BCK Real Estate Remembers Star Power Legend

December 31, 2012 by Leave a comment

by John Biondolillo, BCK Real Estate

Central Vermont homes

BCK Real Estate, Central Vermont real estate & community information

BCK real estate remembers Star Power legend Howard Brinton who passed away last Wednesday. Howard was an amazing teacher offering a wealth of knowledge to real estate professionals around the country. As the founder and CEO of Star Power, an organization offering training for Realtors in the form of audio programs, videos, books and conferences, Howard was able to spread his expertise, impacting many successful careers. In fact, Howard was recognized as “the person who had made the biggest impact on the business and personal lives of many Realtors across the country”.

In addition to Star Power Howard was also a president of the Council of Residential Specialists (CRS) at one time, an organization which counts some of the top realtors in the nation among its members. As president Howard taught many class around the country and helped start many realtors in their careers. Howard was known for his quick wit, speaking skills, and dynamic personality.

Marcia and I benefitted from Howard’s wisdom on more than one occasion and were interviewed by him in 2007, one of the last interviews he ever did. We are proud to be Star Power “Stars” and Howard’s legacy lives on as we continue to teach our Central Vermont real estate agents all of the things that he taught us. It goes without saying that Howard will be missed greatly by all of us in the real estate industry.

To learn more about Star Power and Howard Brinton please click here.

Come explore Vermont Real Estate with the experts at BCK Real Estate. Complete MLS Listings of Vermont Homes For Sale & Vermont Real Estate For Sale.  BCK is the Home of Vermont Real Estate.

BCK Real Estate offers Vermont home buyers and sellers a direct source for all Vermont MLS listings. Find reliable listing information for VT homes for sale, investment real estate, commercial properties, land and farm listings. We provide a simple and efficient method of finding Vermont properties, upcoming open houses, home and vacation rentals, Realtor® information, real estate agents and related real estate resources.

With several convenient offices throughout Vermont to serve you, BCK is your one-stop-source for all your Vermont real estate, vacation rental and property management needs. In addition to BCK, our brands include Stowe Realty (Stowe VT), Susan Martin & Company Realtors (Morrisville VT), and Quatrini Real Estate (St. Johnsbury).  We also have professionals specializing in land, farms and agricultural properties.

BCK Real Estate Company includes the foremost brands in Vermont real estate. The secret to the success of the BCK family of companies is in the quality of its people and the relationships that they have with the communities they serve. Customers also appreciate the depth and expanse of local knowledge that the company’s career-oriented agents work hard to obtain.  Call, click or stop by our offices in Barre, Montpelier, Killington / Rutland, Morrisville, Northfield, Rochester, Saint Johnsbury, Waterbury and Stowe.

Contact information for our individual offices:

BCK Barre VT   86 North Main Street  Barre, VT 05641   (802)479-3366

BCK Montpelier  15 State Street     Montpelier, VT 05602   (802)229-4242

BCK Northfield    17 East Street  Northfield, VT 05663  (802)485-7400

BCK Killington    1635 VT Route 4   Mendon, VT 05701  (802)775-9003

BCK Rochester      42 North Main Street  Rochester, VT 05767  (802)767-9900

Stowe Realty/ BCK Real Estate  – 254 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT 05672  (802) 253-8484

Quatrini Real Estate 1111 Main Street St. Johnsbury VT  05819 (802) 748-9543

Susan Martin & Co. Realtors 434 Brooklyn Street Morrisville VT 05661 (802) 888-0088

BCK Real Estate is the home of Vermont Real Estate. Click here for free access to the Vermont MLS. We represent buyers and sellers of Vermont Real Estate, specializing in Montpelier, Barre, Northfield, Rochester, Stowe, Morrisville, Killington, St. Johnsbury, and Mendon.

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BCK Helps Bank Expand In Barre Vermont

May 28, 2012 by Leave a comment

by John Biondolillo, BCK Real Estate

Barre VT

BCK Real Estate, Central Vermont real estate & community information

BCK Real Estate has helped Merchant’s Bank expand its service in Barre Vermont. Merhcant’s Bank is a Vermont based bank that covers the entire state and it recently opened a new branch in Barre with the help of BCK Real Estate. Merchant’s Bank has been in Barre VT for more than 30 years and will be opening its new branch office soon.

