2023 Buyers Guide

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Unmatched Experience Exceptional Results

BUYINGPROPERTY INJACKSON HOLE

OURULTIMATEGUIDETO

Buying real estate in Jackson Hole requires a blend of expertise,dedication, and personalized service.Tom and Ashley bring a unique set of skills and qualities that make them stand out in this competitive market. With a deep understanding of the local market and current trends,they can identify lucrative opportunities that align with your preferences and investment goals Their exceptional research and analytical abilities enable them to uncover hidden gems and guide you in negotiating favorable terms.By leveraging their extensive network and industry connections,Tom and Ashley can access off-market listings and exclusive opportunities, giving you a competitive edge With unwavering dedication and expertise,they will not only find you the perfect property,but also make the entire buying experience seamless and successful.

"Tom has been pivot al in helping 2 generat ions of my family navigat e t he Jackson hole real est at e market His calm, professional, comprehensive approach has enabled my family t o st eer t hrough all kinds of real est at e challenges, from buying st art er homes t o finding one's forever home Because of his st at ure in t he indust ry, he can uneart h opport unit ies t hat ot her brokers will not find, but most of all, he st icks wit h you, even if your real est at e needs t ake years t o come t oget her That is quit e a resource t o be able t o t urn t o in t he very mercurial real est at e market s we deal wit h t oday. I guess t hat is why he is t he t op broker year aft er year!"

"Tom has been pivotal in helping 2 generations of my family navigate the Jackson hole real estate market His calm,professional,comprehensive approach has enabled my family to steer through all kinds of real estate challenges,from buying starter homes to finding one's forever home Because of his stature in the industry,he can unearth opportunities that other brokers will not find,but most of all, he sticks with you,even if your real estate needs take years to come together. That is quite a resource to be able to turn to in the very mercurial real estate markets we deal with today. I guess that is why he is the top broker year after year!"

Tom Evans

IN A JACKSON HOLEMARKET TEEMINGWITH PROFESSIONALS, TOM EVANS HAS DISTINGUISHED HIMSELFAS A TRULYEXCEPTIONAL PERFORMER

Tom?s achievements are a direct reflection of his 35 years of real estate experience in the Jackson Hole area Tom joined BBC Real Estate in 1986 as a broker and later partner before being recruited to join Jackson Hole Realty in 1996. He served as a member of the Board of Directors and chaired the Administration Department of what became the largest brokerage firm in the valley before Sotheby?s?purchase of Jackson Hole Realty in 2003.

It is with Sotheby?s where Tom?s career has truly flourished.His landmark sales include the 1,500-acre BARBC Ranch,listed at $112 million-the highest price paid for any property in Teton County at the time; the 1,250-acre Spring Gulch Ranch,listed at $75 million; and over $230 million in re-sales at the Bar BC and the Bar B Bar Ranches in Jackson Hole.

In addition to selling and listing properties,Tom has extensive experience in property development Past projects include development of a mix between commercial and residential properties as well as the design,build and sale of speculative homes

As a committed member of the Jackson Hole community,Tom has served on numerous nonprofits in and around the valley.His prior service includes time on the Board of Directors for the Greater Teton Area Habitat for Humanity,a member of the Board of the Jackson Hole Land Trust and the Board of Governors for 3 Creek Ranch.

Tom?s blend of enthusiasm for the town he has long called home and humble approachability make him the ideal choice for your real estate needs.His proven record of success makes him the benchmark for real estate experience in the valley

AshleyDiPrisco

A past President of the Teton Board of Realtors,2019 Jackson Hole Sotheby?s International Realty ?Agent of the Year?and 2021Teton Board of Realtors ?Rising Star?award winner,Ashley DiPrisco brings a wealth of business acumen and skill to her work Her certification as an Expert Real Estate Negotiator and past experience managing an eyewear retailer?s multi-million-dollar online marketing campaign ensures Ashley will help you achieve your real estate goals

