I recently had a conversation with one of my buyer clients regarding a listing they had seen a month or so ago – Mountain Village Farm Bed and Breakfast in Kingfield, near SKI Sugarloaf. They really liked the property, but told me that the way it was advertised was really understated, that it really felt […]
Mountain Village Farm Bed and Breakfast…a very unique experience… Read More »
Two months after my husband and I bought Kingsleigh Inn in 2004, we attended an innkeeping seminar and met the now innkeepers at Timbercliffe Cottage Bed and Breakfast in Camden, Maine. From the start we just hit it off with Dave and Karen (from Chicago) – they were looking to buy an inn, and we
I get to play guest chef for a day…or a week! Read More »
This beautiful historic mansion was just added to The Swan Agency Sotheby’s International Realty’s repertoire of beautiful Maine properties. I drove by on Sunday and what a presence this stately home commands. It’s situated along one of the most beautiful residential neighborhoods lined with historic architecture. A wonderful opportunity to start up a Bed and
The Epitome of Grand Mansion…in Belfast, Maine Read More »
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 »
Captured this image a few days ago, the sky was perfectly clear and it was late afternoon. In fact, it was right after we saw the biggest Eagle we’ve ever seen, land with talons up, just 50 yards from the house! Didn’t see him fly off, however, so now we’ll be watching for Eagles!
Nothing to do with innkeeping, just a great photo! Read More »
Many people have asked me recently why we sold The Kingsleigh Inn. So I thought I would post something in my blog about why. Contrary to popular belief, it wasn’t because we were burnt out, or that we didn’t care to do it any longer. We put the inn on the market so that we
Why did we sell our bed and breakfast? Read More »
Just beautiful…fog is mysterious…then the sun burns it off just enough to give the water a bit of glimmer…I think I’d have to take up photography if I ever really have time…
Fog and Sun…Maine’s Yin and Yang? 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 »
Just came back from Beal’s Lobster Pier…paid $6.17/lb for 1 1/2 pound lobsters…not bad, considering Filet Mignon is $16/lb, Strip steaks around $12/lb, Salmon usually $10/lb, and just plain chicken up to $5/lb…you get my point…We only bought four (well, quite often we’ll buy eight so we have leftovers for lobster bisque, lobster rolls, Lobster
What’s for dinner? Lobster is calling… Read More »
The rates we have been seeing in hospitality and commercial lending in Maine for years had been relatively and historically low for commercial loans. However, in recent times they have increased quite a bit. Contact me to discuss current rates we are seeing with our hospitality lenders.
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.
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