image courtesy of todayinart.com Our annual Maine Association of Realtors convention is this coming week in Bar Harbor. I’m honored to have been asked to speak on a panel at one of the classes on Social Media entitled “Communicate for Success”. Many of my sellers, future inn buyers and colleagues are already on board and […]
Social Media and the Real Estate Agent, Innkeeper, Aspiring Innkeeper… Read More »
Kingsleigh Inn, Southwest HarborCraignair Inn and Restaurant, St. GeorgeAbbington’s Seaview Motel, Lincolnville I’ve currently got three properties under contract at the moment – and they’re each very different from one another. But the common denominators in each deal is a strong business relative to the price. The sellers have priced the listing right and the
Could the market be turning around for lodging brokerage? Read More »
I’ve received numerous inquiries of my listings under the $800,000 price point over the past two months. The lodging industry isn’t necessarily in sync with the rest of the real estate market. There are many factors to look at when determining why a property might have a great deal of interest or just very little:
I’m often asked “what’s happening in the bed and breakfast real estate market?” Read More »
My Twitter friend, @top20reos always has a respectful yet wise comeback when I tweet about Maine in the winter, or when I insist that our winter doesn’t start 3 weeks from now! Of course, he is from Florida, so it’s not an easy task to convince a Floridan of our beautiful Maine weather, any time
Debunking a Myth…Maine is NOT cold 365 days a year… Read More »
According to a PAII (Professional Association of Innkeepers International) study, occupancy rates, room prices and revenue continue a steady climb for the nation’s bed and breakfast businesses.
B&B Industry Reports Healthy Figures…great news for aspiring and current innkeepers! Read More »
This is the quaint fishing village of Stonington, Maine.And this is Inn on the Harbor, an incredible 13 room waterfront inn which exudes luxury in a very unpretentious form. I went to take photos at precisely 4:36 pm (high tide) yesterday since the water rises up beneath the large deck. With a pier foundation, every
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The answer in general? Yes, a little! Being an innkeeper for a creative, generous type like myself is immensely gratifying. Being able to provide for, and share with your guests is a great thing. On a daily basis you are helping to make your guests vacations as memorable and as relaxing as you can. The
Another question I’m asked – “Do you miss innkeeping?” Read More »
This is a question that I understandably hear on a regular basis. And for the most part, it’s a cyclical coincidence, nothing more. Many ask “is it burnout?” And the answer (for most of my listings) is simply “no”. There are so many reasons why a property may be on the market, and it’s not
Why are so many inns on the market? 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.
