“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.”
“On behalf of Ney and myself, thank you [Brian Hartley] so much for all of your help with the listing and sale of our family’s beloved Ponderosa. We have loved the ranch as our family retreat. Most of our 13 grandchildren grew up with this as our forever family ranch. This was truly our “dream come true”. As you know, this was a very difficult decision to finally sell the property so we could fund the next 30 years of our retirement. From the very first meeting with you and through the entire sale process, you have been the ultimate thoughtful professional. You were sensitive to our needs and desires and we could not have asked for a better communication process. Ney and I both were always comfortable with your analyses of our ranch value and the entire sale process. Thank you for making this a professional and understandable process.”
“A longtime client and friend needed ranch real estate help and I introduced him to Brian. It was an emotional decision for the family and towards the end there were a few unexpected issues. But Brian got the deal done and my client was very pleased. So was I. Thanks, Brian.”
“Over course of two years, Latham helped us find our dream mountain home in Jackson Hole. We started with a blank slate and he diligently showed us around the valley. We toured many homes and ultimately were able to narrow our search to one property in Teton Village. He provided tremendous insight on value, pros/cons and future enhancement potential, etc. Best of all, many of these meetings were held on the chair lift! Thank you Latham!”
“If you are considering purchasing a ranch in Montana, Idaho or Wyoming we can’t say enough great things about Jeff Shouse. Jeff is one of the smartest, driven and honorable people I know. When he’s negotiating on your behalf he is firm, but fair, and delivers results. Jeff’s knowledge and insight of ranches is phenomenal and his ability to keep transactions on track and moving forward is world class. Jeff started out as our broker and quickly became a trusted advisor and friend. Thank you Jeff for helping us find and buy our dream ranch!”
