Laird is owner and principal broker of Williamson Group Sotheby’s International Realty. A native of Tucson with a BS/BA in Economics and Journalism from the University of Arizona, he left a career as a reporter in print, radio, and television to take the road less traveled to Vermont.  It has made all the [...]

Laird is owner and principal broker of Williamson Group Sotheby’s International Realty. A native of Tucson with a BS/BA in Economics and Journalism from the University of Arizona, he left a career as a reporter in print, radio, and television to take the road less traveled to Vermont.  It has made all the difference.

Some Highlights of the Journey ~

Children- Allison and Christopher-seeking their own paths into the future and trying to keep their father from sliding back into the 20th Century. I share these gifts with their mother, Heidi A. Talbert, a talented RISD artist, teacher, and restauranteur. 

Charleston House Inn- restored & repurposed National Registry residence.

Amsden Farm- developed a settlement of Vermont vernacular style homes.

Sweet Tomatoes Trattoria- joined friends starting & operating woodfired restaurants inspired by the Slow Food & sustainable agriculture practices.

Williamson Group Sotheby’s International Realty Founding Partner 

Prince & Pauper Restaurant- part owner

North Chapel Unitarian Universalist Society Board of Directors

Norman Williams Public Library Incorporator and past Trustee

Windsor County REALTOR® of the Year

Past President of the Windsor County Board of REALTORS® 

Chairman Government Affairs Vermont Association of REALTORS®

Served in various roles on Town and Civic boards and committees

Constructed and Restored a few personal homes. 

Coached youth baseball, soccer, basketball and golf.

All-time Top Producing Broker Windsor County Vermont Sales $220,000,000.