Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Burlington Vermont Real Estate: The Vermont Association of Realtors Annual Convention Is Underway Today

Once each year, our professional association convenes affording Realtors time to gather in a setting that is full of speakers, classes, exhibits on new standards, technology and best practices. I'm excited this year to be taking several Continuing Education classes. They are as follows:

1. Volcanic Video Ideas to Make Your Message Go Viral: In this session Doug Devitre will deliver the "how-to" in addition to the "why" video is the simplest form of online communication. Record, edit, and publish your way to proven success by creating videos your clients will welcome, watch, and want to share with their friends.

2. What's It Worth? This class will cover the basics of real estate valuation, including several quick ways to develop an opinion of value. The three approaches will be discussed and summaries provided when each one would be appropriate to use.

3. Vermont Real Estate Forms: Local Real Estate Attorney Fred Peet who practices in South Burlington VT will teach this course reviewing and updating practitioners in the areas of Purchase and Sale Contracts, the new Conditional Termination of the Purchase and Sale Contract, the Seller's Property Information Report (SPIR), and the Exclusive Right to Market property Agreement.

4. State of Vermont Mandatory Course for License Renewal

5. Integrated Marketing Specialist

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If you are considering listing your home for sale or buying a home or condominium in or near Burlington Vermont Real Estate or Chittenden County, please give me a call or email me to discuss the market, schools and your options. I would be delighted to assist you. I can be reached on my direct line at 802.238.5256 or email me at Chris@ChrisHurdVT.com

Burlington Vermont Real Estate: On The Summit of Mount Hunger Soft Light Surrounds Camel's Hump

Mount Hunger remains one of my favorite hikes near Burlington Vermont. A short 30 minute drive. It takes about 2.5 hours to hike the peak. Glorious at this time of year with colors changing. This is the view of Camel's Hump seen atop Mount Hunger located in Waterbury Center Vermont.

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If you are considering listing your home for sale or buying a home or condominium in or near Burlington Vermont Real Estate or Chittenden County, please give me a call or email me to discuss the market, schools and your options. I would be delighted to assist you. I can be reached on my direct line at 802.238.5256 or email me at Chris@ChrisHurdVT.com


Burlington Vermont Real Estate: Fall Foliage Begins Her Seasonal Magical Show

The magic and beauty of Autumn closes in on Burlington Vermont, Lake Champlain & The Adirondack Mountains to the west.

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If you are considering listing your home for sale or buying a home or condominium in or near Burlington Vermont Real Estate or Chittenden County, please give me a call or email me to discuss the market, schools and your options. I would be delighted to assist you. I can be reached on my direct line at 802.238.5256 or email me at Chris@ChrisHurdVT.com


Upcoming Events In And Near Burlington Vermont

My picks in and around Burlington Vermont for September 23rd, 2011 to October 5th, 2011:

1. Don't forget it's time to nail down your upcoming season's pass (pre-season deals are on now) for downhill and cross country skiing. Contact your local area resort of choice located in Stowe, Sugarbush, Smuggler's Notch, Jay, Bolton, Mad River.

2. Todd Lecture Series Presents James Carville and Mary Matalin entitled, "A Conversation With A Washington Power Couple". Wednesday October, 5th at 7pm at Plumley Armory Norwich University in Northfield, VT. 802.485.2633

3. I AM Vermont Strong Benefit Music Series Presents George Thorogood & The Destroyers. Saturday September 24th at 8pm at The Paramount Theater 30 Center Street Rutland Vermont. Tickets at ParamountLive.org or 802.775.0903 (a portion of the proceeds to Benefit I Am Vermont Strong and their Flood Devastation Efforts.

4. I AM Vermont Strong Benefit Music Series Presents Keb MO. Tuesday September 27th at 8pm at The Paramount Theater 30 Center Street Rutland Vermont. Tickets at ParamountLive.org or 802.775.0903 (a portion of the proceeds to Benefit I Am Vermont Strong and their Flood Devastation Efforts.

5. Burlington Vermont Farmers Market Saturday, September 24th in Burlington VT's City Hall Park 8:30am - 2pm. Music & Free Admission. Numerous vendors will be selling fresh fruits and vegetables to ethnic fare, local artisan cheeses and pottery.

6. Burlington Vermont Book Festival. Downtown Burlington VT. September 23rd, 24th, and 25th. Readings, signings, panels, workshops, musical performances, demos, original theater, exhibits & special events featuring literary luminaries from around the world - and just 'round the corner. For more info go to BurlingtonBookFestival.com or call 802.658.3328

7. Green Mountain Bicycle Club ongoing Sunday rides. Sunday, September 25th meet at the Eden Vermont Elementary School at 9:45am for The East of Eden ride! Ride 50 or 60 miles through the rolling hills around Eden with your choice of a long, gradual climb up Route 105 or a shorter, steeper route up to Jay Peak. Take a break for fresh baked goods in Montgomery. Contact Phil Barner at 802.434.4497 or Phyl Newbeck at 802.899.2908.

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If you are considering listing your home for sale or buying a home or condominium in or near Burlington Vermont Real Estate or Chittenden County, please give me a call or email me to discuss the market, schools and your options. I would be delighted to assist you. I can be reached on my direct line at 802.238.5256 or email me at Chris@ChrisHurdVT.com