Charles G. Katsiaficas, Broker
This is the man who started it all.... After moving to Maine from New Hampshire in the early 1950's, Charlie had a successful career in teaching and coaching at the High School level. He moved onto insurance and worked as District Manager for the Equitable before starting the Katsiaficas Insurance Agency in 1960, which soon evolved to include the Real Estate Division and Travel Agency.

Charlie loved this area, taking long rides and enjoying the beauty of Maine. He never hesitated to tell anyone how lucky we are to live here! Over the years he established many successful businesses, bought and sold properties, developed subdivisions and enjoyed every minute of it. He loved to ride by a place and say, "I sold that place once!" He loved the fact that he helped many people buy and sell homes throughout the area. He constructed the Eagles lodge Motel in the late 1980's and Ellsworth Self Storage shortly thereafter. Until his retirement in 2006 he enjoyed spending time at the motel meeting people and swapping stories.

Charlie passed away in January of 2009. He is missed but his legacy lives on in us all as the businesses he founded continue to serve the community he loved.

 Steve Joy, Broker/Owner
40 subdivisions and counting! Steve has been the driving force behind subdivisions in Ellsworth, Hancock, Lamoine, Surry, Gouldsboro and Franklin, for himself and clients to maximize the return on their land. The last subdivision he completed allowed his clients to retire and it sold in less than 2 years. That IS maximizing value! With 13 houses constructed either on speculation or for rental purposes, this gives Steve first hand knowledge of building homes in this area. He owns 18 rental units which guarantees insight into the rental market in Hancock County.

Steve has been a licensed Broker for over 25 years. He is past president of the Hancock/Washington County Board of Realtors, past president of the Ellsworth Rotary Club and served on the board of the local YMCA for 10 years. He spent 6 years on the Ellsworth Planning Board, and he currently serves on the Zoning Update Committee, which helps him stay abreast of all growth presently taking place in Ellsworth.

If you have any questions about real estate, Steve has the knowledge and experience to give you the right answers. If he can't find the answers you need, he knows where to go, who to talk to and how to get things done - GUARANTEED !!!

Kiki Katsiaficas Sawyer, Broker/Owner
Kiki is a business graduate of Husson College and continued her education at Trinity College in Vermont where she lived for 11 years working for a major computer corporation. After returning to Maine in 1990, she earned here real estate license and have been at it ever since!

She has extensive experience in representing both buyers and sellers as well as building contractors, negotiation of land/home packages and land development. She is at the point in her career where she has handled many properties 2 or 3 times which speaks for the excellent service she provides. Kiki strives to offer a complete package to her clients... assisting them in whatever it takes to get the job done! Kiki has also bought and sold several investment properties and is always interested in hearing about opportunities!!

Kiki is a past officer of the Hancock Washington Board of Realtors. She supports many local civic organizations, was an elected member of the Ellsworth School Committee for 9 years serving as Chair and Vice Chair for several years. She is currently the Board Chairperson of Robert and Mary's Place which supports those affected by all forms of memory loss. Kiki has 3 children, Nicholas, Anna and Thomas and lives in Ellsworth.

Walter Grant, Associate Broker
Walter has been with our agency since September 1987. Prior to that he lived in Orono for many years and had a summer home in Trenton. After his retirement as a soil scientist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture for over 30 years, he became a year round resident of Trenton.

Working in real estate was a totally different career for him and the change appealed to him. His longevity speaks for his success. Walter especially enjoys working with Buyers and finding the “right” property for his clients and walking large parcels of land with an eye on development potential. He is the agency expert in deciphering deeds and can figure out property lines based on birch trees, old fences and the way the sun sets! His excellent, knowledgeable service has resulted in many repeated clients over the years. Whether you are buying/selling a small property or a compound, you will receive the same level of service from him... GUARANTEED!!

Walter is very involved in the local Kiwanis Club and participates in annual blood drives and other community activities. He continues to enjoy living in Downeast Maine and convincing others that they will love it as well!

Nora Garland, Associate Broker
Nora joined our team in January of 1998. She had purchased and sold several investment properties and was interested in a career in real estate. After a little convincing, she got licensed and is now a much sought after broker in the area. She especially enjoys residential properties. Nora is diligent and will not give up until she finds what her clients are looking for!! She enjoys the challenge of finding the "right fit". She has continued to invest in several properties with her most recent purchase being a multi-unit property in Ellsworth.

Nora donated her time to help implement the 911 emergency response system in the Unorganized Territories based on her concern for the people living in these areas. She and her husband Bob live in Ellsworth, enjoy camping in the summer and trips south in the winter. They have several grown children and a younger son, Ethan.

Rebecca Joy, Associate Broker
Rebecca is a long time Ellsworth resident who spent four great years studying at Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida. After graduating in 2005 she spent another year working as an office manager and art consultant at Superior Shutters and also taught art classes to high school students in Sarasota. She received her Real Estate license in 2007 and is now starting the 3rd generation in this family owned and operated business.

She has been working with her father, Steven Joy, on many new development projects, planning board presentations, home construction, renovations, sales, and property listings. She has developed a successful Property Management Division at our agency and handles residential and commercial properties throughout Hancock County.

With Rebecca's enthusiasm and her father's years of experience they make a great team and are ready to help you with all your Real Estate and Property Management needs.