John Bassette

I am a broker in both Vermont and New Hampshire and am equally comfortable helping both Buyers and Sellers. In almost 37 years in the business, I have become well acquainted with the needs and requirements of people relocating to Vermont, seeking a second home or vacation-home ownership, or looking to buy their primary home in the Upper Valley. As a result, I am a skilled advisor in real estate transactions, and I am always looking for ways to add more value to my relationships with my clients. That is why I was an early adopter/advocate and designee of the Accredited Buyer Broker (ABR) philosophy so I could offer more to my Buyer clients as they searched for their perfect Vermont home, their perfect Vermont experience. But maybe important to you and the buying process, I am a great listener, problem solver, and advocate for my clients. I have experience and skill in finding you your perfect VT or NH property, whether you are looking for a family home, a vacation home, a secluded home with majestic views of the Green Mountains, or a multi-million-dollar family compound with vast acreage and seclusion. I attended Middlebury College and the University of Vermont and graduated with a psychology degree with a heavy emphasis in religion, counseling, and philosophy. Frankly, a perfect blend to help solve the "human-problem" of housing and lifestyle living. As a broker, I have helped thousands of prospective homeowners from places like Greenwich or Boston find that perfect escape from the busyness of hectic lives. People who were seeking the same peaceful lifestyle that I experienced every day in the hills of Hartland and surrounding Woodstock towns. Vermont has been an ideal place to raise a family. I have been married to my lovely wife, Donna-Lee, for over 37 years, and we have 9 children (6 boys and 3 girls). Five of our sons have or are serving as officers in the United States Army. My oldest daughter graduated from Cedarville University in Ohio and is pursuing a noble career in nursing at DHMC. The next daughter graduated with a Spanish degree at Hillsdale College in Michigan and is teaching in Miami at a Charter School. The last two children (boy, then girl) are competitive Nordic ski racers, track stars, and X-C runners (one is headed to Cedarville U and the other will be a Junior in high school (homeschooled). Apart from being a fully involved Dad, I take advantage of the myriad outdoor activities Vermont has to offer, especially winter sports. I was a member of the United States Ski Team in the late 1970s, was the United States Ski Jumping Champion in 1978, participated in the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics as a test jumper (bad day at the Olympic trials), and was inducted into the US Ski Hall of Fame. I skied in the Lake Placid Olympics as the lead test jumper to make sure the hills were safe (read DANGEROUS). I was the only one who could handle 50 miles per hour crosswinds (read...dumb&) in a windblown 140-meter ski jump that NO ONE should have been jumping on! Yikes! When I am not participating in local volunteer activities, my family and I enjoy running, hiking Ascutney & the White Mnts, hunting, biking, and cross-country skiing. I ran and finished the Vermont 50-mile Ultra-Marathon with one of my daughters, and we took turns complaining to each other, and I am training for the Vermont 100. Our family has produced some exceptional athletes who hold various state records and numerous State Championships in a variety of sports. As a way of giving back to my community for all that Vermont has given me, I've served on the Woodstock Ski Runners board and coached track at the Woodstock Union High School. I live the lifestyle many people come to Vermont to enjoy. I mix work and pleasure every day (really, they are the same thing for me). I would love the opportunity to help you create a lifestyle you enjoy, starting with your perfect Upper Valley home. Give me a call on my cell at 802-280-5977 if you need help finding your Vermont or New Hampshire dream.