Asked often.

Portland's neighbourhoods, the Casco Bay islands, Cape Elizabeth, South Portland and Falmouth. For clients moving further along the coast we work with trusted partner agents.

Yes. We plan both sides together so that your sale and purchase line up, and we can arrange a short-term rental through our lettings team if the dates do not quite meet.

Some owners prefer to sell quietly. We introduce their home privately to buyers on our register whose brief it matches. Tell us what you are looking for and we will add you.

Samuel Okada, a former preservation architect, walks through period houses with our buyers and explains what matters, what is cosmetic and what to ask an inspector.

It uses a standard repayment formula with the rate and term you choose. Figures are estimates for planning only and exclude taxes and insurance; your lender will give you exact terms.

Our fee is agreed in writing before we start and is only payable on completion. Photography, floor plans and printed brochures are included.

Most of our listings go under offer within three weeks. Closing usually follows 30 to 45 days later, depending on the buyer's financing.

Use the Book a viewing form on any listing page and choose a date and time. We confirm by email or phone within one business day.

We find and vet tenants and prepare leases. For day-to-day management we introduce landlords to local property managers we trust.

A security deposit of one month's rent, held in a separate escrow account as Maine law requires, plus the first month's rent before move-in. We return the deposit, with an itemised statement, within 30 days of the lease ending.

Most of our rentals are let on twelve-month leases. Some furnished homes are available for six to nine months, which suits people relocating while they look for a home to buy.

It depends on the landlord and the building. Each listing says whether pets are welcome; where they are, we usually ask for a short pet reference and a modest additional deposit.