Tips for Vermont Real Estate Buyers

Determine Your Search Criteria

Begin your Vermont home search by focusing on the location where you want to buy, and the amenities you want in a home. Determine how much square footage you want, how many bedrooms and baths you need, etc. Knowing what you're looking for will not only help you focus your search but will also help your real estate broker understand your needs so that she can best assist you in the process.

Shopping for a Home

We encourage you to register on our site to make use of the tools that make house shopping easier. When you've narrowed down your search, get in touch with Nicole to talk about the properties that interest you, and set up an appointment to visit your favorites. Reading the local real estate print ads and driving around neighborhoods that interest you is also a viable strategy. Visiting open houses also helps you understand the market, and get a solid idea of what is available in your price range.

• Printable Buyer Checklist (pdf)
• 7 Tips for First Time Home Buyers an article by Claes Bell
• Emerging Trends in Home Buying for Empty Nesters
• Getting Pre-Approved - What First-time Homebuyers Need to Know —A podcast from New England Federal Credit Union