schedule a date to view the poerperty. She was professional and friendly through the whole buying process and was quick to answer all of our questions during that period. We look forward to working with her again in the future!
~ Jared & Sam Robertson
We needed a rental for our son and his family, as housing is so hard to find. We found the perfect little house to purchase. Gidget was excellent to work with and the process went smoothly and quickly. We would most definitely recommend her!
~ Lyle & Erica Freed
High Country Realty has been awesome to work with! Mike and Cheri are very caring and made selling our property so easy! And we have enjoyed the goodie box they sent!
~ Rollie Pearson
Doing business with Mike, Cheri and High Country Realty has been a pleasure. High Country went out of their way in accommodating our needs. Mike and Cheri were always flexible to meet our ever changing schedules and always available with good insight and expertise. We felt that we were a priority and that they were working for us. High Country kept close communication during the entire process with frequent check ins and updates. I appreciate the hustle and would highly recommend these good folks to anyone looking to buy or sell.
~ Michael Lucas
We had a desire to move to a smaller community. Mike and his skilled team helped make that happen. Our sale went smoothly; we just closed on our perfect new place which we are excited to call home. He listens well and goes the extra mile with responsive customer service too.
~ Charrisse Jennings
I hired Gidget to list and sell my house and several lots in Roy, MT. She did an outstanding job and her service was exceptional. She was personable and professional throughout. I had no complaints. It pleased me to see the buyers happy. I would recommend Gidget Sannar to anyone looking for a realtor. I plan on using her services again in the future.
~ Bill R Wallace
Thanks Cheri and Mike for going above and beyond in helping with the sale of our house, and special thanks to Mike for driving to Great Falls for my signature as I was heading out of town on a business trip the following day. We couldn't have done this without you.
~ Troy Schindler
Working with Mike and Cheri was seamless. I am a Realtor so I am familiar with how the process should go and I was very happy with how they both communicated and worked to keep my best interest a priority. I will absolutely use them again and would refer them to other folks seeking assistance.
~ Cheri Brandon
Great buying experience. I highly recommend working with Gidget and the High Country Realty team!
~ Jordan Hershberger
Just wanted to say thank you to Gidget at High Country Realty. My wife and I just purchased two lots in Roy and the professional and friendly service we received was amazing.From start to finish, Gidget was there to answer all our questions. She was great to work with from coming out to show us the property on an unscheduled visit to Roy and all the way through closing and beyond. It was a great experience and I would recommend her and her team if you are looking for real estate in this area.
~ Bill Hoye
Cheri and Mike,      Thank you both for taking good care of us during our two purchases.  We greatly appreciate your professionalism, efficiency and personable care.  You both made this extremely easy for us!
~ Lisa & Brian Ash
Mike and Cheri were knowledgeable, friendly, and very responsive. They made our first home buying process a breeze. We will definitely contact them again for help with our next purchase or sale!
~ Cortney Householder
We had a great experience working with Mike and Cheri. We had the opportunity to work with them both in buying a house and selling ours later on. As we considered where we wanted to be, they provided thoughtful knowledge and insights about the area and the communities. Their own experiences were extremely useful to us as newcomers to the area and we greatly appreciated them. When it was time to sell our home, they were just as great - helping us with market and selling advice, assisting us in finding competent repair people, and guiding us through the process in a way that was clear and smooth. We would work with them again without hesitation. We can’t imagine anybody can do it better. Thank you both!
~ Matt & Michelle Stark
We couldn't have been happier with the service Mike and Cheri provided during our recent purchase. They were always available, made outstanding recommendations on financing options, and were very knowledgeable about the area and local resources. We will definitely contact them again for help with purchasing (or selling) another property!
~ Seth Walk
Mike and Cheri are the best! They are honest, knowledgeable, professional and very responsive, answering questions within minutes. They truly go above and beyond for their clients. I highly recommend High Country Realty for your real estate needs.
~ Robin Beardsley
Mike and Cheri sold our duplex and did a great job. They are very organized and always keep lines of communication open. Every time we had a concern, they kept at it until they got us answers. Very professional.
~ Tom & Chris Montgomery
I highly recommend Mike & Cheri. They are the best realtors you can ask for. They took very good care of all of our needs.
~ Melissa Lowery
Gidget was very accurate with all the information she presented on all listings she presented. And she stayed on top of everything right through closing. In my view the process was a 10.
