Surette Real Estate

Surette Real Estate Surette Real Estate has been a fixture in Central Maine as a full-service Real Estate since 1978.

06/12/2026

✨ Great New Value at 508 Mile Hill Rd. – $250,000

Over 2,000 sq ft of comfortable living surrounded by woods and nature on 6 private acres in New Sharon!

This spacious home features an updated kitchen with abundant cabinetry, generous counter space, a center island, and a large pantry. The main level offers a convenient bedroom, while the upstairs primary suite includes a full bath. Enjoy year-round comfort with a heat pump in the living room, plus a screened porch and large deck for relaxing outdoors.

With a durable metal roof, exceptional privacy, and plenty of potential, this property is priced below assessed value to reflect some needed repairs. A great opportunity for buyers looking to build equity and enjoy country living.

For more information contact us or one of our team members at
🌐 surette-realestate.com 📞 207-873-5634

📞 Jeff & Joanne Jolicoeur
📱 207-649-6893
📧 [email protected]
🌐 surette-realestate.com

06/11/2026

💬 I'm going to say something that sounds completely backwards.

Stop taking the highest offer on your home.

I know. Stay with me.

The highest number on paper and the best deal are not the same thing, and sellers who don't understand the difference are the ones who end up with a deal that falls apart 45 days in, after they've already lost their market momentum and potentially the home they were planning to buy next.

Here's what actually matters when you're evaluating an offer:

🔍 Financing strength : Is this buyer fully underwritten, or did they get a two-minute online pre-qualification? Those are not the same thing. One closes. The other sometimes doesn't.

🔍 Contingencies : How many are there, and how tight are the timelines?

🔍 Closing date : Does it align with YOUR timeline, especially if you're also buying?

🔍 Earnest money: Is this buyer putting real skin in the game, or can they walk away with almost no consequences?

I've seen sellers choose the highest offer from a buyer with shaky financing over a slightly lower offer from a buyer who was fully approved and ready to close in 30 days. The higher number fell apart at the appraisal. The whole transaction collapsed.

The goal isn't the highest offer. The goal is getting to the closing table, with maximum net proceeds, on your timeline, without ending up scrambling for somewhere to go.

That's what I help my clients do. Every time.

New video is up walking through this and four other mistakes that kill home sales in Central Maine. Link in the comments.

📞 207-649-6893 🌐 surette-realestate.com

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🏡 Congratulations to Our Buyer, Kim! 🎉A huge congratulations to Kim on the purchase of your new home at 653 Abbott Rd, W...
06/10/2026

🏡 Congratulations to Our Buyer, Kim! 🎉

A huge congratulations to Kim on the purchase of your new home at 653 Abbott Rd, Winslow, ME! 🏠✨

It was truly a pleasure working with you throughout this journey. Thank you for trusting us to help guide you through the home-buying process. We are excited for you as you begin this new chapter and create many wonderful memories in your new home.

Wishing you happiness, comfort, and countless joyful moments. Welcome home! ❤️🔑

06/09/2026

🏠 Before you list your home, there's one step most Central Maine sellers skip.

And it's costing some of them $10,000 or more at the worst possible moment.

I had a client in Waterville not too long ago. They were confident their home was in great shape. We skipped the pre-listing inspection. The buyer's inspector found a major septic issue, a repair that ran well over $10,000. It nearly killed the entire deal.

That one decision to skip a $400 inspection almost cost them everything they'd built in equity.

Here's what a pre-listing inspection actually does for you:

✅ You find the problem first, on your terms, not the buyer's ✅ You fix it proactively, or you price the home to reflect it transparently ✅ You walk into negotiations from a position of strength, not panic

In Central Maine specifically, watch for older oil tanks, aging septic systems on rural lots, knob-and-tube wiring in older homes, and basement moisture from our freeze-thaw cycles. These are not deal-breakers if they're known ahead of time. They become deal-breakers when they're surprises.

Know your home before your buyer does. That's the lesson.

I just put together a short video walking through this, and four other mistakes that are killing home sales in our market right now. Link in the comments.

