Why Work with Us

Here's what our satisfied customers are saying about us.

It took us 2 years to sell our home in order to buy this one. Steve was very patient and did not push or pursue us when we were not ready. His knowledge in real estate value proved crucial to us finding the perfect home! My husband and I totally recommend Steve if you are looking to buy a home!

Paula

David is the most on-the-ball realtor that I have had the pleasure to work with. He has sold 3 properties for me. The number 1 trait he has is that he never let's a week go by without some interaction with his customers. He always let you know he is actively looking for a buyer. He is open to suggestions and willing to work with you. He is well organized, and a very polite and kind gentleman. I only have one more property left in Vermont and if I decide to sell it, you can bet it will be with Mad River Valley Real Estate.

Nancy

Not only was David's real estate office recommended, we were told HE himself was the man to do the job because he was a go-getter. We listed out home while on vacation in July 2013. David explained the process in detail at our dining room table. Our home went under contract in 13 days which he assured us was extremely unusual. For us, it just meant that it was meant to be. David was not only in constant contact with us through the negotiations, he was there to help as he could since we were both working long hours at that time and also on a new home search (i.e., he went out in the woods with my husband to help locate the property pins). Not every agent would go this extra mile in our eyes. He offered his opinion when we asked and we asked often being completely new to the process. David's knowledge was immense and his integrity immeasurable. He was extremely kind, patient and funny. I often smile today when signing something because of a cute little joke he told us after getting to know us. He has no idea how much he eased the tension and stress of the process. We felt completely safe and sound in his hands. We feel he went above and beyond for us and truly earned his commission but more importantly we gained a friend who deserves recognition for what he accomplishes. David is the man you want working with you. THANK YOU, David!

Thomas

Erik worked with us to find the perfect home for our family. He continually went above and beyond on every aspect of the search for a home that not only fit our desires but also our budget. Erik was very responsive whenever we called or emailed him and was always happy to answer any questions we had. He worked closely with the mortgage lender sending any information needed in a very timely manner. Erik continually followed up, checked in, and always had our best interest at heart throughout the entire process. I cannot recommend Erik Reisner enough.

Lisa

Erik worked with us for over one year to help locate exactly what we wanted. It was a tall order because we needed certified organic in a manageable size and we ended up locating the perfect place about an hour's drive out of the Mad River Valley. Erik is patient, diligent, highly competent and a great person to work with. Highly recommended.

Donner

This was the 2nd condo we bought with Erik as our buyer's agent. We found him to be very responsive. He fully disclosed any time there might have been a "conflict" due to listing and buyer's representation (difficult to avoid in small towns). He was patient with our repeated requests and quite frank about the limitations imposed through the sellers agent. We would work with him again.

Julie

Erik helped us with a purchase in the MRV. If you are a first time buyer in VT, you will need to learn about wells, plowing, propane tanks, deed restrictions and other aspects of rural real estate. Erik explained everything honestly and clearly. He knows the market, understands houses and their systems and communicates well.

I appreciate his straightforward approach and trust his professional judgement. I highly recommend Erik if you are buying or selling a home in the valley.

Dave

I've worked with many agents in VT and MA over the years, and found Erik to be very professional and diligent. He knows the local area and market trends, and gets to know his clients so he can find just the right house for you.

Michael

I cannot speak highly enough for Erik. I chose him because he gave me honest viewpoints in the beginning, before we signed a contract. He investigated many details on our property himself, rather than passing them on to us or someone else. He answered all questions immediately, gave detailed explanations to any question that I asked, and made solid recommendations.

Most importantly, he is of very high integrity. All of these factors became very important to us in this sale, especially since we were out-of-state. I have worked with several realtors over the years, and Erik performed the best by far.

Marie

We have worked with several realtors over the years and have never been happier. Erik is truly working for you.

Jeff

Erik was extrenely helpful in several ways:
1. He helped us learn the value of properties in an area where we had no previous real estate experience.
2. He was always available and quick to respond.
3. Even after the sale he continued to help us - accepting deliveries when we were not there, fixing maintenace problems, recommending service providers.
Erik, was and is a valuable partner, not just a broker.

