 T.D. Smith President/Managing Broker
Telluride Real Estate Corp.
History
When T.D. Smith arrived in Telluride in 1971, the young, motivated entrepreneur embarked on his career in real estate. Still in a post-mining slump, the quaint mountain town was laced with boarded up storefronts and run-down buildings, but things were about to change. Talk of a ski area buzzed about the unpaved streets and in late 1972, it opened. T.D. realized that Telluride was a place people would come to love and became immediately committed to his profession. His first sales were dilapidated mining shacks and vacant plots of dirt, but in the three decades that ensued, he actively participated in the rebirth and development of the historic community, helping to ensure that its character and quality of life were never compromised. T.D. has watched Telluride mature over the years and in that time his career has blossomed and grown increasingly more refined.
Corporate Beginnings
T.D. founded Telluride Real Estate Corporation in 1981 along with Ron Allred, Chairman of the Board of the Telluride Ski & Golf Company, the entity that developed the Telluride Mountain Village. Telluride Real Estate Corporation’s initial focus was to market Mountain Village and from 1984 to 1993, the company netted more that $200 million in Mountain Village land sales. In 1992, T.D., along with four partners, purchased the Telluride Ski & Golf Company’s interest in the brokerage.
Personally
T.D. and his wife Page have been married since 1982. They have a son, Alex, who they raised in the San Juan Mountains and who presently attends Pitzer College in Claremont, California. T.D. and Page reside within the historic town of Telluride and over the years have maintained an active involvement in numerous facets of the community. T.D. has held directorships on the boards of the Telluride Alpine Race Team, Mountain Village Metro District, Affordable Housing Task Force, Board of REALTOR®s (first elected president), Sheridan Arts Foundation, Ah Haa School for the Arts, Pinhead Institute and Fair Housing Committee. He is a graduate of Purdue University and alumni member of the Sigma Chi fraternity.
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Chris Sommers, Jacqueline Boan
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Above and Beyond
T.D. Smith and his team strive to create strong connections with every client, buyer or seller, performing at the highest level to assure meeting every individual’s needs. Investing in real estate is a delicate and important endeavor and T.D. approaches each transaction thoughtfully and thoroughly. With an efficient team of three, T.D. is able to cover all bases at all times whether attending to marketing campaigns, personnel, networking strategies, or the intricacies involved in handling a closing. T.D. takes great pride in going above and beyond what one might typically expect from a real estate broker. He handles all matters in an efficient, competent and timely manner so that each transaction is a personal, professional and rewarding experience for everyone involved.
Lifestyle
T.D. Smith and his team identify with what people are seeking when they come to Telluride. Beyond purchasing a home, condominium, or parcel of land, those attracted to the San Juan Mountains are seeking a unique lifestyle inherent to the region. As someone who appreciates that lifestyle himself, T.D. markets real estate as well as the adventure, glorious scenery, activities and culture that Telluride has to offer. Telluride’s intrinsic beauty found in its rugged mountains, fresh air, intimate community and thoughtful infrastructure, translate to a setting that is second to none. T.D. Smith embraces this lifestyle, making it the cornerstone of his business philosophy and that of his team.
 Chris Sommers
A licensed real estate broker with Telluride Real Estate Corporation since 2001, Chris is T.D.’s senior associate, as well as the co-listing broker for all of their listings. He is skilled and equipped at attending to all buyer-client/seller-client requests and when T.D. is personally unavailable, Chris steps up to assist with any client need. Essentially, Chris is T.D.’s right-hand man, making him an integral part in handling the everyday communications that are conducted between brokers and clients. Prior to embarking on a career in real estate, Chris was active in the travel industry. He is a member of the International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATA) and consequently, is able to provide invaluable assistance with all facets of a client’s travel needs. A Kansas native, Chris attended the University of Kansas and Emporia State University. He graduated with a degree in Business Administration and is an alumni member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. Currently, Chris serves as President of the Fairway Four Homeowner’s Condominium Association and has directed many innovative improvements during his tenure. He and his and his wife, Cynthia, live in Mountain Village and have called Telluride home since 1999. In his free time, Chris enjoys skiing, fly-fishing, golfing, traveling, scuba diving, sailing and, of course, just spending time in the mountains.
 Jacqueline Boan
Jackie is responsible for designing, scheduling and coordinating all of T.D.’s advertising and marketing materials for client properties. She has been in the real estate business in Telluride since 2000 and joined T.D.’s team in 2003. Jackie moved to the mountains of southwestern Colorado from New Jersey in 1998 with her son Brad. At home she enjoys hiking, exploring the wonders of the Southwest, and sunny days on slopes; when vacationing, a beautiful beach and spectacular sunset paint the perfect getaway. Prior to relocating to Colorado, Jackie was the general manager, for 20 years, of a chain of 10 retail stores supervising 60 employees. Later, she worked for a land development company overseeing all permits and design specifications, as well as selecting all interior and exterior finishes for the firm’s spec homes.
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