Most agents think winning offers is about “going highest.” It’s not. Winning offers is about solving the seller’s problem better than anyone else can. Here’s the real truth: ✅ The MLS does not tell you the seller’s priorities. ✅ Agent notes rarely reflect what’s actually happening. ✅ And the highest offer isn’t always the strongest. What wins? Information. You win when you know what the seller cares about more than the price tag. Example: • A flexible closing date can beat $10k. • A shorter insp

Esther Charlestin launches 2026 bid for Vermont Lieutenant Governor Esther Charlestin, a Democrat who challenged Republican Gov. Phil Scott in 2024, announced Tuesday that she is running for Vermont lieutenant governor in 2026, saying she wants state leadership to better reflect the lives of everyday Vermonters. "Policy is about real people and real communities," Charlestin said in an interview ahead of her announcement. "So that is why I'm running to make sure leadership reflects the real lives