Jack & Debbie

Steve and Brian are excellent. Highly recommend MRVRE. They take all the pressure off selling and buying property and homes.

Brian

I give David 10 out of 5 stars! He was incredibly helpful through a very long drawn out house sale of a rental property my mother owned, including steering us non-residents to the best contractors, well diggers, surveyors etc. He was patient with us, answering even the smallest questions; he was responsive; he was funny and gracious. He knows the valley, the processes around the most complex real estate questions, and which lawyers to use or not use! He guided us to the very best possible outcome in a really difficult sales situation. Thank you David!

Elizabeth

David recently helped our family find a very unique home in a very unfamiliar area. We are from Texas and had never been to Vermont. David showed us around, helped us find restaurants that met our vegetarian/vegan needs, and gave us a great education on Vermont. He was very thorough in explaining the different towns and regions, as well as giving us advice for living in the snow. We were looking to find a particular property; one that could be taken off the grid easily, and with plenty of land. Our search led us to develop a personal connection with David, as he seemed genuinely invested in our goal. We found that he is welcoming, knowledgeable, and real. All around a great experience!

Stephanie

David goes above and beyond. He was always in communication with us even though we moved 7 hours away. When something needed to be done he made it happen. Selling our house was a goal for him.

Kevin

David was extremely helpful during our house hunting and home purchase process. He is the best!

Tom

Can't say enough....but will try. The patience delivered by Steve is uncommon to his trade. I have never met a person as well suited for the job of realtor in relation to the client, either buyer or seller. Realtors normally hold a place in my heart as close as car salesman - not close! We as particular buyers were looking for a very unique property and it took us eight years to find the perfect home with 185 acres. Steve has always treated every email and phone call as though we were a new client. He always responds quickly and addresses immediate needs promptly and completely. He is a forward thinker as to what may effect a deal along with what to or what not to do, always keeping integrity at the top of everything he does. Throughout my 28 years of buying and selling property to include personal homes and income properties, there has not been a realtor who comes close to the talents and attention to detail which Steve maintains. We were fortunate enough to have had Steve be working in the office the day we walked in unannounced many years ago and not someone else. After working with other realtors in Central Vermont for two years prior to Steve, there is no question his ability and talent far surpasses that of others in his field. Anyone looking for a realtor would be making a mistake by NOT contacting Steve Robbins; that first conversation will be all you need to stay with him. Good luck buyers and sellers.

Dan

Brian guided us all the way through our purchase. Thank You for a job well done!

Don

Erik is smart, thoughtful, quick to respond and very knowledgeable about the MRV. Hire him!

Beth

I worked with Erik Reisner. He was the seller’s agent and managed a difficult transaction (on his end) while maintaining complete professionalism and a high ethical standard. He was quick to respond to communications, punctual and effective. Hire him.

Will

Selecting Erik Riesner at Mad River Real Estate to list our condo was a no-brainer for us. Erik is professional, knowledgeable, and responsive. From listing to closing, Erik worked closely with us, the buyer and the condo association to to ensure that our sale went smoothly.

Kate

It was a pleasure working with Erik with the sale of our existing home and the purchase of our new home, at the same time. Erik was on top of everything we needed to address and provided the support to make sure the sale and purchase of both houses went smoothly and they did. I would highly recommend Erik for your next sale, purchase or both!

Bob

I have had the privilege of working with Erik Reisner on two property purchases over the years and each time has been a great experience. Erik is extremely professional, responsive, and knowledgeable. I also have the opportunity to work with Erik on a daily basis as a real estate paralegal. I can count on Erik to manage each contract with the utmost professionalism. Erik's clients are lucky to have him on their side.

Jenn

Erik Reisner and Mad River Valley Real Estate were fantastic to work with! Erik is highly professional, very communicative, and always one step ahead. He is very knowledgeable and careful to understand what is most important to his clients. Despite a very active market for buying and selling properties, Erik made us feel like we were his only client. We would highly recommend working with Erik if you are looking for a great experience in either buying or selling a home in central Vermont.

