Barbara Trousdale

😊 About Me: As a native Vermonter I grew up in the lovely Lake Champlain Islands and am honored to help Buyers and Sellers in towns in the following counties: Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle, Rutland & Washington County. I love to help people and find great joy and satisfaction in being able to share my expertise and experience in what is likely one of the largest financial endeavors in a person's [...]

😊 About Me: As a native Vermonter I grew up in the lovely Lake Champlain Islands and am honored to help Buyers and Sellers in towns in the following counties: Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle, Rutland & Washington County. I love to help people and find great joy and satisfaction in being able to share my expertise and experience in what is likely one of the largest financial endeavors in a person's life

My key to success is listening and learning about what is important to each Buyer or Seller client and once I know their motivation, developing a strategy to help them reach their goals. I limit the number of clients I work with, to ensure I can provide the very best service and am always available to for questions and to provide guidance throughout the entire process.

I began my career as a Realtor in 2003 and eagerly began enrolling in multiple courses that provided expertise I could share when representing Buyers and with Sellers. Passionate about gaining more skills to assist clients, I attended the National Association of Realtors main office in Chicago where I trained as a Mediator> I have attended training and earned many certifications that offer specific guidance in working with buyers, seniors who need to make a move, people who are divorcing, or someone wanting to purchase a second home or luxury property. I help my clients stay focused on the benefit they will achieve as a result of their purchase or sale; which has helped many who are making decisions that will result in a big change in their life.

I believe in sharing my strengths and have participated, as well as served in leadership roles with multiple boards and membership organizations; including Chairing the Realtor's Code of Ethics & Arbitration hearings for the state and local Realtor Boards for 15+ years; serving as the Vermont delegate to the National Association of Realtors Professional Standards Board, and serving as a Director and Treasurer for the Vermont Association of Realtors for 13 years. Currently I serve as Treasurer of the Vermont Elder Resource Group.

📜Certifications: NAR Trained Mediator, Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE), Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Seller Representative Specialist (SRS), Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE), Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Resort & Second Home Properties Specialist (RSPS)

🏡Specialties: Residential, Waterfront Properties, Luxury & Second Home Properties, Estate Properties

🏆 Awards: 2015-2016 Realtor of the Year: State of Vermont & Northwestern Vermont Realtor Association

2013 Associate of the Year: Home Builders & Remodelers of Northern Vermont