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So Shanna Cox, CEO and President of the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce gave a presentation to the Auburn-Lewiston Rotary Breakfast Club a month or so ago regarding all of the funds that were set up to help the families, first-responders, and others affected by the tragic mass-shooting that occurred October, 25th, 2023.

She wanted to bring forth a clear way to show how funds were collected and where they went, and will go in the future, in an effort at full transparency. It is an excellent presentation and I asked if she would like to use my podcast platform in order that others may learn of her, and her staff's, amazing efforts at guiding the various fund organizers.

Please take 20 minutes to view this presentation. The L/A community could not have been more fortunate to have Shanna, and so many others, at the ready when the Lewiston, shootings occurred.

Donations can be sent to the oneLewiston Fund at https://onelewiston.org

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Homesellers, the market is changing and giving back some of the power to buyers. It's very important that you find a qualified agent that you can trust to walk you safely through the intricacies of a real estate transaction.

This is business, and unless your agent knows what's going on, you could lose thousands of dollars and/or precious time on market.

Thanks to Sierra Lemieux - Fontaine Family - The Real Estate Leader for helping to shed light on what was once a common occurrence, and is seeming to be making a comeback.

Call or Text Dave- 207-415-7501

Call or Text Sierra- 207-376-7255

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Homesellers, you want a cash offer for your home? This is just as good!

Watch Mike Rock explain the benefits of his HarborOne Mortgage Home Run cash offer program.  This helps buyers get in a position to send great offers, and guarantees the seller (YOU) a closing. If something happens to the buyer, Mike's team ensures a closing. 

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Crystal Fontaine Bergeron hits the doghouse with some technology truth! This is not your father's real estate industry anymore. Learn about the tech tools and techniques that allow the Fontaine Team to continue its premier brand in the Northeast.

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Are you tired of managing endless phone calls, text messages, and emails to schedule home showings? The ShowingTime app can simplify this process for you. In this Buzzsprout podcast, learn how this powerful tool helps real estate agents and homeowners streamline the showing scheduling and confirmation process. With the app's automated features and real-time notifications, you can save time, improve communication, and increase your chances of selling your home faster.

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Are you listing your home for sale? Don't underestimate the power of high-quality photos and 360-degree tours. According to photoup.net, homes with professional-grade photos receive 47% higher asking prices per square foot. Additionally, listings with videos get 403% more views than those without. Listen to this Buzzsprout podcast featuring Hannah Levesque from Fontaine Family The Real Estate Leader, as she explains the importance of filming and photo processes in home selling.

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In this Buzzsprout podcast, Dave and Sierra discuss why some homes fail to sell during their contract period. While the list price is often a factor, they explore other common obstacles to a successful sale. Discover expert insights on how to address these issues and ensure a smooth home-selling process. 

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When selling your home, is there a trick to finding the correct listing price? Not really. But having a competent agent who understands (and can explain) all the factors is crucial. Sierra explains her process for bringing forth ALL of the factors and psychology behind how a buyer will perceive your listing price.

Sierra Lemieux - Fontaine Family - The Real Estate Leader

207-376-7255

sierra@fontaineteam.com

Dave's Socials & Contact Info-

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https://moveme2maine.com

https://www.brendafontaine.com/

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At the beginning of the CoVID lockdown, I helped a couple sell their home in Saco, Maine. Because one of the sellers had just come off chemo, and was immunocompromised, we used the ShowngTime and Zoom apps to book and present the home virtually for ALL first showings.

17 showings in two days and not a single buyer stepped foot in the home. From that, we had 8 offers and the sellers chose a few to allow in-person viewing in the following two days.

If you're looking for out-of-the-box thinking to help with a selling challenge, call or text me at 207-415-7501.

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Dave's Socials & Contact Info-

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https://moveme2maine.com

https://www.brendafontaine.com/

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Homesellers! What do you do when you want to move out of state or far from your current home? You let me and Jason Posnick find you a referral partner. You already know, like & trust us, so allow us to find you a great agent wherever you are moving.

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Krystian Lepcio from River's Edge Painting invited the doghouse into a home in Lewiston that he is painting. We discussed the simple ways to understand the tasks aligned with painting and whether it makes sense to hire a pro.

River's Edge Painting- 207-320-0272

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Tom Murphy from The Clean Estate stopped by the dog house to explain why his company's services can be of high value to home sellers. I've used his company multiple times for trash-outs, estate sales, moving clients and deep cleaning prior to selling. 

Many folks get stuck in the selling process when they realize how much STUFF they have to deal with.  Tom's company can help you move quickly through that phase.

Call me today and let's make a plan to move forward. Home prices are still high, but the market is definitely shifting.

Call or Text- 207-415-7501

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Thanks to Mike Lacombe from Pillar To Post Home Inspectors - The Lacombe Team for stopping by the doghouse today. He shared the many positive ways a pre-listing home inspection can create trust and lead to a smoother transaction for both the buyers and sellers, and in many cases, a higher net profit for home sellers.

With the extreme weather we have in the Portland, Maine area, homes can take a beating. When sellers get ahead of any structural or safety issues by utilizing a pre-listing inspection, the result is usually very positive.

Reach out to me if you're heading to Maine or would like to discuss selling your Maine home. See my links below.

Dave's Socials & Contact Info-

https://linktr.ee/davydogmaine

https://moveme2maine.com

https://www.brendafontaine.com/

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Lynne & Dale expose the truth about selling your home in this podcast. Getting a qualified agent involved early leads to less stress and a better outcome. Many people think they need to do all of the work to get their home ready PRIOR to calling an agent. The reality is, a good agent will have resources that will help home sellers along the way.
Take a listen and let me know if you agree.
David Foster- Fontaine Family- The Real Estate Leader 
www.moveme2maine.com\

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Why are home sale videos so important? 81% of people have bought a product after watching a video. However, the number of Maine Real Estate agents using videos as part of their home selling campaign is extremely low. 3D tours, panorama tours and slide shows are not custom videos, and do not have the magnetic power of a truly epic video of your home. Your home has a story, let's tell it to the world!

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One of the biggest problems for home sellers is that they find it difficult to buy a home with a "sale of existing home" contingency. Mike Rock, from Annie Mac Home Mortgages explains how their product can help. Now when you fill out a Purchase & Sale agreement, approved sellers won't have to check the box that says "contingent on sale of existing home". This is a huge breakthrough, and allows buyers to get their offer accepted!
This First in Maine Real Estate product will change the way home sellers view the market, and their place in it.