Julie Danaher is a REALTOR(R) and Team Lead of Catalyst Realty Collaborative at Ridgeline Real Estate. She serves clients throughout Chittenden County, Vermont, and is the top sales agent at her brokerage. Julie ranks in the top 5% of individual agents county-wide and consistently leads sales volume in key markets including Essex, Jericho, Burlington, South Burlington, Winooski, Milton, Shelburne, and Colchester. She earned Rookie of the Year in her first year in real estate and brings more than 28 years of professional sales experience, along with the ABR(R) (Accredited Buyer's Representative) designation. Julie is recognized as a first-time home buyer expert, relocation specialist, and listing specialist, known for her proactive, education-based approach. Buyers benefit from her exclusive home buyer knowledge base -- a comprehensive library of video and written resources that explain every stage of the buying process, from understanding contracts to writing competitive offers and navigating inspections. Relocation clients rely on Julie's Vermont-focused educational resources, including a dedicated relocation section on her website, a YouTube channel, and her role as an administrator of the "Moving to Vermont" Facebook community, all designed to help buyers make informed decisions before relocating to Vermont. As a listing specialist, Julie works with two primary seller groups. She is highly experienced in helping estate and transition sellers, coordinating trusted clean-out specialists, handymen, and home preparation professionals to simplify what can otherwise be an overwhelming process. She also specializes in helping homeowners who need to sell and then buy, expertly managing complex timelines, contingencies, and financial logistics. Julie is known for her ability to solve complex real estate "puzzles," ensuring clients are fully prepared and confident at every stage of the transaction. Sellers also choose Julie for her results-driven pricing and marketing strategies. She offers hands-on home improvement consultations to help sellers prioritize updates that maximize return on investment and is one of the few REALTORS(R) in the area who provides true physical staging, using real furniture, decor, plants, and design elements rather than relying solely on virtual staging. With a background in Community Development and Applied Economics, Julie brings a numbers-driven, solutions-oriented approach to pricing, negotiations, and market analysis. A Vermont native who lives in South Burlington, Julie brings deep local knowledge and a genuine commitment to helping people plant roots in the community she calls home. Whether guiding first-time buyers, supporting relocation clients, or leading sellers through complex transitions, Julie is known as a trusted advisor who combines education, preparation, and strategic insight to deliver confident outcomes.
Community Involvement
Involved in women supporting women organizations like VTWomenprenuers,WBON and local community centers like Lund.
HOBBIES/INTEREST
Gaming of all kinds, Cooking, Reading, Dogs and Dancing
FAMILY
Married to Jamie with a beautiful 13 year old daughter named Jackie. Also a dog mom to 2 most amazing pups Charlie and Teddy.
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Credentials
LICENSE
Real Estate - Vermont - # 082.0125546
Designation
ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative)
Seniors Real Estate Specialist
Top Producer
Seller Representative Specialist
REALTOR
Licensed Realtor
Specialties
Sellers
Buyers
Residential Property
Relocation, First time home buyers, Seniors, Estate sales, Sell-to-buy
Awards
2026
TOP AGENT
Milton, VT
2026
TOP AGENT
Burlington, VT
2026
TOP AGENT
South Burlington, VT
Other Awards
Rookie of the Year 2017, Top buyers agent at KW 2018, Top agent at Ridgeline Real Estate 2020-24-25, Nominee for Best Realtor with NVRA 2023 and Seven Daysies 2023-2025
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What clients say about this agent....
Knowledgeable
Communicative
Responsive
Professional
Trustworthy
Outstanding
Great for new buyers
Available Remotely
Attentive
Sold Quickly
ErikaSiple
Review for Member: Julie Danaher
January 6, 2026
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ZillowVERIFIED
Working with Julie and her team was amazing. We had been searching for our perfect home for well over a year, and within a month of working with Julie, she led us straight to our dream home. At the beginning of the process, Julie guided us through exercises that helped us clearly define what we truly wanted, what we could live without, and our non-negotiables. This made a huge difference and streamlined the homes we chose to see. Once we found the house, Julie truly shined. Her deep knowledge of the buying process, strong relationships with other realtors, and extensive list of trusted referralsaEUR"from financing and inspectors to utility companiesaEUR"made everything incredibly easy. Julie and her team made the closing process completely painless; it honestly felt like we did nothing. I cant say enough about this team. Highly recommend!
Mbutler52
Review for Member: Julie Danaher
December 23, 2025
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ZillowVERIFIED
Julie was a treasure working with. She is knowledgeable, kind, compassionate, supportive and responsive. We were very lucky to have Julie recommended to us. She made the process of selling a breeze and stress free. Shout out to her amazing team too.
Zuser20160408150006337
Review for Member: Julie Danaher
November 10, 2025
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ZillowVERIFIED
Thank you Julie and the entire Catalyst team for making the sale of my parents home just a bit easier. I really appreciated how Julie helped give me suggestions on what I could do to prepare the home and get it ready for the sale. Julie staged the home and did professional and drone photography which I believed helped it show well so that we could get a good offer in a reasonable time. Julie communicated each step of the way so I felt prepared and knew what was going on. Julie is the best!!! Highly recommend!
Lynn
Review for Member: Julie Danaher
November 8, 2025
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ZillowVERIFIED
Julie and her team delivered exceptional service throughout our entire buying and selling process. She consistently and promptly responded to my questions and shared insightful guidance at every step. Just before the closing dates for both properties, I faced a family emergency that demanded my full attention. Julie and her team went far beyond what is typically expected of a realtor, taking care of everything and providing incredible support during a very challenging time. I truly felt Julie and her teams full commitment and support, ensuring both transactions proceeded smoothly and successfully while also demonstrating genuine concern for my family.
Joshchassman
Review for Member: Julie Danaher
November 5, 2025
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ZillowVERIFIED
Julie was excellent in all aspects of the sale. She was communicative and professional, and kept the process on track throughout! As with all transactions, unexpected issues arise, but I never felt as though they disrupted the deal. Highly recommend! Thanks Julie!!