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The Gwen Genest Mayo Team are a dynamic and dedicated group of real estate professionals. We are committed to providing exceptional service and guidance to our clients. With a combined experience of almost two decades in the industry, we bring a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and a passion for real estate to every transaction.
I rarely write reviews but Gwen deserves one. This will be a long one.
I am out of state and we have been looking at real estate in Southern Maine for years. When it became time to go for it, I researched realtors in the area and came across a video that Gwen made. Everything she said clicked with me. I could tell she wasn't "fake" and as corny as it sounds had a good heart. I like doing business with awesome people and I decided to reach out.
A couple weeks or so later my wife and I went up to see a property with Gwen. The photos made it look so nice but when we pulled up we were immediately turned off by the property. A couple minutes later Gwen showed up. It would have been so easy for her to try and sell us on this property so that she could make an easy commission. But instead, before we even gave her our opinion, she said something along the lines of
"Yeah this property will need a lot of blasting, removal and a ton of work before you can even start building. It might not be the best property for us to go after"
I think she could tell that we weren't really loving it as well. I've been around a lot of realtors and unfortunately the majority I've met just want to make that sale. Gwen is the complete opposite. She wants what is best for her clients.
A couple months or so later a property in Ogunquit popped up. Gwen went over to the place for me and did a FaceTime. It was an older building. Gwen inspected every little detail while on the phone with me. Pointing out things that were wrong with the property. And then later mentioned there was a slight musty smell to the property, which is a deal breaker for us.
Again, almost any other realtor would be trying to point out all of the "good" things about the property. And try to sell us on putting an offer. With Gwen there was never any pressure for us to put an offer out there which I sincerely appreciate as investing in a property is stressful enough without that.
Let's fast forward to when we found a lot with a builder tied to it that we ultimately decided to go put an offer on. New construction was very new to us and if you don't have someone knowledgeable guiding you during the process it can be a nightmare. Gwen has sold new construction developments and knows the ins/outs of everything.
There was a lot of back forth during the process with choosing a home plan, negotiating allowances for building material and a whole lot more. It's stressful, especially if you were doing it on your own.
During every step of the way Gwen guided us into making the best decisions we could. Which ended up saving us a bunch of money on certain things too. Gwen even caught a mistake done on the appraisal that could have costed us an extra 50k. It's things like this that you won't catch that they do.
Our home is now just about ready to break ground and we are super excited.
This is turning into a very long review and I could keep going on as it was quite the process but if you are in need of a real estate team in southern Maine I HIGHLY suggest Gwen. They are people that I plan on getting together with just to hang out when we are in the area!
Thanks so much!
Gwen and Nate are everything I'd expect and want in a realtor. They stuck with us for almost two years on our journey to find our first home and became true partners in the process. They always made it a priority to show us a home as soon as possible. Gwen and Nate are very knowledgeable about all aspects of house hunting, offers and negotiations, and the closing process. I felt 100% safe with them and confident in their expertise as we closed on our home. Most importantly, Gwen and Nate cared about us not only as clients, but also as people.
Nate and Gwen make for an honest, committed, and highly communicative team. They asked the right questions of us and guided us as first time home buyers through the myriad steps of finding a home that met our needs and our wants, ensuring that there were few if any gaps that separated the two. They earned our trust from the get go and we always felt listened to. Add to which, since we moved to Maine from out of state and couldn't be physically present for every home viewing, Nate and Gwen took great care to communicate the pros and cons of each house we considered, which we know can be a challenge when done remotely. The entire home buying process (again, our first!) was a pleasure thanks to them. Their knowledge, time, and patience was invaluable in our journey to becoming Maine residents.
This was not our first house purchase, but it was our first in New England. Gwen was very knowledgeable and pointed out features that we were unfamiliar to us like, oil tanks, boilers, wells and sump pumps when we were touring homes. She was also very patient and drove from Freeport to Kennebunk looking at many houses (sometimes the same house twice) with us all while maintaining a super positive attitude! We were only in town for one week house hunting and were so lucky to have found one we loved. After our week together we had developed a friendship with Gwen and trusted her implicitly to represent us during our long distance negotiations. She kept in touch regularly inquiring about our West Coast house sale as well as keeping us up to date on our Kennebunk purchase. Gwen made closing seamless! On the very day we arrived in town after a 3,000 mile journey she went above and beyond by delivering a cake and ice cream on closing day to our new home so we could celebrate our daughter's 8th birthday! Our family highly recommends Gwen Genest to anyone purchasing a home.
