BRUCE ALLEN REALTOR
Buying a home in Northern Vermont
Find a Vermont home that fits your life and your budget.
Tell me what you’re looking for and what you want to spend. I’ll help you get pre-approved, focus on the towns and homes that actually fit, and write an offer sellers take seriously. Starting the conversation costs nothing, and I won’t post about you on social media without your OK.
What you get when you buy with me
Know your budget first
I’ll connect you with local lenders who understand Vermont properties, so you know your comfort zone before we write an offer.
Homes that fit, not endless scrolling
We narrow your priorities, like commute, town, and space, then focus on the homes that genuinely fit instead of chasing every new listing.
A Vermont eye on every house
Basements, heating systems, roofs, wells, and septic. While you decide if it feels like home, I’m watching the details so you’re not surprised later.
What buyers say
“He helped to make a very scary and stressful process so much more manageable.”
Bruce helped us to buy our very first house… Because it was our first time we had a ton of questions about the process, and Bruce went out of his way to make himself available to answer all sorts of questions… He never judged us when we didn’t understand something… If you need a good realtor I cannot recommend Bruce enough.
“Bruce and the Northern Vermont Realty team was a solid 15 out of 10!”
They really went the extra mile for us on a tight timeline and being out of state for nearly the entire process. We had a very wide area we were considering for buying and they kept us up-to-date on a large amount of listings…
The Vermont market this month
Statewide, September 2026
Typical sale price
$424,000
+3% vs. Sep 2025
Homes for sale
3,784
+12% vs. Sep 2025
Typical days to sell
69
+7 days vs. Sep 2025
Every town is different. Call Bruce for what these numbers mean where you’re looking.
How buying with me works
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A no-pressure conversation
Your budget, the towns you’re considering, and your timeline. You don’t need everything figured out.
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Pre-approval without the drama
I’ll connect you with local lenders who explain loan types, closing costs, and how taxes and insurance affect your payment.
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Touring homes with a Vermont lens
We focus on homes that fit. On every tour I’m checking the basement, heating system, roof, and well and septic, so nothing catches you off guard.
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An offer sellers take seriously
A price that makes sense in the current market, realistic timelines, and only the contingencies you truly need, communicated clearly.
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Inspections to closing
I help you understand the reports and decide what matters. Then I coordinate with your lender and the attorney or title company, so you know what to expect at closing.
Have a budget and a few towns in mind? That’s enough to start.
Call or text Bruce: (802) 233-3669
Common questions
Does it cost anything to talk?
No. Talking with a licensed realtor is always free, and there’s no commitment.
Will you post about me or my purchase?
Only if you want me to. I won’t post about you on social media or use you in my advertising without your OK. Keep in mind that some things, like the deed and the sale price, become public record in Vermont.
Do I need to be pre-approved before I call?
No. It’s a good time to reach out if you have a rough budget, a sense of where you want to live, or you’re ready to get pre-approved (or close). I’ll connect you with a lender when you’re ready.
Homes seem to sell fast. Will I have to rush?
Good homes can move quickly, especially in and around Chittenden County. That doesn’t mean you have to rush. We work with realistic expectations about price, timing, and what good value looks like here, and we wait for a better fit when it’s smart to.
I also need to sell my current home.
I’ll help you time your sale with your purchase and keep one person watching the whole picture. More on selling with me.
Ready to start looking?
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or moving within Vermont, start with a simple conversation about what you’re hoping for and what the next step should be. No pressure, no rush.
Calls and texts are answered most days and evenings.