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P R E S E N T A T I O N<br />
TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
COMPARATIVE MARKET ANALYSIS<br />
LILI PEW BACKGROUND<br />
MARKETING PLAN<br />
PRINT/DIGITAL ADVERTISING<br />
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Comparative Market Analysis:<br />
<strong>Westcliffe</strong>, Mount Desert, Maine<br />
Pricing Rationale and Market Positioning:<br />
Formulating the correct asking price is one of the most essential aspects of listing and<br />
marketing a property. Our carefully prepared Comparative Market Analysis (CMA), identifies<br />
relatively comparable, previously sold properties and evaluates current competition. Due to<br />
the unique stature of <strong>Westcliffe</strong>, truly comparable properties are scarce, compelling us to<br />
examine sales within the past ten years or more. From the outset <strong>Westcliffe</strong> stands apart<br />
from the current competition due to its exceptional features, acreage, location, and setting.<br />
Subject Property:<br />
<strong>Westcliffe</strong> is 6.35 +/- acres with 968 +/- feet of shore frontage. There are two principal,<br />
architecturally-designed structures on premise: The Main House, The Guest Cottage. All<br />
total there is 9,275 square feet of living space at 7,291 and 1,984 respectfully. Both are yearround,<br />
in excellent shape with distinctive classical shingle-style design and comfort. The<br />
grounds are rustic with subtle professional landscaping in a natural environmentally<br />
sustainable style. There are walking paths along the rocky shoreline and dock, with nearly<br />
unlimited 180-degree views across Somes Sound from the North to the South, including<br />
stunning views of Acadia National Park’s Eastern Mountains. With such connection to the<br />
land, Acadia National Park, and the sea, <strong>Westcliffe</strong> is truly a remarkable property.<br />
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R E S E A R C H .<br />
In our research for this CMA, we examined numerous sold properties within New<br />
England as well as on Mount Desert Island. We are highlighting several of those sold<br />
properties to compare to <strong>Westcliffe</strong> as they are all on Mount Desert Island. The sales<br />
price and property details of all shorefront offerings were considered. In our analysis<br />
we compared and adjusted the properties respective location, acreage, sale date, days<br />
on the market, and square footage relative to <strong>Westcliffe</strong>. These calculations assisted<br />
us in determining the appropriate market range. Additional factors taken into<br />
consideration are town zoning ordinances and any deed restrictions and covenants.<br />
The first property<br />
is Oversea, located at 29 Dodge Point Road, Seal Harbor, with a<br />
Main Cottage and 2 guest cottages for a total of 5,311 +/- square feet, resting on<br />
6.35+/- acres, and 569 +/- feet of shorefront facing the Great Harbor and outer<br />
islands. This was listed at $9,500,000 in September of 2018 and went under contract<br />
immediately. The property sold December 19, 2018 for $9,250,000.<br />
The second property<br />
is Faraway located on the Eastern Point of Greening Island, with<br />
a Main House with 7,100+/- square feet, and 2 -bedroom guest cottages on 4.40+/-<br />
acres and a deep-water dock on 1,500 +/- feet shorefront covering views from<br />
Southwest Harbor to the Eastern Way to Somes Sound. This was listed at $6,500,000<br />
in late 2019 and closed in September of 2021 at $6,625,000.<br />
The third property<br />
is Cow Cove located in Northeast Harbor at 79 Peabody Drive,<br />
with 6.1+/- acres, and a deep-water dock on 1,480 +/- feet of shorefront on the east<br />
side of Northeast Harbor. This c.1904 Classic Shingle style summer cottage has a<br />
main house with approximately 7,128 +/- square feet with 8 bedrooms and 5 full<br />
baths and has a guest cabin with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath. The original asking price<br />
in February of 2020 was $8,300,000. It sold on January 20, 2022 for $6,850,000.<br />
The highest sale for 2022 was Wynnestay located at 125 Peabody Drive, with 1.51+/-<br />
acres and a deep-water dock on 243+/- +feet of shorefront overlooking the Western<br />
Way and outer islands of the Great Harbor. This modern 5-bedroom and 7-bath<br />
cottage was built in 2006 with state-of-the-art year around systems, meticulous<br />
details and materials on the interior, balanced with native landscaping around granite<br />
terraces resting high above the shorefront.The property was listed at $11,600,000 in<br />
June of 2022, and sold in September for $10,600,000.
