Brian W. Utecht
Family: Brian Utecht has been married to his wife, Jill, for 17 years. Jill is an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist at The Meyer Center, in Springfield, Mo. They have two children 14-year-old Brock and 12-year-old Brianna.
In Town: Brian Utecht, of Marshfield, Mo., is a licensed real estate agent representing southwest Missouri for Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC out of Pittsfield, Ill. Brian has been in the real estate business for the last 10 years.
“I represent buyers and sellers. At Whitetail Properties we handle farm and ranches, hunting ground and rural properties,” said Brian. “I represent everything from high-end recreational hunting properties to mom and pop farms.”
In the Country: Brian and Jill purchased their 200 acre-farm in 2009 after Brian retired from the U.S. Coast Guard. They run 50 head of replacement heifers and sell through private treaty.
“I work with local fulltime operators to manage my livestock for me based on feeding agreements,” explained Brian. “This type of working relationship allows me to let go of some responsibility so I can be more involved with Whitetail Properties.”
How the two complement each other: Brain explained, “My background in agriculture and the outdoors allows me to relate to my clients. I am able to offer my clients a service that other realtors may not be able to. When I am evaluating a property I am able to evaluate soil types, wildlife habitat and carrying capacity. Another service I am able to offer is connecting new landowners to local farmers to get their farms up and running.”
Hunting and Fishing: Hunting and fishing is something the Utecht family enjoys doing together. To encourage youth to become involved in the outdoors Brian and Jill support local charities that have the same vision.
“We are very blessed and are loving life,” concluded Brian.
