# Elise Kiely

> Elise Kiely is a foundernamed real estate advisor at Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty serving southern Maine (Portland metro, Falmouth, Yarmouth and coastal towns). She specializes in hightouch luxury, waterfront, moveup and offmarket residential transactions.

Southern Maine luxury & suburban homes, legal/development expertise, Sotheby's global reach, podcast thought leadership, offmarket & whiteglove listings, buyers, sellers, investors

## Neighborhood Guides

- [Freeport, ME Real Estate - Explore Coastal Homes & Lifestyle](https://elisekiely.com/neighborhoods/freeport): Freeport, Maine neighborhood page with home listings and Census demographics.
- [Portland, ME Real Estate | Neighborhood Guide | Elise Kiely](https://elisekiely.com/neighborhoods/portland): Portland, ME real estate and neighborhood guide with current listings and Census-based neighborhood demographics.
- [South Portland Real Estate Guide | Live By The Coast](https://elisekiely.com/neighborhoods/south-portland): South Portland, Maine neighborhood guide pairing local listings with census demographics.
- [Harpswell Real Estate | Coastal Homes | Elise Kiely](https://elisekiely.com/neighborhoods/harpswell): Harpswell neighborhood listing page with coastal homes for sale and Census demographic data.
- [Scarborough, ME Real Estate | Neighborhood Guide & Homes](https://elisekiely.com/neighborhoods/scarborough): Scarborough, Maine neighborhood guide with current property listings and Census demographics.
- [Falmouth, ME Homes for Sale | Coastal Living Guide | Elise Kiely](https://elisekiely.com/neighborhoods/falmouth): A Falmouth, Maine neighborhood guide with active real-estate listings and census snapshots.
- [Cape Elizabeth Real Estate Neighborhood Guide | Elise Kiely](https://elisekiely.com/neighborhoods/cape-elizabeth): Cape Elizabeth, Maine real estate and community overview with MLS listings and Census Bureau demographics.
- [Yarmouth, ME Real Estate | Luxury Homes & Listings](https://elisekiely.com/neighborhoods/yarmouth): Yarmouth, ME real estate listings page with luxury homes and Census-based neighborhood demographics.
- [Cumberland, ME Real Estate & Homes | Neighborhood Guide](https://elisekiely.com/neighborhoods/cumberland): Cumberland, ME real estate and neighborhood living page with active listings and Census-based community demographics.
- [Saco Real Estate | Luxury Homes & Coastal Living Guide](https://elisekiely.com/neighborhoods/saco): Saco, Maine neighborhood page listing homes for sale alongside U.S. Census demographic data.

## Tools

- [Free Home Valuation in Portland | Elise Kiely](https://elisekiely.com/home-valuation): Portland home valuation landing page for sellers seeking a personalized property estimate.

