Business Details
Your Trusted Vermont & New Hampshire Real Estate Experts
Preferred Properties is a full-service real estate firm serving Vermont and New Hampshire with a team of licensed professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional service. Our mission centers on providing a proactive approach to real estate through personalized experiences that build trust and long-term relationships with clients. With decades of combined experience, our agents specialize in residential, luxury, land, recreational, waterfront, multi-unit, and commercial markets while addressing individual client needs during life transitions such as aging or divorce. We leverage our deep industry knowledge, local connections, and negotiation expertise to streamline complex transactions and achieve successful outcomes.Our unique boots-on-the-ground methodology includes interactive GPS mapping, property feature documentation, and trail maintenance to ensure buyers fully experience properties. Partnering with national marketing leader LandLeader, we offer high-quality property showcases that attract qualified buyers. We stand by a 100% satisfaction guarantee, empowering clients to terminate our services at any time without penalty. Our focus on the Vermont and New Hampshire outdoor lifestyle has established us as market leaders in land and recreational property sales.
Services
Residential Homes
Land Consulting
Real Estate Marketing
Waterfront Properties
Farm Sales
Luxury Homes
Recreational Land
Commercial Properties
Country Estates
Property Valuation
Highlights and features
- We serve all of VT & NH with year-round access to remote properties
- Our boots-on-the-ground approach includes interactive GPS mapping and trail maintenance
- We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with no termination penalties
- Exclusive partnership with national marketing leader LandLeader enhances property visibility
- Specialized training in land consulting, luxury homes, and life transition scenarios
What people say
Personalized services
Deep industry knowledge
Proactive approach
Qualified agents
Successful outcomes
Services
Residential Homes
Our residential real estate services help clients find and sell primary residences across Vermont and New Hampshire. We specialize in matching buyers with properties that fit their lifestyle needs while ensuring sellers achieve maximum market value through strategic positioning and marketing. Our agents provide expert guidance through every stage of the transaction process.
Land Consulting
We offer comprehensive land consulting services for property owners seeking to maximize their land's value or reduce tax liabilities. Our experts provide detailed property analyses and market assessments to inform strategic decisions about land development, conservation options, and optimal selling strategies tailored to individual ownership goals.
Real Estate Marketing
Our marketing services combine traditional expertise with digital innovation to showcase properties effectively. Through an exclusive partnership with LandLeader, we create immersive marketing materials including professional photography, interactive maps, and targeted online campaigns that attract qualified buyers and expedite successful transactions.
Waterfront Properties
Specializing in waterfront property transactions, our team understands the unique considerations of lakefront, riverside, and oceanfront real estate. We help clients navigate regulatory requirements, maintenance challenges, and valuation factors specific to these premium properties while connecting them with qualified buyers seeking recreational or residential water access.
Farm Sales
We facilitate the sale of various farm types including dairy, horse, and hobby farms across northern New England. Our specialists understand agricultural zoning regulations, land use considerations, and farm operation requirements to effectively market properties to qualified buyers seeking working farms or rural lifestyle properties.
People
Barbara Trousdale
Owner Broker/Realtor
Barbara Trousdale combines industry expertise with local knowledge to guide clients through Vermont's real estate market. Her approach emphasizes personalized service and strategic representation.
Curtis Trousdale
Broker/Realtor
Curtis Trousdale, ALC designee, specializes in land transactions across northern New England. His expertise in rural property sales and market analysis benefits both buyers and sellers.
Michael Wrobel
Realtor
Michael Wrobel, ALC certified professional, brings specialized knowledge of land and recreational property markets. His boots-on-the-ground approach ensures clients receive accurate property assessments.
Chip Tremper
Realtor
Chip Tremper focuses on lakefront and waterfront property transactions. His market specialization helps clients navigate the unique considerations of water-access real estate.
Jeff Godbout
Realtor
Jeff Godbout leads The Godbout Group with expertise in Vermont's residential and commercial real estate markets. His team provides comprehensive representation for property buyers and sellers.
Questions
What geographic areas do you serve?
We serve all of Vermont and New Hampshire, including remote properties unreachable by conventional vehicles through our specialized access equipment.
What property types do you specialize in?
Our expertise covers residential homes, commercial properties, farms, recreational land, waterfront estates, and luxury homes across northern New England.
How do you market properties differently?
We use interactive GPS mapping, professional photography, and targeted digital campaigns through our LandLeader partnership to showcase properties comprehensively.
Do you offer any satisfaction guarantees?
Yes, we provide a 100% satisfaction guarantee allowing clients to terminate services at any time without penalty or hidden fees.
What makes your land consulting services unique?
Our land consulting includes property boundary marking, feature documentation, and trail maintenance to ensure buyers fully experience property characteristics.
How do you handle property valuations?
We provide data-driven valuations considering current market conditions, comparable sales, and property-specific features through detailed market analysis reports.
Reviews (6)
Michele Olvera
Jun 02, 2020
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I am so pleased to say that I recently worked with Barb at Preferred Properties to both sell my home and buy a multi family property in Burlington Vermont. She was amazing and handled so many curve balls due to Covid (such as Appraisers not being able to enter the home or fire marshals not being able to inspect) with grace and success. I still can't believe she made it all work! She was incredibly knowledgeable about the financing side and the things to look for during home inspections (didn't leave my side for the 4 hour inspection) and the real estate market as a whole. I felt like she really
April Savard
Oct 31, 2019
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We have had the pleasure of dealing with Barb on a couple sales of our properties,such a wonderful person and took care of everything for us ,,thank you so much
Anne Dixon
Oct 05, 2019
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Curtis Trousdale was very approachable, and helpful with purchasing our property. His knowledge of real estate made the entire transaction go very smoothly. He is the Preferred Property Guy! Thank you! Sam and Anne
Natasha Payton
Jul 26, 2019
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My husband and I worked with Barb to buy a house in Burlington. We were first-time homebuyers, and Barb helped us every step of the way. She made the process easy for us, and answered all of the questions that came up along the way. Barb was a pleasure to work with, and we would recommend her to anyone looking for a real estate agent!
Natalia Stratton
Jun 07, 2019
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Barb and her team helped us purchase a home in 2014 and 2018. She sold our first home and my fathers home after he passed. They are an incredible team and put all they have into finding you the perfect house for you, and walking you through the entire process. Its a daunting process to buy and/or sell but with Barb and her team its a lot less stressful! We will only ever use Preferred Properties as our realtors!
Erica S.
May 19, 2019
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As a buyer of a listing through Preffed Properties I can say the process was handled wonderfully. Very professional staff and response time to any inquiries where met to complete satisfaction. Curtis and his team where a pleasure to do business with.
