Information for Buyers

Whether you're buying a home for the first time ever or for the first time in many years, you have a lot to think about. REALTOR.com has broken the process down into ten thorough, thought provoking steps to guide you through one of the most important decisions you will make.

1.   Are You Ready?
2.   Get a REALTOR®
3.  Get Loan Pre-approval
4.   Look at Homes
5.   Choose a Home
6.   Get Funding
7.   Make an Offer
8.   Get Insurance
9.   Closing
10.  What's Next?

Home owners should always keep legal documents and permits related to their property in a safe, secure and readily accessible location for future reference.

Information for Sellers

Selling a home is a big decision and requires a lot of work. From getting the house ready to reviewing the escrow papers, REALTOR.com's helpful guide will walk you through the process of selling your home.

1.  Plan/Prepare
2.  Get a REALTOR®
3.  Set the Price
4.  Market It
5.  Sell It
6.  Close
7.  Moving

Information for Renters


Following are several resources for renting property in Vermont. For more information than what is provided below, please contact the appropriate organization listed below.

Fair housing laws apply to renters too.

Go to Housing Discrimination Information for general information about federal and state housing discrimination laws. For additional information, contact:

Vermont Human Rights Commission
135 State Street, Drawer 33
Montpelier, Vermont 05633-6301
Phone: (800) 416-2010 Voice/TTY; (802) 828-2480 Voice/TTY
Fax: (802) 828-2481
Email: human.rights@state.vt.us
Website: www.hrc.state.vt.us

What all renters and landlords need to know.

For the actual language written into law concerning renting in Vermont, click here .

For an electronic copy of "Renting in Vermont: A Handbook for Landlords and Tenants" published by Vermont Tenants, Inc., click here .

To request a printed copy of the handbook or for other information about renting in Vermont, contact:

Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
State Housing Services Division
P.O. Box 1603
Burlington, Vermont 05402
Phone: (802) 862-2771 or (800) 287-7971 (Voice/TDD)
Fax: (802) 660-3454
Website: http://www.cvoeo.org/vti/vtiindex.htm

Another helpful resource for renters and apartment owners:

Vermont Apartment Owners Association  www.vermontapartmentowners.org

802-985-2764

 

Contact Information
Vermont Association
of REALTORS ®

148 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
Toll-Free: 877.229.0523
Phone: 802.229.0513
Fax: 802.229.0995
 
Equal Housing Opportunity REALTOR®