ABOUT ME
I am an Associate Broker with The Swan Agency Sotheby’s International Realty and specialize in marketing and selling Inns and Bed and Breakfasts statewide. My husband and I moved here in 2004 from the Washington DC area to enjoy the Maine way of life as innkeepers ourselves and purchased the Kingsleigh Inn. After growing the business to where we had projected a bit early, we decided to seek out the "next inn", whether larger, closer to the water or waterfront we weren't sure, but we figured we'd know when we saw it. And while the inn was on the market, The Swan Agency Sotheby's International Realty approached me about becoming a lodging specialist for them. So after a half dozen listings came on board, our focus was to find a smaller inn, rather than larger, so that I could do innkeeping and lodging brokerage. But my 6 listings turned into 17 in one year. So my "next inn" is on the back burner for now...
My combined 20 years of commercial real estate experience, innkeeping success, hobbies of graphic design, social media, cooking and photography have led me to inn brokerage to share my passion, expertise and experience in operating and enjoying today’s successful inn. I believe that quality photography is key and hope that my passion for visual marketing, graphic design, innkeeping and all things Maine is evident in my attitude and my listings.
Maine offers such an abundance of sheer beauty for anyone who appreciates and respects unspoiled nature. Inn ownership provides a home, job, investment & lifestyle. They're a perfect combination.
I have three mottoes: Wine and cheese daily; Everything in moderation; and my glass is always half full. I hope my website and blogs convey this.
My combined 20 years of commercial real estate experience, innkeeping success, hobbies of graphic design, social media, cooking and photography have led me to inn brokerage to share my passion, expertise and experience in operating and enjoying today’s successful inn. I believe that quality photography is key and hope that my passion for visual marketing, graphic design, innkeeping and all things Maine is evident in my attitude and my listings.
Maine offers such an abundance of sheer beauty for anyone who appreciates and respects unspoiled nature. Inn ownership provides a home, job, investment & lifestyle. They're a perfect combination.
I have three mottoes: Wine and cheese daily; Everything in moderation; and my glass is always half full. I hope my website and blogs convey this.
Maine Innkeeping Academy
I'm thrilled to be a part of the launch of Maine Innkeeping Academy for both current and aspiring innkeepers. We'll offer a variety classes and workshops - read more about uswith links to the blog and our Facebook page.
WHAT MAKES ME A LODGING SPECIALIST?
Although I have been in commercial real estate for over 20 years, my focus as a Real Estate Broker, as a Lodging Specialist in particular, only came about because of my tenure as an innkeeper. My success in the innkeeping industry led me to want to share my expertise with others in buying or selling lodging properties.
My passion for all things innkeeping takes precedence over my Real Estate Broker status. How does this help you as a client? Innkeeper, first. Salesperson, second. The latter is simply required by law. The former is of great benefit to both buyer and seller. Not all Realtors have innkeeping experience or a passion for it. That's imperative.
Innkeeping is a way of life. It provides a job, a home and an investment. I focus on many of the elements which draw us to innkeeping: food, wine, art, travel, entertainment and sharing your personal style.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND ADVERTISING
As a member of The Swan Agency Sotheby's International Realty, I am a Realtor and member of the National Association of Realtors and Mid-Coast Board of Realtors. The Swan Agency Sotheby's International Realty is also a member of the Professional Association of Innkeepers International (PAII). I subscribe to the Multiple Listing Service, MLS and belong to the Maine Association of Realtors.
The Swan Agency advertises in Maine Home and Design, Maine. Portland Magazine, Downeast Magazine, Wall Street Journal, Realtor.com, BizBuySell, Loopnet, Mount Desert Islander and The Ellsworth American. The Swan Agency's affiliation with Sotheby's International Realty provides us beautiful high-end marketing materials and postcards as well as advertising on a global scale.
I personally participate in professional and social networking sites (see Sellers tab). All of my listings receive equal advertising exposure and are submitted to the same online sites (unless restricted by the Seller).
The Swan Agency advertises in Maine Home and Design, Maine. Portland Magazine, Downeast Magazine, Wall Street Journal, Realtor.com, BizBuySell, Loopnet, Mount Desert Islander and The Ellsworth American. The Swan Agency's affiliation with Sotheby's International Realty provides us beautiful high-end marketing materials and postcards as well as advertising on a global scale.
I personally participate in professional and social networking sites (see Sellers tab). All of my listings receive equal advertising exposure and are submitted to the same online sites (unless restricted by the Seller).
PHOTOGRAPHY AND MARKETING SERVICES
If you are interested in web marketing, web design and innkeeping consulting services, please contact me. I also provide session based photography services on a half and full day basis as well as a selection of stock photography.
View my photography portfolio
FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY
BEVERAGES
INTERIORS
EXTERIORS
ARCHITECTURALS
CREATIVE
NATURE
CLASSIC MAINE
LANDSCAPES
ANIMALS
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