There are numerous Social Media sites out there today…some are industry specific, some for personal use. So many today are wonderful business marketing tools, regardless of the nature of your business. If you have a product or a service to offer, you should have some presence on a social media site. Turn on the TV […]
Innkeeping and Social Media…are you keeping up? Read More »
There’s really nothing like a nice springtime in Maine (well, other than a beautiful summer with 80 degree weather and low humidity) with the flowers and trees in bloom and just the right amount of rain to do its magic. I had to drive down the coast a couple days ago and stopped along the
Beautiful May in Maine… Read More »
I recently showed Inn on the Harbor in the quaint fishing village of Stonington to an aspiring innkeeper. The immediate, common reaction was “WOW, this is an absolutely amazing spot”. Indeed. Stonington is idyllic, postcard Maine. Many of the islands off the coast of Maine are incredibly beautiful and secluded if you’re looking to escape.
Inn on the Harbor, a wonderful waterfront inn for sale on Deer Isle, Maine Read More »
A beautifully dark and mysterious sunrise here in Southwest Harbor looking directly out at Sutton Island with Cranberry Island to the far right…love my Canon D40!
Another beautiful Maine sunrise… Read More »
My Father in-law brought this back from Ireland. It’s printed on a beautiful piece of Irish Linen so we framed it! Only fitting because we live on the coast (of Maine, not Ireland) but it’s by no means an accurate description of me! 🙂
some posts are just for fun… Read More »
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 »
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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