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LOU DEMERS

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Maine Coast Properties
Portland Area Office
285 U.S. Route One
Scarborough, ME 04074
 

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Visit Lou on-line at joslyndemers.com, where you’ll find his monthly statistical analysis and market blog for the Portland real estate market, as well as a host of other useful tools.
 

 Lou Demers has been a full-time Realtor® since 1997, closing hundreds of residential real estate transactions. Lou’s copious production has earned him “top producer” status many times since the commencement of his real estate career.

Prior to entering the real estate profession, Lou worked in the media and public relations fields. This background has enabled Lou to excel when it comes to marketing and selling real estate.

Lou takes an empathetic approach to the buying and selling process, always putting himself in his clients’ “shoes.” Working as either a buyer’s or seller’s agent, Lou emphasizes loyalty and advocacy.

Lou’s friendly, even-keeled, down-to-earth rapport—combined with his extensive real estate experience—has earned him respect and a loyal client following.

Specializing in the greater Portland, Ogunquit and oceanfront real estate markets from Kittery to Belfast, Lou is here for all of your buying and selling needs.

Go to mainecoastproperties.biz to search for properties throughout Maine. Or call Lou at 207-807-5999 to get started.


Nancy Field of
McFarlane & Field Associates
49 Dartmouth St. Portland
207.553.2655
Specializing in Residential Real Estate
in the Greater Portland Area.

  • Over 14years experience
  • Member of the Portland Board of Realtors
  • Member of Greater Portland Executive Group
  • Board member of Rainbow Professional Business Association
  • Past Secretary of the Women's Council of Realtors
  • Board member of the Maine Senior Games

  • Member of Portland Regional Chamber

Licensed since 1991, Nancy has received numerous awards for her professional achievements, knowledge of the market and personalized service for her clients. Her commitment to her clients has enabled her to be one to the top producing brokers in the Greater Portland area.
Call Nancy for your next move. FMI

 


The Top 10 Mistakes Made by Maine
Home-Sellers

A boatload of free advice
from an industry-insider   
by Lou Demers
Broker, Maine Coast Properties

After one of the harshest winters in recent memory, spring has finally sprung.  Soon a slew of homes will be listed for sale, flooding our already saturated market faster than the angry Androscoggin. But before these new property listings start sprouting like daffodils, homeowners who plan to sell their homes this year should heed some proven advice on how to best prepare their properties for the market. Gone are the days when buyers would flock to a new listing like bees to nectar. Now, home-sellers (and their Realtors) must proactively and creatively work to lure potential buyers through their doors. Below is a list of the 10 most common mistakes—in no particular order and in my view—that are made by Maine home-sellers.  
 

  1. Leave no Project Unfinished
 Time and again I have walked into property, accompanied by a buyer-client, only to find remodeling projects either completely abandoned or still in the midst. If your home has uncompleted work, it should be finished before putting it up for sale. Buyers don’t want to see kitchens without countertops, moldings that are half installed, or unpainted walls—especially if your asking price is based upon the finished project. If they do make an offer, it likely will be based upon your home’s current condition and not on some anticipated future condition.  
  1. De-Clutter! De-Clutter! De-Clutter!
This is probably the most common mistake, but also one of the easiest to prevent. Simply put, it’s time to clean house!  If you’re collector of Disney figurines, baseball memorabilia, or have a wall of trophies larger than a hall of fame, it’s time to get real—if you want to sell your house, you’ll need to send these items into storage before the first prospective buyer walks through your door. As for those family photos strewn about, it’s o.k. to keep a  few of them, but anything more becomes a distraction.  After all, you want buyers to pay attention to your home, not you. 

3. An Empty Home is a Sad Home

If at all possible, do not put your home on the market without furnishings. Walking into an empty house not only creates a lonely, sad first impression, but also sends a signal that you might be desperate to sell.  Buyers often think (rightfully or not) that vacant homes equate to distressful seller scenarios (i.e., foreclosure, illness, etc.) and may make an offer based upon these assumptions.  Staging companies are gaining popularity in Maine, providing sellers with a host of options—from fully furnishing a home to simply providing a few select pieces of furniture and artwork to warm things up a bit. Speaking of warmth, a buyer should not be able to see his or her breath inside your home.  I know that the cost of oil and gas is outrageous, but be sure your thermostat is turned up to at least 60 degrees at the time of a viewing. If you can’t be there to turn the heat on, ask your Realtor® to do it. 

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