~ Dave Sommer
I am retired and relocating to Lewistown from Colorado. I have been an owner of a real estate company for 50 years and know a real estate pro when I meet one. I would highly recommend Mike to anyone looking to purchase real estate in Lewistown. I feel very fortunate that I met Mike and he has helped my wife and I with our real estate goals. We have currently purchased two rental properties with Mike and are about to purchase our third rental. I consider him my new best friend in Central Montana.
~ Mike and Ronna Autrey
We had a great experience with Mike and Cheri Pallett of High Country Realty. They did an excellent job of marketing our property and we feel we received the best possible price. We highly recommend their services.
~ Bruce & Paula Walker
Not being local to the area can be very difficult when navigating the purchase of a property. Mike and Cheri were extremely responsive and helpful throughout the purchase and mortgage process that led to our success in finding and getting our new property.
~ Sean and Glenna Patten
Over the past 35 years, we have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to live in 13 different states and over this time period we have purchased and sold eight different homes. Mike is by far the best real estate agent we have ever worked with. Mike is a true professional who truly cares about his clients and is always looking after their well-being. Having Mike in your corner gives you the confidence needed in making tough decisions and knowing that you are getting everything that your house is valued at. Wish we had Mike here with us now in our house searching, but I don’t think he will move to Indiana.
~ Bob and June Downs
Mike and his team were amazing! Where it takes days to hear back from some realtors, Mike has responded within minutes, sometimes even seconds! He always had time to help and answer any questions we had big or small. I appreciate your help in finding our dream home in Lewistown. You’re the first on my contacts list for anyone needing an amazing realtor.
~ Heather Neuman
Mike and Cheri at High Country Realty made buying our house a smooth and pleasant experience. They knew exactly what to do at every step of the process and gave us excellent guidance along the way. They were extremely helpful and responsive. We could not have been happier working with them. They remained confident when we encountered challenges and always kept us on target. I would highly recommend High Country Reality to anyone buying or selling a house. They are the ultimate professionals!
~ BJ Deleo & Jennifer Ratzlaff
We started working with Mike this past March when we found out we would be relocating to Lewistown from Georgia. We had a TON of questions for him as we knew nothing about the area. He was very helpful and responsive and always returned our phone calls and answered our emails quickly. It has been a challenging process to figure out housing in Lewistown and Mike has been helpful and kind and patient with us as we have changed our minds many times. Mike and Cheri are professional and very hard working and they really go above and beyond for their clients. We are so thankful that we had their help!
~ Demer and Dana Webb
I just want to let you know what a treasure Gidget is! She is one of the BEST real estate people I have ever worked with. She went above & beyond to answer all my questions, make contact with all the people I needed to know when buying land 2,000 miles from Ohio!! She is friendly, helpful and genuine. I would not hesitate to work with her again.
~ Marty Davis
We were new to town and asked two separate individuals at different businesses who they would recommend as a realtor and they each immediately said Mike Pallett. Mike and Cheri were exceptional at handling all of the details for us with a long-distance purchase and a challenging out-of-state seller. They are highly organized, timely, very personable and a super source of recommendations as we are new to the area. They kept us well informed each step of the process and things could not have gone smoother for us. We are so grateful for all their assistance and feel lucky to have found them to help us with this purchase.
~ Dan Smoke
Thank you, Mr. & Mrs. Pallett, for all of your hard work and patience through the process of helping me buy my first home! I couldn’t have asked for better people! Thank you so much!
~ JT Hamblen
We called on the real estate services of Mike Pallett when first moving to Central Montana from out of state. Our dealings were personal, professional and enjoyable. That’s why we continued to call on Mike for two additional transactions. Mike provides expert information about the market. Mike has welcomed us to his hometown by making sure we knew about activities and special events that tie people to their community. He is knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile for his clients. We will continue to utilize Mike’s skills in any future real estate transactions we might have here in Central Montana. We highly recommend calling on Mike for all your real estate needs!
~ Tim & Sue Nefzger
In this housing market, you have to work fast and have a realtor with great communication. Mike, with Big Spring Realty, was excellent and had a quick response on the many questions I had when purchasing my house. I would 100% recommend Mike for any of your realty needs.
~ Tawnya Kolar
Mike Pallett went out of his way to find us our dream home. He was always available to answer any questions no matter what time of day it was. He was there to walk us through the entire process. He made the entire process fun and memorable.
