GRAND JUNCTION, Colo., Sept. 17, 2026 — Real estate professional Tanette Smith has achieved a major milestone in Western Colorado, becoming the first person ever to garner honors for two separate industry awards.
Smith, an agent with Grand Junction-based United Country Real Estate | Real Colorado Properties, recently earned bronze honors in the Best Commercial Real Estate Agent and Best Residential Real Estate Agent categories for the Best of the West Awards.
Hosted by the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, the annual awards program recognizes top businesses and professionals throughout Colorado’s Grand Valley. Nominees are selected by the community before advancing to a public voting process. Winners are then chosen for either gold, silver or bronze awards across multiple categories.
“It’s amazing to be recognized in this way, but it’s also much more than just an individual accomplishment,” Smith said. “It’s something that reflects the relationships I’ve built with clients, and the support of the community around me.”
With offices in Craig, Delta, Grand Junction, Montrose and Rifle, Colo., United Country | Real Colorado Properties specializes in a variety of lifestyle and rural real estate, including mountain homes, ranches, hunting land, luxury estates, commercial properties and more. An industry veteran of nearly two decades, Smith joined the brokerage in 2017.
As a REALTOR®, broker associate and lifelong Grand Junction resident, Smith typically ranks among Western Colorado’s top performers each year. However, her latest recognition represents something extremely rare. Prior to this year, no one has ever placed in both the residential and commercial real estate categories for the Best of the West Awards. Smith’s achievement is a historic first.
“United Country has truly helped me grow,” she said. “The specialty property groups and the reach of the brand have opened doors I never imagined. Whether it's commercial, residential, land, ranches or even international opportunities, the possibilities are incredible. I'm very proud to be a part of it.”
Smith pointed to a few highlights so far this year, including the sale of a $2.35 million luxury ranch property, as well as a restaurant that sold for $1.2 million. At the same time, she emphasized her passion for helping first-time buyers and navigating down payment assistance programs.
“From first-time homebuyers to multi-million-dollar properties, I enjoy helping people achieve their goals,” she said. “I get to work with clients across both ends of the spectrum, and that’s one of the things I love most about this business.”
Learn more about United Country | Real Colorado Properties at RealColoradoProperties.com, call the brokerage at 970-256-9700, or email info@realcoloradoproperties.com.