When representatives of Merchant’s Bank contacted me for help in locating a site for a new bank I examined all available land in Barre to find the best location for a new branch office. The spot I found is located in the Rite Aid Plaza in the 300 block of North Main Street, a location most people saw as a parking lot and nothing more. With some hard work I was able to secure the spot for Merchant’s Bank and work out a long term commercial lease on the spot. The bank broke ground on May 16th.

BCK Real Estate can service all of your Central Vermont real estate needs, residential or commercial. Our efforts go toward our clients and meeting their needs. Contact us today to learn more about current market conditions and let us help you take advantage of today’s exceptional affordability levels.

BCK Real Estate now has Vermont Realtors in eight real estate offices in Vermont and if you are looking to buy or sell a home in Barre, Montpelier, Northfield, Mendon, Rochester, Morrisville, Killington,  St. Johnsbury and Stowe, Vermont. We are your source for Vermont Real Estate. Email us at info@StoweRealty.com.  This blog is provided for informational purposes and not intended to take the place of a licensed real estate professional.

You can also contact our individual offices:

BCK Barre VT   86 North Main Street  Barre, VT 05641   (802)479-3366

BCK Montpelier  15 State Street     Montpelier, VT 05602   (802)229-4242

BCK Northfield    17 East Street  Northfield, VT 05663  (802)485-7400

BCK /Louise Harrison    2472 US Route 4   Mendon, VT 05701  (802)775-9999

BCK Rochester      42 North Main Street  Rochester, VT 05767  (802)767-9900

Stowe Realty/ BCK Real Estate  – 254 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT 05672  (802) 253-8484

Quatrini Real Estate 1111 Main Street St. Johnsbury VT  05819 (802) 748-9543

Susan Martin & Co. Realtors 434 Brooklyn Street Morrisville VT 05661 (802) 888-0088

BCK Real Estate is the home of Vermont Real Estate. Click here for free access to the Vermont MLS. We represent buyers and sellers of Vermont Real Estate, specializing in Montpelier, Barre, Northfield, Rochester, Stowe, Morrisville, Killington, St. Johnsbury, and Mendon.

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BCK Real Estate Involved With Career Days in Central Vermont

March 26, 2012 by Leave a comment

by John Biondolillo and Butch Churchill of BCK Real Estate

Central Vermont

BCK Real Estate / Central Vermont real estate

BCK Real Estate is involved with career days throughout Central Vermont.  Last week we were at Norwich University in Northfield Vermont, and today we will be at Champlain College.  Career Days are all about presenting college students with options for potential careers.  There is no doubt that real estate has had some bad press in recent years but representing buyers and sellers of Central Vermont real estate has proven to be a worthwhile and rewarding career for many of us over the years.

Other Central Vermont employers represented at Career Days include Adecco, Armistead Caregiver Services, BAYADA Home Health Care, Brandthropology, Burlington Young Professionals, Competitive Computing, Champlain College, Champlain Valley Agency on Aging, Comcast, Enterprise Rent A Car, and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters to name a few.  The companies are in locations from Waterbury Vermont to Burlington Vermont and all over the state.

BCK Real Estate will be showcasing its ideology, to be the best real estate company in Vermont.  Our company has a reputation for quality, commitment, and community involvement.  Contact us today to not only learn more about Central Vermont real estate but what a career in real estate can do for you.

BCK Real Estate now has Vermont Realtors in eight real estate offices in Vermont and if you are looking to buy or sell a home in Barre, Montpelier, Northfield, Waterbury, Rochester and Stowe, Vermont. We are your source for Vermont Real Estate. Email us at info@StoweRealty.com.  This blog is provided for informational purposes and not intended to take the place of a licensed real estate professional.

