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As a lifetime resident of Monroe County, Coltyn grew up in the small town of Leon where he learned firsthand what it means to be an honest steward of the land. After graduating high school, he went on to be an accomplished outdoor videographer for several television shows traveling to some of the most remote places of North America! His passion for land and assisting people makes for a unique career rooted in the outdoors.
If you are searching for an agent who understands your needs, you’ll find Coltyn to be your strongest asset. His high level of self-motivation and professionalism gets the job done right the first time! Understanding the current market and its ever-changing variables, he brings years of real estate experience to the table with over $20,000,000 in recent sales! Utilizing his Polaris UTV allows for first-class transportation on listing and showing appointments on large tracts of land, making for an enjoyable and safe experience for everyone involved. Whether it's a farm, country home, or vacant land properties, from 1-1,000 acres, you’ll soon realize what separates your everyday REALTOR from a professional Rural Property Specialist like Coltyn.
In addition to providing you with professional real estate services, Coltyn can also help maintain and/or improve your rural property! In 2020, Coltyn created Bettis Landworks, LLC. to better service his rural property clients while raising the bar to unlock the full potential of their property. Bettis Landworks, LLC, is an independently owned and operated company providing various land services such as excavating, driveway maintenance and installation, land clearing, trail creation/maintenance, forestry mowing, and more!
Coltyn enjoys hunting, hiking, and traveling, in his free time. He is an active member of the National Wild Turkey Federation, Pheasants Forever, and The National Deer Association. His involvement in the many aspects of the outdoors has provided him with vast knowledge, relationships, & motivation, to help others.
“I look forward to passing on my knowledge and experiences to help you sell your property, or to find the property you have always dreamed about! Let me know how I can help you!”
James was born and raised in Ridgeville, WI, located in the west-central part of Wisconsin known as the Driftless Area. He spent his childhood roaming the woods around his family farm. His love of the outdoors, especially managing the land for wildlife, was passed down to him from his grandmother and mother. His grandmother was one of the first farmers in the state to convert marginal agricultural land and pasture back into woodlands. Along with his mother, he manages his family’s 360-acre farm for deer/wildlife, timber, and agriculture. Parts of the farm have been in his family for over 125 years. For James, it has been a proving ground for wildlife enhancement projects that include: food plots, timber/forest stand improvements, invasive species control, prairie restoration, hardwood, and softwood tree plantings, shrub plantings, enrolling in government programs such as CRP, CSP, and MFL, pond construction, erosion control projects, and more. The farm also has a small maple syrup operation that James started in 2006.
In 2014 James formed two Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) cooperatives with his neighboring landowners. Since then, the two cooperatives have grown to include 10 neighbors. In 2015 he formed a Quality Deer Management (QDM) cooperative with these same neighbors and other neighboring landowners. This cooperative has grown to over 63 landowners who are experiencing excellent neighbor relationships and 2021 proved to be their best deer hunting season ever.
From 2015 to 2020 James was the Midwest Director for the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA). Through his leadership, Wisconsin broke into the top ten in QDMA memberships while holding the most events in the nation. He was actively involved in forming QDM cooperatives, hosting field days/property tours, designing deer/habitat management plans, workshop presenter, fundraising, habitat improvement projects, and more. Currently, he is working with the National Deer Association (formally QDMA) as an Independent Consultant managing volunteer Branches/Chapters in 11 Midwest states.
In 2020 James earned QDMA’s most prestigious certification, Deer Steward 3. This is earned by completing courses on deer and wildlife habitat, biology, ecology and management, quality deer management, deer herd management, principles of hunter management, collecting/interpreting deer harvest/observation data, and through his long-term service to QDM principles, Whitetail Deer, and other wildlife. Obtaining the Deer Steward 3 certificate takes years to qualify for, less than 70 QDMA/NDA members hold this prestigious deer management certification.
James served 3 years in the US Army as a Military Policeman; he is a graduate of UW-Madison with a degree in accounting. He and his wife Cathy have two sons, Jacob age 26, and Jared age 24, both enjoy hunting, outdoor activities, and working on the family farm.
