Lake Champlain provides a dazzling backdrop for waterfront homes as the sparkling waters give way to magnificent Adirondack mountain views and stunning evening sunsets.

Boaters will enjoy the vast open waters of the 6th largest freshwater lake in the US. The lake offers opportunities for lots of on-the-water fun such as water-skiing, sailing, swimming, stand-up paddle boarding and kayaking.

There are many wonderful Lake Champlain homes for sale throughout Vermont, from South Burlington and Colchester to the Islands, providing some of the most gorgeous views this state has to offer.

Check out some of our Lake Champlain properties:

142 Crooked Creek Rd | Colchester

Enjoy stunning lake and mountain views from this gorgeous 3 BR/4 BA home with fantastic sun room, gourmet kitchen with breakfast nook, elegant living room with doors to lakeside patio, first floor master suite and second floor game room. This spectacular home is set on 17.83 acres with 600' of lakeshore, dock and mooring. $1,850,000

 58 Bartlett Bay Road | South Burlington

Situated on Shelburne Bay, this 3 BR/2 ¾ bath Colonial has been beautifully upgraded with hardwood floors, Chef's kitchen with breakfast area, great room with fireplace, private master suite with walk-in closet and sitting area, gorgeous lake views and 50' of prime lakeshore frontage. $925,000

3 Sweeney Farm Road | South Hero

Lakefront Adirondack Ranch with 3 BR/3.5 BA with spectacular Easterly views, dramatic stone hearth, upgraded country kitchen, 2 master suites, finished lower level and 2 story barn on over 3 acres plus 900' of lake frontage looking out on beautiful lake and mountain views. $775,000

166 Appletree Point Road | Burlington

Enjoy gorgeous sunsets and the private sandy beach from this 3 BR/2.5 BA Colonial with great room with stone fireplace, Chef's kitchen with beautiful granite breakfast bar, Adirondack post and beam 4-season room, private master suite with seasonal lake views, finished lower level, front porch and stone patio with stone wall. $549,900

1414 Blockhouse Point Road | South Hero

Take in incredible sunsets from this 4 BR/1.5 BA cottage with open floor plan, amazing lake and mountain views from the great room, brick fireplace and spacious screened porch. Stairs lead to shale stone beach with 100' of lake frontage, great for swimming, docking or mooring. A great price for owning lake shore! $219,900

Selling a home can be daunting, especially if you're new to the process.  These days, a well-placed ad or some spectacular photographs might not be enough. Consumers are more savvy than ever, making them less responsive to many traditional marketing techniques.  The internet allows potential home buyers to do intensive research before they even visit a possible new house.  Consumers today are more aware of advertising techniques, and aggressive or obvious marketing ploys can easily backfire.  So what are the best ways to market homes?  One of the most subtle and effective methods involves creative application of a little science.

You may have heard of aromatherapy being used at open houses to market homes.  Studies have shown that smell is one of the first things people notice when they walk into a new place.  Unpleasant odors like litter boxes, trash, or stale cooking odors can turn buyers off instantly.  However, the right scents applied in the right rooms can make a stunning difference.  This doesn't mean that a bottle of spray-scent is all you need, however.  Subtlety is key.  Heavy perfume sprays or plug-in commercial diffusers may be overpowering or fake, causing potential buyers to wrinkle their noses.  A little research and a bit of shopping can help you employ understated aromatherapy.  You may find that it's an inexpensive and effective way to market homes.

Fresh, fragrant flowers near a window can impart a clean, open atmosphere.  A touch of lavender evokes relaxation and a feeling of comfort in a living room or great room.  Jasmine or Ylang-Ylang induce romance and are perfect for a master bedroom.  Orange, lemon, or lime oils are wonderful in bathrooms or laundry rooms.  Even something as simple as the smell of fresh-baked cookies lets prospective buyers know that they're in a house that's just waiting to become a home.  Besides, cookies make everyone happier, and happy people love to buy.  It's time to get a whiff of all that aromatherapy can do!

Looking for the best ways to market homes? Let us help!

Ellen Zdyb

Ellen has 8 years of experience as a Realtor in Vermont, holding her Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designations. Ellen has a 10 year background in finance, marketing, project management and investments and looks forward to helping you find the home of your dreams!

You can contact Ellen at 802-862-6677 x 8 or Ellen@BuyVTRealEstate.com.