Monday, September 26, 2011

Agent Focus: Beverly Doherty of our Belfast Office


Real estate for Beverly Doherty is alive, vibrant and fun. She loves houses, and that feeling of really helping someone find home. Not just a house, but home. One that delights them, fits them, works for them. That’s part of the reason she so enjoys first-time buyers. “It’s the excitement they exude. It’s kind of scary for them, but to help them through that, to guide them, and have their offer accepted. "It’s such a thrill, for them and for me."

Bev's been working in real estate since 2001, and says the longer she’s in the business, the more intuitive she’s becoming. “If any issues begin to bubble during a transaction, I’m all over them. Squash the problem before it gets out of hand!". In addition to selling real estate she is the managing broker of our Belfast Office.

In 2005 Bev was president-elect of the Midcoast Council of Realtors, and was president in 2006. She was voted Realtor of the Year in 2008 by her local council. She is also active on a local committee helping to raise grant money for homeowners of low income. These grants help pay for repairs to their homes they would otherwise not be able to afford to have done. "It feels good to be able to give back to the community I work in."

Bev lives in Camden with her husband Rick and their 17 year old cat Flash. "We have built our own new home and are busy with the finishing touches." She also enjoys gardening, reading, sewing and is a new knitter!

You can reach Bev by visiting her in our Belfast Office. By phone at 207-691-1029 or by email bdoherty@jaretcohn.com

Monday, September 19, 2011

Agent Focus: Jim Chalfant



Born and brought up in Cape Elizabeth, Jim has lived in the Mid-Coast for the past thirty five years and has an intimate knowledge of the coast from Boothbay to Castine. He particularly enjoys working with buyers who are just discovering the incredible beauty and diversity of this special part of Maine. Jim has traveled extensively throughout Europe, the U.S. and much of Canada. The opportunity to travel to distant places has strengthened his conviction that the Penobscot Bay Region of Maine is clearly the best place on the planet. He belives protecting this special part of the world is a responsibility of those of us lucky enough to live here and that we should all do our part to ensure that it retains its unique qualities. To that end, Jim has been a two term member of the Rockport Planning Board, a steward for Coastal Mountains Land Trust and a member of the Rockport Conservation Commission. He was a former Director of the Saint George River Council of REALTORS and has been a Top Producer for one of the Mid-Coast's most active agencies. Jim will bring that same passion and commitment to you whether you are buying or selling property. When not sailing his sloop Dazy, Jim can be found gardening, hiking the coastal mountains, or photographing his favorite places. He also enjoys fly fishing, skiing, music, wooden boats and the fabulous art that abounds here.

You can reach Jim by visiting our Camden Office, by phone at 207-232-4477 or email at jchalfant@jaretcohn.com