Bitterroot Real Estate Expert | Fifth-Generation Montanan
As a full-time Real Estate Broker, Jani specializes in residential, ranch, and recreational properties across Western Montana. A fifth-generation Montanan with deep roots in the Bitterroot Valley, she brings unmatched local insight, industry expertise, and a true passion for helping clients find their perfect piece of Montana.
An avid outdoorswoman, Jani spends much of her time exploring the state—fishing, hunting, and camping—always on the lookout for hidden gems to share with fellow outdoor enthusiasts. Her deep connection to Montana’s land and lifestyle gives her a unique perspective that resonates with both buyers and sellers.
Since beginning her real estate career, Jani has been consistently recognized as a top-producing broker. Her accolades include being the State and Regional Top Producing Agent for number of listings taken, gross commission earned, and number of transactions closed in 2015. She also earned the Silver Award at her previous brokerage for completing over 50 transaction sides between 2017 and 2018, and was named one of the Top 50 Producers nationally.
As a Supervising Broker, Jani mentors and guides fellow agents, sharing her extensive knowledge in real estate, business strategy, and land use. She comes from a large family of ranchers, builders, and entrepreneurs, and brings that same hardworking, honest, and service-oriented mindset to her clients.
Outside of real estate, Jani enjoys spending time with her husband, four sons, and six grandchildren. Whether cheering at local sporting events or enjoying the great outdoors, family and community are always at the heart of everything she does. She has also served on numerous community boards, including Habitat for Humanity and Bitterroot Red Sox Baseball, as part of her commitment to giving back.
EXPERIENCE
• Top Producer Exit Realty Bitterroot Valley
• Top Producer Exit Realty Bitterroot Valley
• Bronze Award for closed transactions; Top Producer Exit Realty Bitterroot Valley
• Top Producer Exit Realty Bitterroot Valley
• Top Producer Exit Realty Bitterroot Valley
• Bronze Award for closed transactions; Top Producer Exit Realty Bitterroot Valley
• Bronze Award for closed transactions; Top Producer Exit Realty Bitterroot Valley
• Gold Award for closed transactions Top Producer Exit Realty Bitterroot Valley
• Gold Award for closed transactions Top Producer Exit Realty Bitterroot Valley
• Silver Award for closed transactions; Top Producer Exit Realty Bitterroot Valley
• Chairman’s Circle Award; inducted into Private Office; Top 25 of EV America’s for production
• 15+ years experience in Real Estate
• $91,000,000+ in real estate sales
OUR STORY
Like every client and every real estate advisor, Engel & Völkers also has a unique story. It’s one steeped in iconic heritage that drives our resolve to change the way consumers experience the properties, neighborhoods and the overall process of buying and selling a home, ranch or business.
Our story began in Hamburg, Germany in 1977 with the founding of the privately owned Engel & Völkers franchise by Christian Völkers who remains at the head of our global operations. The world of Engel & Völkers was created and continues to grow around the mission to possess the highest levels of competency and client service. Through unrivaled brand consistency, sophisticated systems and innovations, we’ve done what no other European luxury real estate franchise has been able to do — successfully establish itself in the Americas.
“Quality product offerings, premium service and innovative thinking never seem to go out of style.”
- Christian Völkers
“Montana isn’t just where I work— it’s who I am. With deep local roots and decades of experience, I’m here to guide you with integrity, insight, and a genuine love for this land.”
-Jani Summers
ENGEL & VÖLKERS WESTERN FRONTIER
Engel & Völkers Western Frontier opened the Missoula shop in the Fall of 2017 and quickly became the leading luxury real estate brokerage in Western Montana. In just over 7 years, shops are open in Hamilton, Stevensville, Polson, Missoula, Whitefish, Kalispell, Bigfork, Helena, Coeur ‘d Alene, Spokane, and Eureka providing comprehensive real estate services throughout Montana, Idaho, and Washington.
Our goal is to offer unrivaled service in luxury residential properties, new developments, farm and ranch, and commercial real estate. To achieve this, we have created a powerful blend of advisors, state-of-the-art tools and technology, deep local roots and expertise, and the most extensive international platform in the world.
HAMBURG, GERMANY
HAMILTON, MONTANA
Professional Photography/Videography
Whether online or in print, your home has only one chance to make a great first impression with potential buyers. Because it takes only a few moments for an opportunity to be won or lost, it becomes all the more critical that your property is presented professionally and artistically. We only work with professional photographers and videographers who have earned our trust in the quality of their work. They are the best in their fields and produce work that captures the details and essence of a property’s prominent features and assets.
Property Exposés & Postcards
Our high-end property brochures are displayed in properties, in shop windows worldwide and are available online throughout our network. Postcards with compelling imagery combined with elegant text are used to introduce your property to potential buyers within the region.
Private Residences • Western Frontier
Residences
Private Residences • Western Frontier is our premium publication featuring our exclusive property listings. This bi-annually produced publication is direct mailed to targeted homes in Western Montana, Idaho and Washington and distributed via our local shops, at select professional offices, airports and businesses throughout our coverage areas. This coffee table quality publication features beautiful property images, area information, and advertisements from select business partners.
The Americas Private Residences
The Americas Private Residences is a quarterly publication of featured Engel & Völkers listings across the Americas that demonstrates the caliber and breadth of the Engel & Völkers network. It is a great opportunity to increase your listing’s visibility and give it exposure that’s unique to the Engel & Völkers brand. Your ad listing purchase includes 50 hard copies delivered to your shop and serves as a great listing presentation tool, in-shop marketing piece, and sophisticated leave behind for existing and potential clients.
