Sigrid Pickering

This document outlines the professional background, experience, and qualifications of Sigrid Pickering, a seasoned real estate professional with a focus on historic property preservation and land conservation.

Professional Summary

• Sigrid Pickering has over 30 years of experience in real estate, specializing in historic property preservation and land conservation.
• She has expertise in philanthropy, fundraising, stewardship, non-profit management, land use planning, and public outreach.
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This document outlines the professional background, experience, and qualifications of Sigrid Pickering, a seasoned real estate professional with a focus on historic property preservation and land conservation.

Professional Summary

• Sigrid Pickering has over 30 years of experience in real estate, specializing in historic property preservation and land conservation.
• She has expertise in philanthropy, fundraising, stewardship, non-profit management, land use planning, and public outreach. ​
• Since 2007, she has worked as an independent consultant, providing services in technical writing, research, and real estate appraisal, and has obtained both a Vermont Real Estate Sales License and a Real Estate Broker's License. ​

Real Estate Experience

• Currently, Sigrid serves as the primary agent for Chimney Hill Realty, where she has sold over 20 properties annually since 2018, ranking as the #2 agent in Wilmington, Vermont. ​
• She has also held positions with TPW and SkiHome Realty, focusing on the Mount Snow region and the Deerfield Valley.

Consulting and Leadership Roles

• Sigrid founded SPRE Consulting in 2007, specializing in conservation easements and land trust management.
• She has held various leadership roles, including Acting Executive Director for the Woodie Wheaton Land Trust and Interim Executive Director for the Northeast Wilderness Trust, where she led accreditation processes and secured significant funding.

Education and Certifications

• Sigrid holds a Nature-Based Early Childhood Education Certificate from Antioch University New England and a Certificate in Watershed Education from the University of New Hampshire. ​
• She has a paralegal certificate in Real Property Law from Bentley University and a Bachelor’s degree in Plant & Soil Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Skills and Specialties

• Her skills include real estate appraisal, non-profit management, community outreach, program development, and negotiation. ​
• Sigrid is knowledgeable in areas such as 1031 exchanges, green building, and fire safety.