Ashley?s roots in Jackson Hole run deep.Moving to the valley as a small child,she called Jackson Hole home until she graduated from Jackson Hole High School She has watched the valley evolve from a quiet and remote natural paradise to the world-renowned destination it is today. After attending college at the University of North Carolina,where she earned a degree in International Business with a minor in Spanish,Ashley spent more than a decade frequently relocating with her family as a U.S.Military spouse.She returned to the valley she and her husband have always thought of as home to raise their two children

The experience of home hunting in Georgia,Mississippi, California,New Jersey,and Alaska has put her in the seat of the client,whether buyer or seller Working with Ashley gives you an experienced advocate who understands the stresses,pitfalls, and opportunities that are inextricable from real estate decisions Adding to her innate and practiced abilities as a real estate leader is her partnership with her father, Tom Evans, one of Jackson Hole?s most experienced brokers.

ValerieConger

Valerie Conger has been selling Jackson Hole real estate since 2000 with uncompromising integrity and professionalism

Valerie Conger was born in Wiesbaden,Germany.She grew up as a military brat in Spangdahlem,Germany,and attended high school at the French military school in Trier,Germany.After receiving her Baccalaureat,Valerie continued her studies in Strasbourg,France,then attended the Hautes Etudes Commerciales de Nantes.In the course of a dual degree program with HEC Nantes, Valerie obtained her Master's in Business Administration from the Ohio State University.

With a love for travel, Valerie was making her way to Australia when she decided to visit the National Parks out West. While visiting Jackson Hole in the summer of 1995, Valerie experienced a real and tangible sense of place which compelled her to call Jackson Hole home.Valerie has been living in Jackson Hole since 1996 and enjoys an active lifestyle of long hikes in Grand Teton National Park,back-country skiing, skate-skiing,rock climbing,and biking She continues to discover the world in her free time and frequently travels to France to visit her family.

TycenBirch

As Creative Director and visuals lead for the Tom Evans & Ashley DiPrisco Real Estate Team,Tycen T Birch brings properties to life through compelling photography and leading-edge video production.This one-two punch provides maximum listing reach in both digital and traditional mediums.

Tycen?s Northern California roots provided a yearning for experiencing exhilarating outdoor communities and an appreciation for both natural and built spaces Jackson Hole is now home and he shares life here with his wife Alise. Tycen?s niche is creating digital marketing content that appeals to target markets and specialized audiences.He turned his drone and video hobbies into skills that brilliantly capture the character of properties inside and out.He understands the priority of a property?s story in words,audio,pictures and video.The sum of these efforts are well-crafted connections with potential buyers and sellers

As one who is deeply immersed in the Jackson Hole lifestyle,Tycen is teeming with ideas to invigorate the presentation of your property to the niches and masses alike.

Unmatched Experience

TOM IS JACKSON HOLESOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY'S #1AGENT SINCE2012.TOM EVANS REAL ESTATEWAS NATIONALLYRANKED #24 IN 2021AND #18 IN 2020

2021

Tom EvansReal Estate

$407M

Total Jackson HoleSotheby?s International RealtySalesVolume

$2.350B

2020

Tom EvansReal Estate

$276M

Total Jackson HoleSotheby?s International RealtySalesVolume

$2.247B

17 3% 12 3%

Exceptional Results

ANNUALLYDOMINATINGTHEJACKSON

HOLEREAL ESTATEMARKET.

1% JACKSON HOLE REAL ESTATE

1% TODD DOMENICO REAL ESTATE

2% ANDREWS REAL ESTATE

2% ENGLE & VOLKERS JACKSON HOLE

2% JACKSON HOLE REAL ESTATE

2% CENTURY 21

4% THE CLEAR GROUP

4% BERSHIRE HATHAWAY

7% PRUGH REAL ESTATE 25% COMPASS

8% ALL OTHER BROKERAGES

43% JACKSON HOLE SOTHEBY?S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

Market Share by Sales Volume - Teton County, WY. Source: Teton Board of Realtors MLS areas 1-10.

Year-to-date December 30, 2020.

ONE COMMUNITY

Tom and Ashley know the value of a strong community together,they support these,and many other organizations and non-profits.