Currently there are 10 properties in the state of Maine on the market priced<br />
over $5,000,000 and 6 are between $8,900,000 and $11,200,000. By narrowing<br />
the field to just Mount Desert Island, over $5,000,000, there are 2 waterfront<br />
properties on the market, the highest being $11,200,000 (Bar Harbor) serving as<br />
testament to the very limited market inventory of our uniquely situated and<br />
much desired area.<br />
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The high-end, luxury real estate market in the country over the past few years<br />
since the pandemic gained tremendous momentum and prices exceeded<br />
expectations due to limited inventory as well as robust cash positions for Buyers<br />
wanting to invest stock market earnings in real estate. The New England<br />
shorefront market of Nantucket, Cape Cod, and Martha’s Vineyard had 20 sales<br />
over between $8 million and $12 million since 2022. The North Shore areas had<br />
4 sales over $5 million since 2022 with a high of $11,500,000 in Manchester<br />
which closed in December.<br />
It should be noted however that the buyer for <strong>Westcliffe</strong> will most likely tour<br />
properties all along the eastern seaboard. Familiarity with competing offerings<br />
guides us as to market outlook.<br />
Looking back on Mount Desert Island since 2018, the overall market to date has<br />
been strong for waterfront properties over $5 million with 8 sales over $5 million<br />
(total volume of $69 million+/-), including 7 sales between $5 million and $10.6<br />
million, with an average closed price of $8,643,000. Gains in the global stock<br />
market, influences of the Pandemic and limited residential inventory coming on<br />
the market on Mount Desert Island, were major factors for the increased price<br />
volume, and lower number of sales in this elite category.<br />
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M A R K E T P O S I T I O N .<br />
Here, we have traditionally seen the market move in 18-month cycles. This market<br />
fluctuation has been typical over the past decade and is based on current inventory, interest<br />
and activity in the high-end market along the eastern coast and the lower market sectors<br />
here on Mount Desert Island. This pattern may continue to evolve with global issues as we<br />
have seen in 2022.<br />
Upon moving forward with the listing, we also may offer a few suggestions to enhance the<br />
property in its current state. All of these will add to a pristine presentation and a clear view of<br />
all <strong>Westcliffe</strong> has to offer.While we have an initial portfolio of aerial photos in hand from<br />
recent site visits, we will have additional photo and video sessions to maximize our portfolio<br />
to best present the property over time.<br />
After analysis of these properties, their unique characteristics, the resulting transactions and<br />
the current state of the real estate market, we recommend a price range between<br />
$8,500,000 and $10,500,000. <strong>Final</strong> Price determination should be reviewed again when<br />
closer to the launch of marketing, taking into consideration global and regional market<br />
changes that may be critical factors to consider.<br />
As mentioned above, there are alternate strategies for offering the property. We would<br />
recommend that we meet to discuss all of your possible scenarios and objectives before<br />
resting on a final plan and price. It is not always the highest asking price that yields the best<br />
result of a sale, especially to maximize family objectives from a sale. Just as there are many<br />
buyers with unique needs and wants, there are sellers with similar objectives, hopes and<br />
wishes. Our experience has led us to understand these dynamics and how important it is to<br />
work with the seller to determine the best course of action at the present time.<br />
Once these goals are clearly defined, it is critical to place <strong>Westcliffe</strong> in the strongest possible<br />
position against existing national competition, as well as at the top of the list of properties<br />
most likely to attract the interest of an elite buyer. Pricing the property correctly is but one<br />
critical step in successful marketing. A strong brokerage team must execute a robust<br />
marketing plan to take advantage of a correctly priced offering. We will then put into action<br />
our Marketing Plan and vast company resources to set the stage to reach a global market,<br />
while also focusing on former clients, family, friends, and social venues to deliver the right<br />
buyer and reach a successful sale.<br />
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Now with more than 16 years of experience in real estate, Lili brings strong business expertise,<br />
dedicated professionalism, and great enthusiasm for our local area to bear in all her realty<br />
transactions.<br />
Lili grew up in Bryn Mawr, PA and graduated from Harvard College in 1985 with a BS in<br />
Psychology. Her family has summered at their family cottage “Inchcape” in Northeast Harbor<br />
since the early 1900s, and has been dedicated members of the community for more than a<br />
century. She followed-up a successful corporate career with the U.S. Olympic Committee in<br />
Colorado and The Narragansett Group in New York by moving to Maine full-time in 2001.<br />
Currently Lili is on board of:<br />
Maine Community Foundation<br />
Friends of Acadia, (Chairman 2007-2011)<br />
Harbor Club Board of Governors<br />
MDI Search and Rescue<br />
Lili Pew joined the Knowles real estate team in 2007 and has<br />
consistently been a top producer in the Mount Desert Island area<br />
while serving a wide range of national and international clientele. In<br />
recent years, she has closed a record number of sales for both<br />
Buyers and Sellers. Lili consistently goes above and beyond for her<br />
clients both during and after a sale.<br />
B a c k g r o u n d<br />
For Acadia’s 2016 Centennial, she served on the Acadia Centennial Steering Committee,<br />
Centennial Carriage Drive and Rockefeller Carriage Road Celebration, and co-chaired Major<br />
Gifts for FOA Second Century Campaign that raised $25 million.<br />
She is leading economic development and broadband initiatives in the towns of Mount Desert,<br />
Ellsworth, and The Cranberry Isles as part of her continuing efforts to secure a strong and<br />
vibrant future for current and future generations in our communities.<br />
Lili has also been a board member of:<br />
College of the Atlantic<br />
Summer Residents Association Board (SRA) (President 2017-2019)<br />
Ellsworth Business Development Corporation<br />
The New York Women’s Foundation<br />
Secretary of the Interior’s Steering Committee America’s Voice for Conservation,<br />
Recreation and Preservation<br />
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Road in place.<br />
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