Core Values: #2

At GLRE we have a set of core values that keep us focused on why we’re Realtors, how we treat our customers, and what the community means to us.

When I first started as an agent, in 2009, I asked a colleague, friend, and veteran Realtor (Charlie Clark) what did he like best about being a Realtor. Without missing a [...]

Out of State Lenders and Title Companies

It’s great to have choices. But sometimes there are too many, and it makes making good choices hard. Here’s an example of what happens when you try to save a buck.

We had a property listed for sale in Barre. When the offer came in, we negotiated, worked through the inspection, appraisal, everything. [...]

A Job Well Done

Photo by Ted Dawson

Steve and Patty came to Green Light Real Estate to list their home for sale.  They had a beautiful cape in Montpelier, and were downsizing to move in with family nearby. They had seen our signs all over town and knew we were the brokerage to hire! We got together a few times to sort out the [...]

A Job Well Done

Photo by Ted Dawson

When Ariana contacted me with interest in a sweet little house with a beautiful location I was very excited.  The house spoke to me as soon as I saw it appear on the MLS, and I hoped that I’d have the opportunity to show it to a [...]

How Does 2020 Stack Up?

The last few months have been, shall we say, unusual.

Let's see how 2020 compares to years past.

Photo by Francesca Tosolini

Why does it seem like the market is so hot? Because it is. The number of new listings is way down. But the number of houses that have gone under contract is way up. Supply and [...]

How to Win a Multi-Bid Situation

When the market is hot, which it is right now, buyers have to have a few extra tricks up their sleeves to get the house they want.

Photo by Scott Graham

Here are some good strategies to use to help when you’re in a good old fashioned bidding war:

• Be prepared! Have your pre-approval letter in place. You
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FAQ: Are you on Zillow?

One question that sellers ask us from time to time is “Are you on Zillow?”

The short answer is yes.

Zillow, Realtor.com, Trulia, Homesnap, and countless other real estate sites get their information directly from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). 

Green Light Real Estate participates in the MLS. If you really [...]

Mortgage Help: Fannie Mae and Forbearance

There is no denying that the slowdown / shutdown from COVID-19 is goinig to have very real impacts on people's finances. Loss of income and drawing down of savings may make it challenging for some to make their mortgage payments. And for others, who are at risk for foreclosure, the fears can be [...]

COVID-19 and Foreclosures

It's always been true that one of the leading causes of foreclosure is getting sick. Another leading cause is losing one's job. 

Combining a pandemic with an economic shutdown can cause massive strain on a family's financial position. And adding the fear of losing your house to foreclosure in the midst of all of [...]

Fannie and Freddie Give Appraisers

a Workaround for COVID-19

In a move to help move purchases, sales, and refinances through the system, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have issued new options for appraisers. Here's a video explaining some of the [...]