S E R V I C E S
Brokerage
Until
just a few years ago the brokerage industry in Maine was exclusively SELLER-BROKER
oriented. This means that every broker was representing the SELLER in
a transaction and his or her ultimate fiduciary duty was to the SELLER.
BUYER-BROKERAGE swept across the country in the late 1980's, reaching
Maine in the early 1990's. Now a growing number of brokers hold themselves
out to be EXCLUSIVE BUYER's AGENTS. This means they never list properties
for sale and ALWAYS represent the buyer ONLY in a transaction.
With Blue Water Properties I do something unique in coastal Maine brokerage; involve myself with a VERY NARROW band of properties (those with saltwater orientation) over a TWO COUNTY area including FOUR ocean peninsulas and more than a dozen communities. I feel that it is not practical to limit my services in such a specific market to just one form of representation. Therefore, I practice BOTH SELLER and BUYER representation. HOW DOES THIS WORK?
As a practical matter I do more BUYER BROKERAGE than property listing (SELLER BROKERAGE). On the relatively rare occasions when a BUYER-CLIENT wishes to see a property listed by me, I ask the parties to assent to an arrangement known as DISCLOSED DUAL AGENCY wherein I am limited by law to a role akin to a facilitator with only limited ability to advise either party. Regardless of who I represent, I strive to be fair, open and direct with ALL parties while providing the highest level of service to my client. This includes thoughtful stewarding during the pre and post contract period; assisting with contingency inspections, financing and myriad other closing details.
Consultant
Services
Growing
out of my brokerage service contact with clients, I make a pointed effort
to remain a steadfast source of information, counsel and support YEARS
AFTER the sale. If I do my job properly clients never become "former clients"
and the relationship continues as property owners or their fiduciaries
seek able assistance in any of the following areas:
- Appraisals for Estate Planning
- Sale of All or a Portion of the Property
- Development Analysis
- Protection for Conservation Purposes
- Tax Abatement Strategies
Contact Rob Patterson
(207) 236-8800