The first nine years of John’s work-life were in town management, since 1980 he has been a Real Estate Broker in VT & NH. John graduated from Hartford High School in 1967, and the University of Vermont in 1971. In addition to many years of Real Estate and Insurance continuing education, John has earned his G.R.I., a Legal and Paralegal studies graduate certificate (2004), and a graduate certificate in Applied Conflict Studies (2006). He is also a Dale Carnegy graduate.

Since 1980 he has been a Real Estate Associate, Broker, Sales Manager and Broker/Owner of four different agencies. John partnered with his brother Bill in including insurance brokerage services to the Clerkin Agency from 1997 to 2015. Over the years he has been blessed to work with a multitude of Associates.

John has been married to Pat Clerkin since 1970. Pat served as a Real Estate Associate and Administrator in our office for well over 30 years. She also served as president of the Windsor County Board. She recently retired, but continues to assist with administrative matters when needed. Together they have three daughters, three sons-in-law, five granddaughters and three grandsons. They currently live in White River Junction.

John has served as president of the Windsor County Board of Realtors & a member of the Upper Valley Board of Realtors, past president and director of the Upper Valley MLS system (now Prime MLS), and was Realtor of the Year in 1986.

In addition to professional service, John has served as a Hartford Selectman, Justice of the Peace, Grand juror, Agent to Prosecute & Defend suits and from 2007-2010, was elected and served in the State of Vermont House of Representatives, (CommerceCommittee), and served as the Town Treasurer of Hartford, VT. He is currently the Principal Broker for the Clerkin Agency PC and remains active in the business that he loves.

John is proud of the level of expertise and care that he and his associates endeavor to provide every day, in every transaction. Please feel free to contact him for brokerage services or with any question you may have about the process of transferring or purchasing real estate. Given the opportunity, we will earn your trust and confidence. By the way, John loves a referral!

Congratulations to Alex & Candice DeFelice, and all of the Clerkin Agency associates in continuing the high level of service the public has become accustomed to.

Contact

Phone: 802-291-4085
Office Phone 802-295-1355