WE ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT:

Animal Adoption Center

Astoria Park Conservancy

Community Entry Services

Community Housing Fund

Craighead Beringia South

Dog is My Copilot

Friends of Pathways

Grand Teton National Park Foundation

Habitat for Humanity

Hole Food Rescue

Jackson Hole Clean Water Coalition

Jackson Hole Land Trust

Jackson Hole Police Auxiliary

Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation

Jackson Hole Youth Hockey

Lucky?s Place

National Museum of Wildlife Art

One 22 Jackson Cupboard

The Greater Yellowstone Coalition

Paws

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

Teton County Animal Shelter

Teton County Art Association

Teton County Library Foundation

Teton County Search and Rescue

Teton County Sheriff?s Auxiliary

Teton Literacy Center

The Center for the Arts

The Community Foundation

The Fund for Public Education

Jackson is one of the most scenic areas in the United States, offering limitless opportunities to explore or to sit back and enjoy the views.With Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks at its doorstep,97% of the lands in and around Jackson are permanently protected as public lands or via private conservation easements. It is comforting to know that today?s scenery will be preserved for future generations to come...Jackson is one of the most scenic areas in the United States,offering limitless opportunities to explore or to sit back and enjoy the views. With Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks at its doorstep,97% of the lands in and around Jackson are permanently protected as public lands or via private conservation easements It is comforting to know that today?s scenery will be preserved for future generations to come.

TOP10 REASONSTO BUY IN JACKSON HOLE

- 3% of Teton County is Privately Owned

- Wildlife and Natural Beauty

- Thriving State Economy

- Outdoor Recreation

- World-Class Jackson Hole Mountain Resor

- Wyoming Tax Benefits

- Philanthropic Community

- Jackson Hole?s Cultural Scene

- Convenient Air Service

- National Parks and National Forest

TOP10 TAX BENIFITSOF WY

There are numerous reasons why those who live in Teton County, WYhave chosen to have their primary residences here.Some of those reasons are emotional,such as the sheer beauty of the natural surroundings and the overall quality of life.Other reasons are more practical in scope and include Wyoming?s overall tax benefits when compared to all other states.

For years, Bloomberg has rated Wyoming as the most tax-friendly state in the United States.Here are the ten top tax benefits offered by Brian Jones,formerly a Wealth Management Associate at J Singleton Financial

1 No st at e income t ax: With no state tax on personal or corporate income,?you have more disposable income,?Jones says.

2 No inherit ance t ax or est at e t ax: ?Wyoming repealed its estate tax as of January 1,2005,?Jones says.

3. Dynast y t rust s: In Wyoming,you can shield your real estate from federal estate taxes for up to 1,000 years through a dynasty trust.Multiple generations can make use of and enjoy the property,without having to pay estate taxes or worse,having to sell the property to pay the taxes A key point to remember: The trust must be administered in Wyoming.

4. No st at e gift t ax: ?Somebody who owns property in Wyoming can ?gift? that real estate to their heirs without having to worry about paying a state gift tax,?Jones says.

5 No t ax on out-of-st at e ret irement income: ?A lot of people in Jackson hole use Wyoming as a second home,?Jones says.?They have retirement income that comes from other states where they may be a resident.Wyoming doesn? t tax that retirement income that?s earned outside of Wyoming,which is certainly beneficial.?

6. Low propert y t axes: ?Wyoming has very low property taxes compared to other states,?Jones says.?The taxes that you do pay here are based on the assessed value of the property.?

7 No excise t axes: When you fill-up your car or buy groceries in Wyoming, you won? t pay any state tax on either.

8. No t ax on mineral ownership: ?A lot of states charge owners a tax on their mineral ownership,but Wyoming does not,?Jones says ?If you own minerals,you won? t pay a tax on it like you would your home? .

9. No int angible t axes: Wyoming doesn? t make you pay a tax on financial assets like stocks and bonds

10. No t ax on t he sale of real est at e.

CULTURAL SCENE

Center for the Arts

A 41,000 square feet Arts & Education Pavilion,a 500-seat theatre,music center,and theater rehearsal space The Pavilion offers space for 20 non-profit organizations creating an atmosphere of collaboration and inspiration.