I have had the pleasure of working with Gwen Genest for the past 3 years or so. Gwen has sold homes to most of my new provider hires here at SMHC. I had my choice of realtors to use when I took over my current position but I had to choose Gwen. Gwen’s personality is so warm – it was so important for me to work with somebody who would take great care of my providers – I didn’t want to worry that this was not going to happen. I am 1000% glad that I chose Gwen and I would never look back nor would want to work with any other realtor. She is kind, so helpful, patient, available and is just a wonderful communicator. She takes exceptional care of my people and treats them just like family. She is amazing at her job, is extremely professional, knowledgeable about the southern Maine and other Maine communities, will go the extra mile- literally, just to find the perfect home for her clients and my providers. A huge part of my job is working with Gwen and I cherish the professional relationship that I have with her.
When picking a real estate agent, it's fairly easy to find a highly rated agent and/or agency that is professional, courteous, and can get the job done. Gwen met all of those qualities, and then some. Not only was she kind and knowledgeable and highly responsive, she also added the personal touch to real estate that I felt I was missing with other agents I have had previously. From our first phone call to our first meeting I felt like I was meeting an old friend, and that she would be there ready to help and guide the way with whatever emotional or physical hurdles came in our way. And there were quite a few during our housing search in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic! With Gwen's help we were able to find our dream home on an out of state move in a crazy sellers market, and the service didn't end there. From coordinating closing issues to answering questions about local businesses, she was responsive to our every need and question. I would not hesitate to highly recommend Gwen to any friend or family member!!
The idea of buying my first home was perhaps one of the most stressful experiences I could ever imagine. Luckily, I had Gwen in my corner! She made the process as easy and fun as possible. She made herself available on short notice for house showings and was always quick to respond to all my questions. Best of all, she really put me in the driver’s seat and never put the pressure on me to buy a house I didn’t absolutely love. When we finally found ‘the one’ she jumped on it and got to work within the afternoon to submit the offer that put me in my dream house. I could not have asked for a kinder, more knowledgeable agent than Gwen. I would recommend without hesitation or reservation her services to any prospective home buyers!
Nate was excellent from the start. There were no missteps through the sale of our home. The sale price was right on target. We received multiple offers in the short amount of time it was on the market. Nate helped us choose the best offer and the deal went through without a hitch. He has also been very patient with us in our search for a new home. After putting in multiple offers together for us for several properties we are under contract to purchase our new home. Nate led us through the initial viewing of the home, inspections, and final negotiations. His guidance and advice have been extremely important to us. Honesty, integrity, and work ethic are definitely among Nate's best qualities.
Thank you again for the diligent effort you showed in being our broker. You were trustworthy, efficient, and responsive. We could not have asked for anything more!
Nate was very professional and very personable. He made us feel like we were his only clients. He was very responsive to all our questions and was very patient with us. We had many questions since this was our first time to sell a home. He was recommended to us by a friend and we would certainly recommend him to others.
Nate was great throughout the entire process. He explained things to us in a clear and concise way. He was thorough and gave us great advice and tips for selling our home. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!
My husband and I have worked with Nate Mayo for a few years now. He has helped us purchase land and a home. Most recently he has helped us sell land and kept us in the loop throughout the process. We never even had to ask for a single update! Nate is experienced, kind, and patient--he listens to you and then makes thoughtful comments and suggestions based on his expertise as a realtor. Nate is our go-to person the next time we need to buy or sell real estate.
As your realtor, we treat your finances with the utmost respect, as if they were our own, ensuring every decision is made with your best interest at heart. Our commitment is to negotiate tirelessly on your behalf, striving to secure the best deal possible for you.
Specializing in creating customized home search plans that align with your unique preferences and needs.
Expertise in negotiating the best prices and terms exclusively for buyers, ensuring you get the most value for your investment.
Providing deep insights into the buyer's market, including upcoming areas and investment potential, to help you make informed decisions.
Utilizing cutting-edge technology and platforms to showcase properties in the best light, reaching a wider audience.
Leveraging extensive market analysis to set competitive pricing, maximizing your return on investment.
Providing end-to-end support to simplify the selling process, from listing to closing, making your experience as stress-free as possible.
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