Coldwell Banker Choice Properties of Franklin County announced they will join Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty. Their team of REALTORS will continue to offer premier real estate services to home buyers and sellers in northern Vermont through Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty. Serving Franklin County for more than 30 years and affiliated with the Coldwell Banker brand, Mary Samson and Philip Gerbode, co-owners of Choice Properties, recognized the opportunity to expand the real estate services in Franklin County through this merger. “Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty is a respected and leading real estate firm in Vermont and within the Coldwell Banker system,” says Mary Samson “They continually set the bar for excellence and innovation in real estate services to their clients, with the most highly skilled Agents in our region. This is a fantastic opportunity for our clients and Agents to benefit from the tools and resources they offer.” Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty has sold more homes in northwest Vermont, including Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle, and Addison County combined than any other office. “Home buyers and sellers in Franklin County are familiar with the reputation and results of Hickok & Boardman. We believe this merger will allow us to expand our presence in the county and extend the level of services available to our clients,” says Leslee MacKenzie, President/Owner of Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty. “Our philosophy has always been to provide the highest level of support to our Agents, so they are able to offer individualized attention and deep market knowledge to their clients. That will continue to be a focus and benefit to our Franklin County clients. In addition, our St. Albans team will have established marketing services, relocation support, and technology platforms to assist clients with a higher level of attention and operational efficiency.” The St. Albans Team includes Phil Gerbode, Mary Samson, Cheryl Malkin, Dale Drinkwater, Judy Crowley, Julie Rollo, and Cheryl Vance. A locally owned company with headquarters in Burlington, Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty will maintain a real estate service center in St. Albans at 112 North Main Street.