National Museum of Wildlife Art

The museum is unique among American art museums,distinguished by its mission and location.The collection features more than 550 artists and over 5,000 cataloged items.The museum strives to enrich and inspire public appreciation of fine art and humanity?s relationship with nature.Situated just outside the town of Jackson,the museum overlooks the National Elk Refuge and is en route to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks

Jackson Hole Art Association

The Art Association offers painting,photography,mixed media,ceramic classes,and workshops Members have access to a darkroom,computers for digital photography,kilns and throwing wheels,and an endless supply of creativity.

Jackson Hole Art Galleries

The area?s nearly-30 galleries feature the best in iconic Western art,and more recently include galleries specializing in a contemporary interpretations of the American West Access to art within the region has expanded via a popular international film festival,art auctions and events,dedicated state-of-the-art studios,and support organizations such as the Art Association.

Jackson Hole Art Auction

An auction of past and present masterworks of the American West,this auction is defined by a high standard of works and is the signature event of the Fall Arts Festival.

Grand Teton Music Festival

Founded in 1962,the Grand Teton Music Festival has inspired countless audiences with world-class concerts by the nation?s finest orchestra players Led by music director,Donald Runnicles,the summer lineup includes a stunning festival orchestra each weekend as well as sought-after visiting musicians from around the globe and delightful chamber music

JACKSON HOLEAIRPORT

The ease of flight travel in and out of Jackson Hole is another reason this Rocky Mountain destination makes perfect sense for the purchase of real estate,with non-stop flights from 18 major cities

The airline experience for visitors and residents to reach their favorite destinations will be dramatically enhanced The Jackson Hole Airport makes arrival and departure experiences fast,with shorter flight times and more flight availability With Jackson Hole Mountain Resort just a 30-minute drive from the terminal,getting on the slopes is easy and efficient with no traffic to fight

?The increase in service is a testament to the history,demand,and faith our business community established with the airlines,beginning with our first Minimum Revenue Guarantee agreement in 1986,resulting in American Airlines non-stop service from Chicago?,stated Mike Gierau, Chair JH AIR.?Our business community,with the support from the State of Wyoming,has been exemplary in their leadership of contracting and managing air service In addition,and critical to the contracting of service, is the investment in our destination experience

by the major resorts such as Jackson Hole Mountain Resort And finally, the commitment by our community,our resorts and hoteliers,and of course the Wyoming Office of Tourism to promote air service,ensures Jackson Hole,WYcontinues to be recognized as a world-class destination resort on a year-round basis?

Gierau continued,?Our approach has been to identify the most active hubs to serve both domestic and international clients,and scheduling flights with our airline partners to ensure smooth,same-day connections from North and South America,UK,Europe,Asia,and the South Pacific The added benefit is extraordinary sustainable air service for a community of 23,000 people."

"We look forward to welcoming visitors from all over the world to Jackson Hole,Wyoming,a world-class resort destination,gateway to the Nation?s first National Park (Yellowstone),and the splendor of Grand Teton National Park?concluded Gierau.

JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAIN RESORT

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has ranked as number one in Forbes Magazine?s Top 10 Ski Resorts in North America List for nine of the last ten years.Forbes?ranking of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort,which it calls the ?best-skiing mountain in North America,?also highlights recent lift improvements,great snow,and growing status as a cultural and culinary destination

Two distinct mountains in the heart of the Tetons? Rendezvous and Apres Vous? make up Jackson Hole Mountain Resort,home to world-class skiing for more than 55 years.With 2,500 acres of legendary inbounds terrain,a 4,139 foot vertical rise,and an average of 459 inches of snowfall each winter,Jackson Hole Mountain Resort offers a truly unique winter experience

Renovations and additions continue to improve the mountain experience and include the replacement of the original tram that was opened in 1966

The current tram opened in 2008,after an investment of $31million, increasing the number of passengers from 52 to 100 The new tram also reduced ride time from ten-and-a-half to only nine minutes for an elevation gain over 4,100 feet In 2015 the Teton Lift,a $5 million investment, opened to provide better access to the north side of JHMR.