## Featured Blog Posts

- [Sell Home Portland Maine Tips for a Premium Sale Guide](https://elisekiely.com/blog/preparing-a-portland-home-for-a-premium-sale): Article advising Portland sellers how to prepare older homes for a premium sale.
- [Living in Falmouth Maine: Coast, Trails & Lifestyle](https://elisekiely.com/blog/living-in-falmouth-from-foreside-to-trails-and-tides): A guide to living in Falmouth, Maine, covering shoreline access, trails, amenities, and housing patterns.
- [Portland Maine Luxury Condos: What Buyers Should Know](https://elisekiely.com/blog/navigating-portlands-luxury-condo-and-townhome-market): Guide to Portland luxury condos and townhomes, covering pricing, HOA dues, financing, flood risk, short-term rentals, and buyer due diligence.
- [Yarmouth Maine Second Homes | Explore Coastal Living](https://elisekiely.com/blog/second-home-living-in-yarmouths-coastal-neighborhoods): An Elise Kiely guide to second-home living in Yarmouth's coastal neighborhoods, focused on village character, island access, and ownership considerations.
- [Portland ME STR Rules for Condo Buyers: 2026 Guide](https://elisekiely.com/blog/what-portlands-short-term-rental-rules-actually-mean-for-condo-buyers-in-2026): An analysis of Portland's 2026 short-term rental restrictions and their implications for condo buyers and market interpretation.
- [Portland Waterfront Lifestyle: Is It Right for You?](https://elisekiely.com/blog/what-waterfront-living-looks-like-in-portland): Portland waterfront living blends a working harbor, public trails, East End Beach, ferry access, and urban housing near the Old Port.
- [Falmouth vs Yarmouth Maine: Which Town Is Best for You?](https://elisekiely.com/blog/is-falmouth-or-yarmouth-better-for-your-next-home): A comparison of Falmouth and Yarmouth, Maine, for homebuyers weighing housing, commute, and lifestyle.
- [Portland Maine Lifestyle Guide to Elegant Everyday Living](https://elisekiely.com/blog/what-elegant-everyday-living-looks-like-in-portland): A Portland, Maine lifestyle guide covering walkable neighborhoods, waterfront routines, housing choices, and buyer considerations.
- [Village Life on Yarmouth's Coast: A Local Guide](https://elisekiely.com/blog/discovering-village-life-on-yarmouths-coast): A Yarmouth, Maine guide to village walkability, coastal access, boating, seasonal events, and local home styles.
- [Falmouth Maine Off Market Homes: Sell More Privately](https://elisekiely.com/blog/discreetly-selling-a-home-in-falmouth): A Falmouth real-estate guide explains private, delayed, and Coming Soon listing options, plus Maine rules, disclosure duties, and pricing tradeoffs.
- [Sell Home Portland Maine With a Premium Strategy](https://elisekiely.com/blog/building-a-premium-listing-strategy-for-a-portland-home): An article on preparing a Portland home for a premium sale through disclosures, staging, pricing, media, and launch timing.
- [Falmouth Maine Move-Up Buyers: Is Coastal Living Next?](https://elisekiely.com/blog/move-up-living-in-falmouths-coastal-suburbs): Guide to move-up living in Falmouth, comparing coastal and inland options, costs, zoning, and local amenities.
- [Staging and Marketing a Yarmouth Home to Sell](https://elisekiely.com/blog/staging-and-marketing-a-yarmouth-home-to-stand-out): A Yarmouth real estate guide on staging, photography, and marketing a home for a fast-moving southern Maine market.
- [What Portland Foreside's Delays Mean for East End Buyers](https://elisekiely.com/blog/what-portland-foresides-slipping-timeline-means-for-east-end-buyers): An analysis of Portland Foreside's delayed development, current amenities, construction plans, and implications for East End home buyers.
- [Yarmouth Maine Housing Market: Buyer Essentials Guide](https://elisekiely.com/blog/yarmouth-single-family-market-essentials-for-buyers): A buyer-focused guide to Yarmouth single-family homes covering pricing, inventory, timing, offer strategy, and local demand factors.
- [Yarmouth Maine Real Estate Market 2026: Why Reports Vary](https://elisekiely.com/blog/why-yarmouths-home-price-reports-keep-contradicting-each-other): Elise Kiely analyzes why Yarmouth's home-price reports diverge and how buyers should interpret its thin, divided market.
- [Yarmouth Maine Village Life: Is It Right for You?](https://elisekiely.com/blog/weekends-in-yarmouth-coastal-village-living): A Yarmouth, Maine lifestyle guide highlights village walkability, coastal access, trails, dining, and community events for weekend-minded buyers.
- [Things to Do in Falmouth Maine This Summer | Plan Your Week](https://elisekiely.com/blog/the-weekly-rhythm-of-a-falmouth-summer): A resident-focused guide to Falmouth's 2026 summer concerts, farmers' market, dining, trails, and outdoor film festival.
- [Yarmouth Maine Village Late Summer Guide | See 2026 Changes](https://elisekiely.com/blog/yarmouths-village-in-late-summer-new-tables-rerouted-walks): A Yarmouth, Maine guide to 2026 restaurant changes, Royal River Park's renovation, rerouted walks, and river-project developments.
- [Portland Maine Summer 2026: Restaurants & Waterfront Nights](https://elisekiely.com/blog/portlands-summer-2026-is-moving-off-the-old-port-spine): A Portland, Maine real-estate blog article examines new dining openings, waterfront events, and shifting neighborhood energy in summer 2026.
- [Portland Maine Historic Homes: Plan Renovations Smart](https://elisekiely.com/blog/planning-thoughtful-renovations-in-portlands-historic-homes): A Portland real estate article explains how to plan thoughtful renovations in historic homes while navigating local review, preservation standards, and lead safety.
- [Falmouth's End-of-Summer Detours (And Where They Lead)](https://elisekiely.com/blog/falmouths-end-of-summer-detours-and-where-they-lead): A local guide to Falmouth's overlapping road projects, traffic detours, Old Smith Farm reopening, and fall trail-work opportunities.
- [Buy Yarmouth Waterfront Home? What Smart Buyers Know](https://elisekiely.com/blog/what-to-know-before-buying-a-yarmouth-waterfront-home): Guide to buying a Yarmouth waterfront home, covering shoreland zoning, flood risk, docks, setbacks, and long-term maintenance.
- [Portland Condo vs House: Which Fits Your Lifestyle?](https://elisekiely.com/blog/condo-or-single-family-living-in-portland): A Portland real estate guide compares condo and single-family living by lifestyle, maintenance, walkability, and total monthly cost.
- [What Falmouth's Older Homes Reveal at Inspection: Wells & Septic](https://elisekiely.com/blog/what-falmouths-older-homes-reveal-at-inspection-wells-septic-and-the-question-everyone-skips): A guide to evaluating wells, septic systems, cesspools, and wastewater records in older Falmouth, Maine homes.
- [Falmouth ME Home Prices 2026: What Your Money Buys](https://elisekiely.com/blog/what-falmouths-2026-price-signal-actually-says-about-what-your-money-buys): Analysis of Falmouth's 2026 housing data, neighborhood segments, buyer leverage, and premium over Cumberland County.
- [Portland's Fall Fridays: Free Museum Nights vs. First Friday Art Walk](https://elisekiely.com/blog/the-friday-portland-actually-waits-for): A local guide to Portland's fall cultural calendar, distinguishing weekly museum access from monthly First Friday events and seasonal outdoor markets.