If you're thinking about selling, whether that's in 30 days or 9 months, I'd love to have a conversation. No pressure, just strategy.

📞 207-649-6893 🌐 surette-realestate.com

✨Closed in Winslow!✨📍12 Harry St, Winslow, MeCongratulations to our sellers on the successful sale of this well located ...
06/03/2026

✨Closed in Winslow!✨
📍12 Harry St, Winslow, Me

Congratulations to our sellers on the successful sale of this well located home in Winslow. It’s been a privilege to help!

Interested in buying or selling? Contact us today and see how we can help.

Jeff and Joanne Jolicoeur
📞 (207) 649-6893
📧 [email protected]
🔗 https://surette-realestate.com

06/01/2026

🏡 LISTING IN WINSLOW, MAINE! 🏡
Great Opportunity for Investors & Owner-Occupants!

Looking for a property with income potential and flexibility? This 2-unit multifamily home in Winslow could be the perfect fit!

✨ Property Highlights:

✔️ Under-market rents with room to increase income
✔️ First-floor unit vacant – ideal for owner occupancy or selecting your own tenant
✔️ Refinished hardwood floors
✔️ Mostly updated windows (2016)
✔️ Updated bathrooms
✔️ Two-car garage with additional storage
✔️ Spacious in-town lot
✔️ Front porch for the first-floor unit plus side porches for both units

Whether you're expanding your investment portfolio or looking to offset your mortgage with rental income, this property offers outstanding potential.

📞 Listed by Jeff & Joanne Jolicoeur
📱 207-649-6893
📧 [email protected]
🌐 surette-realestate.com

05/29/2026

🏡 From referral to dream home! When trust, communication, and expert guidance come together, amazing things happen. Helping clients feel informed, confident, and supported every step of the way is what it's all about. Thank you for your kind words and congratulations on your beautiful new home! ❤️

05/28/2026

NEW LISTING IN OAKLAND, MAINE 🏡

If you’ve been looking for privacy, outdoor living, and a home with room to grow, this might be the one. Located on 2.4 peaceful acres, 130 Middle Rd offers over 1,700 sq ft with wide pine floors, a beautiful white kitchen, spacious entertaining areas, and incredible outdoor features including a stone patio and saltwater hot tub.

The attached insulated garage includes bonus space above ready for your future studio, gym, or guest area, and the loft could potentially become a 3rd bedroom.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer, downsizing, or simply looking for more space and freedom, this property delivers a lifestyle that’s hard to find.

📍130 Middle Rd, Oakland
💲389,900

📞 Contact Jeff & Joanne Jolicoeur for a private showing:
📱 207-649-6893
📧 [email protected]
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What would you use the bonus space above the garage for? 👇

✨Catching up on some spring closings ✨📍Waterville, MECongratulations to the Violettes on the successful sale of their Mu...
05/26/2026

✨Catching up on some spring closings ✨
📍Waterville, ME

Congratulations to the Violettes on the successful sale of their Multi-families in Waterville.. We enjoyed working with you and appreciate you trusting us with this process!

Interested in buying or selling? Contact us today to see how we can help you 🏠

Jeff & Joanne Jolicoeur
📞 (207) 649-6893
📧 [email protected]
🔗 https://surette-realestate.com

05/08/2026

Are you holding onto a low interest rate as the reason not to move?

I hear it every week here in Central Maine. And I get it — trading a 3% mortgage for today's rates feels like a financial step backward. But here's what most homeowners aren't seeing:

That appreciation you've built over the last several years? It doesn't disappear when you sell. It travels with you as your down payment on your next home. And a bigger down payment means a smaller loan — which means that higher rate hits very differently than you think.

I ran the numbers for a client recently. After accounting for their equity, their new monthly payment was only about $70 more than what they expected to pay staying put. Seventy dollars. For a home that actually fits their life.

The rate is only half the story. Your equity is the other half — and nobody's talking about it.

👉 For more information, watch the full video below. Link below ⬇️
🔗https://www.youtube.com/

Call or text me and let's run your actual numbers.
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