Melanie Butman - St. George River Council President

Congratulations and good luck to Melanie Butman of our Rockland Office who has been elected as the president of the 2012 St. George Council of the Midcoast Board of of REALTORS.

Having been raised and educated here in Maine, Mid-coast Maine defines what Melanie values in life. Melanie’s career experience includes many different aspects of finance and management that is so important in handling today’s complicated real estate transactions. Melanie has balanced career and family and enjoys spending time exploring the Islands off the coast and the wildlife in Northern Maine. Melanie knows well of Maine’s abundant resources that allow for a variety of outdoor adventures. Says Melanie “we never tire of enjoying the quality of our surroundings and looking forward to the change of seasons at home here on the coast and in the mountains of Maine.” In her career as a fulltime Realtor, Melanie finds business contacts within her work with non-profit organizations, local schools and countless charitable events. Melanie’s clients find that when you want the knowledge of a connected real estate professional, you need to find the one who is invested in the community to provide you with the best results.

You can reach Melanie in our Rockland Office at 207-596-0352.

Agent Profile: Sandy Ellsworth

Sandy has lived in Camden for almost two decades, and giving back to the community is a driving force in his life. He’s served on the boards of the Knox County Salvation Army, the Midcoast Children’s Services, and the Rockland Rotary. He’s on the town of Camden’s budget and conservation committees, and he was the first president of the St. George River Realtors Council. Additionally he is on the marketing committee for the Pen Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce.

And all the while golfing as often as possible. “Getting to be a scratch golfer is my goal,” he says. Somehow Sandy fits all this around a full-time real estate practice. “People don’t just buy a house or a business, they buy a community. I know my way around, and I can help them understand what’s here.” He is an enthusiastic, knowledgeable broker who’s won company sales awards and earned countless referrals. “Trustworthy is the word one client used to describe me,” he says. “I’m proud of that.” He’s focused and effective, but he can also be extremely funny.

You can reach Sandy by visiting our Camden Office or:

Phone: 207-691-2889

Email: sellsworth@jaretcohn.com

We welcome Gail Mahan to our Waldoboro Office

Jaret & Cohn Real Estate is pleased to welcome Gail Mahan to their Waldoboro Office. Gail has been selling real estate in the Miidcoast area since 1985, including running her own agency (with her late husband Jim) since 1990. She brings a wealth of experience, a sunny disposition and, as she says, "the ability to listen -- the most important quality to help you find the property you're looking for."

Gail has lived in Waldoboro for 26 years, and is a member of many local organizations, including the Waldoboro Business Association, the Medomak Valley Land Trust, the Waldoboro Woman's Club and the Waldoboro Garden Club. She loves to restore old houses, having done several, and is currently working on a 1790 former mill owner's home in Waldoboro, bought, of course, through Jaret & Cohn. She also enjoys visiting her son Jim and his wife Mary, and grandchildren Jim and Stephanie, who live in New York state. Gail can be reached at 207-832-5219, or by email at gmahan@jaretcohn.com.

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

April 2011 Top Producers

Congratulations to our April 2011 Top Producers:

Nancy Hughes from our Camden Office

Pam Gushee from our Rockland Office

Leonard Maxwell from our Waldoboro Office

November

November in Maine. Leaf season is pretty much over. Snow? It could come any day - or not. There is a lull between the leaf peepers and our holiday guests. The merchants are preparing their store fronts for the holiday shopping season. You see people in trucks wearing blaze orange. The community starts to think about basketball, frozen ponds and skiing. Night comes early. There is a sense of quiet.

Not so widely known is that late November is often a busy real estate month. Traditionally Jaret and Cohn's brokers are busy showing homes to real estate buyers during Fall. Why? Buyers and Sellers do not want to bother with moving when it is icy and snowy. If they put a property under contract in the Fall months then there is a great possibility that they can close and move into their property before the coldest of Maine's months.

October 2010 Top Producers

Congratulations to our October 2010 Top Producers:

Camden Office
George Wheelwright

Rockland Office
Charlie & Mary Jordan

Waldoboro Office
Joanna Pinkham

Saint George River Council REALTOR of the Year

Every year the St. George River Council of the Midcoast Board of REALTORS selects a REALTOR of the Year.

In looking for a candidate, the agents within the council measures an individuals' professionalism as a REALTOR, community contributions and personal integrity.

This year the council was pleased to award this recognition to Nicole "Nikki" Bland of our Rockland office.

As a Realtor, Nikki always sees the glass is half full, rather than half empty. She continually seeks guidance through friends and mentors in the business. Additionally, she is involved as a council committee member, Mid-coast Board officer, and Maine Association of REALTORS director.

On the personal side, Nikki's family tells us how loving and kindhearted she is. She continually gives to others without losing sight of her family needs. Nikki actively volunteers for charity and stays involved with organizations that include the schools, the Camden fire department and Lions Club.

Congratulations Nikki Bland, it is an honor well deserved.