Ren Martyn, ALC
Associate Broker, CO
Licensed in CO, WY
Ren Martyn grew up in Florida in the cattle, citrus, and real estate businesses, but the Rocky Mountain West was a natural fit considering his early affection for open lands and the western lifestyle. Licensed since 1995, Ren has been a trusted real estate advisor in Colorado and Wyoming and handles all business with a level of professionalism, integrity, commitment to service, and an old-fashioned hard work ethic.
Living in Steamboat Springs for over 25 years, Ren has developed a broad range of real estate, marketing, management, and water and land conservation practices. His capacity to assemble the details and a “can do” attitude have translated into hundreds of millions of dollars of sales brokering intricate ranch, conservation, and water transactions, including developing multi-unit subdivisions and high-end residential properties. Since 2012, Ren has held the Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation from the Realtor Land Institute. The ALC designation afforded to an elite group of 500 land specialists representing the nation’s most experienced and highest performing land experts. Due to the rigorous education requirements, ALC is the only land-specific designation backed by the National Association of Realtors. Overall, Ren’s attributes and experience bring a comprehensive understanding of real estate and business principles, providing the highest level of service to his clients.
In addition to talking the ranch talk, Ren walks the ranch walk. In 2001, Ren transformed his family’s hay & cow ranch, including senior water rights, into an Army Corps of Engineers and EPA-approved wetland mitigation bank. Adding to the existing ranch operations, the now restored and created wetlands offer wetland credits for purchase in the Colorado, Eagle, and Yampa River watersheds. For generational and long-term planning, a conservation easement was placed on the ranch in 2011 and held in perpetuity by The Nature Conservancy. These endeavors have provided Ren’s real estate brokerage practice with additional first-hand knowledge of ranching alternatives in today’s ag economy, land stewardship practices, water rights analysis, and conservation easement negotiations.
Ren was featured on a podcast for Realtors Land Institute (RLI) in July of 2023 for his savvy with Wetland Mitigation Banking.
Ren enjoys the western outdoor lifestyle with family and friends, including time in the woods, floating on the rivers, and Steamboat's winter wonderland. He is a private pilot and lives on a ranch south of Steamboat Springs with his wife, Heather, and three boys, Andrew, Ryan, and Lander.
Community involvement and professional affiliations:
- Board Member, Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series
- Commissioner, Routt County Planning Commission
- Member, Steamboat Springs Morning Rotary
- Board Member, Bear River Reservoir Irrigators Association
- Former Board Member, Community Agriculture Alliance of NW Colorado
- Former Board Member, Colorado Water Conservation Board's Yampa, Green Roundtable
- Former Board Member, National Environmental Banking Association
8 Active Properties Listed by Ren Martyn, ALC
Doc Utterback Ranch
Steamboat Springs, ColoradoJust west of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, the Doc Utterback Ranch spans 1,634± deeded acres and 640± leased acres. This mountain ranch features varied topography, from open meadows to forests and riparian zones along Tow & Little Tow Creeks. It offers rich big game hunting opportunities, with mule deer, elk, bear, and a recently spotted moose. Awarded for its habitat restoration, the ranch includes 9 springs and is fully fenced with big game-friendly wire, ideal for conservation-focused buyers.
Canyon Ranch
Crawford, ColoradoApproaching the gated entrance, encounter a picturesque Eden-like setting featuring Smith Fork Creek, a fishing pond, a vineyard, equestrian facilities, and rustic cabins framed by a private canyon backdrop. Abundant wildlife thrives thanks to substantial water rights & a flexible conservation easement, offering additional building and subdivision potential. Canyon Ranch sprawls across 663± acres in central-western Colorado, with access to BLM trails near Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park.
Sweetwater Estate
at Agate Creek Preserve
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Sweetwater Estate at Agate Creek Preserve in Colorado epitomizes luxury and tranquility. This 8,444 sq-ft masterpiece features 6 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms, showcasing meticulous craftsmanship and design. Highlights include a great room with cathedral ceilings and a custom rock fireplace, a gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances, and a private master suite with a spa-like bathroom. Large windows frame panoramic views of the Yampa Valley, offering a serene backdrop for this mountain retreat.
Yampa Headwaters Ranch
Yampa, ColoradoYampa Headwaters Ranch in Colorado features a unique Army Corps-permitted wetland mitigation bank with over 200 credits, two creeks, and multiple stocked ponds. The ranch includes a 100+ acre hay meadow, wetland areas, and diverse upland topography. It offers fishing in Brinker and Chimney Creeks, stocked ponds, and abundant waterfowl. Improvements include a custom barn with an apartment. Its wetland credits and recreational assets make it a unique investment opportunity.
