Description

What does it really take to close a deal on the range? The Montrose Association of Realtors are proud to kick off our Local Experts, Local Questions series with an intensive look at Farm and Ranch real estate.

This isn't your standard residential walkthrough. From water rights and soil quality to land use laws, come get the "dirt" on one of the most complex specialties in the industry. You’re guaranteed to walk away with more knowledge than you brought to the table.

The Panel:

• Mark Covington | RE/MAX Alpine View

With over 35 years of experience in the industry, Mark Covington offers an unmatched "boots-on-the-ground" perspective on Western Colorado real estate. A Colorado State University graduate with a degree in Agricultural Business, Mark doesn't just sell the lifestyle—il lives it, actively operating his own registered cattle ranch in Montrose. Mark combines deep-rooted local knowledge with a sophisticated understanding of the complexities of farm, ranch, and recreational land.

• Reese Lovell | Full Curl Ranches

Reese Lovell brings an advisory-driven, operator-first approach to the farm and ranch sector, grounded in a background in Wildlife Biology and early experience with the U.S. Forest Service. As the founder of Full Curl Ranches and an active ranch owner at South Rim Ranch, Reese specializes in complex land transactions, legacy properties, and investment-grade ranch assets. Through his involvement with the National Realtors Land Institute (RLI), Reese reinforces his commitment to professional standards and an operator-first philosophy, advising clients on how to thoughtfully integrate stewardship, production, and legacy planning.

• Marti Whitmore | Martha Whitmore Law, LLC

Bringing a critical legal perspective to the panel, Marti Whitmore is a distinguished attorney with decades of experience navigating the complexities of Western Colorado land and water law. Based in Ridgway, Marti specializes in the intricate legal frameworks that define Farm and Ranch transactions, including water rights adjudication, conservation easements, and complex land-use permitting. Her deep expertise is complemented by a history of high-level service, including her roles as a former Ouray County Attorney, Montrose County Attorney and a past president of the Colorado Bar Association. Marti’s sharp analytical approach and comprehensive understanding of the "legal dirt" make her an indispensable resource for anyone looking to secure and protect agricultural and recreational property.

Lunch will be provided compliments of Exodus Moving & Storage

Layne Wrighton Western Slope Move Consultant 970-413-5021 layne@exodusmoving.com 

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