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20 Years
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Your Trusted Portland Real Estate Partner
Founded in 1982, our company has been dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of home buying and selling for over four decades. Our expertise stems from a unique blend of real estate experience, including 12 years working in affordable housing development, ownership of a building company, and authorship of a nationally recognized timber framing guide now in its ninth printing. With a background in counseling and conflict resolution, we approach every transaction with empathetic negotiation skills honed through graduate studies at Boston University and practical application in over 40 years of residential real estate work. Our services combine professional rigor with personalized attention, having guided clients through every phase from initial consultations to post-closing adjustments. We maintain transparent communication throughout the process, providing Seller's Property Disclosures and timely updates while respecting clients' evolving needs.

Our proven track record includes assisting first-time homebuyers, growing families, and retirees with seamless transitions into new living spaces. Our Portland-based operation leverages deep local market knowledge to match clients with properties that align with their specific criteria. We maintain 24/7 accessibility for showings and inquiries, ensuring timely responses to market developments. Our commitment to client satisfaction extends beyond closing, as evidenced by post-purchase support for any emerging issues. With a career spanning real estate, education, and construction, we offer comprehensive industry perspective that benefits both buyers and sellers. Our services remain grounded in the fundamental belief that real estate transactions should be straightforward, transparent, and tailored to individual client needs.
Services
Home Buying Home Selling Buyer Representation Seller Representation Mortgage Pre-Approval Assistance Property Showings Real Estate Consultation Market Analysis Negotiation Services Closing Assistance
Details
  • Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
  • We offer 43 years of combined real estate experience across Maine's residential markets
  • Our services combine professional real estate expertise with construction industry knowledge
  • We provide 24/7 availability for property showings and client inquiries
  • Our proven track record includes successful transactions for first-time buyers and retirees
  • We maintain transparent communication throughout the entire buying or selling process
What people say
Always available Wonderful support No pressure approach Helped find perfect home Highly recommend
Services
Home Buying
We guide clients through every step of the home buying process from initial property search to closing. Our services include customized property alerts, schedule coordination for showings, and expert market analysis to identify suitable properties within budget. With 43 years of local market expertise, we help clients make informed decisions while maintaining transparent communication throughout the transaction process.
Home Selling
We provide comprehensive representation for home sellers seeking optimal market positioning. Our services include property valuation analysis, strategic marketing planning, and professional guidance through negotiation phases. We prepare sellers for transactions by organizing necessary disclosures and documentation while leveraging our extensive network to attract potential buyers through targeted outreach and showings.
Buyer Representation
Our exclusive buyer agency services focus on protecting clients' interests throughout real estate transactions. We analyze property disclosures, coordinate inspections, and negotiate favorable terms while maintaining strict confidentiality. As buyer advocates, we provide objective market analysis to ensure clients make informed decisions aligned with their specific housing needs and financial goals.
Market Analysis
We deliver comprehensive market analysis services to help clients understand current real estate conditions. Our evaluations include comparative market data, recent sales trends, and property-specific factors affecting valuation. These insights assist both buyers seeking fair pricing and sellers determining competitive asking prices based on objective industry data.
Negotiation Services
Our negotiation expertise focuses on achieving favorable outcomes for clients during real estate transactions. We analyze counterparty positions, identify mutual interests, and develop strategic approaches to pricing discussions and contract terms. Our goal remains balancing clients' objectives with realistic market expectations while maintaining professional relationships throughout the negotiation process.
People
Genie Nakell
Realtor
With 43 years in the real estate industry, Genie Nakell brings extensive experience as a former building company owner and co-author of a bestselling timber framing guide. Her background includes teaching and affordable housing consulting, culminating in founding Sage Hill Real Estate in 2006 to better serve home buyers and sellers in the Portland area.
Questions
What real estate services do you offer in Portland?
We provide comprehensive buyer and seller representation, property showings, market analysis, and transaction negotiation services throughout Portland and surrounding areas.
How can you help first-time home buyers?
We guide first-time buyers through every step, explaining processes clearly, providing market education, and helping identify properties matching specific needs and budget constraints.
What areas do you serve besides Portland?
Our services extend to South Portland, Falmouth, Scarborough, and other surrounding communities where we maintain strong market knowledge and professional networks.
Do you offer 24/7 client support?
Yes, we maintain 24/7 availability for property inquiries, showings, and urgent client needs through phone, email, and text communication channels.
How are buyer representation services compensated?
Our buyer representation services are typically paid through shared commission with the seller's agent, meaning no direct cost to the buyer for our services.