Papoulis Canyon Ranch
Steamboat Springs, ColoradoSurrounded by conserved ranches, this property is ideal for a hunting retreat or private ranch development. It features attractive home sites, small agriculture potential, and topography favorable for big game. The land includes grasslands, creek bottoms, and timbered areas, with water rights and scenic rock outcroppings. Accessed via two private gated entrances, it offers exceptional privacy and a diverse ecosystem, including elk, mule deer, and other wildlife, making it a unique opportunity.
Saratoga North Platte
River Ranch
Saratoga, Wyoming
Located just north of Saratoga, Wyoming, this 203± acre retreat offers North Platte River frontage, cottonwood groves, historical oxbows, and irrigated meadows. With senior 1902 water rights, it features natural river bottom landscapes, ponds, and recreational amenities. A three-bedroom ranch house with a garage and shop sits within Saratoga’s limits, offering future development potential. The ranch boasts trout fishing on the North Platte River and wildlife-rich habitats like Mullison Island.
Rimrock Canyon Ranch
Parshall, ColoradoRimrock Canyon Ranch offers ultimate solitude with modern amenities on 40± deeded acres and surrounded by 60± acres of BLM posessory interest land. It features Corral Creek, a fishing pond, access to the Colorado River, and spectacular views. It includes a main house, guest house, and bunkhouse, supplied by two wells and a spring. Wildlife like deer, elk, and black bears roam freely, and historical stagecoach route add to its charm. It’s a private retreat with stunning views and rich history.
Black Cat at 480 Ranch
Steamboat Springs, ColoradoPerfect for hunting or a new home, Black Cat at 480 Ranch, west of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, borders BLM & Colorado State Land Board acreage. This private retreat features mountain forests & open meadows and attracts big game like elk, deer, bears, and lions. With a 15 GPM well and solar stock tank, it supports wildlife on a prime migration route during hunting season. The property offers sandstone cliffs, aspen groves, and mountain views, ideal for residences with agricultural tax benefits.
4 Listings Sold by Ren Martyn, ALC
Slash Broken Box Ranch
Steamboat Springs, ColoradoA diverse Colorado ranch, ranging in elevation from 6,700′ to 7,600′, includes over a mile of the legendary Elk River on the southeast boundary, rolling grazing land in the middle acreage, and the northwest boundary sits at the base of Sleeping Giant Mountain. Big game hunting for elk, mule deer, and pronghorn is present during the fall season. Due to the senior Elk River water right, the ranch produces in excess of 300 tons annually and can graze 200 AUMs. Multiple springs serve small ponds.
Sweetwater Ranch
Gypsum, ColoradoThis Colorado ranch contains irrigated hay meadows across the entire ranch from low to high elevations & a perfect mosaic interspersed habitat including cottonwood, willow, aspen, gambrel oak, and evergreen forests. The abundant forage, plentiful water resources, and diverse habitat provide a natural preserve for the area elk herd and mule deer populations. The ranch includes over 1.5 miles of fishable Sweetwater Creek, multiple stocked reservoirs, and a diverse portfolio of senior water rights.
North Fork River Ranch
Walden, ColoradoNorth Fork River Ranch in Colorado represents a first-time offering and is one of the most diverse ranches in this size and class on today’s market, including agriculture and recreational revenue potential. It includes 2,236± BLM leased acres and over three miles of the North Fork of the North Platte River. The ranch is in close proximity to Steamboat Springs, within an hour’s drive, and offers significant recreational opportunities onsite and in the surrounding North Park area.
South Valley Meadows
Steamboat Springs, ColoradoThis ideal Colorado location includes a meticulously maintained 3-bed home and 5 outbuildings dedicated to RV storage, equipment shop, large storage facility, and private party barn with bar, pool table, covered porch, and bathroom. Perfect for the family that needs additional recreational and equipment areas or home base for a Steamboat Springs business. The acreage has an irrigated hay meadow, room for additional barns, an equestrian facility, and year-round deeded water rights.
Articles Authored by Ren Martyn, ALC
COLORADO RIVER: LIFEBLOOD OF THE WEST
“Whiskey is for drinking. Water is for fighting.” You’ve heard this proverbial quote before, and today you hear it louder and more often in the Colorado River Basin. Western water law, western states water compacts, water policy, and decisions about how this limited public resource is allocated will continue to be extremely complex, and will […]
Wetland Mitigation Banking: A Ranching Alternative
Fay Ranches’ broker, Ren Martyn, was featured on Realtor’s Land Institute (RLI) where he spoke on wetland mitigation banking. Wetland mitigation banking is a ranching alternative in today’s ag economy and land stewardship practices. Wetland mitigation banking provides enhancement, restoration, creation, and/or preservation of habitat-scale wetlands in order to offset unavoidable wetland impacts under Section […]
