“My family owned, operated and shared with family and friends one of the most beautiful ranches in SW Colorado for 70 years (4 generations). Over time it became increasingly clear that due to changing circumstances of our family we needed to begin considering a sale. We were first introduced to Live Water Properties when Brian Hartley was the Broker for a property bordering our ranch. Because of how well he managed that transaction we began discussions with him about a sale of our property. We also discussed the possibilities with a number of other brokers, both national and local. Because of our great love of the property and so much of our family life being spent there, the process was slow and painful. Over time, and after consultation with others experienced in the purchase/sale of exclusive high-value properties, I became convinced that Live Water Properties and Brian Hartley, would be our best choice to manage such a sale. Over many years they have developed strong relationships across the country with high-income individuals with the resources able to buy, perserve and responsibly manage these rare properties. Brian is also a person with strong family values and understood the importance of respecting how our family goes about making major decisions. He was wonderful to work with - he is both extremely knowledgeable about the dynamics involved in selling these rare, high-value properties, and he is patient, flexible, persistent and keeps on top of things. He was always quickly returned all of our calls and requests for additional information. Brian handled all of our concerns and worked with us patiently until all the family finally reached a consensus to sell and the terms and price we would ask. They launched their broadscale national advertising of our ranch in Spring of 2023 with one of their exquisitely beautiful listing brochures which they spent months preparing. Because of the time he spent in our valley over several years he had accumulated an exceptional selection of photographs across the seasons. There was a quick and large response. By mid-summer the ranch was under contract. We completed the all cash closing within 4% of our asking price. His understanding of the complex dynamics between buyers and sellers played a major role in achieving this; Brian has also been extremely helpful facilitating our subsequent 1031 exchanges. Our experience with Brian Hartley and Live Water Properties has been extremely positive and we gladly give them our highest recommendation.”
“Latham helped me buy my first home earlier this year. I was very naive about the process, and he was patient with me throughout, helping me understand each step fully so I could make the best decision. Latham showed me incredible homes in Jackson Hole that fit what I was looking for, and I ultimately ended up buying the first home he showed me. The transaction was very smooth and he went above and beyond to make sure I always knew what was happening, and we met all the requisite deadlines. Latham is incredibly pleasant to be around and do business with, I would highly recommend and plan to work with him again.”
“Latham is the best realtor I have ever worked with. With unmatched knowledge of the Jackson Hole real estate market, an unbelievable work ethic and very sophisticated marketing Latham quickly sold our property —it was a pleasure to work with him and I hope to work with him again.”
“I interviewed a number of brokers to sell my Texas Hill Country ranch. Mark Harman was by far the most considerate as far as my thoughts on how I wanted the sale to go. Fast forward less than three months after listing, my property is sold, for the price I wanted and to the type of buyer I wanted to sell to. I could not have hired a better person for the job. Thanks to Mark it was a smooth transaction in all ways.”
“I first met Jeff Shouse in 2014 when my wife and I purchased our place in Townsend, Montana. Jeff represented the seller, so Jeff showed us the property and answered all questions in such a way that we found him very knowledgeable and trustworthy. He was very thorough and obviously had expertise and a serious depth of knowledge regarding that property, and Montana agricultural/recreational properties in general. However, it was after the purchase that I really got to know Jeff. I am a non-resident and honestly had no idea who to call for help in my area with questions about the trout pond, forest management, grazing questions, etc. It was because of Jeff’s knowledge, honesty and trustworthiness that caused me to think of him and reach out to him when something of concern came up. Even though I wasn’t a client, he always answered the phone and took the time to help without ever making me feel like I was a bother. He certainly never rushed to end the call. So, when it was time to sell a piece of the ranch, Jeff was the person that I wanted, and frankly needed, to represent us. He was very gracious that we called and spent hours with my wife and I in his effort to get to know us better and understand our goals. He cared about us. He researched the sales in our area and was our main resource when pricing the property. He was always present to show the property and brought his own side by side to take buyers around. He knew as much, if not more, than I did about the land, so when one day he invited me to tag along for a showing with a serious buyer, I pretty much let Jeff do all the talking and answered specific questions only when the buyer directed it to me. The sale was straight forward and without issue. It is my opinion and belief that Jeff was the reason for our success with the sale of our property. My wife and I value his expertise in the highest regard and give Jeff Shouse our strongest recommendation to anyone interested in selling their Montana property.”
“"I’ve been working with Jeff for 25 years and couldn’t be more pleased. He is the absolute expert when it comes to locating hunting, fishing and other recreational properties. Regardless of your pursuits, he knows precisely what part of the state best matches your criteria. Most deals go very smoothly but occasionally a tough one comes along. Our most recent acquisition required a huge amount of Jeff’s time, and it didn’t faze him one bit other than a few gray hairs. If anyone ever shows an interest for a property in Montana, I will always recommend Jeff Shouse, hands down."”
“Toby did a great job for us in selling our ranch! His insights regarding market conditions, understanding of our property details and circumstances, and judgment in navigating showings and prospective buyer discussions brought us a great result. I highly recommend him. Thanks!”
“I recently worked with Latham Jenkins on the sale of a high-end home in Jackson, WY that was an asset of a foundation of which I’m a director. I’m confident that Latham helped us get a higher price for the house than almost any other broker could have achieved, because the actual sales price was higher than prices at which other brokers, with whom we had discussions, were willing to list the property. My perception is that Latham has exceptional marketing skills. He developed a compelling narrative about the home, the lot, and the subdivision in which it is located, accompanied by beautiful photography, which made it easy for potential buyers to envision how they would enjoy using the home and the amenities associated with the property.”
“We have been active owners and operators of Healing Waters Lodge in Twin Bridges, Montana, as well as the largest outfitter on the Smith River in Montana. These are both two unique fishing opportunities. Healing Waters Lodge was the Orvis Endorsed Lodge of the Year in 2020. The Smith River is the most coveted fishing, floating, and camping trip in Montana with only 73 commercial permits a year. There was a level of complexity in putting this sale together and Matt MacMillan along with the people at Live Water Properties were exceptional. Matt was detail oriented, a great listener with the ability of distilling the complex into simple English. He was also available 24/7 for any questions, thoughts, or banal utterances. All of which he handled with good humor, kindness, and intelligence. We dealt with transferring government issued permits and water rights, as well as constructing a contract that was workable and ultimately led to a successful transaction. Plus, he can row a boat.”
“I sought a top-notch real estate expert for a complicated sale of a landmark family estate with multiple houses and multiple parcels complicated by land trust easements and a meandering river targeted for salmon and steelhead restoration projects. My most trusted local Columbia River Gorge real estate broker recommended Ryland Moore to take on such a project. Ryland identified appropriate prospective buyers and successfully navigated unforeseen obstacles along the way, including working with our surveyor, county officials and the title company to complete property line adjustments and correct legal descriptions. A very tight deadline was met due to his diligence and commitment to our needs. I cannot offer a higher recommendation regarding the services provided by Ryland Moore.”
