Wendy O'Brien has 7 years of experience as a Realtor and is excited to join our team here at Nancy Jenkins Real Estate as a Buyer Specialist.

Wendy holds the Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) designation. It is for real estate professionals who have a passion for working with buyer-clients and want to take their excellence and service to the next level. By choosing to work with a Realtor with an ABR designation, you'll have more confidence in your home buying experience. Wendy is ready to go the extra mile for you.

Wendy also holds the Pricing Strategy Advisor Certification (PSA). Wendy is committed to serving her clients and looks forward to providing personalized and professional service to home buyers.

A native Vermonter, Wendy currently resides in South Burlington with her two children. Wendy spends her spare time gardening, hiking, biking, walking her dogs, and working on DIY projects.

Whether you are just interested in hearing more about the market or you're looking for a property, Wendy is here for you. You can reach her at 1.802.846.4897 or [email protected]

Winter is here and you may think, I'll wait to sell my home until the spring. Well, we're here to tell you that you don't have to and in fact, it may be better for you to sell now!

The majority of buyers are looking at homes first on the internet and the internet has no seasons! Having instant access to properties has helped eliminate the typical 'buying season'. If a buyer is truly serious they are always looking. You may have fewer showings during the winter, but the showings you do have mean business.

If you wait until spring, you are likely to have more competition. Put your home on the market now and position yourself for a better sale.

There are also many tax benefits to owning a home. Typically home buyers can use mortgage interest, private mortgage insurance, and real estate taxes all as tax deductions. The sooner they close on a home in the new year, the more they will have for deductions when they go to file their taxes next year.

As with any season, there are some tips to keep in mind if you are selling your home in the winter. First, avoid too many holiday decorations, you don't want to overpower the room. If you have a fireplace, have it going for showings, bring in the warmth and cozy vibes for buyers. Make sure to keep a light on outside! Keep your walkways shoveled and salted. The more inviting, the better your home will show.

There are many advantages to selling in the winter and we are here to help you so it doesn't feel so daunting. If you are thinking of selling your home now or in the future, we'd love to hear from you! Contact us today!

What a magical time of year! Our area has so much to offer with events happening in most towns throughout the month.

Get your tickets for Vermont Ballet Theater's Live production of The Nutcracker at The Flynn Center for Performing Arts in Burlington! Fun for all ages! Performances on December 18th and 19th! Burlington also has two exciting [...]

In the spirit of the giving season, our Team has made donations to the American Cancer Society, Boys and Girls Club of Burlington, Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS), Vermont Works for Women, Feeding Chittenden, Steps to End Domestic Violence, Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Shelburn Museum, Lake Champlain Committee, Shelburne [...]

Vermont is beautiful year-round, but winter is special in Vermont. It’s easy to spend all day inside but there are so many amazing things to do in the winter in Vermont. We rounded up some of the best for [...]

Amanda is one of the listing/selling partners on The Nancy Jenkins Team. She has a passion for Real Estate and a dedication to her clients and customers. Amanda holds the broker's license and is an Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR), a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES), e-Pro Certified, a Seller Representative Specialist (SRS), a Military Relocation Professional (MRP), a Certified Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) and holds NAR's Green Designation.

Amanda has participated in national StarPower conference since 2005 and is active with the national Real Estate Visions conference. With years of experience at Nancy Jenkins Real Estate working with both buyers and sellers, she strives for excellence.

A native Vermonter, Amanda lives in South Burlington with her three children. She enjoys being involved with the local schools.

Amanda graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Massachusetts at Boston. She's been licnesed since 2003 and continues to provide exceptional service as a vital member of the Nancy Jenkins Real Estate Team. Her achievements in real estate make her a valuable asset to the team.

Recently a client said, "It was a pleasure working with Amanda Gerlack and the rest of the Nancy Jenkins team to sell my home this summer. Even though I have purchased and sold several homes in the past, the process is always slightly different depending on location. Amanda and the team were always there to answer my questions and provide recommendations to help the process go smoother. Having access to the Nancy Jenkins moving truck was an added benefit that made my move out so much easier. I'd highly recommend the Nancy Jenkins team!"

Amanda believes it's not just about selling, it's about the relationships you build and providing outstanding service! If you'd like to connect with Amanda you can email her at [email protected] or call her at 1.802.846.4896.

FACT 1 The Have and the Have- Nots

The gap between the rich and poor is growing rapidly across the United States. The richest 20% of US households receive a greater share of national income than the middle three-fifths combined. The bottom 40% are worse off in inflation-adjusted terms than similarly situated people two decades earlier. [...]

Siobhan Philbin is one of the buyer specialists on our team.  After buying her first home in 2016 she couldn't help but continue to shop. Friends and family were always commenting on how much she loved to talk about and look at houses so when the opportunity to join the Nancy Jenkins Team as their photographer came up, she jumped! She [...]

People come from all over to visit Vermont in the fall. The colors of the trees in Vermont are one of a kind. Take a drive down any road and you'll feel the magic of the fall [...]

When you buy or sell a property with The Nancy Jenkins Team, you can use our 14 ft moving truck for free!

Selling or buying a new home can be a trying experience. We know that – and we’d like to make life a little easier for you. If our moving truck is available when you need it, it’s yours for the [...]