Silas Hale

Working with Silas was an absolute pleasure. The market at the time was a challenge for the size, price, and location of our house, but Silas was able to sell it. His marketing strategy was top-notch. It featured stunning professional photography and drone pictures that made our listing stand out. Silas was incredibly informative and guided us expertly through the entire selling process. When we received an offer, he made sure to explain it thoroughly and used his expertise to recommend whether it was an acceptable offer or if we should counter. He was easy to work with and made the whole experience stress-free. We highly recommend Silas.

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As a first time home buyer in Burlington, I can highly recommend Silas' services to anyone, but especially to any other young couples looking to find their first home in Chittenden County. We lucked out when a friend recommended Silas when we started our house search.

First of all, Silas is just an overall cool and genuinely good person which made every part of the home buying process easier and more enjoyable than it should have been. Silas is a skilled people-person and did an excellent job managing all the different personalities involved with our transaction (including ours!). He also knows the area extremely well and seems to have a connection with every kind of tradesperson you may need which continues to help us navigate the ins-and-outs of our new home.

When Silas took us to see homes in the Burlington area, our visits didn't just focus on curb-appeal or trying to extend the impression left on us through staging photos. Silas always emphasized the the actual structure of a home and most house showings started with a trip to the basement to investigate the foundation construction, utilities, and to check for moisture or any other red flags. Silas knowledgably talked us through the changes in architectural styles and the different housing materials used throughout the decades in Vermont. This made each house visit a fun and educational experience, even the ones that ended up being duds .

Silas also has a critical eye for design and layout and it was fun talking through the nuances of each home and their potential for improvement - what he would change, what he would emphasize, etc.

When we finally found a house that was right-sized for us and within our budget, Silas helped us negotiate with the seller and once our offer was accepted, he confidently took charge of the most challenging and tedious parts of the transaction while still keeping us informed and in charge of the decision making.

We did hit some technical snags with the seller two days before our closing date (by no fault of Silas) and Silas worked overtime that week to ensure that our move in plan would not be delayed too significantly. Silas proved to be a creative and proactive problem solver and his practical know-how helped us avoid as much inconvenience as possible. We leaned on Silas quite a bit during those two weeks for guidance and he went above and beyond to get us across the finish line.

When we first met Silas during our initial sit down, he explained that buying a house is a compromise between price, location, and condition. As two working class millennials trying to find their first house in Burlington, we certainly found this to be true, but the good news is that you *don't* need to compromise on finding a great realtor - you can just call Silas!

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Silas helped me with both the purchase of my new home and with the sale of my existing one. So I got to experience both sides of being represented by him. He’s a great listener and very client focused. He was a great advocate for me in both transactions and went beyond my expectations to ensure everything went smoothly. Silas has integrity and a willingness to put his clients needs first. What more could anyone ask for. I would 100 use him again and will recommend him to anyone.

Zillow Verified

We had such a great experience working with Silas to find our house in Chittenden County, VT, an extremely competitive market. He took the time to learn about our needs and wishes, was thoughtful in finding properties to view, provided insight about neighborhoods, condition of homes, and value, and was patient as we took our time to find just the right house. In the end, Silas helped us put together a competitive offer that helped us land our dream home. Highly recommended!

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Silas made what felt like a completely overwhelming task seem easy!

Selling a 200 year old farmhouse isn’t an easy task, there are so many details that need to be taken into consideration. But I didn’t have to worry about any of that, Silas knew exactly how to handle the sale of our unique property. And he did so with the ease of a professional.
He got us the most out of our sale, and then some, also selling a building lot adjacent, with such ease and grace. His professional experience benefited us greatly, we couldn’t be more grateful to have chosen Silas at Ridgeline Realty!

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