Brooke Smith

One of the best parts of being a property manager in Washington County, Vermont is that I get to interact with some of the best and generous people in the business. I manage properties all around the nation, but the hospitality here in Vermont is one of a kind. I grew up in this state and I will always carry a sentimental bond to the area.

Managing properties sometimes has its up and down sides for me. Though I love my job, I find it somewhat stressful when I cannot in any way please my client, no matter how hard I truly try. Now do not misunderstand me......I do love my job and I really love the satisfaction of pleasing and helping people, but when they do not understand that you can only do so much it is hard to explain why. Many of my clients in Washington, Vermont are some of the best clientele, we all know there are difficult customers. For me, It's just getting past the ones that you cannot help anymore. In the end If you love your job it's how much you truly give it.

My business lately in Washington County, Vermont has grown significantly. I find many of my customers looking to relocate here. This county offers a wide range of areas that attract people looking for a small town feel to people who want farming land to even people looking for a the small town life. Doing business here is truly a pleasure.

As a property manager of real estate, I am well aware that our current economy is not optimal, but we all need to keep in mind that the economy in general fluctuates-- and especially that the American economy has an unprecedented amount of capital behind it. We have invested our lives; I don't have to tell anyone this. Economically, the U.S. continues to be a vital market particularly in terms of consumption. I have yet to come across a client who has been unhappy with his or her purchase. I have found that the media are over-reacting. My clients continue to look for new homes, and continue to be able to afford them. In the end I still love managing properties Vermont, specifically in the Washington, area.

Growing-up I loved living in Washington, Vermont. Now managing properties all over the country I still have many of my properties here because of the beauty that remains in this area. Vermont is a small state but is full of a wide range of living environments. The market has seemed to slow a bit for me in the past few years, but I'm hoping to bring more people back and open up more establishments.