A Little About Big West Realty!
Big West Realty is a leader in real estate sales in the Big Horn Basin. At your service are over three decades of real estate sales experience, included with Bob's lifetime of Farm and Ranch experience.
Under the leadership of Robert A. "Bob" Swander, a Wyoming native, Big West Realty, Inc. understands real estate. We handle your business professionally, whether you are a buyer or seller. We specialize in ranches, farms, residential, country properties, land, guest ranches, commercial and recreational properties.
Our specialties include:
Creative marketing of Listings and Sales
Buyer representation
1031 Exchanges
Financing assistance
Market analysis and non-certified appraisals
Water Rights analysis
Personalized Customer Service.
Bob Swander

Bob is a highly experienced and successful real estate broker, rancher, community leader, and family man. He is a native Wyomingite who has spent most of his life working close to the land, as well as for people in Wyoming.
Bob's expertise in resolving water rights issues and property access is unmatched in the region. Resolving legal access issues for properties locked up by surrounding private or public owners is a service he thoroughly understands and has the patience to guide all parties through the process. Our strength isn't just in knowing the right approach to solutions; it's having a team with the resources to achieve your goals.
Some of his accomplishments include:
Married 55 years to Kay Lyman Swander
Proud parent of 5 children, 11 grandchildren and
2 great-grandchildren
Over 31 years as a highly successful licensed Real Estate Broker
Current Park County Planning & Zoning Board member
Past President of the Northwest Wyoming Board of REALTORS
Successful history as a rancher, farmer, feedlot operator, and businessman
Former County Commissioner, Washakie County, WY for 20 years
Past President of the Wyoming County Commissioners' Association

Pat Mitchell, Big West Realty Sales Associate, has a special knack for lending a hand to people and enjoys connecting with clients who are buying a new home or selling property.
Pat grew up in the home building industry with her dad and three brothers. This environment gave her first hand knowledge in home construction, inspiring coursework in blueprints and design. Fifteen years of small business ownership in different industries, life experience and education also gave her the ability to assist clients on a variety of impressive levels.
A Powell resident for years, Pat and her native Wyoming husband Ken love the outdoors, fly-fishing, hunting, camping and riding horses. They enjoy sharing a Heart Mountain view from their front porch with five children, eight grandchildren and friends.
Kay Heard
Kay is Big West Realty's secretary and the friendly voice you'll hear when you call our office. We are always happy to assist you in any way we can with all your real estate needs.