While sometimes the terms are used interchangeably, they are two very different things.

Assessment

Each town does their own assessment of every property in the town. The rules about when and how they do it are not only outside the scope of this post, but also pretty [...]

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Impact of the Pandemic on the Housing Landscape in Vermont

August 2020

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I was recently asked to be a presenter to Governor Scott’s Community Solutions and Local Recovery task force.  A version of this detailed report was shared with many state and local leaders, including regional planning directors, leaders of [...]

How Does a Buyer's Agent Get Paid?

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There are two main ways that I get paid for the

professional services and solutions that I provide.

Buyer Broker Fees Paid By Seller: 

First, when you buy a house, I get a commission. The commission is usually a percentage of the sale price, and I get that at the closing at the [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

So, How’s the Market?

March 2020

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We’ve just about made it through another winter, and into another mud season. Congratulations to us all--hearty, brave, unflinching Vermonters!

By the Numbers--Snapshot

We’re still seeing a strong market in Central Vermont, that’s kind of old news.

So, with this month’s real estate report, we’re going to look at how these numbers have changed over [...]

So, How's the Market?

February 2020

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The spring market is actually starting to begin! Typically we see an increase in buyer and seller activity beginning in February as a runway to the busier spring and summer [...]

February Art Walk: Bill Barnard

Friday February 7 is Art Walk in Montpelier! Organized by Montpelier Alive, Art Walk is a fun, free way to see the work of talented local artists. It’s also a great way to see your friends and neighbors as you walk through town.

There will be several venues throughout Montpelier showcasing different [...]

2019 End of Year Report

For this end of year report, the main focus is on changes over the past five years. And the trend is strong!

Sale prices in Barre City increased by over 20%, U32 towns saw appreciation of almost 18%, and every market saw stronger sale prices. Our market as a whole saw price appreciation of 12.24% over five [...]