You can also contact our individual offices:

BCK Barre VT   86 North Main Street  Barre, VT 05641   (802)479-3366

BCK Montpelier  15 State Street     Montpelier, VT 05602   (802)229-4242

BCK Northfield    17 East Street  Northfield, VT 05663  (802)485-7400

BCK Waterbury    21 North Main Street  Waterbury, VT 05676  (802)241-2000

BCK Rochester      42 North Main Street  Rochester, VT 05767  (802)767-9900

Stowe Realty/ BCK Real Estate  – 254 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT 05672  (802) 253-8484

Quatrini Real Estate 1111 Main Street St. Johnsbury VT  05819 (802) 748-9543

Susan Martin & Co. Realtors 434 Brooklyn Street Morrisville VT 05661 (802) 888-0088

BCK Real Estate is the home of Vermont Real Estate. Click here for free access to the Vermont MLS. We represent buyers and sellers of Vermont Real Estate, specializing in Montpelier, Barre, Northfield, Rochester, Stowe and Waterbury.

Butch Churchill is a BCK REALTOR® in our Northfield Vermont office.  Butch offers a wealth of knowledge with regards to buying and selling Central Vermont real estate and by placing the client first Butch can make any real estate transaction run smoothly.  Contact Butch today to learn more about what is going on with regards to the Central Vermont real estate market.

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Trains Running From Montpelier to Barre by John Biondolillo and Renee Dezotelle, BCK Real Estate

September 27, 2011 by Leave a comment

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Central Vermont BCK Real Estate John Biondolillo

By John Biondolillo, Renee Dezotelle BCK Real Estate

Trains are running from Montpelier to Barre, which is great news for those living in Central Vermont who were immediately affected by hurricane Irene.  Transportation is an incredibly important factor in daily life, a factor which when hindered by a natural disaster can seem monumental.  The railways throughout Vermont were impacted by the wrath of Irene but were immediately attended to.  Most services have either resumed or are being attended to by bus systems.
 
Those living in Central Vermont can rest easy knowing a major route, that between Montpelier and Barre, is operational, connecting Central Vermonters with Burlington for those needing to get to work or play.  This is especially positive being that some lines in Vermont are still being worked on.  The NECR (New England Central Rail) has worked tirelessly to resume service to Central Vermont.

Central Vermont communities and organizations have come together in the wake of Irene, getting services back on track and life as close to normal as possible.  The attention to the railways was quick and much appreciated by all.  Click here to visit the website for the NECR and get up to date information on routes you are most interested in.

BCK Real Estate now has Vermont Realtors in six real estate offices in Vermont and if you are looking to buy or sell a home in Barre, Montpelier, Northfield, Waterbury, Rochester and Stowe, Vermont. We are your source for Vermont Real Estate. Email us at info@StoweRealty.com.  This blog is provided for informational purposes and not intended to take the place of a licensed real estate professional.

You can also contact our individual offices:

BCK Barre VT   86 North Main Street  Barre, VT 05641   (802)479-3366

BCK Montpelier  15 State Street     Montpelier, VT 05602   (802)229-4242

BCK Northfield    17 East Street  Northfield, VT 05663  (802)485-7400

BCK Waterbury    21 North Main Street  Waterbury, VT 05676  (802)241-2000

BCK Rochester      42 North Main Street  Rochester, VT 05767  (802)767-9900

Stowe Realty/ BCK Real Estate  – 254 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT 05672  (802) 253-8484

BCK Real Estate is the home of Vermont Real Estate. Click here for free access to the Vermont MLS. We represent buyers and sellers of Vermont Real Estate, specializing in Montpelier, Barre, Northfield, Rochester, Stowe and Waterbury. This blog is brought to you by David Alexander, a BCK broker that can handle all of your buying and selling needs.

Renee Dezotelle offers exceptional service to anyone searching for real estate in Central Vermont.  Known for her commitment, professionalism and service, Renee can help you with all of your Central Vermont real estate needs.

