About Us

We consider Vermont to be an excellent place to reside and would love to share with you our enthusiasm for the diversity of communities statewide. We pride ourselves on providing unparalleled service and look forward to developing a long-term relationship with you. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss how we can best assist you with your real estate needs.

Sincerely,
John Nelson and Christine Fraioli

When you choose to purchase or  list your home or Lodging Property with John and Christine, you’ve hired a team.  They represent an interesting combination of analytical, technical expertise in John with Christine’s thorough understanding of esthetics, style, design and architecture.  John takes care of the nuts and bolts of every transaction – Christine makes sure your search experience includes a thorough understanding of each community you visit.

John created the Swift House Inn in Middlebury in 1985 and for 18 years owned and operated its Four Diamond Award-winning Inn and Restaurant. He is a U.S. Air Force veteran, worked for IBM for 28 years prior to becoming an innkeeper, and holds degrees in Management and Economics from Rutgers University and Lafayette College. He has served as a Director for the Vermont State and Addison County Chambers of Commerce, as well as for the Andy Fund, United Way and Counseling Service of Addison County.

Christine has resided in Lincoln for 30 years, and has been employed for 24 years in many capacities for Middlebury College Museum of Art. In 1998 she joined her husband, John, in operating the Swift House Inn. She graduated from Middlebury College with a B.A. in Art History and earned an M.A. in Museum Studies from the University of Denver, Colorado. Christine is an active volunteer for Addison County Hospice and the Counseling Service of Addison County. She has recently joined the board of the Friends of the Art Museum at Middleury College and attends regular gatherings for the Middlebury Garden Club. Special interests include fine art framing and archival paper conservation.

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