February 18, 2015 Real Estate News

JACKSON HOLE’S BAR BC RANCH HITS TEN-YEAR SALES SURGE
Recent sales propel total volume to more than $350M

Since its inception, the Bar BC Ranch has sold nearly $350M of real estate in Jackson Hole, with $24M in the last few months. Just over ten years ago, Hillwood Development a Ross Perot Jr. company purchased the historic 1,400-acre Bar BC Ranch once owned by former Wyoming US Senator and Wyoming Governor, Cliff Hansen. At the time, some Jackson Hole residents were worried that this scenic corridor, a pastoral ranch setting at the base of the Teton Mountains, might be developed to the detriment of wildlife and scenic resources….


DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM 13 HUBS
Dedication from JH AIR Board ensures more flight options

by Staff Writers

Air service into resort areas has always been an important part of each resort’s success. Jackson Hole visitors, residents, and businesses have all benefited from the wonderful air service offered in and out of Jackson Hole. It has taken a lot of work to get the service and flights we have today. It works for Jackson Hole and it works for Wyoming. Over 50% of all passengers flying in and out of Wyoming come through the Jackson Hole airport….


2014 YEAR END STATISTICS
All data is pulled from the Teton Board of Realtors MLS

by Staff Writers

Sotheby’s International Realty Ranks First Among Real Estate Franchises, First Overall

When you are looking for assistance with your real estate transaction in Jackson Hole you want the best agents looking out for you, right? How about knowing that your team is backed by the resources and global reach of the top-ranked franchise in real estate?

Sotheby’s International Realty has just been named “Best in Category” for Real Estate Franchisee Satisfaction for the eighth year in a row by the Franchise Business Review. Not only did SIR maintain their top spot in-category, they also took first overall this year.

Franchise Business Review’s president, Michelle Rowan notes that Sotheby’s International Realty’s “…continuous efforts to find ways to strengthen the brand and relationship with its franchise partners won it the honor of being ranked number one overall on our list of 200 brands….”

A few of the ways SIR is strengthening it’s offerings this year include: expanded media partnerships (look for an announcement this spring); substantial investment in updated multimedia platforms (web, iOS and Android) within the first quarter; and partner research and publications like the “Global Luxury Residential Real Estate Report.”

The Sotheby’s International Realty network connects you with the finest independently owned and operated real estate companies worldwide—approximately 730 offices in 56 countries, offering exposure to some of the most prestigious global clientele. Call, email, or stop by one of our nine area Jackson Hole Sotheby’s International Realty offices and let us show you what makes us number one.