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Central Vermont Realtor Marcia Biondolillo Here to Help

September 27, 2011 by Leave a comment

Central Vermont Realtor Marcia Biondolillo

Central Vermont Realtor Marcia Biondolillo

by BCK Real Estate

A Central Vermont REALTOR® is here to help those in need, stepping up to rally for those affected by Irene.  Marcia Biondolillo owns BCK Real Estate with her husband John Biondolillo, and lives and works in Central Vermont.  BCK Real Estate has an office in Rochester Vermont, a Vermont town that was particularly ravaged by flooding caused by Hurricane Irene.  Marcia didn’t just sit there and think about what has happened to the people affected by flooding, she did something for the people in Rochester Vermont.

Through an extensive network that includes other real estate professionals, friends, clients, and more, Marcia Biondolillo was able to reach out and gather aid for people and families in Rochester Vermont that included food, clothes, and other necessities, using its Barre office as a drop-off point.  From here the supplies have been transported to Rochester in moving vans.  It is amazing to live in a community that comes together to help those in need, and to be a part of something so human. 

Marcia Biondolillo’s dedication to the communities of Central Vermont and her ability to follow through, as opposed to sitting idly by, is a representation of how good can come from bad situations.  Contact us at BCK Real Estate to learn more about how you can help those who have been affected by Irene.  We can also help you get to know the different areas that make up Central Vermont and help you understand how living in our unique area can help you feel like you are part of something larger.

BCK Real Estate is the home of Vermont Real Estate. Click here for free access to the Vermont MLS. We represent buyers and sellers of Vermont Real Estate, specializing in Montpelier, Barre, Northfield, Rochester, Stowe and Waterbury.

Marcia Biondolillo is the CFO of BCK Real Estate, working out of the Barre office.  Marcia holds an MBA from Boston College and was the Director of Employment for the Bank of Boston before entering real estate, Marcia’s experience is a true asset to those seeking information on the business end of the real estate industry.

BCK Real Estate now has Vermont Realtors in six real estate offices in Vermont and if you are looking to buy or sell a home in Barre, Montpelier, Northfield, Waterbury, Rochester and Stowe, Vermont. We are your source for Vermont Real Estate. Email us at info@StoweRealty.com.  This blog is provided for informational purposes and not intended to take the place of a licensed real estate professional.

You can also contact our individual offices:

BCK Barre VT   86 North Main Street  Barre, VT 05641   (802)479-3366

BCK Montpelier  15 State Street     Montpelier, VT 05602   (802)229-4242

BCK Northfield    17 East Street  Northfield, VT 05663  (802)485-7400

BCK Waterbury    21 North Main Street  Waterbury, VT 05676  (802)241-2000

BCK Rochester      42 North Main Street  Rochester, VT 05767  (802)767-9900

 Stowe Realty/ BCK Real Estate  – 254 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT 05672  (802) 253-8484

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What to do in Waterbury, Vermont by John Biondolillo, BCK Real Estate Company Vermont

April 30, 2011 by Leave a comment

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BCK Real Estate Vermont John Biondolillo

You can visit Vermont’s #1 tourist attraction: Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream plant, a veritable Mecca for lovers of premium ice cream. Take a tour of the facility and watch those delicious flavors being made. A Scoop Shop and souvenirs are available there too.

Just a few minutes up the road in Waterbury Center are Cold Hollow Cider Mill, Lake Champlain Chocolates, and the Cabot Creamery Annex.

At the Cold Hollow Cider Mill you can watch them making cider from Vermont apple orchards, sample Vermont mustards and jams, watch bees making honey combs during warm weather months, enjoy fresh made cider donuts, and treat the kids to free cider popsicles.

In Waterbury village itself, boutique shopping opportunities include the Stowe Street Emporium, Bridgeside Books, and The Tiny Acorn. From spring to fall, there is a weekly farmers market on the Main Street green with a variety of produce, Vermont raised meats, maple syrup, fresh flowers, and Vermont crafts. In the evening following the farmers’ market there are free live music performances from some of Vermont’s best known bands such as folk, bluegrass, brass band, country, and oldies rock ‘n roll. Weekends in Waterbury offer a large flea market, a regionally popular destination for locals and visitors.

Waterbury has been fortunate to have the Revitalizing Waterbury volunteer organization and some local businesses which have restored some of the town’s best architectural examples. There are restaurants, shops, pubs, retail stores, and offices you’ll enjoy all within easy walking distance of each other.

