Land Article Fall 2019

P R O F I L E
TIM ANDERSON, BROKER
Swan Land Company since 2013
Home Base: Bozeman, Montana
Licensed in: Montana
Experience at a Glance:
Since joining Swan Land Company, Tim has become a topproducing
ranch broker in Montana with many notable
ranch sales across the state. Prior to joining Swan, he and
his wife spent 12 years running Montana Real Estate Co.
and helped guide the successful real estate sales effort
for Moonlight Basin Ranch, and he has worked in every
aspect of real estate from development and product
design to financing, marketing and sales. An alumnus of
Montana State University, Tim previously worked as a
research scientist in the Plant Pathology and Plant Sciences
Department for his alma mater, where he researched viral
and fungal pathogens to help control noxious weeds and
helped establish a grower cooperative that produced
gluten-free flour trademarked as Montina ® .
On Customer Service. . .
“There are a lot of ways people can act to earn business, but
with us it’s not an act. We’re all very honest, genuine people,
who value personal integrity. Our clients appreciate that.
And we’re committed to being engaged and available to our
clients through every step in the process of a transaction. In
my opinion, one of the primary roles of real estate brokers
is providing accurate and reliable information so that our
clients and the buying public can make good, informed
decisions. We are in an era where the general public can
access all manner of information easily online. Unfortunately,
easy access doesn’t mean the available information is
accurate, pertinent or even helpful. We hang our hats on
knowing the difference between good information and bad,
and providing information that is vetted and solid, so our
clients can proceed with confidence.”
SAM SANDERS, BROKER
Swan Land Company since 2013
Home Base: Salt Lake City, Utah
Licensed in: Colorado, Utah, Wyoming & Idaho
Experience at a Glance:
Having grown up working on his family’s ranches
in Wyoming and Montana, Sam is keenly aware of
the beauty, benefits and challenges of any given
property. During his 26-year real estate tenure, he
has brokered over 300 farm and ranch transactions in
the western United States. His extensive experience
working with government officials on title issues, grazing
leases and water rights, combined with his honesty and
tenacity, contribute to his accomplished career.
On the Importance of Collaboration,
Cooperation & Team Work. . .
“I’ve worked in this industry for more than 25 years and
Swan Land’s culture is unique. Because everybody’s
primary concern is doing what is best for our clients,
we all collaborate and cooperate instead of competing.
Everybody on the team brings a wealth of experience
in ranch real estate along with their own specialized
expertise, but egos are checked at the door. Because
of the team’s diverse experience, every property is
evaluated from several different perspectives; there are
no ‘cookie cutter’ approaches. In the end, our clients
benefit because our deep bench ensures they get the
best possible service with the best possible results.”
SCOTT WILLIAMS, BROKER
Swan Land Company since 2015
Home Base: Buffalo, Wyoming
Licensed in: Wyoming, Nebraska & Montana
Experience at a Glance:
Hard work and solid understanding of business
principles have been the foundation of Scott’s career
successes. Scott was raised on a high elevation ranch
in Wyoming and learned to operate through the
elements of a hardened environment. After obtaining
a Business Finance degree from the University of
Wyoming, he was able to put into practice what he
learned from these formative years of ranching and
education. Managing six large ranches in Wyoming
gave Scott the opportunity to operate under some of
the brightest executives in the business world. This
solid foundation has been the most valuable attribute
Scott has to offer to his clients as he skillfully guides
them through the land purchasing process, always
watching out for the client’s best interest.
On the Benefit of Owning Land. . .
“A few years back, a buyer asked me, ‘What supports the
value of land?’ It got me to thinking about the benefit of
land ownership beyond its proven worth as a productive,
hard asset. Unlike any other investment, land pays a return
of enjoyment that comes from operating, improving and
conserving it. It’s a tangible place that its owners can share
with everyone who is important to them, and together
they enjoy the dividend of memories. And, the entire
ownership experience is underpinned by the joy—and
security—of knowing that the land will always be here.”
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