Shelley made the transition from National Parks Realty, where, for years, her sales volumes placed her at the fore of her peers in the region.

“Jennifer is an outstanding addition to our PureWest family,” said co-owner Dale Crosby Newman. “As we continue on a path of growth and success, strong leadership is key, and Jennifer has the experience and knowledge to add immense value to our ownership group, to our Bigfork office, and to our company as a whole.”

Shelley’s success is a testament that hard work, talent and dedication for real estate can prevail over the often unpredictable economic swings of the industry.

Based in Bigfork, Montana, she commenced her career in 2009, a time when the country still reeled in the repercussions of the Great Recession. In mere four years, she climbed to the top 1 percent of all agents in the Flathead Valley – a distinction she has maintained ever since.

The exacting task of co-owning and managing a brokerage will not dwarf Shelley’s foremost commitment to her clientele as a realtor. In fact, it will facilitate it, she said.

“In my new role and brokerage, I will continue to provide my clients with the best possible service by creating genuine, lasting partnerships,” said Shelley. “The PureWest Christie’s motto – “Relationships for Life” – is an excellent fit for me.”

The largest independently owned brokerage in Montana, PureWest Christie’s International Real Estate consists of 17 offices around the state and over 155 agents.

Jennifer Shelley is the agent exclusively representing the Montana real estate market as part of the Haute Residence real estate network. View all of her listings here.

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The property comes with additional .10 acre for overflow parking and a 1,404-square-foot, 2-bed, 2-bath guest apartment over the 2-car oversized garage. It has excellent VRBO history.

The gourmet kitchen features granite counters and gas range, wraparound decks, lower level walkout with a wet bar and access to a covered patio and the waterfront. The home claims some 88 feet on the bay, boardwalk, boat dock, lift system, and a gas fire pit.

One of the 50 Great Towns in the West, Bigfork offers a Playhouse, restaurants, shopping and art galleries, Eagle Bend championship golf course, Swan River Nature Trail, and is close to Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake, Whitefish Resort, Blacktail Ski Resort, Jewel Basin Hiking area, Bob Marshall Wilderness and Swan Lake!

Address: 508 & 512 Electric Avenue, Bigfork , Montana 59911

Price: $1,675,000

Bedrooms: 6

Bathrooms: 6

View the listing here.

For more information contact Jennifer Shelley at 406-249-8929 or JenniferShelley@PureWestMT.com.

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Perched atop 230 acres of vast and pristine land, 1548 Via La Favorita has unprecedented and forever unobstructed 360-degree views, unparalleled privacy, and yet is remarkably close to the Vail Valley’s ski slopes and amenities: less than 15 minutes to the heart of Edwards, 30 minutes to your ski club at the Vail slopes or 35 minutes to hop a jet out of the local airport or Jet Center.

Enter your secured gate and travel up the private 1.5-mile long road, past the caretaker’s cottage and the barn (perfect for horses or additional cars and toys), the waterfall, and over the fairy tale bridge until you reach the portico into a breathtaking 7,000-square-foot courtyard.

While the main house is generously sized, the timeless architecture and authentic materials combine to create a cozy and comfortable feel. Whether inside or out, one is sure to appreciate the miles of private groomed hiking, snowshoeing, ATV and snowmobile trails.

The home’s amenities includes easy to use “smart home” technology, outdoor tennis and basketball, indoor basketball, billiards, private professional-quality cinema for the most demanding critic, 1200 bottle wine room, outdoor heated pool with pool house, miles of manicured private trails, immense exercise room, spa-quality sauna and steam room and outdoor hot-tub/spa complemented by numerous beautiful gardens and a recirculating stream and waterfall.

There is a totally separate caretaker’s house of equivalent quality to the main house, and barn with a six-person bunk room and four stalls that could house four horses (but currently holds snowmobiles, ATVs, and dirt bikes), and room for a heliport if so desired.

There is subdivision potential offering the opportunity to build another full-size estate that is not visible from the main residence including another caretaker’s residence to be used as an additional family residence or to subdivide and sell.

Address: 1548 Via La Favorita, Edwards, CO 81632

Price: $19,500,000

Bedrooms: 8

Bathrooms: 14

View the listing here.

For more information contact Malia Nobrega at 970-977-1041 or malia@vailluxurygroup.com; or Barbara Scrivens at 970-471-1223 or bscrivens@livsothebysrealty.com

Malia Nobrega and Barbara Scrivens are the real estate agents who exclusively represent the Vail, Colorado market as a part of the Haute Residence real estate network. View their listings here or here.

