REALTOR of the YEAR: Sandy Ellsworth

Sandy Ellsworth named REALTOR of the Year

Sandy Ellsworth was named REALTOR of the Year on June 7, 2012, by the Coastal Mountain Council of REALTORS during their membership meeting at The Whitehall Inn in Camden. A REALTOR with Jaret & Cohn Real Estate since 1994, Ellsworth has been involved with serving multiple mid-coast communities and organizations since his arrival to Camden in 1988.

In presenting Ellsworth with the award, Nancy Hughes, President of the Council, enumerated on Ellsworth’s strong work ethic, ability to be involved with multiple projects, and enduring community engagement. A long-standing member of Rockland Rotary, Ellsworth has served on the former Mid-Coast Children's Services Board, the Salvation Army Advisory Council, the Pen Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce Marketing Committee, the Camden Budget Committee, and Camden Conservation Committee. Additionally, Ellsworth has spearheaded fundraising efforts for the Camden/Rockport Animal Rescue League as well as Habitat for Humanity, and was the first president of the St. George River Council of REALTORS.

In receiving this award, Ellsworth said, “I am honored to be recognized by my peers with the REALTOR of the Year award. To be  involved in the communities in which I live and work and to help those less fortunate is one way I can give back to help ensure our communities continue to grow and thrive.”

Ellsworth lives in Camden with his wife, Diane Norton.

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

September 2011 Housing Statistics: Maine Association of REALTORS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACTS: LISTED BELOW
MAINE HOME SALES UP 7.56 PERCENT IN SEPTEMBER

SOUTH PORTLAND (October 20, 2011) — Maine real estate sales continue to climb: Single-family existing home sales increased 7.56 percent comparing September 2011 to September 2010. According to the Maine Real Estate Information System, Inc. (MREIS), Realtors report 967 sales across Maine’s 16 counties. The statewide median sales price (MSP) decreased 6.42 percent to $159,000 in that same time period. The MSP indicates that half of the homes were sold for more and half sold for less.

Nationally, single-family existing home sales rose 12.2 percent over the past 12 months. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported a national median sales price of $165,600 – a decrease of 3.9 percent. In the regional Northeast sales were up 6.8 percent, while the regional MSP decreased 3.3 percent to $229,400.

Mike LePage of RE/MAX Heritage in Yarmouth relays, “Despite continued downward pressure from short sales and foreclosures, the Maine real estate market has weathered the storm in the third quarter this year. The numbers are up significantly from last year and, although a bit premature for a major celebration, we are pleased with a 14.87 increase in unit sales over the last year. The statewide median sales price continues to show signs of stabilization.”
LePage continues, “First time home buyers have been taking advantage of the lowest prices in years combined with the best interest rate environment anyone can remember. The high end has also seen improvement. Cash buyers have found value in the more expensive properties and the results reflect that. The tougher market in the near term has been the middle market, due in part to buyers needing to sell their homes in order to purchase a new one. I think that one fact has put a damper on the very real demand that exists in the middle market.”

For charts and full press release please visit: http://www.mainerealtors.com/Statistics/2011PressReleases/MaineHousingReport-September2011.pdf

Source: Maine Real Estate Information System, Inc. Note: MREIS, a subsidiary of the Maine Association of REALTORS, is a statewide Multiple Listing Service with over 4,600 licensees inputting active and sold property listing data. Statistics reflect properties reported as sold in the System within the time periods indicated.
Contacts: Maine Association of REALTORS President Mike LePage (RE/MAX Heritage, Yarmouth) - 846-4300 - mlepage@rheritage.com; REALTOR Marc Chadbourne (Century 21 Nason Realty, Winslow) - 873-2119 - Marc@C21Nason.com. For more names: Cindy@MaineRealtors.com
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