Realtor Perspectives

Seth Warren, Seth Warren Real Estate, Brownsville, Vermont

From the May/June 2004 print version of New England Showcase for Central & Northern Vermont

New England Showcase recently interviewed Seth Warren, the owner of Seth Warren Real Estate in Brownsville, Vermont.

Showcase: How did you come to settle in Brownsville and how long have you been doing real estate there?

Warren: I was born and brought up in Brownsville, so it seemed the logical place to establish my office in October of 2000. I know the area and the people very well, and appreciate the combination of a rewarding profession and an excellent place to live. Plus, I get to answer the question, "Have you lived here all your life?" with the old-timer response, "Nope, not yet!"

Showcase: Why did you go into the real estate profession?

Warren: I stumbled into the real estate profession purely by chance in 1999. When I started I had no idea what the job would entail, what skills it would require, or what enjoyment I would take from it. Every day is interesting and rewarding. I feel very fortunate to enjoy my work.

Showcase: What is special about Windsor County in terms of lifestyle and real estate?

Warren: The Brownsville area offers a rare combination of ease of accessibility, proximity to cultural centers, and unspoiled small-town character. Interstates 89 and 91 provide convenient access to southern New England cities. Woodstock, VT, and Hanover, NH, both within a half-hour drive, offer diverse cultural events, fine dining, and shopping. Local residents are drawn to the excellent school system and proximity to Upper Valley employers including the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. The landscape is a beautiful mix of rolling fields and wooded hillsides. These factors contribute to consistently high and stable property values.

Showcase: How have things changed since you've been in Brownsville?

Warren: Brownsville, which has long been a bedroom community to Woodstock, has experienced increasing demand for fine country homes. A strong sector of the market is equestrian enthusiasts, drawn to the area by an extensive network of dirt roads and trails, open pasture land, and proximity to the Green Mountain Horse Association. Ascutney Mountain Resort continues to grow and support the local economy.

Showcase: What do you think the real estate market in Windsor County will look like in 5 to 10 years?

Warren: The local real estate market will likely continue to include primary residents, retirees and second-home owners who appreciate the classic Vermont scenery and small-town atmosphere found in Brownsville. Many residents, both new and long established, value the open, rural character of the area, therefore large contiguous tracts of land are likely to continue to be more valuable intact than subdivided, which hopefully will preserve the landscape as it is now.

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