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Noble House Inn named #1 of Pamela Lanier's Top 11 Inns of Maine!

danamoos@gmail.com (Dana Moos) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:27:00 +0000

Pamela Lanier's Top 11 Inns: "Awarded first spot for Inn of the Year is Noble House Inn. With luxurious guest rooms, a great front porch and dreamy beds, Noble House Inn is located in Bridgton. What did the inn-goers say? "Genuinely care for people" and "breakfasts are amazing - fresh, organic and delicious." Innkeepers Rick & Julie Whelchel run Noble House Inn."

And this inn can be yours! A beautiful, turnkey inn with a strong business, offered at $1,195,000. Visit my website for more details, photos and virtual tours.

New Listing! Wild Iris Inn, Portland Maine, $775,000

danamoos@gmail.com (Dana Moos) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:20:00 +0000

AND priced to sell! Strong income, very spacious owner's quarters with separate entrances, 2 bedrooms, full bath, living room with gas fireplace, large dining room with wood burning fireplace, spacious kitchen and storage. The inn offers 2 levels of historic details, 7 guest rooms, 7 baths. For details and photos visit http://danamoos.com/wild-iris.html

Under Contract! 1802 House Inn, Kennebunkport Maine

danamoos@gmail.com (Dana Moos) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:30:00 +0000

The 1802 House in Kennebunkport, Maine - a beautiful 6 room luxury inn situated against the historic Arundel Golf Club is now under contract! Privacy on about an acre, just a short walk to Dock Square...

I've passed by Broker exam!!

danamoos@gmail.com (Dana Moos) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:36:00 +0000

Well, I did it! After a seven week, 45 hour course, I passed the exam required to obtain my Maine Broker's license!

What does this mean? In Maine, there are three levels of licenses, Sales Agent, Associate Broker and Broker. For me, it was a given to get my Broker license for the purpose of further education. What does it mean to you? Nothing other than I should be equipped with the knowledge and understanding of what it would take to run my own company, however I have no plan of doing such at this time! I took the class through Arthur Gary and highly recommend his school (and him personally as an instructor).

I just wanted to share this!

Look who's in the National Association of REALTORS September issue of REBAC!

danamoos@gmail.com (Dana Moos) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:18:00 +0000

The Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC) interviewed me earlier this year on my personal niche marketing to the B&B industry. Thanks for the opportunity!

Inn buyers...what are you waiting for?

danamoos@gmail.com (Dana Moos) — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 22:05:00 +0000

This is a tough time to sell real estate these days, that goes without saying. And for inn/lodging buyers, it's tough to make that leap into the wonderful lifestyle business of innkeeping. But at what point are buyers out there going to feel they've waited out the down market out long enough and want to "buy" their own jobs? Now is the best time! Tourism in Maine seems to be strong and doing well in 2011; interest rates are still very good; why not buy a job that buys you a home, a lifestyle and several tax deductions? What are you waiting for? Talk to your broker and lender today and be in place before Spring 2012! Visit my website to view my listings.

New Price! $329,000 Abbington's Seaview Motel and Cottages in Lincolnville, Maine

danamoos@gmail.com (Dana Moos) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 21:51:00 +0000

For more photos and details, visit the listing page on my website.

New Listing! The Inn at Southwest, Southwest Harbor, Maine

danamoos@gmail.com (Dana Moos) — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 00:19:00 +0000

Located on the popular tourist destination island of Mount Desert, The Inn at Southwest has been hosting guests for years. This Empire era Victorian offers incredible architectural details, spacious guest rooms and a village location that can't be beat. It's surrounded by Acadia National Park, the harbor and the shops, restaurants and marina in Southwest Harbor. The Inn at Southwest is open May through October and has a strong business with room to grow.

The owner's quarters is comprised of a 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment with living room, full kitchen, laundry, plenty of storage and a private entrance.

Offered at $885,000, this is a solid business in a destination location and priced to sell. Visit my website for more details and photos.

Looking for Seller Financing?

danamoos@gmail.com (Dana Moos) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:29:00 +0000

I have several clients willing to consider seller financing for a qualified buyer:

Along the Lake Cottages on Sibley Pond in Pittsfield
Brassua Lake Camps in Rockwood
Cafe 2 Restaurant in Southwest Harbor
Kismet Inn and Spa in Bath

Contact me for more details; click on pictures for a link to the listing page.

Substantial Price Reduction! 1802 House in Kennebunkport, Maine

danamoos@gmail.com (Dana Moos) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 01:20:00 +0000

This pristine property is now being offered at $1,350,000, a $100,000 price reduction as the seller is motivated. Priced well below what the seller paid and put into it, you have to see the property to appreciate it. Nice photographs do not do the property justice. The high end baths, fixtures and details of this property are just incredible. This is turnkey in every sense.

