Welcome to the Paradise Valley

The “Old West” traditions of family ties, friendly neighbors and community spirit are still strong here in Montana. Park County is also particularly blessed with the unspoiled natural beauty of the eastern Rockies and unlimited opportunities for recreation.

Livingston, the county seat and the largest town in the county, is situated on the legendary Yellowstone River and is the center for some of the finest fly fishing in the world. Livingston enjoys a reputation as one of the most scenic and desirable locations in Montana. Surrounded on all sides by mountain ranges; the Absaroka-Beartooth, the Gallatins, the Bridgers and the Crazy Mountains, Livingston was the original, and remains the only year-round entrance to Yellowstone National Park, 50 miles south. The chief industries are ranching, railroad locomotive rebuild and repair shops, logging, lumber, and tourism.

Livingston and the surrounding valley measure an elevation of 4,503 feet, which rises as one travels in any direction. The humidity is quite low and the terrain is semi-arid, with an annual precipitation of 12 to 14 inches. Snowfall is relatively moderate, and most precipitation occurs during the spring and early summer. Most summers are very pleasant with warm days and cool nights.

This area is known, in Montana, as “the banana belt” because of the warming effects of the chinook winds, that descend from the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains and up the valley from the south. The winds are often very strong, and may produce a difference of 50 – 60 degrees in a 24 hour period. Overall, Livingston enjoys a moderate winter climate with January daytime temperatures averaging 23 degrees. It sometimes feels colder, because the average wind speed in the winter is 21 mph. Temperatures may drop as low as -20 degrees if the jet stream slips too far south.

David W. Viers, Sr. Broker / Owner

David Viers has been selling real estate in Montana for over 27 years, which attributes to his vast knowledge of the state. Dave opened David Viers and Associates, Inc. in 1989. He is a driving force in keeping Montanan’s in charge of their Land Rights and their Heritage. Dave is a longtime member of the National Association of Realtors, past president of the Livingston Area Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Montana Association of Realtors and is on the Advisory Board for the Montana Professional Rodeo Hall of Fame.

David Viers, Jr. Broker

Since childhood, Dave has had an interest in American history. He trained and became a custom bootmaker, primarily making pre-1900 styled boots. His work was seen in many historical films, such as Tombstone, Avenging Angel and The Quick and the Dead. Several years ago, after 15 years of bootmaking, Dave and his father decided it was time for him to come to work in the family business his father had built. Dave Jr. and Dave Sr. have a very close relationship, many times working together on the sale and acquisition of ranches and other properties for their clients. Dave Jr. is a Broker and a member of the National Association of Realtors and the Montana Association of Realtors.

Mimi Eastep Sales Associate

Mimi has sold real estate in Park County for over 20 years and feels fortunate to be associated with David Viers and Associates, Inc. for over 15 years. Mimi believes Montana is truly the best place in the world to live. She loves the opportunity of finding just what her buyers are looking for, as well as the challenge of selling property in an ever-changing real estate market. She believes her buyers and sellers are the best people in the world. Mimi is a longtime member of the National Association of Realtors and the Montana Association of Realtors.

Russell Olson Sales Associate

Russ Olson, has had a life-long love for Montana and its land. As a Native Montanan graduating from Montana State University and partnering in his family’s ranching operation, he became interested in the buying and selling of real estate for himself, then for others. A licensed Realtor since 2000, he is a member of the National Association of Realtors, Montana Association of Realtors and Park County Board of Realtors. Russ wants his experience and knowledge of Montana to be a benefit to everyone he works with buyers, and sellers alike.