The Green Mountain Association of REALTORS (GMAR) is pleased to announce that Soren Pfeffer of Central Vermont Real Estate has been chosen as their 2024 recipient of the Good Neighbor Award!

Nominees must have contributed to a program that improves the livability of a local community, including but not limited to real estate housing issues, crime prevention, youth mentoring, or homelessness prevention.

Soren Pfeffer has served on the Board of the Central VT Habitat for Humanity for 3 years.  Tasked with goal of opening a ReStore to increase their outreach, visibility and provide an income stream to fund more homes for folks in need, Soren and another Board member were instrumental in creating a business plan and proforma to project the income potential and expenses of a store offering a strong supply of donated high-quality furniture, household goods, appliances and building materials to offer to customers.  After 6 months of planning, a 5,000 square foot retail location in Waterbury, was secured, renovated and opened for business in June 2024, employing 3 full-time local residents as well as providing rewarding volunteer opportunities.  But most importantly, the new ReStore is providing Central Vermont Habitat for Humanity a steady income which he projects to grow year-over-year, enabling the organization to build 2-3 additional homes for local residents in need of good, affordable, environmentally sustainable homes.

As this year’s award recipient, Soren has directed GMAR to forward the $250 donation to the Central Vermont Habitat for Humanity, in his honor.

Soren Pfeffer has been a REALTOR in Central Vermont for 16 years, Broker-Owner/Manager of his firm, Central Vermont Real Estate based in East Montpelier.