Testimonials

There are many things I can say about the high quality of service I provide to my home seller and home buyer clients, but probably none would be as credible as testimonials from some of my clients themselves. Please read the following testimonials. I hope they lend perspective as to my experience and integrity, as well as make it clear how much I enjoy helping people with their real estate needs:

 

Everyone says that buying a house from overseas is nuts, especially if you’re a first-time buyer. After a few disappointing attempts at corresponding with other realtors, my husband found Chris’s website and asked me to contact him. Not expecting much based on a couple of “used car salesmen” types that I had recently experienced, I once again outlined my story: US expat planning to relocate back to the States, have a job interview in Vermont, this is what we think we can afford, can you help us? 

 
Even before I received a job offer, Chris offered to spend 2 entire days driving me around the state in search of the perfect house for our needs. To me, this is proof that Chris goes above and beyond the call of duty. He gave us guidance on the various public school districts and advised us on aspects of the state like only a native could. As so many other testimonials have stated, Chris remained patient and professional throughout the entire process. I particularly liked his honesty; his candid personality made everything so much easier than I had ever imagined. He offered his opinion when I needed to know if I was on the right track. It became clear to me within the first hour of our meeting that he is the real deal.

 
So I finally get the job and Chris puts things in motion. Working with a 7-hour time difference, he tirelessly arranged his schedule to accommodate my phone calls. He got us an excellent price on our favorite house. The people he put us in touch with for the inspection, the paperwork and everything else made us feel like we were right there. And now that we have moved in, Chris was kind enough to check up on us a couple of times. I can’t imagine a better buying experience than the one we just had. Thank you for everything, and I wish you so much success.

Nikki Krysak & Martin Marion, Doha, Qatar

 

As I am settling in to my new home, I look back and am amazed at how well everything worked out. When I first saw the home and called the listing agent, Chris Hurd, my hopes weren’t high. Though I loved the location and thought the house would be a great fit, the list price was a nonstarter for me. Still, I gave Chris a call and had a look at the home. Chris was professional, easy-going, and never put any pressure on me. Though he represented the seller, he was always prompt and reliable in answering all my questions and hearing my concerns. I was frank with my research and reasoning, and Chris responded with respect and transparency. I always felt Chris listened and understood.

While the seller and I remained far apart on price, Chris kept us talking and worked with us to problem-solve our way through and generate creative compromises with humor and patience. When I didn’t see a way forward, Chris persevered. He professionally combined the roles of mediator, therapist, gracious host, and astute real estate agent with easygoing aplomb! He effortlessly accommodated my impending overseas travel date, booked a half year earlier.

If I were to need an agent in the future, I would not hesitate to turn to Chris. He remains constantly accessible, on top of things, and detail-oriented, all with a friendly, easygoing presence. I’m still not sure how Chris managed to bring both the seller and myself to a price point we were both satisfied with, but he did it, and he did it graciously!

Ellen Arapakos - Shelburne Vermont


I would like to convey the complete satisfaction that my wife, family, and I feel with our decision to use Chris Hurd as our Buyer’s Agent when we moved to Vermont a few months ago from Wisconsin. We were new to the area, leaving a much larger city and we needed a lot of help to find just the right home. Exasperating these issues, there was a fairly slim supply of homes that fit the profile we were looking for at the time. By taking the time to listen carefully to our family’s needs and desires, budget and life style, Chris was able to help us focus quickly. He knows the area exceedingly well and was well versed on virtually every home on the market at that time. This knowledge enabled us to see potential homes very efficiently, commensurately gaining our confidence in the local market and what it would take to achieve our housing goals. Chris worked diligently throughout the initial phases of our getting to know this market, and never balked as I asked him to see more and more homes in an ever-widening area. This process and his energy enabled us to have confidence in bidding on a lakefront property after only a month or so of looking. In preparation for our Purchase Offer, Chris provided expert professional council, w/o pushing us to a level we were uncomfortable with. He let the bidding process unfold at a natural pace and once our bid had been accepted, Chris did all he could to ease the ensuing process of inspections, financing right through to the closing. From front to back, Chris acted with professionalism and integrity and I have only the highest regard for his services as a Buyer's Agent.
Frank and Christine Koster - Milwaukee Wisconsin
 
Thank-you very much for taking us around to all the different properties this afternoon. Your tour helps us to have a better appreciation of all Vermont has to offer. We like the Appletree Point location and all it has to offer but also see the virtues in owning a property such as the one on Lake Champlain at Long Point. In other words we are open to exploring both types of real estate.  We are very happy we have met you and can see why you have such glowing reviews on your web site!

