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Barb's Testimonials

Barb is very professional, well-informed and able to explain complicated info to confused clients.  She has a wealth of experience, is practical and honest – a kind person.  Barb Trousdale was a pleasure to work with as my real estate agent. With broad experience as a town clerk prior to becoming a Realtor, she capably guided me through complex issues relating to state and local regulations.  She adeptly maneuvered through multiple roadblocks in the sale of our unusual home, always down to earth, honest, and with a sense of humor.  She was warm and her office staff were friendly and approachable. I highly recommend Barb and Preferred Properties! Jane

 

Barb is an excellent communicator, level headed, creative, detail oriented true professional. She guided us through the process of listing our house from start to finish. Barb showed us how to effectively list our home which was instrumental in making our transaction flow quickly. She was always available for questions either via phone or email. Barb and her team use an approach that makes your property stand out from the rest. Fully utilizing what MLS has helps people using the internet review our home from any place at any time. Ed & Lisa

 

At my age and with my background I have met, known and interacted with many Realtors.  Barb is at the top of the class as she does her job with a lot of heart.  She is a very empathetic person and she has excellent listening skills.  She has a unique ability to block out everything else in her day and be there in front of you when you are telling your story.  These traits do not come easily.  The bottom line is we wanted to sell our house and move.  Barb looked us in the eye and said that she would get our house sold – this year – and she did just that – and at almost full asking price!  Thank you Barb! Andy

 

Thank you so much for all of your skills, understanding and great experience during the selling of our house. It was a lot for us to handle - especially without having done it before - and you made it so easy. You are amazing and we are so grateful for you!! Maren

 

Barb made buying a house easy despite a not-so-easy situation. My family and I moved to Vermont from Vienna, Austria. Not only was Barb more than willing to conduct a lot of business over the internet, she found us temporary housing and made the transition to our new home seamless. I would recommend working with Preferred Properties without hesitation to anyone. Libby

 

I hardly know where to begin!  From the very beginning until the end, there was never a question that Barb was “with us” – from showing us homes on short notice, keeping us informed 24/7, and always maintaining her professionalism with her award winning smile. Liz

 

Barb and her team were excellent from the first contact we had. Her and her team were extremely responsive to email, calls and even text messages. And their knowledge on everything was always refreshing for us as we had no knowledge of anything as first time home buyers. She was a go getter when it came to making offers and getting things in our favor and let's not forget how friendly her and her team were with every step of the way. We highly recommend Barb Trousdale and Preferred Properties for anyone looking to buy a home! Kelly & Ben

 

We are so grateful to you for all of the hard work you have done for us. We have marveled throughout this process at how you possess every single skill that a real estate agent needs to have to do her job well. This is true of very few people, and we are truly grateful for your competence, persistence, patience, and good humor. We know that there is no way we could have done any of this without you. Thank you so much. Michelle

 

I moved to the Burlington area a year ago, and thanks to the helpfulness and expertise of Preferred Properties, my experience in finding a wonderful place to live was fun and virtually seamless! Barb spent time getting to know my needs and desires, respected my concerns, and was helpful in all respects--even to helping me put my new Vermont license plates on my car! I felt as though I had made my first new good friend in Burlington in addition to having a realtor I could work with and trust. Peggy

 

Thank you for the prompt response. That is great customer service. Not many people still strive for excellence in customer service. It is nice to see someone else has the same principles for customer satisfaction as I do. Thank you. Ellie May

 

Barb did a great presentation of how she would market our home - I knew then that we didn't need to meet with anyone else. Because of her great marketing we had showings in the first 2 weeks! Barb was always quick to follow-up with her emails to us. We could reach her any time. She'd always return our calls and answers to our questions or concerns. Patty


Words cannot express how much we appreciate all the help and guidance you gave us. You are an uüber agent. Thanks for all your hard work. Allan & Jackie



I chose Preferred Properties because Curtis is motivated to sell. He even helped mark boundaries which took a significant amount of time. He has a focus on quality, timeliness and accuracy. Keep up the good work. Norma



We are so grateful to you for all of the hard work you have done for us. We have marveled throughout this process at how you possess every single skill that a real estate agent needs to have to do their job well. This is true of very few people, and we are truly grateful for your competence, persistence, patience, and good humor. We know that there is no way we could have done any of this without you. Thank you so much. Michelle



You were highly recommended by an acquaintance of mine. I appreciated your open and honest communication with me through the process;  from my initial mixed feelings about selling, an honest opinion of value, an impersonal point of view to suggestions/recommendations to make it more appealing/marketable. Your services are SUPERB. Susan



I saw your ad on TV. Your prompt service, straight forwardness and honesty were very helpful. You always told me your thoughts; not necessarily what I wanted to hear. You were professional, prompt and had a positive attitude. It has been an honor and a pleasure doing business with you and I look forward to a long standing relationship with Preferred Properties. Ken



I interviewed and reviewed websites of 4 other brokers. You were professional, exuberant, and responsive and wanted my business!! You sold my property pronto. You are terrific – keep it up! Diana