With regard to my previous post about the ideal day in the life of an innkeeper, I thought I would take a minute to address aspiring innkeepers, potential buyers and innkeepers in general. I read a comment that it’s the “hardest job you will ever love” and this is probably true. I am not denying […]
The Truth About Innkeeping… Read More »
A question I am so often asked is how to market a listing for sale, while still trying to market your inn to guests? The answer is not simple. However, when you decide to list your property for sale, you should accept the fact that you must now focus on marketing to your buyer than
So your guests have learned that your inn is on the market…now what? Read More »
Facebook…Twitter…Youtube…Myspace…you’ve seen them or heard about them all. They were primarily used for personal networking, but not today. Professions of all sorts have jumped on the social media bandwagon, and it’s important that innkeepers jump on, too. If you’re an innkeeper, you know how often guests want to hear your “story” of how you came
Social Media and Innkeeping? Absolutely! Read More »
You think you might have a pretty good idea what type of inn or B&B is ideal for you. However, coming from experience, I can tell you that if you keep an open mind, your options will be much greater and results possibly much more successful. If there exists the perfect property, it’s often rare
Think you know what type of inn you want to buy? Do you have an open mind? Read More »
I think there are a lot of people out there (myself included) who did a lot of surfing and dreaming but were scared to actually take that leap. Our webstats show a lot of traffic, especially on Mondays, since chances are, life changing decisions often happen on weekends! So, here’s the loaded question – what
How much time do you spend online looking to buy an inn or bed and breakfast? Read More »
A Lifestyle, Investment and Home. This is something we at The Swan Agency have known about for quite some time, but it seems others are now catching on. People are giving serious consideration where to put their money and realizing that the investment in a lodging property, whether a hotel, motel, inn or bed and
The Swan Agency’s Lodging Division’s new website… Read More »
Presented by The Swan Agency Sotheby’s International Realty, Maine’s Premier Lodging Brokers As a leader in the lodging brokerage industry, we’ve gathered a group of specialists (myself included) to provide you with the tools to help you to decide if Innkeeping in Maine is right for you. Our team is well versed in today’s innkeeping
Aspiring Innkeeping Seminars… Read More »
This is The Lakeshore Inn Bed & Breakfast in Rockland, Maine. Offered at $489,000, it is priced to sell. Enjoy a wonderful turn-key business, lifestyle and real estate investment. Lakeshore Inn is just 3 miles to downtown Rockland and 6 miles to downtown Camden. And it’s situated across from Lake Chickawaukie giving a feeling of
A Blanket of Fresh Maine Snow… Read More »
I came across this recently in a World Market store. As a foodie with only moderate wine knowledge (some refer to us as “Wineaux“), the bottling caught my attention as a fun, casual and inexpensive wine for any occasion! They offer several varietals for a tasty conversation piece…which, by the way, is a great thing
Creative Labeling… Read More »
My husband and I just came back from a quick trip down to Portland and I know I spoke about Portland just a few days ago, but this was one of those right time and place moments. There was just enough snow on the ground, hazy snowy skies, cold temperatures but everyone was still out
Portland’s Western Promenade… 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.