During the warmer months,JHMRoffers hiking trails,a climbing wall, mountaintop restauraunts,Independence Day celebrations,a ropes course,bike park,concerts,and other seasonal festivities.

Year round you'll be sure to find a multitude of activities that are perfect for all ages and abilities Come see what it's all about!

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FORBESRANKED #1IN 9
OF THELAST 10 YEARS

RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

SKIING

Snow King Resort

Blocks from Jackson Hole?s town square, Snow King Mountain rises dramatically, with stunning views of the valley and Teton Mountain Range. In 1939 this mountain opened as Jackson?s first ski area and one of the first in the United States. Today, Snow King welcomes hopeful Olympians as a top downhill training camp destination

Grand Targhee Resort

Grand Targhee is located in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest in western Wyoming The base is at 8,000 feet. in the magnificent Teton Mountain Range, 42 miles west of Jackson Hole, WY, and 12 miles east of Driggs, ID. Grand Targhee is famous for consistently superb snow conditions with over 500 inches annually

FLY FISHING

The Jackson Hole, Grand Teton, and Yellowstone regions offer a great diversity of fly fishing opportunities, from intimate, small, spring-fed creeks to flowing, bold rivers. Favorite destinations include Yellowstone Lake, the Snake River, Henry?s Fork, Teton River, the Salt River, and the Green River near the Wind River Mountains.

GOLFING

Teton Pines

18-hole course designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay. The course becomes a cross-country ski course in the winter months

Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis

The valley?s first golf course, an 18-hole course, recently completed a $15 million upgrade, designed by Robert Trent Jones II.

Shooting Star?

Located at the base of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Shooting Star?s Tom Fazio-designed 18-hole golf course is a destination golf resort in the shadow of the Tetons

3 Creek Ranch

18-hole course designed by Rees Jones ranked in Golf Digest as one of America?s best new private golf courses 3 Creek Ranch is located just south of the town of Jackson.

NATIONAL PARKS

Did you know that only three percent of Teton County,Wyoming,is privately owned, leaving 97 percent of Jackson Hole?s land protected as national parks and forests? It?s easy to assume that wildlife species have plenty of room to roam between their winter and summer stomping grounds As part of The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the privately owned land in Teton County is part of the critical migration corridors The Land Trust and The Nature Conservancy are on a mission to protect enough open space for the Yellowstone region?s wildlife to get where they need to go.Through conservation easements and other land-preservation tools, they are working acre by acre to protect important terrain ensuring our valley maintains its visually spectacular character and remains open for wildlife.

GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK

On the north end of Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park preserves a spectacular landscape rich with majestic mountains,pristine lakes,and extraordinary wildlife In the winter,the park?s main roadway is plowed and open for winter travel from the town of Jackson to Flagg Ranch near Yellowstone National Park?s south boundary

& PUBLIC LANDS

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

Established in 1872,Yellowstone National Park is America?s first national park.Located ninety miles north of Jackson,it is home to a large variety of wildlife including grizzly bears,wolves,bison,and elk.Preserved within Yellowstone National Park are Old Faithful and a collection of the world?s most extraordinary geysers and hot springs,and the must-see Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

BRIDGER-TETON NATIONAL FOREST

Easily accessed by Jackson Hole, Bridger-Teton offers more than 3 4 million acres of public land for outdoor recreational enjoyment.With its pristine watersheds,abundant wildlife and immense wildlands,these forest lands comprise a large part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem ? the largest intact ecosystem in the lower 48 States.Offering nearly 1.2 million acres of designated wilderness,over 30,000 miles of road and trails and thousands of miles of unspoiled rivers and streams,the Bridger-Teton offers something for everyone.

"We have worked with multiple REALTORS before and we can safely say that Ashley is far and away the best Ashley helped my wife and me purchase a home below asking in one of the most competitive and difficult market environments for buyers Ashley is everything you want in a real estate agent: she is incredibly knowledgeable,responsive, honest,and diligent.Ashley is patient with her clients,yet she is an assertive and strong negotiator.Ashley has great local connections and expertise needed in the extremely competitive Jackson real estate market.Ashley is an incredible advocate for her clients,and she will put you in the very best position to sell or buy a property."

