1. Why is Coldwell Banker Islands Realty the best choice for selling my home?

Coldwell Banker Islands Realty has been serving Grand Isle County since 1996, giving them over 29 years of hyperlocal expertise. As the top real estate agency in the region, they understand the unique nuances of island living, zoning, permitting, buyer demand, and property values across The Islands, Franklin County, and Chittenden County.

 

2. What makes CBIR specialists in lakefront homes on Lake Champlain?

CBIR is known as The Lakeshore Experts for a reason. Their agents live and breathe Lake Champlain life—from shoreline protection rules to water depths, dock systems, moorings, and local permitting. Their niche knowledge gives lakefront sellers a major advantage when preparing, pricing, and marketing waterfront properties.

 

3. How will Coldwell Banker Islands Realty market my home?

CBIR utilizes a powerful, proven marketing program that combines traditional exposure with advanced digital promotion. Your home is showcased through professional visuals, social media, online listing syndication, email campaigns, print advertising, and video, ensuring it reaches local, statewide, and national buyers.

 

4. Do they offer special services for luxury or second-home sellers?

Yes. CBIR’s Luxury Property Specialists leverage the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury® program to elevate high-end listings. This includes premium marketing, strategic targeting, and global reach. For second-home and vacation-property sellers, CBIR pairs their lakefront expertise with sophisticated marketing designed to attract qualified buyers.

 

5. How does CBIR support me throughout the home-selling process?

Coldwell Banker Islands Realty acts as your trusted advocate from the very beginning. They help you prepare your home with personalized recommendations, create a dynamic pricing strategy based on real-time market data, and manage the complexities of paperwork, showings, negotiations, and closing. Their goal is to protect your value and present your home in the best possible light to thousands of potential buyers.

 

6. The bottom line: why should I list with CBIR?

If you’re selling in Grand Isle County or on Lake Champlain, CBIR is uniquely qualified. With deep local roots, unmatched lakefront expertise, decades of experience, and the strength of the Coldwell Banker brand, you’re supported by a team that knows the market, advocates for your best interests, and maximizes your home’s exposure.

Did you know that real estate listings with video get 403%* more inquiries?

Video home tours are an exciting and engaging way to highlight a home's unique qualities to prospective buyers. At Coldwell Banker Islands Realty, we leverage these short-form videos on our social media platforms to promote our listings and attract the most interested buyers. These videos reach a broader audience, have higher engagement and lead to more views on the listing page maximizing the listings exposure. Check out our top performing videos below!

The first video is a short “highlight” instagram video reel of a contemporary luxury retreat on Lake Champlain. We use Instagram to promote listings and our real estate services. Agent bio and area videos have proven successful online as well and receive much higher engagement than images. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A post shared by Coldwell Banker Islands Realty (@cbislandsrealty)

 

It is always important to stay on top of the next big thing, especially when it comes to real estate marketing. The second video is from our TikTok account. TikTok is the most recent video app platform to take off and offers high reach and engagement. You will be able to consume content such as the property tour above as well as real estate tips on our page.

 

@cbislandsrealty RATE THIS FARMHOUSE 1-10#farmhousestyle #farmhouseliving #farmhouselife #farmhouselife #farmhousekitchen #vermonttiktok #farmhousesink #vermontlife In My Room by Chance Peña - chancepena

 

The third video is an example of one of our fast-paced mini home tours. We use short-form and long-form videos on our Youtube channel to reach more potential homebuyers and give them a better idea of the layout of the home and property. In 2021, we reached 720.6K people through our Youtube Channel! 

 

 

Make sure to follow us on along on our social media platforms to see beautiful homes and all other things Vermont real estate related!

 

*According to National Association of REALTORS® Statistics

Before you list your Vermont property there are several things to-do before. Taking the time to do these things will help you be better prepared when your home goes on the market. This can also make the sale process quicker and easier in the long run. Here are a few items to take care of before you put your home on the market. 

1. Consider a pre-sale home inspection.
An inspector will be able to give you a good indication of the trouble areas that will stand out to potential buyers, and you’ll be able to make repairs before open houses begin.

2. Organize and clean.
Pare down clutter and pack up your least-used items, such as large blenders and other kitchen tools, out-of-season clothes, toys, and seasonal items. Store items off-site or in boxes neatly arranged in the garage or basement. Clean the windows, carpets, walls, lighting fixtures, and baseboards to make the house shine.

3. Get replacement estimates.
Do you have big-ticket items that will need to be replaced soon? Find out how much it will cost to repair an older roof or replace worn carpeting, even if you don’t plan to do so. The figures will help buyers determine if they can afford the home, and they’ll be handy when negotiations begin.

4. Locate warranties.
Gather up the warranties, guarantees, and user manuals for the furnace, washer/dryer, dishwasher, and any other items that will remain with the house. It may seem like this task can be left until closing, but you don’t want lost paperwork or last-minute scrambling to cause the deal to fall through.

5. Spruce up the curb appeal.
Walk out to the front of your home, close your eyes, and pretend you’re a prospective buyer seeing the property for the first time. As you approach the front door, what is your impression of the property? Do the lawn and bushes look neatly manicured? Is the address clearly visible? What do you see framing the entrance, if anything? Is the walkway free of cracks and impediments?

 

Selling a home is a complicated process, but Coldwell Banker Islands Realty will guide you every step of the way. To get a better idea of the value of your home fill out a comparative market analysis form and one of our experienced Realtors will give you an evaluation.