ERA Landmark Market Watch | Put Your Best Features Forward | ![](http://i1.cmail20.com/ei/d/83/814/40B/csimport/StagingPhoto.145540.jpg) | First impressions are powerful in a way that the mere concept of them elicits the internal reaction of sitting up a little taller and smiling a bit wider. Homes that are on the market for sale are under the same scrutiny of putting their best features forward to prospective buyers. Marketing strategies such as high quality photography, home staging, virtual tours, and an easily negotiated web presence are no longer models that are saved for the luxury market these days. Any property that is listed via a real estate professional using their local multiple listing service instantly hits the internet with a bang. Having a property in top condition prior to that moment is the key to gaining interest and momentum toward a sale. Finding a home with photos or video "coming soon" will not impress savvy buyers. High-quality, well-composed photos are a powerful way to inspire potential homebuyers to go from scrolling property websites to setting an appointment to see the home. Since reportedly up to 91% of all home searches begin online, sellers have a captive viewing audience, but their REALTOR® must be able to convince the buyers to make contact for a personal showing with the influence of photos and words. | ERA Landmark 2017 Winter Guide | We have a special affinity for this part of Montana, with its magnificent scenery, year-round recreation and strong sense of history and community. Let us share our passion and knowledge of the area, along with our real estate expertise with you. We take great pride in representing all types of property, including secluded getaways, "in the heart of the action" vacation homes, year-round residences, the ultimate legacy retreats and recreational ranches. We also offer full commercial investment, sales and leasing services at NAI Landmark Commercial. We live here, we love it here, and we would like nothing better than to assist with your real estate needs in Southwest Montana. | ERA Landmark Featured Properties | 90 Wildcreek Trail | Bozeman | $2,795,000 | MLS 213388 | Welcome to Whispering Pines. A true one of a kind jaw dropping home minutes from downtown Bozeman. Spanish and Western influence, with large breathtaking views, first class kitchen, exudes peace and tranquility. Timber frame design and construction, custom milling by Big Timberworks. Radiant floor heat with Jerusalem gold limestone flooring. So much great detail and thought went into the construction. Water, wildlife, adjoined by State Land. Take a hike out your front door to Yellowstone Nat'l Park. | 214 Ash | Livingston | $400,000 | MLS 215541 | Charming and stately, this beautiful Livingston home has an elegance not often found in such a modern property. Start with the formal office and then sit by the fireplace in the living room after a lovely dining room dinner. Relax in the theater room or take advantage of the hut tub under the stars before heading to the master bedroom with it's own romantic fireplace. Deck with plumbed natural gas for your BBQ, a nicely fenced yard and there's even a front porch swing. One-year AHS Home Warranty included. | 401 Twin Antler | Big Sky | $950,000 | MLS 211201 | Naturally Montana-As private as it can get with great access, custom designed by renowned Jim Morton and built by Clair Daines. Old growth trees surround this home on 6.7 acres in the South Gallatin Canyon. Great outdoor decks, natural light, capped exterior beams. Stunning rock fireplace floor to ceiling, forefront of great room with dining, kitchen & living area. Picture windows surround, Fully furnished, turnkey, close to Gallatin River, Yellowstone and Big Sky Resort. Efficient, functional, stunning. | 61 Moonwater | Ennis | $465,000 | MLS 212741 | Perfect little cabin by the river, with great views, peace and quiet. Fish the Madison River or take a short drive to Yellowstone Park, then relax on the covered deck, watching the river go by with the mountains in the background. Then enjoy the cozy cabin with a glass of wine by the wood stove and fall asleep in a comfy log bed with the sound of the river in your ears. This is the Montana Dream. The second bedroom means you can share the dream with guests and the loft is great for storage. | |