As of July 1, 2019, I am the Director of Lodging and Hospitality Brokerage for The Swan Agency Sotheby’s International Realty. I started my lodging brokerage career with Kim Swan in early 2008 when I obtained my Maine real estate license and listed my own inn for sale. Kim’s “Lodging Specialists” team were a small […]
I haven’t even had a chance to post what has sold since my last ‘sold’ blog post March 29th. 1802 House in Kennebunkport (buyer rep), Limerock Inn in Rockland (seller rep), Bar Harbor Cottages and Suites in Bar Harbor (buyer rep) and James Place Inn in Freeport (seller rep). All between April 30th and June
FOUR more inns sold since my last blog post? YES! Don’t miss out, things are moving… Read More »
Open Hearth Inn and Cottages sits at the ‘gateway’ to Acadia National Park, in Trenton, Maine, just steps from the popular Trenton Bridge Lobster. Tom and Anne Rau purchased this as a pre-retirement plan. The couple are a perfect balance between warm hospitality and Mr. Handyman Fix-it-all. Their efforts, with not just Anne’s hospitality, but
Understandably, many buyers while doing a bit of pre-offer due diligence may check public records to see what the seller paid. But what they see may not necessarily be the price the seller paid. WHAT? WHY? It’s because at the time of sale, the town only records what a party paid for the asset. The
You know what the seller paid….OR DO YOU? Read More »
The Lighthouse Inn and Carriage House on Nubble Road sits just up from Nubble Light and steps to both Long Sands and Short Sands Beach. 31 units, many rooms with decks and views, pool hot tub, lovely patio and wonderful hospitality! I was pleased to represent the seller. This is West End Inn, a 6
Two More Maine Inn Sales! York Beach and Portland, Maine… Read More »
Last week both Edgewater Inn in Kennebunkport and Blue Harbor House in Camden both changed hands! Edgewater, pictured first, is located on Ocean Avenue in the heart of town, just up from beaches, shopping and the Bush compound. A lovely 12 room boutique inn that was fully renovated and rebranded in 2012. I was pleased
Two Maine Inns Sold 3/15/19! Kennebunkport and Camden… Read More »
Maine tourism has been on the rise now for the 6th straight year. Interest rates aren’t going to go down any time soon and are still historically low. TIME TO BUY AN INN! Have you checked out my listings? A few are under contract so don’t waste time! Contact me for details.
2018 Maine Tourism Stats are in…Time to buy an inn in Maine! Read More »
Tori and Robin Baron, the James Place Inn innkeepers and I were talking about the reasons they enjoy where they live during my last showing. And Freeport is so much more than the common perception being just about L.L. Bean and the outlet shopping. So I asked them the top reasons why they love living
“12 Things We Love About Living in Freeport”, from the innkeepers at James Place Inn… Read More »
Inn on Carleton in the West End neighborhood of downtown Portland transferred ownership on September 5, 2018. With Portland’s ever changing and growing tourism and commerce, it’s no wonder there’s interest in inn ownership here. We wish Leo and Patty, the sellers, and Jim, the buyer, all the best of luck in their endeavors! And
SOLD in Portland, Maine! Inn on Carleton… Read More »
WHAT?Yep, you read that right! Portland Maine was just named the 2018 Restaurant City of the Year by Bon Appetit Magazine So those of us fortunate enough to live in Maine have known for years now that the Portland restaurant scene offers something very special. It’s not just talented chefs, but the complete package, with the food
Bon Appetit Magazine just named Portland, Maine 2018 restaurant city of the year! Read More »
The rates we have been seeing in hospitality lending in Maine for years have been relatively and historically low for commercial loans. However, they keep changing very quickly. Contact me to discuss current rates.
Not everyone who is a licensed real estate agent is a Realtor®?
A Realtor® is a licensed real estate salesperson who belongs to the National Association of Realtors®, the largest trade group in the country. Realtors® are held to a higher ethical standard than licensed agents and must adhere to a Code of Ethics. Some Realtors® are brokers, while some are associate brokers or sales agents. These are varying levels of education, licensing and often responsibilities.
And hospitality ‘Consultants’ or ‘Brokers’ who are not licensed in the state of Maine are not held to any standards the way we are here as licensed Realtors® in Maine, where consumer protection is paramount.
I am a REALTOR®, a real estate professional who has taken the extra step to belong to the National Association of REALTORS®. Through membership, I abide by a Code of Ethics and have gained expertise to help you navigate one of the most complicated and important transactions you’ll make in your lifetime.