Anne & Roland  - Montreal  Quebec

 
"As out-of-state buyers, we had to trust Chris to handle so many details. He set up our viewings and when we arrived in Vermont gave us a tour of the area. He also wisely showed us several other houses so we could be certain that our first choice was the right one. Once we returned to Florida, he deftly handled everything else. We relaxed, sold our house, packed up and moved. When we arrived all was in order. The closing went smoothly and we began our lives in Vermont having had a very positive real estate experience.
 
I should mention that my husband was a Realtor at one time with a Vermont license. He was very impressed with Chris and all the hard work he put into making our dream come true. If and when we sell our old farmhouse, we will call Chris. And whenever I'm asked to recommend a Realtor I always give the name of my trusted friend: Chris Hurd."
 Leigh and Dr. Glenn Dowling - St Augustine, Florida
 
 
"I highly recommend Chris Hurd. I recently relocated from New Jersey and didn't know much about the housing market in the area. Chris was truly my "advocate" as our Buyer's Agent throughout the entire process. The For Sale By Owner house my wife and I really wanted ended up being a very complicated situation, but Chris navigated the whole process with ease. He actually saved me a lot of money and the sellers were happy with Chris' services as well. He gained their trust and that made the deal happen while competing against additional offers. Feel free to contact me at fisherc@nwf.org if you have any questions."

Curtis Fisher & Michele Olvera - Metuchen, New Jersey

 

 

"Thank you for making this all possible, Chris! When my fiance and I decided the time was right to buy our first home we searched for a broker and decided that Chris' ease, assurance and experience was exactly what we needed for navigating the real estate market. We looked at many houses and Chris was always there to point out the pros and cons of each one, letting us take our time evaluating, and even entertaining our two year old son outside so we could walk through the house in peace and get a feel for each location. Chris helped us decide, negotiate a good deal, and walk us through the closing with confidence. I recommend Chris Hurd and will use him again when it is time for us to "move up".
Cheers!"

Jeff, Melody and Jackson Trump - Middlebury Vermont


 

"When we contacted Chris when we were in the market for our first home we had no idea all that was involved. Selecting Chris as our Realtor was the best decision we made in the entire process.  From our very first correspondence, he was not only kind but also knowledgeable and timely with answers to our many questions.  He returned our phone calls promptly and never made us feel as though we were asking too much or that we had too many questions.  He definitely assisted in communications with the listing agent, attorneys, home inspectors and other numerous consults keeping the entire process moving in a positive direction.  We would highly recommend Chris to any home buyers, especially those in the market for their first home, like us.  Thanks Chris!"

Carrie and Kim - Williston, VT

 

"In the Spring of '08, my wife and I decided to relocate from New York City to the Burlington area. We needed a realtor, and while house hunting on the web, came across the web site of Chris Hurd. It was a lucky break for us. My wife and I are picky customers, and Chris patiently showed us a few dozen homes before we found the one that was right for us. Many times, we flew up from NY to the Burlington airport, and there would be Chris, waiting to pick us up and show us properties. On a number of occasions, he would even go out of his way to show us some interesting landmarks or areas. His knowledge of the greater Burlington area, and the State of Vermont is extensive.

I would recommend that anyone looking for property in Northern Vermont contact Chris for assistance and guidance. He's one of the best in his field!"
David & Helen Gould - New York City

 

"I dare say that there could not be a better real estate broker for my money. Chris was the eyes, ears, mouth and legs for me as my buyer broker when my house was being built while I was still living in Washington, DC. He e-mailed pictures of the house as progress was being made, met regularly with the builder and even offered suggestions on how to make the final structure more pleasing to the eye and friendly to be lived in. In short, Chris was everything that a potential home buyer could want. By the way, he does all of this with professionalism and utmost respect for the customer."

Gary De Carolis - Washington, D.C.