Contact me for more information or visit my website.

Mid-Coast Maine's Times Record "Harpswell Inn Offers Relaxing Atmosphere"...

danamoos@gmail.com (Dana Moos) — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:10:00 +0000

I have Google Alerts set up to notify me of happenings of my listings - just got this one today! Lots of questions and wonderful answers of a property rich in history and full of comfort, amenities and a view! For listing details, visit my website.

New Listing! Harbor Heights Condo in Southwest Harbor, Maine $335,000

danamoos@gmail.com (Dana Moos) — Sat, 28 May 2011 00:55:00 +0000

Immaculate 2 bedroom 2 bath condo in Southwest Harbor, Maine. The building was originally built in 1920 but completely rebuilt in 2000. This unit is spacious and bright with hardwood floors, Berber style carpet and a deck overlooking the harbor. Great village location for access to everything - shops, restaurants, bike rental shop and the marina. Leave your car and go explore! 393 Main Street, #4. Visit my website for more details.

NEW LISTING! Confidential B&B/Events Center 1 hour from Portland, $3,995,000

danamoos@gmail.com (Dana Moos) — Thu, 26 May 2011 16:32:00 +0000

Extremely strong events and conference business with strong bed and breakfast income as well. Centrally located, on 31 private acres, large state of the art function center, Environmental Leader, alternative energy in place, commercial kitchen and laundry, bar and food service, and more. Disclosure with signed confidentiality agreement for qualified buyer. Contact me for details.

New Listing! Harpswell Inn at Lookout Point, Harpswell Maine

danamoos@gmail.com (Dana Moos) — Tue, 17 May 2011 02:03:00 +0000

Beautiful, idyllic 12 room Maine inn down one of Maine's "finger" peninsulas, surrounded by water and beautifully landscaped grounds. Just minutes from Brunswick and close to Portland. $1,900,000 - visit my website for more details and photos.

NEW PRICE! Rockwood Cottages on Moosehead Lake $875,000

danamoos@gmail.com (Dana Moos) — Sat, 14 May 2011 02:06:00 +0000

3.5 acres and 377 feet of water frontage on Moosehead Lake! 8 rustic cabins, owner's single family home and an unparalleled view of Mount Kineo. Visit my website for more details and photos.

NEW LISTING! Noble House Inn - $1,195,000

danamoos@gmail.com (Dana Moos) — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:03:00 +0000

NOBLE HOUSE INN in the heart of the western lakes and mountains of Maine...

Situated on 4 partially wooded acres and across from Highland Lake, this inn offers 9 spacious guest rooms with private baths, a casual den with fireplace, formal living room with fireplace, formal dining room with fireplace, casual breakfast room glass-enclosed porch and a fabulous, new kitchen with granite and hardwood.

Very strong business year round yet offers room to grow.

Visit the listing on my website for more details.

New Price! Wilson Pond Camps, Greenville, Maine

danamoos@gmail.com (Dana Moos) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:22:00 +0000

Now offered at $1,650,000, Wilson Pond Camps offers a bit of rustic luxury in the North Maine woods in Greenville, just 5 minutes to Moosehead Lake on the quieter Lower Wilson Pond.

7 newly renovated cabins with pine interiors, full sized kitchens, 2 bedrooms, outdoor seating area and most with private docks. Owner's post and beam home with picture windows, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large open living room with woodstove, detached oversized 2 car garage, shed, woodshed, boat ramp, inventory of various boats, canoes, etc. This is as turnkey a business as they get. Ideal as a family compound as well. This is a must see to appreciate property!

Visit the listing on my website for more details.

NEW LISTING! Little River Lodge in Cutler Harbor, Maine

danamoos@gmail.com (Dana Moos) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:12:00 +0000

Little River Lodge sits across from Cutler Harbor, just 30 minutes to Machias and 30 minutes to Campobello Island. Guests had been staying at the bed and breakfast for decades up until December of 2008. Puffin trips to Machias Seal Island leave from the harbor and are popular in early summer.

There are 6 bedrooms, 4 baths on two levels plus a large partially finished attic with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath with additional unfinished space.

Offered at $324,000 - See more details on the listing page of my website: http://www.danamoos.com/cutler.html

BACK ON THE MARKET! Kismet Inn and Spa in Bath, Maine

danamoos@gmail.com (Dana Moos) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:55:00 +0000

Significantly reduced, this spectacular Queen Anne Victorian has been modernized from top to bottom. Turnkey in every sense. Spacious, bright, beautifully appointed, rich colors, fabrics, custom furnishings, large custom kitchen with granite, Travertine marble and hardwood floors (radiant), tile baths with radiant heat, custom Japanese style soaking tubs. This home offers customizations and spared no expense. 6 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, very large yoga/meditation room, situated across from the beautiful Library Park. This property IS a one of a kind, must see. Visit my website for more details.