Regional Marketing Strategies
Often times the buyers for our listings (especially the luxury properties) will not be someone in our immediate area. That’s why we invest heavily in regional publications including The Big Sky Journal, Distinctly Montana and Flathead Living. These carefully selected publications are distributed throughout Montana and the Rocky Mountain areas via paid subscription, news racks, high-end lodging, private airport lounges and select pick-up locations. These beautiful ads are designed to drive traffic back to our website, ultimately increasing the exposure for all of our listings.
National & Global Marketing Strategies
In addition to our online multi-national advertising strategy, our relationships with the world’s leading print publications, local magazines, and newspapers ensure maximum exposure for the homes we represent. Engel & Volkers maintains strategic partners that provide our properties heightened exposure in local, national, and international print publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, Mansion Global, Modern Luxury, and Town & Country.
GG Is your Global Guide to style, design. Engel & Volkers GG magazine is a high-end, glossy publication that offers our clients a way to stay informed on the latest news and trends in the world of luxury living. Published seasonally in seven languages, GG unlocks exclusive access to some of the most fascinating personalities and stunning geographies while uniquely showcasing our clients’ finest listings to a curated audience of global clientele with an appreciation for the best in life. As part of GG, your property is delivered directly to E&V top clients, distributed through our global network of attractive markets, and made available on newsstands throughout Europe. GG celebrates life and culture, and continues to be the centerpiece of our marketing efforts and the anchor for our growing brand influence.
Wall Street Journal
Global Guide • EV Magazine
Comprehensive Web Presence
Engel & Völkers maintains a network of websites to increase the worldwide exposure of its brand, locations and properties. The Engel & Völkers website is offered in multiple languages and attracts over four million visitors per month. Content cascades back and forth between all shops and advisors both in the Americas and worldwide. All designed to maximize the exposure of our property listings and provide buyers with detailed information about the communities we service.
Social Media
Jani’s Site janisummers.evrealestate.com
Western Frontier Site westernfrontier.evrealestate.com
Americas Site evrealestate.com
Global Site engelvoelkers.com 4,000,000+ Visitors Per Month
The Engel & Volkers network uses social media to connect with advisors, consumers, and influencers across the globe. The content, news, and listings we share engage and inform followers, ensuring that our brand, services, and premier properties remain a topic of conversation. As part of our social media strategy, we are located where our clients are and where potential clients want to be, provide content of value and enjoyment, and drive traffic to our properties. Posts are strategically “boosted” to specific demographics ensuring it is delivered to the right audience and potential buyers.
Our Extensive Domestic & Global Exposure (EDGE) platform is in front of qualified consumers whether they’re next door, in the Americas, or abroad -- because they deserve to see it and you deserve to sell it. Working with an Engel &Volkers advisor gives you the EDGE that gives each listing extensive online exposure in major markets via a suite of highly trusted and strategic digital and mobile marketing partners -- an expectation of today’s savvy consumers and international clientele. We dont stop there, with a global network of more than 16,000 real estate professionals in over 30 countries, we not only reach millions of consumers but we are also able to collaborate with our fellow Engel & Volkers advisors to strategically handpick and refer buyers for the specific properties they seek... Like yours.
Let us provide the EDGE you need to sell your home and begin your next adventure.
Client Testimonials
“Working with Jani Summers was a fantastic experience! She is knowledgeable, professional, and incredibly attentive to detail. Jani took the time to understand our needs and worked tirelessly to help us achieve our goals. Her communication was excellent, keeping us informed every step of the way. We couldn’t be happier with the process and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dedicated and skilled realtor.”-Casey T.
“Jani is an absolute pleasure to work with! We have bought 3 properties with her assistance. Her expertise in the real estate industry is second to none!”-Jenna J.
“We called Jani Summers regarding the possible sale of a four-plex we had owned for 28 years. Phil’s parents built it and owned it for 25 years. It was time for us to move on. Jani and Samantha met with us and started the process of selling. They did a fantastic job. They kept in touch with us each step of the sale. We couldn’t ask for two more caring individuals. We would highly recommend them and look forward to working with them again! Thank you Jani!”-Linda J.
“Jani Summers was unbelievable! She worked tirelessly to help us find out dream property. She worked with us for several years as we looked all over to find the perfect place. She was patient and understanding as we kept looking and looking. She is the best!”-Russ H.
“Jani checks all the boxes. She is an excellent realtor!”-Marcus T.
“Working with Jani Summers was an excellent experience! She is highly professional, attentive, and truly understands her clients’ needs. Jani’s expertise and clear communication made the entire process smooth and stress-free. She went above and beyond to ensure everything was handled efficiently and effectively. We’re extremely pleased and would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a reliable and knowledgeable realtor.”-Big Sky Builders
“Jani was fantastic! So responsive, hard working and got the sale of our land done exactly how we envisioned, plus some! Thank you so much for your help Jani!”-Robyn P.
“I can categorically state that Jani’s expertise, insight and intuition were instrumental in selling my property. The unique aspect of Jani is her work ethic, and she puts in 110% to get your house sold. Jani is wonderful to work with. She returns phone calls and emails in a timely matter. She knows the business inside and out and can answer your questions and if she doesn’t have the answer she will find out for you. Jani is head and shoulders above the rest … she understands her business, works with honesty and integrity and gets the job done. vDon’t settle for an inexperienced agent, call the best!”-Barbara R.
Every Home Is A Mansion. Premium Service Always.
While we do represent castles and mansions throughout the world, we also represent homes at all price points, providing the same level of premium service for all. No matter the price, size or style of home.
Western Frontier’s Premium Real Estate Brokerage Shop Locations
