About Whitman Fine Properties
Founded in 1996 by broker/owner Wendalin Whitman, Whitman Fine Properties has grown into Aspen’s most successful independent brokerage, credited with more than $2 billion in closed transactions since 1990, a production level that regularly ranks Whitman among the top 50 agents in the United States and the highest‑grossing independent in Aspen. Operating from a single storefront on East Hyman Avenue, the firm retains the agility of a boutique while delivering big‑firm results, thanks to Whitman’s three‑decade track record of annual sales between $50 million and $200 million and her reputation for unwavering discretion.
Today a tight‑knit team of five professionals, including in‑house legal counsel and operations staff, curates an inventory of Aspen/Snowmass’s premier estates, many of which never appear on the MLS. Clients value the firm’s 27‑plus years of hyper‑local market knowledge and its knack for uncovering off‑market opportunities, a strategy that has become increasingly important as trophy properties trade privately in the $20 million+ range.
Services
Whitman Fine Properties offers buyers bespoke representation that begins well before a property hits the public market: the team previews every new listing, taps long‑standing relationships for first‑look access, and structures discreet off‑market negotiations for high‑profile clients. Legal, financial, and design guidance are coordinated in‑house, allowing purchasers to move from initial interest to closing with a single point of contact and the assurance of seasoned, data‑driven advice at each step.
Complementing its sales practice, the firm runs a robust luxury rental and concierge division that manages an extensive portfolio of Aspen and Snowmass vacation homes, condos, and resort chalets. For buyers wishing to “test‑drive” life in Aspen before committing to ownership, Whitman arranges short‑ or long‑term stays, complete with bespoke concierge services, from private chefs to heli‑ski charters, and can transition renters seamlessly into a purchase when the right opportunity arises.
Strengths
Over $2 billion in closed sales—highest‑producing Aspen independent.
Boutique team ensures discreet, white‑glove buyer representation.
Maintains exclusive, often off‑market, trophy‑home inventory.
Weaknesses
Very small staff can limit bandwidth for multiple simultaneous high‑end searches.
Summary
Founded by Wendalin Whitman in 1996, this top-end boutique has closed over $2 billion in sales and is famed for its hush‑hush access to off‑market trophy estates. Clients value its intensely personalized negotiation style and exclusive, curated inventory