"Tom?s expertise helped us find a terrific small ranch property, which became our home.In the years since,we have completed 12 additional real estate transactions in Jackson with Tom as our broker! Tom knows the market. He can close the deal.He is highly respected in the real estate community.Nothing says ?satisfied clients?more than when you return to the same broker to purchase real estate in Jackson again and again.?

ReasonstoOwn aHome

1.TAX BENEFITS

2.APPRECIATION

The U S Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, your property taxes, and some of the costs involved in buying a home

3.EQUITY

Money paid for rent is money that you?ll never see again,but mortgage payments let you build equity ownership interest in your home

Historically,real estate has had a long-term, stable growth in value In fact,median single-family existing-home sale prices have increased on average 5 2 percent each year from 1972,according to the National Association of REALTORS The number of U S households is expected to rise 10 to 15 percent over the next decade,creating continued high demand for housing.

4.SAVINGS

Building equity in your home is a ready-made savings plan. When you sell your primary residence,you may be exempt from capital gains taxes on the first $250,000 profit if you are a single and $500,000 if married filing jointly

5.PREDICTIBILITY

6.FREEDOM

Unlike rent,your fixed-rate mortgage payments don? t rise over the years so your housing costs may actually decline as you own the home longer However,keep in mind that property taxes and insurance costs will likely increase

7.STABILITY

The home is yours You can decorate any way you want and choose the types of upgrades and new amenities that appeal to your lifestyle

8. PETS

Remaining in one neighborhood for several years allows you and your family time to build long-lasting relationships within the community It also offers children the benefit of educational and social continuity

Rentals often do not allow pets Owning your home will allow you the freedom to have a furry companion

Buyer'sChecklist

1 DISCUSS PROPERTY PREFERENCES & BUDGET 2 GET PRE-QUALIFIED IFNEEDED 3 SHOP FOR PROPERTIES 4 DISCUSS TERMS & MAKEOFFER 5 OPEN ESCROW
7 START TRANSFER PROCESS 8 CLOSING CONGRATULATIONS!
6 DUEDILIGENCE PERIOD

"In 2001,while looking to buy a property in Jackson, we were fortunate to connect with Tom Evans.Tom?s expertise helped us find a terrific small ranch property that became our home In the years since we have completed 12 additional real estate transactions in Jackson with Tom as our broker! Tom knows the market He can close the deal He is highly respected in the real estate community.Nothing says ?satisfied clients?more than when you return to the same broker to purchase real estate in Jackson again and again."

"Ashley is a consummate professional and as someone who grew up in Jackson, she knows the valley as well as anyone! She helped us find the perfect home and was patient and practical at every step.I recommend her to anyone who wants amazing dedication from a truly caring person in finding a home "

"We couldn? t have asked for a better agent! Ashley helped us buy our dream piece of land in an incredibly difficult and competitive market While our purchase is relatively small compared to other sales in our area, we always felt like Ashley's top priority Her level of communication, professionalism and preparedness was more than we could ask for Ashley was honest about all aspects of the buying process and is just an incredibly genuine person overall. Once you meet her,you'll become instant friends too!"

"Tom's comprehensive knowledge of the market and tenure of experience provides a significant advantage to his clients "

"We recently enlisted Ashley to sell our home From beginning to end she made this a wonderful experience for us She was professional,knowledgeable, friendly,and confidential She always had answers to our questions and proactively kept us informed so that we rarely had questions I highly recommend using Ashley to buy or sell your home."

"Tom's extensive experience and familiarity with the Jackson area real estate market are unmatched He is responsive and never leaves an inquiry or request unanswered even briefly He's good company and unassuming notwithstanding his position at the top of the highly competitive market for real estate brokers in Jackson His associates are likewise helpful, knowledgeable,and responsive Our experience selling a property with the assistance of Tom and his team was superb We highly recommend them "

Let?skeep in touch

TOM EVANS :

OFFICE: 307-739-8149

CELL: 307-413-5101

ASHLEYDIPRISCO:

OFFICE: 307-739-8003

CELL: 307-413-0208

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