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.

SOLD! This waterfront inn in Sullivan, Maine, across Frenchman Bay from Bar Harbor

Congratulations to my buyers and future innkeepers, Todd and Angie! They closed on the former Island View Inn in Sullivan, ‪Maine‬ and plan to renovate and reopen this beautiful waterfront cottage sometime this summer. I know I can’t wait to visit! 

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This is the PERFECT time to buy an inn! WHY?

Glenmoor by the Sea Glenmoor by the Sea Glenmoor by the Sea Greenville Inn Greenville Inn In our experience here in Maine, commercial hospitality financing can take anywhere from 90-120 days. And commercial rates are still fairly low, between 4.5-5%. When does Maine’s tourism “season” kick off? Memorial Day weekend! That’s just shy of 120

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New Waterfront Listing in midcoast, Maine!

Glenmoor By The Sea in Lincolnville Maine offers it all. 10 beautiful waterfront acres on the Penobscot with gorgeous views of Islesboro. 33 units total, 19 guest cottages and 14 guest rooms. All very spacious, most with decks and all with views. There are 2 pools, a tennis court, an exercise room, two play areas

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“How long has it been on the market?”

We hear that question frequently. In the world of residential real estate, it’s not only common, it’s often relevant to the deal. But not in the lodging industry. Why? It’s simple. Because buying a lodging business (or any type, really) is a discretionary purchase. Most people don’t have to buy a lodging property. Many people

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Lifestyle vs Feasible vs Financially Viable…Which is Right For You?

In this industry we talk a lot about the lifestyle of being an innkeeper. But we also refer to the various types of businesses (inns/B&Bs, etc) as lifestyle, feasible or financially viable. Each of these are still a lifestyle, but there are various categories that generalize the level of revenue an inn might produce. “Financially

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Adding a 6th guest room at Clark Point Inn in Southwest Harbor, Maine

Clark Point Inn is a lovely, water view 5 room bed and breakfast in Southwest Harbor, surrounded by Acadia National Park. The inn is typically open an extended season of about 10 months and they have a strong business for a small inn. Adding a 6th guest room would allow owners to increase revenue quite

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