VERMONT'S #1 CENTURY 21 SELLING BROKER/OWNER

Brian has served as a State Director for the Vermont Association of Realtors and a Director in the Homebuilders Association and is currently on the Government Affairs Committee for the Northwestern Vermont Board of Realtors. Brian is the former president of the Northwestern Vermont Board of Realtors, Brian French, President A native Vermonter, Brian received his bachelor's degree at St. Michael's College and his master's at Norwich University in 1982. He, his wife, Debbie, and their two children, Dylan and Sarah, live in Burlington. Brian takes great pride in serving his community; has coached youth baseball, basketball and soccer. A self-professed sports enthusiast, Brian also skis, hikes, boats and bikes. Most recently Brian lead a group of volunteers to raise money and build a baseball field in the South End of Burlington.

In 1984, Brian began in real estate as a sales associate at Century 21 Ray Ploof Realty and he has energetically pursued his career with the same passion he puts into sports. By 1990 he was promoted to sales manager and in 1997 he bought the company which he renamed Century 21 Advantage. Brian has been making house calls for over half of his life. Brian has served as a State Director for the Vermont Association of Realtors and a Director in the Homebuilders Association and is currently on the Government Affairs Committee for the Northwestern Vermont Board of Realtors. Brian is the former Secretary of the Northwestern Vermont Board of Realtors, former treasurer of the Northwestern Vermont Board of Realtors, and active president of the Century 21 Vermont Broker Council which he served for four years, and former member of the Chittenden County Coalition. Currently Brian is on the Board of Directors for the Northwestern Board of Realtors and serves as the President of Century 21 Vermont Broker Council.

Brian has the experience, energy and commitment to community that translates into the kind of service you deserve. You deserve a Broker who will provide you with honest, professional representation. With Brian French, you will get it. Why a career in real estate? " Every time you hand someone the keys to their dream, it's truly gratifying." Brian says. "I enjoy helping people achieve their goals." Naturally when it comes to real estate, that can mean buying or selling. So, Brian has developed marketing and purchasing systems and handpicked a friendly, knowledgeable staff to assist him in handling your real estate needs, whether buying or selling.

Brian's team includes: Lori Dykema in Marketing and  Corey McNamara as Customer Service Director/Network Administrator. Their jobs are to make sure that you have uninterrupted access to listings as soon as they come onto the market, and to make sure you are provided the best service when it comes to purchasing a home.

Brian believes in continuing education and has earned his Certified Residential Specialist, Certified Broker, and Accredited Buyer Representative designations. He is consistently one of the top producers in the State of Vermont. Call him today and experience the difference.

 

PEOPLE ARE TALKING...

 

We chose Brian initially for his reputation and our kids' connection. After watching him handle this challenging deal in a very difficult market, we know we chose well. He lead this thing with calm confidence that translated into our being calm and confident and reassured. Brian is a true professional. In the end, we also feel like we found a friend.

Roger and Carolina Kilbourn

Brian was always exceptionally professional, accommodating, resourceful and encouraging. He was also very responsive and understanding. Brian did everything possible to assist me in addition to communicating with my Dad in a very difficult situation.

Caryn Olivetti

Words fail me in describing the relief I feel and appreciation for everything you've done to make it happen.  In a horrible situation, your help has been one of the few bright spots in the whole ordeal.  My mother would have been pleased as well.  Thank you again for everything you did to make this happen!

Matthew Wietlispach

We can't thank you enough for making this such a smooth and quick process.  We can't believe it happened.  We sure will recommend your business to anyone we know who is buying or selling.

Midhad and Ljiljana Burazero

Brian and his company were the most understanding and caring people when selling property.  This man went above and beyond the call of duty.  I cannot express enough how pleased we were with Brian and how he really cares and concerns for his client.  I would recommend him in a heart beat to anyone when wanting to sell a home.

Leo and Shirley Reardon

Please consider us friends and know that Suzanne and I will always give you and your team the highest recommendation whenever possible. Thank you for meeting and exceeding our expectations.

Dave and Suzanne Geraci

Friday night negotiation! Let me know another offer was coming in so I had a chance.

Suzanne and Curtis Hebeler

They seemed to be available "24/7" - The team was upbeat, reassuring, and eager to help.  Answered our questions and was unfailingly cheerful.

John and Rebecca Trono

Everything went smoothly; the house sold the first day! Brian was clear in communicating, confident as a business person and kind to us and the buyer's agent.

Dan and Laura Busse

Brian has always looked at the "big" picture and has always tried to do or advise about what is best for us. He doesn't seem to be just after a listing. He seems to genuinely care. Mindy Stone, from your Closing Department, was a pleasure to work with too. I felt like I had a "friend" behind the scenes taking care of all the details. She is definitely an asset to the company process.

Nancy Bean

I was very happy with Brian's hard work and his strong drive to get the best possible price for my house.

Joe Carroll

Brian was attentive and always extremely helpful.

Tania Hofsess

Brian did everything that I had expected. He took a tough sell and got the job done fast. He did more in the first week then the previous listing agent/company did in 6 months! Thank you to Brian and Mindy for a great job of marketing, selling and closing on this property.

Randy Kimball

Totally professional through every step. I always felt as if they were more concerned with the quality of service rather than just making the sale.

Paige Carrier