The Iten Company is the premiere Montana land and luxury real estate expert. We help buyers realize their property ownership dreams by providing some of the best and most elite holdings in all of Montana. But your search need not be limited to the Big Sky Country of Montana, as we may also represent endeavors in our neighboring states of Idaho and Wyoming.
COME SEE MONTANA
Whether leading a lifestyle of outdoor adventure or relaxation and solitude, the area accommodates those interested in a small mountain cabin to an exotic ranch estate with vast scenery for all to enjoy.
ABOUT BITTERROOT VALLEY
Enveloped by the Bitterroot Mountain range along the west and the Sapphire Mountain range to the east, the Bitterroot Valley is the gateway to the largest wilderness area in the lower 48 states, offering some of the country's best golfing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting and skiing. The Bitterroot River is considered a premier trout stream by avid anglers.
With a land mass of 2,383 square miles the Bitterroot Valley is similar in size to that of the San Francisco Bay Area, yet only 15% of the valley property is held privately with the balance being owned and managed by the U.S. Forestry Department or the State of Montana, ensuring that the valley will maintain its wide open feel for decades to come.
A Discriminating Clientele
The Iten Company's clientele includes corporate CEO's and celebrities, those who are currently benefiting from wise investments to those who have come from a long line of financial independence. These individuals often are seeking recreational property in Montana's famous Bitterroot Valley - seeking a place they can call "home" several times a year.
A Full-Service Agency
Since its inception, The Iten Company has specialized in quality properties. Initially, owner Jane Iten was the sole member of the sales staff. What has evolved is a full service agency featuring a team of professionals to include an attorney, a water rights expert, a water design consultant, and a landscape specialist. The combined expertise of these unique individuals ensures a smooth closing process for their clients.
Who's Who in Customer Service
Over the past decade, The Iten Company has become the premier agency in Western Montana due to their knowledge of the area, knowledge of the industry, and good old-fashioned hard work. This dedication was recognized in 1998 when owner Jane Iten was invited to become a member of the elite and prestigious "Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate" organization.
Service Beyond the Sale
The fact that most of The Iten Company's clients become friends with whom they socialize and celebrate special occasions, is proof that their service goes far beyond the standard business approach. Jane Iten and the staff at The Iten Company look forward to developing this same kind of relationship with you. |
The Iten Company - Agents
Jane Iten - Owner/Broker
Jane Iten has been licensed as a Montana real estate agent since 1981, and has been personally involved in buying and selling real estate since 1968. She relocated to Montana over 30 years ago and became one of Montanas first female outfitters and guides, hunting from her own ranch, which helped give her a background in ranch specialization. Janes first sale was a $2 million, 4,500 acre ranch which certainly brought focus to her career. However, she approaches all listings and sales with enthusiasm and vigor. Pristine properties bordering national forests and riparian areas with potential as recreational ranches have been her emphasis for more than 20 years. Montana is experiencing exciting growth. It is her goal to participate in its expansion, and her aim to preserve its natural beauty and wildlife habitat.
Jeff Bretherton - Sales Associate
After nearly 15 years participating in the acquisition and sale of spectacular ranch properties throughout the Rocky Mountain Region, Jeff joined the firm in 2008. Prior to the Iten Company, Jeff was the Vice President of Development for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. He was also responsible for the creation of and implementation of the conservation buyer program while at RMEF. This program was instrumental in the identification of the very best conservation quality hunting and fishing properties and the sale of thousands of acres of those properties. With a background in trust and estate planning, Jeff is able to design transactions that maximize the financial and tax benefits to his clients. Few brokers can match Jeffs professional experience working with buyers and sellers of large ranch holdings. He is equally comfortable presenting in a Wall Street board room as he is fixing a barbed wire fence with a ranch owner. A native of Montana, Jeff is thrilled to be raising his family in the greatest place on earth.
April Hawkes - Sales Associate, MT and ID
Real estate is just one of many focuses in the life of April, who is also an attorney, and with her husband owns and operates the Lone Pine & Riverside Conoco stores in Hamilton. However, April perceives her greatest accomplishment as mother to their three young children. Growing up on a ranch just over the hill near the Salmon, Idaho region, she is versed and licensed in both states.
John Christmann - Sales Associate
Busy running businesses in Texas and Montana, John retains his real estate license for the purpose of keeping active with market trends and taking the opportunity to assist friends and colleagues whenever possible. John is a longtime rancher and anticipates any prospects for large properties with ranching potential.
Shirley Dowling - CRS, GRI
A native of Montana, specifically the Bitterroot Valley, Shirley brings to the Iten Company a vast knowledge of the area, its history and an extensive wealth of real estate experience. Being the Iten Companys only Certified Residential Specialist she is often called upon for her expertise in local residential sales. Shirley, a veteran dedicated to her career in real estate, conveys that same dedication to her clients.
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