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.

2009 income was up 15% for Abbington’s Seaview Motel and Cottages in Lincolnville!

Abbington’s Seaview Motel and Cottages just informed me that their income was up 15% over last year! At $425,000 this is a fantastic opportunity for someone to get into the lodging business. Offering: a GREAT mid-coast location on Route 1; four miles from Camden; a beautiful ocean view; room to grow the business at a […]

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Historic Homes of Maine

The Swan Agency Sotheby’s International Realty recently launched another specialty division, Historic Homes of Maine. There are several agents involved in this division who took part in a course in Portland last week which was required in order to be considered a Historic Homes Specialist. Naturally, because the majority of my listings (being inns) are

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What’s happening in the bed and breakfast brokerage market?

It’s a frequently asked question by both buyers and sellers. Actually, add in appraisers and bankers as well. Everyone wants to know if there are buyers out there. The answer is absolutely, yes. However, the ratio of buyers in certain buyer pools has shifted during the economic slowdown. The following represents the bed and breakfast

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New PRICE REDUCTION on Island View Inn, Sullivan, Maine

This fabulous waterfront property has been reduced from $1,200,000 to $995,000. The inn offers one of the most fantastic views of Mount Desert Island that there is. Located just 15 minutes from Ellsworth and 30 minutes from the heart of Acadia National Park, its Route 1 location makes it a great spot for day trips

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A beautifully restored late Queen Anne Maine bed and breakfast…

This is The Guilford Bed and Breakfast. Built around 1905-08, this gorgeous home several years ago underwent an interior restoration, but the exterior was never restored back to its original splendor using a three color exterior traditional “painted lady” appropriate of the era. Until now. The owners began a full exterior renovation last summer but

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A fantastic aspiring innkeeper “bootcamp”…

We’ve just completed a wonderful Fall Aspiring Innkeeper Seminar (that we refer to as “bootcamp”, an intense 2 day session) full of information and interactive real-time cooking workshops for a full house of guests. This one held at The Danforth in Portland. There were seven attendees and four participating instructors and we covered topics from

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We still have a few spots open for our INNkeeping Bootcamp…

I’ve just been finalizing the agenda for our interactive seminar. It’s going to be a fun but intensive 2 day interactive bootcamp for aspiring innkeepers. We’ll cover everything from the general aspects of hospitality (and some things you’d never think about until they happen) to cooking sessions (with insider tips of what works for a

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A really great buy in today’s market…Craignair Inn, Spruce Head, Maine

Not too often do brokers disclose a property’s income (or reason for selling) on a public listing prior to a buyer prospect showing interest, or even prior to a showing for that matter. In this case, sellers of Craignair Inn have allowed me to openly discuss it – and with very good reason. The income

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I’ve launched a new website for my listings…

It’s DanaMoos.com. I thought about a variety of names for my new website using relevant terms, Maine Inns, Bed and Breakfasts, etc. but in the end decided to simply go with my name. I hope I’ve made it simple and to the point. And if anyone has a a suggestion, I welcome it. I want

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Fantastic new 4-season recreational listing! Wilson Pond Camps, Greenville

This is Wilson Pond Camps, nestled on a very private 3.5 acres on Wilson Pond in Greenville, Maine. A lesser known lake than Moosehead but spectacular and serene. Wilson Pond Camps offers 682 feet of water frontage, 7 completely renovated cabins (each sleeps a minimum of 6) and a beautiful 3 bedroom owner’s house, two

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