United Country Real Estate announced on Apr. 17 that its agents, such as Theresa Lunn of United Country | Western Montana Group, are helping a new generation of buyers find self-sufficiency through specialized guidance in rural real estate.
Interest in rural homes and self-sufficient living has increased since 2020, with factors like the COVID-19 pandemic, affordability concerns, and crime prompting more Americans to seek country properties. This shift has introduced many buyers to both the simplicity and complexities of rural life.
Theresa Lunn said her upbringing on a ranch and experience running her own homestead give her “a unique perspective and a lifetime of knowledge” that helps clients navigate these transitions. She said she guides buyers toward properties that match their lifestyle, budget, and goals: “Not just the property of their dreams (because sometimes dreams aren’t based in reality), but the property that best suits their lifestyle, budget and goals.” Lunn also noted the importance of having an agent who understands features such as alternative energy systems or livestock facilities for those seeking independence or sustainability.
United Country Real Estate operates as a network of independently owned offices with more than 500 locations and over 4,000 professionals according to the official website. The company provides full-service brokerage for land, country, and lifestyle properties using advanced tools and customized marketing strategies according to the official website.
The company’s reach extends across all 50 U.S. states as well as Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Mexico, and Australia according to the official website. United Country also contributes to public service through its Scoular Foundation by supporting community initiatives and employee volunteering according to the official website.
Lunn said United Country agents “didn’t learn ins-and-outs of rural…properties from inside their office” but instead gained experience by “truly living the lifestyles they sell.” As interest in self-sufficient living continues to grow among American homebuyers seeking independence or sustainability outside urban areas, experts say specialized guidance remains important.