NEW PRICE! $525,000 - Brassua Lake Camps in Rockwood, Maine

danamoos@gmail.com (Dana Moos) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:46:00 +0000

Wonderful all season camp with four fully equipped cabins with small kitchens, bath with shower, porches and a gorgeous view over Brassua Lake. Additional modular single family home with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room, rec room, eat in kitchen and more. New float onsite and new doc drawings in place with LURC for future use. 16 acres bordering route 6/15 (perfect for commercial signage and access) and 530 feet of water frontage. Visit my website for more details.

Maine Banks ARE lending, at least the ones I'm working with...

danamoos@gmail.com (Dana Moos) — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:23:00 +0000

I spoke to a client today and learned something a bit unsettling about a conversation that took place with an out of state business "counseling" agency. This client is looking for an inn with a good performing business like most of my clients are. They went to talk with this agency, who is an official SBA agency to help buyers obtain small business loans.

My client emailed: "Saw on your Twitter about banks and lending. Just wanted to pass along that we were told by the SBA down here that nobody is lending and that if we wanted to buy a lodging property that we would likely have to find private investors. Was very discouraging! So I think it is important for you to get the word out that banks are lending in Maine."

Yesterday someone (in Maine) mentioned to me that an agent told them that banks aren't lending. This is just not true. Banks are lending but they're being cautious on those businesses that are under performing, simple as that. The banks are NOT lending on potential, they are ARE looking at the bottom line and cash flow quite a bit more than the gross. I have taken many of my sellers' financial statements to my network of lenders to see what they could do based on the seller's current performance. And I am working with buyers and banks are lending.

It makes it difficult for Maine real estate agents to do their jobs when people, in or out of state, make incorrect assumptions.

If you're looking to buy a hospitality property in Maine, contact me and I'll put you in touch with lenders that I know are trying to put buyers into properties. Don't get discouraged, talk to a knowledgeable broker!

When buyers ask: "Why are they selling?"

danamoos@gmail.com (Dana Moos) — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:07:00 +0000

One of the most frequently asked question of my buyer clients or buyer customers is "why are they selling?". Most buyers don't realize that an agent is not permitted to disclose this without the seller's consent. It might sound negative, but the disclosing the reason may give a buyer clear indication of motivation. Knowledge of motivation could give a buyer reason to make a low offer. As a seller's agent, we are not permitted to disclose a seller's motivation.

That said, many times there is no negative reason why a seller decides to put their property on the market and often I am permitted to disclose why. Most often it's for simple reasons: after 10 years, they want to move onto something else; or they are ready to actually retire (this is just a pre-retirement JOB); they want to move closer to family with grandchildren; they have to care for their parents; or simply, they've done what they wanted to with the business and realize it's ready to be taken to the next level and that's best left to a new buyer. Most of the time the reasons aren't negative, though we realize that not disclosing might force a negative assumption on the part of the buyer. Naturally if there's a divorce, illness or financial reason, these are very personal and usually sellers do not want to disclose too much of their personal lives.

So, the next time you (buyers) don't get an answer that satisfies your question "why are they selling?", don't concern yourself too much with that, focus more on if it's a good business model, the shape the property is in and what you could do with it. This is when having a buyer broker with experience comes in very handy.

February's e-newsletter...what's happening in the hospitality industry?

danamoos@gmail.com (Dana Moos) — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:58:00 +0000

What's happening in Maine's tourism, social media and hospitality industries? Check out my new monthly e-newsletter for 2011 and keep up with the news.

MaineToday.com - Tourism Tip: Ride the Social Media Wave

danamoos@gmail.com (Dana Moos) — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:26:00 +0000

Ah, something I've been talking about for quite some time, SOCIAL MEDIA for tourism business.

"Tourism-related businesses were encouraged Thursday at the Governor's Conference on Tourism to embrace social media as a way to reach customers, about two-thirds of whom rely on the Internet as a primary source for information when they plan trips."

The question is, why wouldn't you participate in social media to help promote your business? It's not only common to see "Visit our Facebook Page" on a business website, but almost expected. It's a way for the consumer to engage with many of the business owners themselves, where they would not otherwise have the opportunity. On the other hand, it's a way for the business owner to not only target their marketing but to get direct feedback.

Read the full story from the Portland Press Herald

Bangor Daily News Reports 2010 Maine Tourism is up over 2009

danamoos@gmail.com (Dana Moos) — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 19:16:00 +0000

Maine saw a strong tourist season last year compared with 2009, industry officials announced yesterday at the Maine Governor's Conference on Tourism. Read the full story