Dana Moos

I'm a Realtor, Hospitality Investment Broker and Director of Lodging and Hospitality Brokerage with Swan Agency Real Estate. I’m an experienced innkeeper, Cookbook Author and taught cooking classes at Stonewall Kitchen in York, Maine for about 10 years. I've been an inn broker for about 16 years with over 200 million in inn sales and am very well versed in the industry. Whether you're a buyer or seller, I'll help you understand the nuances of a hospitality transaction and guide you through the intricate steps. My strengths in marketing, financing, understanding of tourism and hospitality and my creative vision will help you pursue and live your dream, successfully. I don’t sell real estate, I sell a lifestyle. And my relationship with my clients doesn't end at the closing table.

Why Have Cottages, Cabins, Tiny Homes and Yurts become so popular?

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1. Simplicity & Escapism 2. Connection to Nature 3. Affordability & Accessibility 4. Unique, Instagrammable Appeal 5. Sustainability & Minimalism 6. Nostalgia & Storytelling 7. Flexibility for Owners For property owners, these accommodations are relatively lower-cost to build, easier to maintain, and can generate high nightly rates as short-term rentals. Confidential Listing with Event Venue […]

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Matching the Right Buyer with the Right Property!

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It might have taken a few years or so, but I managed to find Scottie and Dedra just the right full service inn with a restaurant and we closed on 1/28/25! Former owners Jaye and Michael contacted me back in February 2024 about listing the inn. During that initial Zoom call, I said “I think

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National Association of Realtors Recent Litigation…

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The National Association of Realtors recently entered into an agreement to settle a lawsuit. The basis was around what was assumed to be price fixing of commissions and lack of transparency on who pays those commissions. The lawsuit pertained to residential listings, not commercial. However, all listings are now subject to the new rules around

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When An Inn Has A Restaurant…

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A Full Service Inn – Often buyers are concerned with the risk associated with purchasing a restaurant because of low profits, high staff turnover, and high food costs, and so on. But when that restaurant business is supported by a strong lodging component, then the restaurant becomes less of a concern, and more of an

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Looking for a Wedding Venue Business?

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Check out this Confidential Midcoast Venue and Catering Company with Owner’s House and Substantial Equipment (including mobile catering equipment) Solid reputation, solid business, experienced owners, and a very substantial equipment list (for onsite and offsite catering, vehicles included). Check out the images below of some of the equipment that conveys. Property information and financials shared

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