BCK Real Estate now has Vermont Realtors in six real estate offices in Vermont and if you are looking to buy or sell a home in Barre, Montpelier, Northfield, Waterbury, Rochester and Stowe, Vermont. We are your source for Vermont Real Estate. Email us at info@BCKrealestate.com.  This blog is provided for informational purposes and not intended to take the place of a licensed real estate professional.

You can also contact our individual offices:

BCK Barre VT   86 North Main Street  Barre, VT 05641   (802)479-3366

BCK Montpelier  15 State Street     Montpelier, VT 05602   (802)229-4242

BCK Northfield    17 East Street  Northfield, VT 05663  (802)485-7400

BCK Waterbury    21 North Main Street  Waterbury, VT 05676  (802)241-2000

BCK Rochester      42 North Main Street  Rochester, VT 05767  (802)767-9900

Stowe Realty/ BCK Real Estate  - 254 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT 05672  (802) 253-8484

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The Final Walk Through in Real Estate by John Biondolillo, BCK Real Estate Company Vermont

April 28, 2011 by Leave a comment

BCK Real Estate Vermont John Biondolillo

BCK Real Estate Vermont John Biondolillo

Most home purchase contracts include a clause that gives the Buyer the right to complete a walk-through inspection before closing. Often times Buyers feel that there is no need to do a final walk through, but the last thing you want to do is have to clean up a mess or fix some last minute thing yourself, before you can move in. The best time for a Buyer to do this would be during the last week before the closing, in order to ensure that the property is in substantially the same condition it was when you agreed to purchase it.

The final walk through also allows the Buyer to make sure that any items or appliances that the Seller agreed to leave have not been removed, and that any repairs the Seller agreed to are either completed or in the process of being completed. However, if the Seller has not yet moved out during the final walk through, it is impossible to know how the home will look once the Seller is gone. For this reason, most contracts require that the Seller remove all debris and personal property except those specifically included in the contract agreement. However, while a huge mess may not be left behind, most contracts only require the property be swept. Therefore, you may also want to ask if the Seller is planning on having the property professionally cleaned, and if not, you may want to arrange for this before you move in.

Also, while buying Vermont Real Estate, it is always a good idea to use the final walk through to ask the Seller any final questions. It is helpful to compile a list prior to walking through, in order to make sure all questions are answered. Make sure to ask if there are any idiosyncrasies of the property that you should be informed about, perhaps how to operate an alarm or pool system. Also, find out if there are any routine home maintenance tasks other than the obvious; maybe there is a gutter drain that clogs periodically, or a sewer pipe that needs clearing every now and again.

Find out, also, if the Seller can give you the contact information for any contractors that have done previous work on the house. Good contractors are often hard to come by and recommendations, or even who to stay away from, will come in handy. It is helpful to use this final walk as and opportunity to decide where furniture will go as well; this will make process of moving in go much faster. Make sure to transfer utilities from the Seller’s to your name in order to assure they do not get shut off, and ask the Sellers if they plan to leave any kinds of instruction manuals, spare keys, or garage door openers.

BCK Real Estate now has Vermont Realtors in six real estate offices in Vermont and if you are looking to buy or sell a home in Barre, Montpelier, Northfield, Waterbury, Rochester and Stowe, Vermont. We are your source for Vermont Real Estate. Email us at info@BCKrealestate.com.  This blog is provided for informational purposes and not intended to take the place of a licensed real estate professional.

You can also contact our individual offices:

BCK Barre VT   86 North Main Street  Barre, VT 05641   (802)479-3366

BCK Montpelier  15 State Street     Montpelier, VT 05602   (802)229-4242

BCK Northfield    17 East Street  Northfield, VT 05663  (802)485-7400

BCK Waterbury    21 North Main Street  Waterbury, VT 05676  (802)241-2000

BCK Rochester      42 North Main Street  Rochester, VT 05767  (802)767-9900

Stowe Realty/ BCK Real Estate  - 254 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT 05672  (802) 253-8484

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Waterbury, Vermont by John Biondolillo, BCK Real Estate Company Vermont

April 25, 2011 by Leave a comment

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BCK Real Estate Vermont John Biondolillo

By John Biondolillo, BCK Real Estate Vermont

You won’t find a more convenient location to enjoy the Vermont experience than Waterbury Vermont – the best of central Vermont! Right off Interstate 89 at Exit 10, Waterbury is central to Stowe, Montpelier, Burlington and the Mad River Valley where ski resorts, popular attractions, and nature’s recreational opportunities abound.