~ Meghan Rubidge
I want to thank High Country Realty for the great service we had in selling my Moms condo. They kept in contact with us throughout the process. Any email, text or phone call question was answered immediately. Thank you!!!
~ Jody d’Autremont
We recommend Cheri for her dedication, attention to detail, and professionalism in every aspect of home buying. She was a huge help to not only help us purchase one house, but two and helped us better understand the home buying process. To top it off, she is very responsive to any means of communication, which is always great since we are on the run a lot! We have plans to work with her more in the future.
~ Jared & Samantha Robertson
Cheri Pallett made a long distance, difficult transition, easy. We needed assistance moving from a suburb of Minneapolis to central Montana. Cheri served as our trusted agent, her attention to detail and superb communication skills allowed for us to complete a complex transition, long distance. She took the time to get to know our needs and wants and delivered the house of our dreams. It was such a relief to find someone as professional and patient as Cheri.
~ Tim & Sue Nefzger
Working with Mike was a pleasure. He was there every step of the way to offer his assistance. I would absolutely work with him again in the future!
~ Weston Hale
Mike and Cheri were our agents on a recent purchase of 11 acres. We had to conduct most of the transaction from out of town. They answered all of our questions usually within hours. Mike helped us to know what to offer the seller based on his knowledge of the local market. We were thoroughly satisfied with every step of the process and can't wait to start building!
~ Hope Sukut
I recommend Cheri Pallett 110%. She has jumped in to help me with both feet. She returns calls super fast. She is willing to find out information on properties not currently listed. She goes over and above to provide wonderful service. She is also willing to research issues with a property even if it doesn't benefit her. It has been one of the most pleasurable experiences, even with the setbacks. Don't hesitate to give her a call. You will get to work with a highly qualified real estate professional.
~ Mary Rose Cloninger
I recently sold a house with Mike and while this can be a stressful process, I felt 100% confident by partnering with Mike. Mike was candid, provided great feedback, helped explain clearly all details and managed the actual sale negotiation brilliantly. In addition, he was extremely responsive to every one of my questions, no matter how small. I recommend Mike’s services to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
~ Joey Stapleton
Thank you, Mike, for your utmost professionalism throughout the proceedings of our home purchase. Anytime we had questions, you were right there with clear and concise answers. Our home buying process was an absolute breeze!
~ Jon and Dana Dengel
We contacted Mike when we wanted to sell our rental house. He provided a lot of good advice and information and kept us informed about the timeline during the sale process. We were very happy with his expertise, and we would recommend him to everyone!
~ Kathy Overland
Cheri helped my husband and I find our first home! She cared so deeply about helping us through the first-time home buyer process and was so patient with all of our questions!
~ Samantha Wheeler
Mike Pallett is an enthusiastic trustworthy realtor. I am a first-time home buyer and Mike not only helped me find a house that checked all my boxes, but was a huge help with the process of buying a house. It was evident to me very early on that Mike goes above and beyond for his clients and kept my interests at the top of the list during our search. I highly recommend Mike Pallett to anybody looking at buying in the Lewistown area.
~ Jordan Robins
The Palletts came recommended to us by our mortgage lender when we were struggling to make connections with realtors in town. From my first email they have been nothing short of wonderful to work with. Their Buyer's Guide helped us start the process before we ever moved to town, Mike lined up showings for us on the day we arrived in town, and worked closely with us until we found our home! With houses going quickly, they were quick to communicate and let us see homes. Once we were under contract, Mike and Cheri helped us every step of the way, answering all our questions, ensuring a smooth-as-possible process, and advocating for us. This was our first home-buying experience and we couldn't have asked for a better one. We're grateful for Mike and Cheri and for all their work to get us into our home!
~ Kimmy Briggs
I recently purchased a home in Denton. Mike Pallett expertly handled this transaction. Mike enthusiastically approached every problem that arose and was able to find a viable solution to keep the process on track and moving forward. I would definitely recommend Mike Pallett to provide honest and fair real estate services. Mike would fight a bear for you, maybe not a grizzly bear, but for sure a gummy bear!!
~ Brian Baden
Mike and Cheri really out-did themselves on our year long journey to finding our new home in Montana. Moving from Oregon made viewing homes a challenge. They consistently sent us new listings for a year. When our new house came on the market, they made purchasing it a breeze. Any concerns we had were quickly put to rest. We highly recommend Mike and Cheri Pallett with any home purchase or sale.
~ John & Tracy Luttrell