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The property is surveyed into 21 separate parcels and is fenced for livestock. The 8,000+ square-foot lodge has a completed 3-bed/3-bath Guest Quarters with living and kitchen (some finish work needed).

Also completed are office suites, conference room and 1,800-square-foot garage with shop. Currently under construction are a great room, main kitchen, dining, living area, game room and master bedroom.

Rolling hills, beautiful building benches for possible expansion, views of Wild Horse and Cromwell Islands makes this a one of a kind opportunity in Big Sky Country!

Address: 100 Hog Heaven Cattle Company Rd, Dayton, Montana 59914

Price: $3,995,000

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 4

View the listing here.

For more information contact Jennifer Shelley at 406-249-8929 or JenniferShelley@PureWestMT.com

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Located about 5 miles south of Bigfork, this stunning Flathead Lake estate boasts more than 265 feet of level waterfront, great privacy, and gorgeous views to the east, southeast, south, and southwest. The estate is comprised of a main 2-story, 5,322-square-foot, 3-bed, 3.5-bath residence with an attached double garage, a 1,314-square-foot detached garage and shop, a 716-square-foot, 1-bed,1-bath guest house, and 2 covered boat slips with lifts—all on 1.19 beautifully landscaped acres.

This custom home has been beautifully remodeled and designed with exquisite finishes throughout. The large, open, great room features a wood burning, lake rock fireplace, porcelain tile and walnut combination flooring, cathedral ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows. The kitchen features all top-of-the-line appliances, an expansive granite breakfast bar, a finished pantry, and a skylight.

An expansive cedar deck off of the kitchen and great room has both fire pit and hot tub access and overlooks Flathead Lake. The main floor master bedroom features it’s own fireplace, custom walk-in closet with alder built-ins, and an exquisite master bath. The second floor features an exercise room with an Apollo 25 exercise gym, sauna, music room, and 2 den/offices (each with their own fireplace).

This amazing home is located right on beautiful Flathead Lake, and it also boasts easy access to the area’s mountains, forests, and wilderness areas—including the nearby Swan Mountains, the Bob Marshall Wilderness area, and is less than an hour away from the Crown of the Continent, Glacier National Park. With the very best natural playground in the country, this estate has everything you could ask for. It’s time to stake your claim and start your Montana Adventure today.

Address: 32951 Driftwood Lane, Bigfork , Montana 59911

Price: $3,295,000

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 5

View the listing here.

For more information contact Jennifer Shelley at 406-249-8929 or JenniferShelley@PureWestMT.com

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The estate's five-bedroom, 10,000-square-foot main house is partly underground, having been integrated into one of the Valley's rolling hillsides.

Currently on the market for $12.5 million, the surreal, out-of-this-world property comes with 1,400 acres of forest dotted with trout-filled creeks, and a 1,800-square-foot, glass-encased guesthouse.

It also touts a remarkable art gallery also built into a hill, which boasts a circular sculpture garden as an entrance, along with a James Turrell sculpture.

Photos and details courtesy of Curbed.

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For those less inclined to hit the slopes, the Yellowstone Club's facilities are right nearby; the Rain Lodge, Warren Miller Lodge and Timberline Cafe all cater to this exclusive private neighborhood. There's also a full-service day spa and shopping to be found. No matter what activity you choose, skiing or shopping, the mansion's roaring fireplaces, billiards room, bar and infinity hot tub are sure to please. There's even a luxury take on a locker room, with designated spots for each person's ski or snowboard equipment and a bench of suiting up.

This stunning property, which is listed by Winter & Company, will go up for sale by auction on February 18, 2013.

Source courtesy Curbed.

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Orfalea purchased the property back in 2005. It's located just three miles from Yellowstone National Park.

The estate, dubbed Grizzly Creek Ranch, features a 4,475 square foot barn that was converted into a lodge meeting place for guests. On the ranch there's another barn that serves as a guest home with four bedrooms and six baths. There are also four other cabins to house more guests.

Orfalea's family uses the main home. It's a three-bedroom home that comes in at a little more than 3,800 square feet.

The ranch on the outskirts of Gardiner, Montana has been listed for $25 million. Orfalea and his wife are reportedly selling the property because they don't get to use the home as much as they would like.

Source: The Wall Street Journal

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