Two of the area’s most respected and longstanding real estate authorities join forces to offer an expanded presence, and amplified visibility through an innovative marketing platform
Telluride, Colorado (October 8, 2024): Forbes Global Properties, an international network of selected real estate brokerages that connects buyers and sellers to the world’s most exceptional properties, is proud to announce the merger of Telluride Real Estate Corp. and Telluride Properties, two of the most trusted and longstanding real estate brokerages in Telluride, Colorado. Spanning nine prime locations throughout Telluride and the Mountain Village, the team of more than 70 leading local agents will operate as Telluride Properties.
Telluride Properties was founded in 1986 with offices on Colorado Avenue, at the Gondola Base and in the Town of Mountain Village. Albert Roer and Polly Leach-Lychee, Partners at Telluride Properties, LLC shared, “Both teams have embraced this merger and we all look forward to combined and enhanced marketing programs, exploring new markets, enhanced collaboration and exchange of ideas and expertise for facilitation of transactions.”
Founded in 1981, Telluride Real Estate Corp. was established by TD Smith and Ron Allred as a subsidiary of the Telluride Company as the primary marketing arm for what was to become the Telluride Mountain Village. TD Smith said, “We are enthused with the evolution of this consolidation that heightens our visibility, marketing outreach, knowledge transfer between brokers and the prestige of a firm representing the sales effort for the preeminent Four Seasons project.”
“Both teams have embraced this merger and we all look forward to combined and enhanced marketing programs, exploring new markets, enhanced collaboration and exchange of ideas and expertise for facilitation of transactions.”
— Albert Roer and Polly Leach-Lychee, Partners at Telluride Properties, LLC
“With the merger of these two renowned companies, Telluride now benefits from a best-in-class real estate service, offering unmatched expertise and access across all nine prime locations,” said Michael Jalbert, CEO of Forbes Global Properties.
The exclusive worldwide residential real estate partner of Forbes, Forbes Global Properties provides branding and marketing services to the world’s premier real estate firms and is now represented by real estate agents across 26 countries in more than 525 locations. As members of this exclusive network, Telluride Properties benefits from Forbes’ engaged audience of more than 140 million to connect, inspire, and inform affluent potential homebuyers and sellers about the finest properties for sale globally.
Homes are presented across Forbes and Forbes Global Properties print, digital, and social media channels and paired with expert commentary, timely market data, and top-tier editorials. Telluride Properties’ prime residential listings are prominently showcased on forbesglobalproperties.com – a curated collection of high-value, quality home listings.
Homes are presented across Forbes and Forbes Global Properties print, digital, and social media channels and paired with expert commentary, timely market data, and top-tier editorials. Telluride Properties’ prime residential listings are prominently showcased on forbesglobalproperties.com – a curated collection of high-value, quality home listings.
Embracing Forbes Global Properties’ commitment to professional excellence, several Telluride Properties teammates were recently recognized by the Telluride Association of Realtors (TAR) for their leadership and stewardship of the residential real estate community. Forbes Global Properties joins Telluride Properties in congratulating the 2023/2024 TAR Award Winners Allison Templin, recipient of the Community REALTOR® of the Year for Outstanding Service to the Community Award; Eric Saunders who was acknowledged in the Open House category for the Best Creative Open Houses with Ambience; and Jake Ames, Rookie of the Year based on Visibility, Learning Curve and Hard Work.
Also acknowledged during the annual award banquet was the incoming TAR 2024/2025 Board of Directors, which includes Anna Wilson, President; Kip Smith, President-Elect; Eric Saunders, Past President Liaison; Albert Roer, Treasurer/Secretary; and Alex Martin, MLS Director.