Business Details
Your Vermont Real Estate Experts
At Hoffman VT Real Estate, we believe that every real estate transaction is as unique as the individuals involved. Our team of highly skilled agents prioritizes personalized service, combining sensitivity, responsiveness, and problem-solving expertise to achieve optimal outcomes. We operate with a dual focus: individual client partnerships paired with collaborative in-house communication to match buyers with properties before they reach the market. Our commitment extends beyond transactionswe engage with the community through local events and professional networks, including national Realtor connections for out-of-state needs.Transparency and trust guide our fiduciary duty to clients, whether advising on purchases, sales, or even discouraging transactions when appropriate. We invest in staging all listings to enhance market appeal and offer in-house design consultation with a seasoned general contractor for custom builds or renovations. Our agents dedicate themselves to long-term relationships, resulting in repeat business and referrals that form the backbone of our practice.
Services
Home Buying
Property Selling
Custom Construction
Home Staging
Design Consultation
Land Sales
Commercial Real Estate
Highlights and features
- We provide personalized agent partnerships from start to finish
- Our team approach matches buyers with pre-market properties
- Transparency in advising clients even when discouraging transactions
- Standard in-house staging for all listings regardless of price point
- 40+ year experienced general contractor for custom builds and renovations
Associations and certifications
- National Association of Realtors
Services
Home Buying
Our expert agents guide buyers through every step of the Vermont real estate market. We specialize in matching clients with properties before they reach the market, offering first-time buyer support, financing guidance, and comprehensive inspection assistance. Our local market expertise ensures informed decision-making for primary residences, vacation homes, and investment properties.
Property Selling
We maximize property value through professional staging and strategic pricing. Our services include market analysis, sales data interpretation, and expert negotiation. Sellers benefit from our extensive network for marketing homes, with specialized experience in selling primary residences, rental properties, land, and commercial buildings throughout Southern Vermont.
Custom Construction
Our in-house design consultation pairs clients with a 40+ year experienced general contractor. We specialize in luxury kitchens, custom homes, energy-efficient green buildings, and accessory dwelling units. The team creates functional, beautiful spaces designed for both enjoyment and optimal resale value across various construction types including timber frame and ICF structures.
People
Jenifer Prouty Hoffman
Real Estate Agent
Licensed agent with deep Vermont connections and leadership in the Realtor Association. Specializes in community-focused real estate services and out-of-state referrals through national networks.
Matt Waddington
Real Estate Agent
Experienced agent offering expertise in Vermont real estate transactions. Provides personalized guidance for buyers and sellers with a focus on client satisfaction and market knowledge.
Mary Beth French
Real Estate Agent
Dedicated agent serving Vermont clients with local market insights. Specializes in connecting buyers with properties and supporting sellers through the entire transaction process.
Erika Floriani
Real Estate Agent
Active community participant providing real estate services in Southern Vermont. Focuses on responsive client communication and leveraging local market expertise for successful transactions.
Jon Hoffman
General Contractor
40+ year experienced builder offering in-house design consultation. Specializes in custom homes, renovations, and energy-efficient construction while ensuring functional, beautiful spaces with strong resale value.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Bennington County and Southern Vermont, with national Realtor connections for out-of-state transactions.
Do you help with new construction?
Yes, we offer in-house design consultation and construction services through our 40+ year experienced general contractor.
What property types do you handle?
We specialize in single-family homes but also handle land, condos, multi-family investments, and commercial properties.
How do you assist first-time buyers?
Our agents provide comprehensive guidance through financing options, inspection processes, and market navigation tailored to new buyers.
Do you stage all listings?
Yes, professional home staging is included standard for all listings regardless of price point to maximize market appeal.
How are you different from other agencies?
We combine personalized agent partnerships with team collaboration, offering in-house staging, construction expertise, and community-focused service.
Reviews (7)
Amanda Armsby
Apr 07, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
As new investors buying from out of state during Covid, we are very grateful for the phenomenal guidance Jenifer provided to the Bennington community and market. She's on top of all the details and knows how to navigate sticky situations. You won't regret working with her!
As new investors buying from out of state during Covid, we are very grateful for the phenomenal guidance Jenifer provided to the Bennington community and market. She's on top of all the details and knows how to navigate sticky situations. You won't regret working with her!
Julie Cornell
Feb 26, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Jenifer is very thorough and efficient. She was easy to work with and very knowledgeable. Fortunately, she made the entire process especially easy, from start to finish. We truly appreciate all the work she did to make the whole process go smoothly and according to the timing set forth in the original sales agreement! Thank you!
Jenifer is very thorough and efficient. She was easy to work with and very knowledgeable. Fortunately, she made the entire process especially easy, from start to finish. We truly appreciate all the work she did to make the whole process go smoothly and according to the timing set forth in the original sales agreement! Thank you!
Sarah Willette
Feb 24, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
We used Jenifer at Hoffman Real Estate to find our forever home. We listed our home with Jenifer and purchased our forever home and she represented us in both transactions. The way she explains each step of the process is so reassuring. Jenifer is so professional and truly cares about her clients.
We used Jenifer at Hoffman Real Estate to find our forever home. We listed our home with Jenifer and purchased our forever home and she represented us in both transactions. The way she explains each step of the process is so reassuring. Jenifer is so professional and truly cares about her clients.
Kimberley Martin
Feb 19, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
We listed our home for sale with Jenifer, she was extremely easy to work with and had our house sold in a timely manner. Not only did she help us with listing our house and selling it, she also helped us with purchasing our new property. I would 100% recommend her any day.
We listed our home for sale with Jenifer, she was extremely easy to work with and had our house sold in a timely manner. Not only did she help us with listing our house and selling it, she also helped us with purchasing our new property. I would 100% recommend her any day.
Eddie Coffey
Jan 31, 2021
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Jenifer Hoffman made the whole process very easy from start to finish. She was able to guide me through all of the processes in a professional and understandable way. She really went above and beyond, making it feel like a very simple series of events from my end. This was my third home purchase, and she was able to provide me with an experience that was a thousand times better than the others. She is extremely knowledgeable and will make sure all your questions and concerns are addressed in a timely manner. Ill definitely be contacting Jenifer in the future if I ever find myself buying again
Edward Keating
Jan 30, 2021
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Jenifer was the seller's realtor for the new home we just purchased. Purchasing a home from Florida without stepping foot in the house prior to closing was a bit stressful; but Jenifer was the ultimate professional who helped make our purchase a smooth one. I sold Real Estate in Florida for several years so I understand what it takes to be an ethical, dedicated realtor. Jenifer was all that and more.
Working with her was such a pleasure and I could always count on her to keep in close contact, respond to our needs and be very detail oriented. Although she was not our buyer's agent, I'd highly recommend
Working with her was such a pleasure and I could always count on her to keep in close contact, respond to our needs and be very detail oriented. Although she was not our buyer's agent, I'd highly recommend
Emin Babakus
Jan 27, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
A well-organized and highly service driven real estate agency. The principal, Jennifer Hoffman, was always available, efficient and reliable throughout our home buying experience. She is a true professional who tirelessly and patiently works with customers. We feel lucky that we had her as our agent.
A well-organized and highly service driven real estate agency. The principal, Jennifer Hoffman, was always available, efficient and reliable throughout our home buying experience. She is a true professional who tirelessly and patiently works with customers. We feel lucky that we had her as our agent.
