Blue Spruce Realty

Business Details

41 Years

experience

Your Trusted Vermont Real Estate Partner

Blue Spruce Realty is a family-owned, full-service real estate agency with over 40 years of experience serving Northwest Vermont. Our team of seasoned professionals specializes in residential properties, land, camps, off-grid homes, farms, and commercial real estate. We combine old-school service with modern expertise to deliver personalized solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. Our local market knowledge spans decades, allowing us to effectively navigate complex transactions for properties ranging from historic homes to unique Vermont landscapes.

As a small, agile team, we maintain an intense focus on client interests while leveraging extensive resources to ensure smooth, successful real estate experiences. Our commitment to transparency, ethical practices, and attention to detail has built a trusted reputation for delivering results that extend beyond mere financial metrics.

Services

Residential Sales Land Transactions Commercial Real Estate Property Valuation Market Analysis Buyer Representation Seller Consultation Off-Grid Property Sales Farm & Ranch Listings Relocation Services

Details

Year established: 1985

Highlights and features

Over 40 years of local market expertise in Vermont real estate
Family-owned agency with personalized, small-team attention
Specialized knowledge handling unique properties like off-grid homes
Proven success in negotiating complex real estate transactions
Deep community connections across Northern Vermont neighborhoods

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Services

Residential Sales

We specialize in connecting Vermont homeowners with qualified buyers through strategic pricing and marketing. Our agents leverage decades of local market knowledge to maximize sale prices while minimizing stress. From initial listing to closing, we provide comprehensive support including professional photography, targeted online campaigns, and skilled negotiation to ensure optimal outcomes for every home transaction.

Land Transactions

Our team excels in facilitating land purchases and sales across Vermont's diverse landscapes. Whether you're buying acreage for development or selling timberland, our specialists understand the unique considerations of rural property transactions. We maintain extensive networks with buyers interested in recreational land, agricultural properties, and investment parcels to ensure successful matches between properties and purchasers.

Commercial Real Estate

We provide tailored representation for Vermont commercial property transactions spanning retail spaces, office buildings, and industrial sites. Our brokers combine market analytics with negotiation expertise to deliver optimal returns for business-related real estate deals. We serve investors, developers, and business owners seeking strategic locations for commercial ventures throughout Northern Vermont.

Property Valuation

Our accurate pricing assessments combine current market trends with comparative analysis of similar properties. Using our extensive transaction data and local expertise, we help sellers position their properties competitively while ensuring maximum value. For buyers, we provide insights into fair market pricing to support confident purchasing decisions across all property types.

Buyer Representation

We advocate for buyers throughout Vermont's residential real estate market, from initial property search to closing. Our agents help clients navigate financing options, coordinate inspections, and negotiate favorable terms. With deep knowledge of neighborhood characteristics and market conditions, we help buyers find properties matching their specific lifestyle needs and investment goals.

People

Amber Foote

Broker, RENE, ABR, SRES, AHWD

Amber Foote brings extensive real estate expertise with designations including Accredited Buyer's Representative and Senior Real Estate Specialist. She combines legal background with client-focused service, prioritizing customer needs through transparent communication and strategic guidance during property transactions.

Donald Foote

Managing Broker

Donald Foote offers specialized knowledge in land and development properties. His background in planning and permitting processes supports clients in navigating complex regulatory requirements. As a second-generation Realtor, he maintains strong community connections while helping buyers and sellers achieve their real estate objectives.

Questions

What types of properties do you specialize in?

We specialize in residential homes, land parcels, commercial properties, farms, camps, and off-grid locations throughout Vermont.

Can you help with pricing unique properties?

Yes, our team has extensive experience valuing and marketing distinctive properties like historic homes and rural estates.

How do you market listings to reach buyers?

We use targeted online exposure, agent networks, and local market connections to maximize property visibility.

Do you work with first-time home buyers?

Absolutely, we guide first-time buyers through every step of the Vermont home purchasing process.

What areas do you cover?

We serve Chittenden, Lamoille, Franklin, Addison, Caledonia, and Orleans counties across Northern Vermont.

Reviews (7)

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Bradley Fletcher

Feb 27, 2021 Report

We worked with Amber at Blue Spruce for almost nine months to find our home. Amber must have shown us 50 houses at our request and she never lost hope or energy. She even helped us with a for sale by owner house that we almost bought. The family-business environment at Blue Spruce is fantastic too. We felt like everyone was pulling for us throughout an exhausting house hunt. Amber is professional, punctual, and super kind and easy to work with. We would recommend Blue Spruce to anyone, absolutely.

Carrie Watson

Feb 14, 2021 Report

Amber Foote is a powerhouse. She was our familys advocate through an almost year-long search for our home. She responded timely (if not immediately!) to our endless questions, took us to each and every property we wanted to see and was the voice of reason whenever we approached desperation. Amber was honest, kind and knowledgeable on each and every point through our whole process. I cant recommend her enough!

Jacob Mach

Dec 17, 2020 Report

I rarely write reviews, and when I do, it is usually because I am angry. Therefore, that I am writing a positive review now is a resounding endorsement for Blue Spruce Realty. Everyone that worked there was great in helping me find a home. Mary Ann was incredibly generous and enthusiastic, and the house she found for me was exactly what I wanted. She made great recommendations throughout the process; and moreover, I never felt pressured into anything I didn't want to do. When a delay in closing caused me to be without an apartment for two days, Don of Blue Spruce put me up in one of his apartments

Mark Lucas

Aug 09, 2020 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Quality
The knowledge and how easy they made the purchase was unbelievable.

Alison Preston

Jul 01, 2020 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Amber is very professional and a pleasure to work with. She explains in detail and makes sure you understand all of the steps going forward. Amber will always return your calls the same day that you reach out. I highly recommend her if you are thinking about buying or selling.

Darcy Cahill

Nov 25, 2019 Report

This realty family made selling our house as positive and unharried as possible. Don and Amber, brother and sister, clearly and promptly communicated with us from start to finish. They know their details and are especially tuned into the Vermont world. I especially loved that one of them always attended EVERY showing so there were no lock boxes and they could answer questions on the spot. Couldn't have been happier!!

The Loeff

Jul 21, 2016 Report

Blue Spruce Realty goes above and beyond the call of duty. You get more than just a realtor when working with Don Foote. He will help you with whatever it takes to buy or sell your new home. I have contracted with Don on more than one occasion because I know that he will make sure I'm taken care of from start to finish. I highly recommend Don Foote at Blue Spruce, he always operates with your best interests in mind.