Chris - Windermere Real Estate

Born in 1963, I relocated from Seattle to Sun Valley Idaho in 1978 at the age of 14. Today you can live anywhere! Why not Sun Valley?? "You don't just live here, you operate from here". "I grew up in Sun Valley and love the Wood River Valley"! As a community we have so much to offer – arts, entertainment, social functions, gilds, cultural opportunities, more. Growing up in the Wood River Valley has been amazing for my family. I will happily share my Idaho experiences, valley history, and folklore, with you. This is an incredible, special place! Clear starry nights, blue bird days, great schools, and our diverse residences', make our community! Summertime - Enjoy fishing, hiking, golf, river rafting, tennis… all right out your door! Winter - Ski and snow shoe under the glistening moon and star lighted skies. Night life and cultural events are endless! I am a "value-oriented Realtor" at Windermere Real Estate in the Wood River Valley with a diverse back ground in Real Estate, business, and investing for 19 years. Prior to Real Estate; I attended The Community School (Aka Sam's School) and graduated from Wood River High School in 1982. Higher Education includes University of Oregon, Stanford, graduated from The University of Washington Business School. While attending UW, I founded the Entrepreneur Society 1985 indoctrinating "43+ members"; leading to amazing endeavors, including patents, and new businesses in Seattle, and Idaho. I started Mountain Phone Company; servicing ID, OR, WA, NV, MT, competing/partnering with US West, AT&T, and other communications corporations. Other businesses include Rivals.com, Clear Sky Broadband (now Vonage). My holding company operates apartments & Real Estate in Boise, Twin Falls, and the Wood River Valley. I married my love in life Melissa McCollum in 1994. We have 3 boys, Cutter, 21 is currently at University of Virginia - Biomedical Engineering, Frederick "18" lives in Charlottesville VA and Pierce, 16 attends Wood River HS, he is active in debate club, and football". Allow me to assist you to find your dream in one of the best places in world! "I'm good at it"! Envision the benefits - living in Sun Valley ID, and The Wood River Valley! Sun Valley is an "Island in the Mountains "surrounded by forest service and BLM land! Please Call or text me at 208-720-5690. Chris Grathwohl Windermere Real Estate cgrathwohl@windermere.com