Ranch Real Estate
Client Testimonials

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I first met Will Johnson during his time as Managing Director of Development for Ducks Unlimited’s South Atlantic Region, and I was immediately impressed by his professionalism and character. When Will transitioned to Live Water Properties, I was pleased to learn that he was representing land in South Carolina.

My family has owned property in Hampton County, South Carolina, since the early 1990s, using our farm as a family retreat where we enjoy time outdoors and hunting together. My most recent acquisition—188 acres adjoining our family farm—had been a challenge. I had been negotiating with the seller’s agent for nearly nine months with little progress.

When I reached out to Will for help, everything changed. Within two weeks of bringing him on board, we had a contract in place that met my expectations, and within sixty days, we successfully closed on the property.

Will’s expertise, communication, and integrity made the entire process seamless. I trust him completely and highly recommend Will Johnson to anyone looking to buy or sell recreational or legacy property. I look forward to working with him again in the future.

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I am so glad that I choose Live Water Properties to sell my Nebraska Ranch. There are lots of Brokers out there these days to choose from and picking the right one when you decide to list yours is super important. Steve Farris, with Live Water was the right choice for me. Not only did Steve understand and appreciate the improvements we made, but Steve also made some great suggestions on how to make the property even better for the new owner. Steve’s love of the outdoors and appreciation for wildlife combined with 25 years of hunting land development and broker experience made him the perfect choice for me. Steve had a deep list of folks that he already knew looking for a great waterfowl property. Upon, my listing the property with LWP, Steve and his team were quick to swing into action, making a wonderful video Brochure and understanding the value of the property and what the market was. We quickly went under contract with multiple offers to look at.

Thanks Steve and Alex and all the folks at Live Water Properties.

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Jon was exceptional from start to finish. He truly understood our desire to sell our land to a conservation-minded buyer and worked diligently to make that happen. After showing our property to multiple parties, Jon found the right buyer quickly, negotiated an all-cash sale, and guided us through every step with clarity and professionalism. Beyond his expertise, what stood out most was his integrity and respect for the land itself. Our family is grateful to have worked with someone who aligned our values with the right outcome and made the entire process smooth and stress-free.

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"I have been in the real estate business since 1971. I have owned homes and land in the West for the past 40 years. I have bought, sold, developed and built a number of properties. I have met many real estate professionals along the way. Brian Hartley is the best “Ranch Real Estate Professional” in America. He is experienced, knowledgeable, honest and hard working. I trust Brian and rely upon his wisdom and judgement a great deal. Brian has represented me as a Seller and as a Purchaser. He’s damn good. I have known Brian for quite a few years. I not only consider Brian to be a trusted advisor but a good friend. He is well centered, a family man and a great outdoorsman. Brian has a pleasant and fun disposition. He represents his firm, a very good firm, very well."

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I first connected with Tate Jarry in 2018 during my search for property in Teton Valley, Idaho, and we recently closed our fourth transaction together. While most of our deals were smooth and straightforward, one in particular took nearly four years to complete. It required a lot of patience, strategy, and perseverance, but Tate stuck with it the entire way. I always felt confident that he was working in my best interest. He knows the ins and outs of rural real estate and brings a level of thoughtfulness and diligence that really stands out. I’ve come to really value his experience, insight, and the trust we've built over the years.

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My first experience working with Matt was as a buyer, and my second as a seller. Both experiences were outstanding! He exemplifies the highest levels of expertise, integrity, and professionalism. His deep knowledge, patience, and problem-solving abilities were evident as he expertly guided the transaction to a successful closing, keeping everything organized and on track. After the closing, Matt went above and beyond for both parties, offering care and follow-up on matters that most realtors or brokers wouldn’t typically address.

“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.”