Lewiston Maine Homes For Sale

Moving can be stressful for everyone in the family, but don’t forget to talk about it in advance with your children. Make sure to answer all their questions as honestly as possible. One way to help them in advance is to show them their new room, and help them decide where their furniture and belongings will go. For young children, read books such as “The Berenstain Bears: Moving Day” or “Who Will be My Friends?” by Syd Hoff. Help them sort, pack and label their belongings, and celebrate afterwards with a fun meal. Put together a Moving Day Kit, with essential items they might need. If you are moving to a new town or school district, make sure to help them say goodbye to their friends, and help them stay in touch if possible.

via Tips For Helping Children Move | Turner Maine Homes.

Because it is usually your most valuable investment, I am hoping that you want to take care of your home. At this time of year, I like to send out a reminder about all the beautiful snow that may be stacked up on your rooftop. To remove this excess weight from the roof, and to prolong the life of their roof shingles, many people will use a roof rake to remove as much snow as possible. Aluminum rakes seem to be the best choice for do-it-yourself homeowners because they are lightweight and quite sturdy. For many people, I would recommend hiring a professional maintenance person to do this job for you, especially if you have a two or three-story home.  Also, this applies to seasonal or vacation properties Call me if you need the name of someone in our area to help you. 207-784-2525

via Homeowners: Protect Your Investment – Roof Snow Removal | Maine Waterfront Real Estate.

The Androscoggin County United Bikers of Maine is holding a home-made Chili / Chowder Cook-off in Lewiston Maine at LA Harley on Maine Street on January 30, 2010, noon to 5pm. This is their 1st Annual Competition and 50% of all the proceeds will be donated to Advocates For Children. There is also a youth bakers competition for children 15years and younger. There is an entry fee and a tasters fee.

So, bring your famous family recipe and help out Andro’s kids. It’s gonna be a gas!

FMI contact Larry “Crash” Buteau at 207-375-8407

How would our buyer agents find the perfect homes for these guys!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/howaboutthat/6988398/The-worlds-tallest-man-Sultan-Kosen-and-the-shortest-man-in-the-world-He-Pingping-meet.html

I made a commitment in 2010 to help by clients get to know who I am and why I do what I do for a living.  Like many top real estate agents, the tools and systems are similiar.  So how does someone choose their agent?  I think they do it by evaulating your skills and experience and who you are as a person.  People want to do business with people they like.  As a result I’ve spent months creating a personal brochure that will hopefully help prospective clients get to know me better…i just hope they like me!

The real esate business has always been about relationships.  Great relationships with clients and great relationships with service providers agents use to service their clients.  Meservier & Associates at Keller Williams Mid Maine offers exclusive mortgage relationships with Approved Home Mortgage and Reliant Mortgage.  These personal relationships with these lenders enhance our ability to serve our clients at a much higher level.  We’re continuing to expand these opportunities too!

Check out this fact sheet – “16 Ways to Green Your Home” by the U.S. Green Building Council – http://www.usgbc.org/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=2121

Michelle Ames Joins Keller Williams Realty Mid Maine

Auburn Maine - Keller Williams Realty Mid Maine is pleased to announce that Michelle Ames recently joined Meservier & Associates as a Listing Specialist at the Auburn Market Center located at 34 Center St. Auburn.

Having owned and operated a local Factory-Built Retail Sales Center for sales in modular and mobile homes for the last ten years, Michelle Ames has an extensive background in industry-related issues, and has also been licensed in Maine as a real estate agent for three years.

“We are excited about Michelle joining our team” said Sue Meservier of Meservier & Associates.  “Michelle will fill a vital new role on our team focusing her efforts specifically on representing local sellers and developing seller-oriented services.”

“I chose Keller Williams Realty because of its reputation for integrity and its agent-centric business model,” says Ames. “I want to continue to grow my real estate business, and Keller Williams Realty, along with the support of the Meservier & Associates team, will provide the training and technology that will help me reach my goals.”

Ms. Ames is currently a Selectman for the Town of Sabattus, and was just elected Chairman of the YWCA Board of Directors in Lewiston.  Michelle was an active member of the Sabattus Planning Board for the last 5 years before deciding to run for Selectman in 2009.

As one of Central Maine’s premier real estate teams, Meservier & Associates has pioneered a better way of doing business. This dynamic collection of professionals is known throughout the area for their high standards of service, proven expertise and personal care for clients’ needs.

If you would like to contact Michelle, you may reach her at 784-2525 or email her at  michelle@meservier.com