The village is full of historic buildings, including the recently restored 1875 train station still in use today as an Amtrak stop. Waterbury is home to some of the country’s best known specialty food manufacturers such as Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, but the atmosphere is still classic Vermont small town, full of charm and smiles.

 Living here in Waterbury, Vermont you have arrived at the Gateway to the Mountains of Stowe, Sugarbush and the Mad River Valley. Thousands of visitors each year make Waterbury their home base, as they enjoy the scenic vistas and outdoor activities and attractions abundant in the area. 

Waterbury’s central location is important whether your interests are hiking, skiing, sightseeing, cross-country skiing, fishing, sleigh rides, shopping or sampling the offerings and variety of Vermont destinations: Montpelier (the state capital), Burlington, and the four world-class ski resorts of Stowe, Mad River Glen, Bolton Valley and Sugarbush. All these places are within 25 minutes of Waterbury.

BCK Real Estate now has Vermont Realtors in six real estate offices in Vermont and if you are looking to buy or sell a home in Barre, Montpelier, Northfield, Waterbury, Rochester and Stowe, Vermont. We are your source for Vermont Real Estate. Email us at info@BCKrealestate.com.  This blog is provided for informational purposes and not intended to take the place of a licensed real estate professional.

You can also contact our individual offices:

BCK Barre VT   86 North Main Street  Barre, VT 05641   (802)479-3366

BCK Montpelier  15 State Street     Montpelier, VT 05602   (802)229-4242

BCK Northfield    17 East Street  Northfield, VT 05663  (802)485-7400

BCK Waterbury    21 North Main Street  Waterbury, VT 05676  (802)241-2000

BCK Rochester      42 North Main Street  Rochester, VT 05767  (802)767-9900

Stowe Realty/ BCK Real Estate  - 254 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT 05672  (802) 253-8484

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Outside the Village of Northfield, Vermont John Biondolillo, BCK Real Estate Company Vermont

April 21, 2011 by Leave a comment

BCK Real Estate Vermont John Biondolillo

BCK Real Estate Vermont John Biondolillo

By John Biondolillo, BCK Real Estate Vermont

Located outside of the Village are the more rustic sections of Northfield, as well as Norwich University and Northfield Falls. The Town of Northfield has six covered bridges, four of them located in “the Falls” on the northern edge of town.  These include the Slaughterhouse Bridge, which is located off of Vermont Route 12.  Nearby on Cox Brook Road are three covered bridges in close proximity .  At left is the Stony Brook Covered Bridge, also known as the Moseley Covered Bridge, which is located in the southwestern section of Northfield off Vermont Route 12A.  Also registered nationally is the privately-owned Chamberlin Bridge, which is off Stony Brook Road on Chamberlin Road .

The municipal government of Northfield consists of two elected boards.  The Board of Town Selectmen is elected by all eligible Town voters while the Board of Village Trustees is elected only by voters residing in the Village.  The Boards jointly appoint a Municipal Manager to run the day-to-day operations of the Northfield community.  The current Municipal Manager is Nanci Allard (seen at right) and she may be found at the Northfield Municipal Building, located just off the Village Common.  The mailing address is 51 South Main Street, Northfield, VT 05663.  Her phone number is 802-485-6121 and the fax number is 802-485-8426.   

The Town Clerk is elected by Town voters and is responsible for maintaining all official town records; sending out property tax bills and recording payments; supervising elections in Northfield; providing various licenses to the public; and many other duties.  The Town Clerk’s Office is in the Northfield Municipal Building (seen at left), which is located at 51 South Main Street and is open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  The current Town Clerk is Kim Pombar and her phone number is 802-485-5421.   