Jerry

I have had the pleasure of working with Erik Reisner and Mad River Valley Real Estate for both the purchase and sale of our condominium. First, in 2012, Erik listened to our purchase needs and was very thorough in finding a property that met what we were looking for. Then in 2020, when it came time to sell, Erik was both responsive and professional in listing, obtaining offers within days of listing, and completing the sale.Erik clearly knows the MRV Real Estate market. I would highly recommend Erik for both purchase and sale of real estate in MRV.

Mark

I couldn’t be any happier with them. Erik not only sold our house in 3 days, he also helped us tremendously all along the way. We live 300 miles from the house and were unable to take care of of numerous completely random unforeseen issues that arose before closing. Erik didn’t hesitate to get there and take care of everything to make sure that all issues were remedied. He went above and beyond what would be expected from a real estate broker and made our lives so much easier. His referrals were solid and extremely professional. I can’t say enough about the service and knowledge that he provided. As user friendly as it gets plus, he’s got a good sense of humor!

Jason

Brent was my agent when selling a condo in the MRV area. He guided me through the process and gave me great advice along the way. He was quick to respond to any concerns I had and closing was a breeze. He's a great agent!

Cheryl

Erik was a pleasure to deal with during the sale process of my home ..not your average agent by a long shot. His knowledge of all aspects of what it takes to close a deal ..as well as willing to get involved locally in helping to arrange them is a welcome addition to a realtors services. Sale went smoothly..
Highly recommended...

Craig & Patty

Steve is absolutely top notch. He gave us terrific advice us start to finish, from a market overview to the punch list of improvements to make all the way to negotiation strategy with buyers. He is conscientious, knowledgeable, and a genuinely warm and kind person. He went above and beyond the call of duty for us multiple times. Strongest possible recommendation!

Michael

Steve Robbins helped us through every stage of selling our house. He protected our interests in all stages of negotiations with the buyers, while insulating us from some of the more difficult parts of selling a home. Very professional, quick to respond and act, experienced, sensitive, detail oriented, gives great advice (whether or not we always took it, we wished we had later.) Selling a home is not simple, it's complicated, emotional, and doesn't necessarily go along as planned, but with Steve Robbins to guide us we had a wonderful sale experience. Now living happily in a warmer climate with extra money to spend on the new place and in very friendly relations with the buyers of our VT house. Thanks, Steve!

Diane

VT market is tough (takes years not weeks to sell). Erik got our place sold in 3 weeks from listing. Great to work with. Five stars all the way.

Wolf

Erik is a very helpful, kind, and knowledgeable agent. He helped us wade through many different properties, keeping his patience, and with a smile on his face the whole time. He helped us find our perfect home, and we are grateful.

Buffy

Not only is he knowledgeable, he's also a nice guy!

Spencer

Erik was the best choice we could have possibly made being a first time home buyer in the Mad River Valley. He truly listened to all our needs and hit all the bullets on our wish list. He was professional, super friendly and worked within very tight time constraints. He amazed us by being able to get us into the perfect property right on time. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy a home in the Mad River Valley. He went above and beyond in helping us through all the paperwork that comes with being a first time home buyer and was more than patient in helping walk us through the process. He was honest, and you could tell his number one interest was making sure we had the right place to call home, not his commission. He will work hard at making sure you 100% happy with your purchase in this beautiful part of the world! Thank you Erik!

Kristen

Erik is a true professional. I cannot say enough positive, wonderful things about him. He listed our house on a Monday and by Thursday, of the same week, we were under agreement. We live out of state, and Erik went above and beyond to help us get the house ready to market. He connected us with a cleaning lady and then he came back to stage the house for pictures. His communication skills are exceptional, responding to all e mails, text and phone calls promptly (anytime day or night). He is always there to answer any questions with his kind, knowledgeable manner. Now we just have to convince you to move to MA to sell our other property! Once again, Thank You Erik. It was truly a pleasure working with and getting to know you.

Kelly