Tim began working in ranch real estate in 1999. Born and raised in southeast Iowa, Tim moved to Bozeman, Montana in 1991 enamored by the landscape of the Northern Rockies. An avid outdoorsman, he can often be found fly-fishing, bow hunting, alpine skiing, pursuing upland birds and waterfowl with his bird dogs whom are also often companions on ranch tours. Tim holds brokerage licenses in Montana and Wyoming and although the Greater Yellowstone Region is effectively his “backyard”, he equally enjoys the huge expanse of prairie and smaller mountain ranges that make this part of the west so unique. Tim is quite familiar with the region and well versed on how these ranches operate and how that may dovetail to a new owners needs and desires. Particularly, Tim has a strong base knowledge of aquatic development and wildlife management which he enjoys sharing with clients. He is a skilled photographer which naturally is supported in his career. Tim and his family continue to live in Bozeman and enjoy every aspect of the mountain community.
Raised in Northern California and the son of a vintner, Deke grew up firmly embedded in the region’s burgeoning wine industry. It was there he learned to appreciate those rich landscapes and the bounty they sustained. After visiting Montana several times as a teenager and seeing the natural beauty, he knew that someday he would make his home there. In 2005, he made the move to Missoula where he now resides with his partner in life, Deana.
Licensed in 2010, Deke offers a decade of real estate related transactional work to his buying and selling clients. To complement his love of the land, he is active in local open space conservation, sitting on two municipal commissions over the last five years. Additionally, he is active in local real estate governance and leadership. He is a graduate of CSU Sacramento with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice.
Befitting a treasure state denizen, Deke avails himself of all that western Montana has to offer. He is an avid fly fisherman, snowboarder, and hunter. He is a world traveler and makes international adventure travel a priority.
Currently, Deke is licensed as a broker in the state of Montana.
Crow’s Foot on the Big Hole is a 141± acre riparian retreat located along a one-mile stretch of the fabled Big Hole River near Twin Bridges, Montana. The ranch is complemented by a 3,250± square foot custom, two-story, three-bedroom residence that takes in mountain views and provides spacious, luxury living along the bank of the river. It is conveniently located an hour from Bozeman and its commercial airfield, minutes from Twin Bridges, Sheridan, and Dillon, which offers ample services and an FBO for private air travelers. For anglers, this region is considered the fly-fishing capital of Montana, with some of the most celebrated waters in the western United States within a one-hour radius. The ranch also boasts quality hunting for large whitetail deer and turkey. A small irrigated food plot showcases a wide variety of wildlife, including moose, upland birds, and waterfowl, within a proximal view of the residence. In 1997, esteemed architect Jonathan Foote constructed a charming 832± square foot log cabin. This cozy retreat has undergone recent renovations and provides extra accommodation for guests. The property and its structures are in outstanding condition and move-in-ready, which is appealing for someone wanting a luxury sporting property in an ideal location.
Tim brought two colleagues to the property initially, leveraging years of experience and perspective related to valuation.
I had the pleasure of working with Tim Murphy on the sale of a family property in Paradise Valley, Montana. I interviewed four agents in the Bozeman and Livingston markets and selected Hall and Hall because of the agency’s reputation for expertise in high-end ranch property and global marketing....
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