 

"Chris made a very professional impression instantly when I met him. I also really appreciated his caring demeanor and fun sense of humor. He genuinely seemed to be working for my best interest in finding the perfect property. He put in a lot of time doing research and showing me various properties. I would definitely recommend Chris Hurd to help you buy or sell your property."

Jennifer Johnson - Toronto, Ontario

 

"My husband and I live out of state in Connecticut and our son attends the University of Vermont. During our first visit to Burlington Vermont, we fell in love with the area and decided it would be a good place to purchase an investment property. At that time, we knew basically nothing about the area and by sheer luck became connected to Chris Hurd when we Google searched for a realtor who could represent us. Chris was sensitive to our many concerns about purchasing and renting a property from out of state. He realized we needed to proceed cautiously. He quickly understood our wants and needs and found properties that we liked and would require very little maintenance. We did not have time to waste and Chris was very efficient and thorough. Chris is an extremely ethical and responsible person and my husband and I would highly recommend him as your realtor. We found Chris to be a genuine person who filled all our needs and requirements."

Stan & Nancy Mikrut - Southbury, CT

 
"Thank you for the wonderful job that you did for us! Your personnel attention to every detail was outstanding, you listened to what we wanted and you didn't waste our time. Being from out of state this was crucial. Buying at a distance can be stressful but your efficiency and professionalism made the process enjoyable. We both know that you were fully committed and determined in fulfilling our needs. We would like to thank you for all the energy and effort you put in assisting us with our purchase. It was a great comfort to have dealt with you in the purchase of our new home. We would highly recommend you to anyone looking for a new home."

Pat & Beth S. - Queens, N.Y

 

"As a first time home buyer I was not always sure what to expect when navigating the twists and turns that inevitably arise during the home-buying process. Chris Hurd was a patient and personable guide. He was flexible in working with my schedule and was able to understand my priorities for purchasing a home. Chris was prompt in notifying me of new properties and was willing to go out of his way to make sure that my home-buying experience went smoothly."

Jason Pepe - Burlington, Vermont

 

"As a buyers agent, Chris Hurd went above and beyond by looking at many houses with us over the course of several years. Chris's patience and hard work was commendable since he put in extensive hours on weekends and evenings viewing houses with our family. He quickly got savy to what we were looking for in a home and was always willing to show us a new property. I appreciated that Chris's selectivity, sensitivity, and keeping us on his radar screen for a long period of time. We finally found our dream home after almost five years of looking with Chris. The purchase was contingent upon selling our old home and Chris made this happen in record time. I highly recommend Chris to anyone looking to buy a home since he is such a smart, personable guy willing to work as long as it takes to find that dream home! Thanks Chris!"

Dunbar Oehmig - Burlington, VT

 
"As a listing agent, Chris was incredibly motivated, unbelievably helpful, and hugely successful. We received a full price offer at the first showing a day after our house was listed on the market. Chris did extensive research and consultation with other realtors to make sure our house sold at an optimal price as quickly as it could. This ensured that we were able to successfully purchase another house (contingent upon the sale of our house)."

"I cannot thank Chris enough for his patience, humor, and just plain hard work. Chris was willing to do anything to help us prepare our house for marketing and showing (including coming to the house and helping pick up toys). As the mother of two young children, I needed a realtor who could hold a baby and entertain a five year old while my husband and I completed purchase and sale agreements and closing paperwork. I would highly recommend Chris as not only a talented realtor and competent negotiator but as a friendly, warm, trustworthy person I was grateful to have as a guide through the process of selling our home."

Janet Kilburn - Burlington, VT

 
"My family fell in love with Vermont after having vacationed there several times and decided I wanted a second home there. I contacted Chris through his website, told him what I was looking for and where I wanted to be. I flew up the following weekend, and Chris had several properties lined up for us to look at including THE PERFECT HOUSE in Stowe. I made an offer that weekend, and we closed shortly thereafter. My family and I cherish our time there, and are so grateful to Chris because we’d not have found it without him."

Nancy Alexander – St. Petersburg, FL

 
"Thank you for everything you did. We had a great working relationship with you. The Closing Attorney, Mortgage Broker and Building Inspector- all three were top class and you should recommend them more often. You can use me as a recommendation anytime. It was a pleasure doing business with you."

Andy Rosenthal - Freeport, Maine