Sue Frye

Playing with the Big Boys and Girls in Real Estate

Madison, WI - Read this book for a potent and concentrated look into the minds of the country's top residential professionals. Debra Pestrak interviewed 12 real estate superstars who shared real estate tips and tools that can help you be more successful. Whether you're a novice or a master of real estate sales, these top performers will inspire and motivate you.

Among the experts interviewed by Pestrak are: Allan Domb of Allan Domb Real Estate, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (#1 REALTOR® in sales volume and number of units in the United States); Jill Rudler of HER Real Living, Columbus, Ohio; Gregg Neuman of Prudential - Neuman & Neuman, San Diego, California; and Sue Frye of ERA Landmark Real Estate in Bozeman, Montana. These and other real estate superstars reveal their most successful marketing and professional negotiating strategies. You'll be energized as you explore what makes them successful, including:

- Principles of time management
- The importance of customer-centered sales
- The ABCs of making the most of each hour and day
- Client counseling that builds loyalty and brings referrals
- When and how to hire office staff

These #1 producers can teach you NOW what it took them years to learn! As a bonus, the appendix includes their useful, field-tested tools including scripts, checklists, multiple offer summary, marketing plan and an exclusive associate agent agreement.

Author: Debra Pestrak
Web site: www.wra.org/PUB235
Pricing: $27.64 / members, $32.92 / non-members

Published: 6/8/2005

Story Mill Developer Files Personal Bankruptcy

By Jonathan Weber, 2-17-09 from the NewWest Bozeman Online Resource

The developer of the much-touted Story Mill development in Bozeman, Matthew R. Crocker, has filed for personal bankruptcy, according to court records.

Crocker, the son of embattled Yellowstone Club owner Edra Blixseth, had envisioned a major mixed-use development at the site of the historic Story Mill on Bozeman's north side. The project won approval from the city, but funding dried up in the wake of the financial crisis at the Yellowstone Club and the real estate meltdown.

Crocker and his mother co-signed a $13 million loan with a Colorado finance company, Western Capital Partners, which is now in default. All work on Story Mill has been at a standstill for several months and its not clear if and when foreclosure proceedings or other legal action on the property might begin.

Crocker could not be reached for comment. The phone number listed on the bankruptcy filing is not in service. The Feb. 13 filing included few details but estimated that he had between 200 and 999 creditors and between $1 million and $10 million in assets.

From last weeks Economic Outlook Seminar in Bozeman, Montana, see the latest information on our growth and outlook for next year.

Click on the links below for details.

Economic Outlook information

www.bber.umt.edu - Economic Seminar Slides: http://www.bber.umt.edu/content/?x=2538

Gallatin County

www.bozemanchamber.com - Economic Seminar Slides: http://www.bozemanchamber.com/economics/2009EconomicRecap.pdf (THIS IS A PDF FILE DIRECT LINK)

Bozeman, MT (January 14, 2009) - Black Bull, the new Family and Golf Community in Montana, is one of only 10 new communities that made it on the list of the "Top 100 Golf Communities in America" by Travel + Leisure Golf.

The January/February 2009 issue features those communities who, according to Travel + Leisure Golf writers David Gould and Lauren Kay, have "exquisite environments which are case studies in how to make life on earth as pleasing, stimulating and worthwhile as possible. They have sited themselves within the finest natural surroundings one could wish for, and added all the comforts of home."

The Winchester Group, one of the developers of Black Bull, have six communities making this year's annual list, with three featured in the Top 25.

"It feels great to have others recognize the work we've put into these six courses," says Mike Rowe, Principal of The Winchester Group. "These are exceptional courses that create a total golf and community experience for their members."

"We are very encouraged to see Black Bull recognized at this level so quickly," adds Mike. "Others are just beginning to see the vision we've worked on for many years and they are noticing the quality behind our newest golf community."

Activities at Black Bull vary with the seasons... golf, swimming, tennis, fishing in the warmer months, cross-country skiing and ice skating in the cooler months.The centerpiece of the community is the 19-hole Tom Weiskopf golf course, which opened for member play in July 2008. At 16 acres, the community also boasts one of the largest practice facilities in the Rocky Mountains.

Every homesite at Black Bull has views of five mountain ranges, the golf course or water features. Single-family custom homesites, ranging from one-third of an acre to an acre, are currently available in the first phase of Black Bull. The developer-built Club Homes-single-family homes designed by Locati Architects-reflect Black Bull's signature rustic elegance.

About Black Bull

Black Bull is a family and golf community nestled in the Gallatin Valley, surrounded by five majestic ranges of the Rocky Mountains. Located just a few minutes west of bustling Bozeman, amenities include a Tom Weiskopf signature 19-hole golf course, a clubhouse with golf shop and restaurant, a fitness center, swimming pool, tennis courts, and meeting space. The community has numerous lakes, streams, and open space parks throughout. Lots are priced from $195,000; Club Homes are priced from $795,000. For more information on Black Bull, visit our website at www.blackbullbozeman.com or call us at 406.556.5011.

Happy New Year!

Published today on Housing Predictor, 5 cities from Montana made the Top 25 Forecast Housing List, with Bozeman ranking #8.

Here is an excerpt:

Two states with reputations for being some of the coldest places in the country dominate the Housing Predictor Top 25 housing markets for 2009. Montana placed all of its five forecast markets on the list, and neighboring North Dakota had 4 markets make the top 25 forecast to have the highest appreciation in home values during the year.

Click here to read the entire article.

Sue Frye, REALTOR®, CRS, GRI

Direct Line: 406-556-5056