BCK Real Estate now has Vermont Realtors in six real estate offices in Vermont and if you are looking to buy or sell a home in Barre, Montpelier, Northfield, Waterbury, Rochester and Stowe, Vermont. We are your source for Vermont Real Estate. Email us at info@BCKrealestate.com.  This blog is provided for informational purposes and not intended to take the place of a licensed real estate professional.

You can also contact our individual offices:

BCK Barre VT   86 North Main Street  Barre, VT 05641   (802)479-3366

BCK Montpelier  15 State Street     Montpelier, VT 05602   (802)229-4242

BCK Northfield    17 East Street  Northfield, VT 05663  (802)485-7400

BCK Waterbury    21 North Main Street  Waterbury, VT 05676  (802)241-2000

BCK Rochester      42 North Main Street  Rochester, VT 05767  (802)767-9900

Stowe Realty/ BCK Real Estate  - 254 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT 05672  (802) 253-8484

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Selecting the Right Real Estate Agent by John Biondolillo, BCK Real Estate Company Vermont

April 18, 2011 by Leave a comment

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BCK Real Estate Vermont John Biondolillo

By John Biondolillo, BCK Real Estate Vermont

There are several ways to select a great agent that you feel confident about. Referrals from friends, colleagues and relatives who have recently bought or sold a home is one way. If you are new to the area and don’t have someone to ask, drive around the neighborhoods to are interested in and make a not of the agents who list the most property there. Another way is to visit open houses on Sundays and meet some of the agents in person. Sellers usually interview more than one agent when listing a home. Buyers are advised to do the same. However, don’t feel like you must interview several agents. Rapport between you and your agent is vitally important to a satisfactory home purchase transaction. So, when you find an agent who is knowledgeable about the area where you want to live, whom you trust implicitly and with whom you are compatible, search no more.

            While there are many emotions attached to buying a home, conduct you agent interviews in a business type fashion. Make appointments to meet with agents in their office. If you are unable to decide on an agent after one meeting, have him or her show you several homes that might suit you. This will give you a chance to assess the agent’s style and to see if it meshes well with yours. Also, the agent’s selection of homes will ell you how well he or she listened when you described your housing needs and desires.

            Finding an agent who has time for you and who is also hard working are important to you finding your dream home. Approximately 20% of all agents sell 80% of all property. The agents who sell the most property have the most experience. A well-organized agent who sells a lot of property is probably your best bet, as long as that agent takes a hands-on approach and values customer satisfaction. Once you have selected an agent don’t be shy about letting the agent know that your expectations are high.

            Once a working relationship has been established between you and your agent, you should commit to working with them exclusively. Buyers often wonder if they should work with more than one agent. Yes, if they are looking in more than one area. However, many experienced agents work multiple areas. A top agent will not try to sell you in an area he knows little about. Let your agent know that you are looking in multiple areas, they can easily refer you to someone who is experienced. Only a local specialist is going to be able to protect your interest. An out-of-area agent has no way of knowing the subtle nuances about a place that will enable you to decide which home is the best to buy

BCK Real Estate now has Vermont Realtors in six real estate offices in Vermont and if you are looking to buy or sell a home in Barre, Montpelier, Northfield, Waterbury, Rochester and Stowe, Vermont. We are your source for Vermont Real Estate. Email us at info@BCKrealestate.com.  This blog is provided for informational purposes and not intended to take the place of a licensed real estate professional.

You can also contact our individual offices:

BCK Barre VT   86 North Main Street  Barre, VT 05641   (802)479-3366

BCK Montpelier  15 State Street     Montpelier, VT 05602   (802)229-4242

BCK Northfield    17 East Street  Northfield, VT 05663  (802)485-7400

BCK Waterbury    21 North Main Street  Waterbury, VT 05676  (802)241-2000

BCK Rochester      42 North Main Street  Rochester, VT 05767  (802)767-9900

Stowe Realty/ BCK Real Estate  - 254 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT 05672  (802) 253-8484

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