Sue's Blog

This is an article I just read from our local paper called " Moose Prints"Skijoring is an exhilarating and fast growing winter sport which combines cross-country skiing and dog mushing. Originating in Scandinavia and literally meaning " ski- driving" in Norwegian, skijoring allows a dog and owner...

Looks like we are in for a storm. Who knows if it will amount to anything. The weather in Florica is crazy wild also. I find we have to adjust our schedules around the weather here in Maine. I am sure many have to do that around the country. It can be difficult to show property to a person from o...

I don't know if any of you enjoy snow mobiling or have done it before. IT isn't all that cold to do. There are hand warmers in the handles of the snow mobile and the front protects your body from the elements. And of course dressing appropriately helps. My husband has been gone ever weekend to go...

It looks like the people are starting to show interest in our listings for waterfront properties and right of way to water properties.  I am hoping this means that there will be a pick up in the market for all of us. If it continues to feeze up here in the area I live in, we will have our Ice Fis...

It's snowing and sleeting here in Maine. I am having a company go to my property I have listed to take a core sample for a soils test and to design a septic design. It is going to be such fun to do this in the cold. yuck.I will let you all know how it goes after it is done, if they can auger thro...

Today I had a productive day. I had desk duty and while it was a quiet one, I found plenty to do. I went to our site and downloaded forms for letters and printed out a few. I then put together a little folder of why FSBO's should use an agent. I also included a letter talking about how we as agen...

I see my job as one who takes care of others. Whether it is a buyer or seller, they are going through emotions which can affect their decision making. I need to make sure they have contacts for answering questions beyond my expertise. I think we all can become better realtors by making sure these...

Here it is the new year and the sun is shining and the ice is starting to form over the lakes around. Soon there will be folks out ice skating, ice fishing, cross country skiing and walking on a cold day in Maine. Where else can you find some enjoyment with the elements and still be able to nestl...

It was a great holiday to spend with the kids and grandbaby. I also met some wonderful folks and actually recieved a referral. Now that's dedication.? lolhope all have a great weekend.

Does anyone deal with the disabled as a niche? I am starting to contact agencies to see if those who find themselves in a situation which might mean changing from their home they are in now has to change. Many can rehab where they live presently, but others don't have that option. I was just wond...