## Testimonials

- [Client Testimonials & Success Stories | Elise Kiely](https://elisekiely.com/testimonials): Client testimonials page for Elise Kiely highlighting praise for smooth home buying and selling in Maine.

## Core Pages

- [Portland ME Real Estate Agent | Elise Kiely Luxury Homes](https://elisekiely.com/): A real-estate landing page for a free home valuation.

## Other Pages

- [About Sotheby's International Realty | Elise Kiely](https://elisekiely.com/about-sir): Elise Kiely's about page presents Sotheby's International Realty brand details and Portland, Maine contact information.
- [Explore Portland Neighborhood Guides | Elise Kiely](https://elisekiely.com/neighborhoods): Elise Kiely's neighborhoods page catalogs her Maine real-estate areas of expertise and contact options.
- [Get in Touch | Elise Kiely Real Estate Expert](https://elisekiely.com/contact): Contact page for Elise Kiely's Portland, Maine real estate business with message forms and direct contact details.
- [Sotheby's Auction House | Elise Kiely Real Estate Agent](https://elisekiely.com/auction): Elise Kiely's auction page highlights Sotheby's Auction House and related services for buyers and sellers.
- [Real Estate Blog | Elise Kiely Real Estate Agent](https://elisekiely.com/blog): A Maine real estate blog listing recent posts on Falmouth and Yarmouth housing, selling, and local living.
- [Privacy Policy | Elise Kiely Real Estate Expert](https://elisekiely.com/terms-and-conditions): Elise Kiely's privacy policy and terms of use for a real-estate site describe data collection, AI use, advertising, and opt-out options.
- [Elise Kiely | Real Estate Agent Serving Portland](https://elisekiely.com/about): Biography page for Maine real estate broker Elise Kiely, outlining her legal background, luxury listings, and community involvement.