Alanna Spees, REALTOR®

Crafting Lifelong Connections
Office: 970-589-7700 Mobile: 408-497-3774

GET TO KNOW ME

Hi! I’m Alanna Spees, and I never thought I would live in Grand Junction.

I grew up in the Bay Area, and was used to a technology based, fast-paced huge sprawling metropolis where I was part of a world-class synchronized swimming team. I didn’t see snow until I was in my 20’s. I met my husband, Oliver, swimming on the team at CU Boulder. Together, we moved around to various places including Texas, back to California, Minnesota, and then finally to Grand Junction.

In this life, we wear so many different hats.

I’m also a mother, a daughter, a sister, a reluctant gardener, a swimmer, a rafter, a trail-runner, a bit of a coffee snob, and a solidly-intermediate skier. Those who know me best, know that I’ll never be the morning person that I want to be. So, if you see me out on the trails before 7am, know that the people I am with were well worth getting up for (and probably the only reason I’m out that early).

Anywhere but a desert.

When Oliver and I were thinking of relocating, I told him that I would live anywhere except the desert. As irony would have it, we headed straight for a desert… and a high alpine one to boot. Skeptical at first, living in Grand Junction has taken me an embarrassingly long time to adjust. But, along the way I’ve encountered incredible mountain and outdoor culture, boutique downtown charm, and some of the kindest and genuine people I have ever met.

There are unexpected hidden gems in the nooks and crannies of our community, and I hope that this site can help you find them.

So, I guess you could say that I am a converted Grand Junction-ite. I have found a place where we can be outdoors all year round, ski hot laps at our family-friendly resort, know our school teachers by their first names, and think that “traffic” means that you’re not the first car in line at a stop light.

I am passionate about the health and wealth of our community.

Striving to make our community healthier and wealthier is a huge part of practicing real estate. For me, this means many things. It means helping my clients buy homes that shelter their families, guide them through the emotional process of selling their home, improve their economic security and patiently mentor them as we navigate their dynamic real estate journey together.

I hope that my stories and insights here will help you experience the Grand Valley in all of its colorful glory.

To your joyful thriving, wherever you may be!

I look forward to connecting with you! Call or email me anytime!

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Proud to be Americans at the Aerospace museum in Salt Lake City

Out for a chilly hike at the Fruita Paleo trails

Proud to work and play alongside my husband, Oliver

Summit of Gothic Peak outside Crested Butte

Celebrating our great community with a friend and client

What My Clients are Saying…

Vanessa McClellan
We have been working with Alanna Spees for a couple of different searches, including both primary residence and investment properties. She has been such an incredible resource throughout this process. She is knowledgeable, kind, and patient, such a refreshing change compared to my previous experience with real estate agents. She makes a specific point to learn what is important to you as the client, and works hard to meet you where you’re at. I could not recommend her enough. You won’t be disappointed!

L.A.
From start to finish, Alanna exceeded our expectations. We dropped a laundry list of criteria on her lap, and in true Alanna form, she ran with it, graciously adapting to changes and the unexpected challenges along the way. One unexpected and pleasant surprise was the opportunity to assume the seller’s loan. We went into this process blind, but Alanna lit our path at every turn, even when it was new to her. She ran it to the ground like a champ, and we honestly couldn’t have gotten a sweeter deal. Alanna went above and beyond, never complaining. We weren’t just customers; we became her family.

They say success is one part ability and many parts attitude. Compassion, trust, resilience, intelligence, respect, loyalty, and many attributes too long to list here are part of Alanna’s philosophy and practice. She says what she means and does what she says. And she doesn’t stop at point of sale. To date, she continues to provide support, always with a smile and open arms. We don’t just appreciate her. We love her as an agent, friend, family, and all-around human being. The return on that investment will be ten-fold for you and your clients. Thank you, Alanna Spees!

Nicole Czakon
I had a wonderful experience with Alanna. I felt like I was taken care of from day one. She was the model of flexibility. My home hunt had been somewhat at a dead end until I got Alanna involved. We started off with a big range of wants that were impossible to satisfy, and after several weeks of touring different types of properties, we finally found the goldilocks property that made us all happy. Once we started in the closing phase, Alanna took over the reigns of scheduling inspectors and dealing with the concessions. I could not have done it without her and I feel like we got a great house for a great deal.

Lynea Schultz-Ela
Alanna Spees was amazing in navigating the purchase of our new property in Grand Junction. We had detailed support from Alanna and she took the lead in every single question we asked–and there were a lot! She’s not afraid to immediately get on the phone and find answers, collaborate with the seller’s agent, and even make special trips to create videos for us as we live out of town. She is a delightful human, and extremely knowledgeable, and so kind in her understanding of the stress home purchasing can create. The entire team was just fantastic! We highly recommend Alanna to anyone buying or selling.

Topics to dive into…

Intentional Investing

At the heart of this wonderful place we call home…are homes! Our dynamic and growing market is bursting with opportunities for investing. Buying your first investment? Ready to grow your portfolio? Thinking of divesting? Take intentional steps towards my investment goals

Buyers Blog

Daunting, overwhelming, confusing are all ways that I’ve heard buyers describe the home buying process. Exciting, fun, hopeful and dream-come-true are also ways I’ve heard it described. No matter where you fall on the thermometer of home buying emotions, there’s no better gift you can give yourself than arming yourself with education. I’m buying a home…bring it on!

Thriving in the Great Outdoors

Hiking, biking, rafting, snow sports and trails, the Grand Valley is thriving with outdoor lifestyle. You can feel the pride of the outdoors woven deep into the local culture. Take me to my next adventure please!

Savoring Local Joy

Eat, drink and be merry. Or be relaxed. Or be connected. Or share a comforting meal. Or get a jolt of caffeine. Or be silly. Or be filled with laughter. Discover the Grand Valley’s gems of tantalizing food for any mood. What’s on the menu?

Life Balancing

Work/life balance? I have yet to find such a thing. I prefer to think of it as a continuous act of life balancing full of joy bombs, face-down moments, small wins or failures, and big ones too. What I do know is that we’re all on a journey. Let’s walk a little of the journey together with life balancing stories, strategies and sharable resources

Homes Sold for More™

Avoid preventable home sale snafus. Gain the upper hand in negotiations. Spend less hassle and time on the market. Make your first offer stick! Learn about critical steps that are missing from the traditional way of selling a home. Find out what it means to get your Home Sold For More™ instead of “Just Sold”. Learn more