Memberships include National Deer Association/Quality Deer Management Association, National Wild Turkey Federation, Pheasant Forever, Wisconsin Bowhunters Association, Wisconsin Buck and Bear Club, Waunakee Bowhunters, National Wildlife Cooperative, Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association, National Woodland Owners Association.
“Whether you are interested in buying or selling hunting land, recreational land, a farm, a lake home, or a place to live – I am here to help! I am excited to be part of the United Country Team, a state-of-the-art real estate firm. When you hire me to be your Real Estate Agent you are hiring an experienced Wildlife Property Specialist as well. I can help you find, and improve, the property of your dreams. If you are looking to sell, I provide the most comprehensive marketing plan available. Call, text, or email – I am here to help!”
Chris was raised in Cottage Grove, MN, (a suburb of St. Paul, MN) but spent every moment he could on his grandparent’s farm in Northern Wisconsin. Growing up he was very active in baseball and hockey, playing on several traveling teams and enjoys watching his son do the same. He did however always found the time to hunt, fish, and other outdoor activities with friends and family. Chris has spent the past 29 years as a Sergeant for the Wisconsin Department of Corrections and has since retired. He feels retirement at a younger age has offered him the opportunity for a second career in an area and lifestyle he enjoys.
Through friend Coltyn Bettis. Chris was offered the chance to work alongside him for United Country Midwest Lifestyle Properties. It is very rewarding to him to be able to use his life experiences and passion for the outdoors to help like minded clients achieve their goals. His knowledge of rural properties and ability to listen and relate to people are his strong suits. Chris makes sure his clients see that he is working for them with their best interests in mind.
Chris has enjoyed being a Home/landowner his whole adult life. He wants to help people do the same when buying real estate and also to understand that when you sell, you are selling a piece of your life. Whether it be that starter home or the farm that has been in the family for generations.
Chris is active in several outdoor organizations including: National Deer Association, National Wild Turkey Federation, Pheasant Forever, Wisconsin Bowhunters, and others. Being a rural land owner himself, he also enjoys improving wildlife habitat & being an overall steward of the land.
“I can help you find and improve the property of your dreams.
If you are looking to buy or sell, I am here to help!”
My client’s needs always come first. I will strive to always provide value far in excess of my client’s expectations. My constant goal is mutual respect and long term relationships that are beneficial to all parties. I will be positive, helpful, and enthusiastic at all times – always focusing on solutions, not challenges. I will take care of business first and foremost, but have fun and enjoy myself in the process. I will run a clean, organized, and efficient operation, and always adhere to the highest standards of integrity and ethical business practices. I will constantly strive to create, develop, and implement new ideas, strategies, and services that will benefit my clients.
Core Values
· Honesty & Integrity at all times and in all situations.
· Continually improve my services to exceed my client’s expectations.
· Create and nurture a fun, exciting, creative and productive work environment.
· Tirelessly pursue personal and team growth while reaching well-formulated goals.
· Work with only the most enjoyable and motivated clients and co-workers.
Travis enjoys spending time managing the property at his family’s farm along with inventorying and hunting trophy whitetails and turkeys. In the fall of 2016 he enjoyed his most rewarding hunt when his 11 year old daughter harvested her first deer on the same farm he harvested his first deer 28 years prior to her successful hunt. Travis also spends time traveling hunting trips with friends and family throughout the country and the one he looks forward to is going to his place in Kansas which he and his old brother have made an annual trip chasing monster Kansas Whitetails. But most of all he loves spending time with his 2 wonderful girls and amazing wife. The love of his family and outdoors allows for a great understanding with his clients to help direct them to the perfect property, home or outcome with their current situation.
Travis is very active in community, youth, fundraising and various board activities. He is currently the President of the Three Rivers Branch of the Quality Deer Management Association, assists in many local fundraising auctions, Past Director of the Wisconsin Auctioneers Association, and currently sits on the Board of Directors of Divine Savior Health Care in Portage WI. He enjoys helping out communities in donations and raising money for education, wellness and other benefits that help make a community thrive.