Client Testimonials

Elise and her team at Vitalius Real Estate Group are as good as it gets, I have nothing but positive feedback to provide after they helped me sell my condo last summer. From our first meeting, Elise was friendly, sharp, and professional. It was obvious she had a tremendous amount of experience helping condominium buyers and sellers in Portland. I sought out Elise and Vitalius specifically because her specialty is dealing with condos, and I was impressed with her expert guidance on pricing, creating an appealing MLS listing, and managing speculative buyers' visits. Once the showings started, Elise was relentless in her commitment to selling my property - there was one Saturday when she coordinated at least a dozen visits by buyers and their agents, at least 30 mins in each case! She was always easy to reach - communication and availability were two of my priorities in choosing an agent and she did not disappoint. From time to time throughout the process I would ask questions or raise concerns, and Elise was always willing to thoughtfully explain her strategy while being open to my point of view. Really easy to work with and very approachable, and I think the buyers' agents felt the same way, which made for a comfortable/amicable vibe at showings. She worked hard behind the scenes, handling the sometimes tedious real estate listing paperwork and requests from banks, the title company, other agents, etc. Very detail oriented and organized, which put my mind at ease during the higher stress moments of the selling process. I always knew I could count on Elise and I trusted her to protect my interests no matter what.I was 100% satisfied with Elise and Vitalius, my condo sold for MUCH more than I ever expected and faster than I could have ever dreamed. If I were ever to get back into the real estate game in the Portland metro area, condos or single-family homes, whatever the case I would absolutely hire Elise again. I cannot recommend her enough to both sellers and buyers, you will not be disappointed in the experience and the results. Especially in the Portland condo market, she's simply the best there is.    

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed working with Elise and Vitalius Real Estate on purchasing and selling a condo in the West End. Searching for a condo in Portland during the height of the pandemic was no easy task, but Elise went above and beyond to find us exactly what we were looking for. Her knowledge of the Portland condo market as well as the health of condo associations was invaluable. Elise was always available, provided solutions when issues arose which was extremely helpful as out of state buyers. She always returned emails and calls promptly and we trusted her throughout the entire process. When we made the decision to sell the condo due to a family situation we knew there was no-one else but Elise that we wanted to work with. She got us top dollar and made the selling process a breeze. I highly recommend Elise to anyone looking for an accomplished realtor.      

I was passed Elise's contact info by a mortgage lender who recommended her experience with condo sales in Portland. We had an initial call and in person meet up and her calm deamenor had me sold. She had lots of experience with condos, had sold a unit in my building, and had experience with workforce units (which mine was), making her the perfect trifecta for me. Working with Elise was EASY. She answered my questions in a clear and concise manner and it felt like she was on my team and was always looking out for me. She was along for the ride with me at every step of the process, especially working with the city through the workforce housing piece. She helped me stay calm and collected at all times. Her calm, cool presentation really puts you at ease and removes the tension of stressful conversations. Her advice was sound and backed with experience and data at every turn. I was very impressed and have recommended her to so many people!      

Poe had been recommended to me, and I'm very happy with everything she did. As a first-time home buyer, I had lots of questions, and she came through. She crafted an excellent offer (which was accepted very quickly). I strongly recommend her!

Poe was very helpful through the entire process of my buying experience. She responded quickly, supplied answers to questions and communicated clearly at all times. I felt very confident that I was getting the best representation and enjoyed working with Poe. I found her personable and practical - and would definitely work with her again!

Poe is the consummate professional. Every step of the way, I would get texts with things like, "oh, that's an easy fix - no worres" or "Let me negotiate on your behalf." She saved us over $17,000 in the sale, as well. And, she worked diligently with our selling agent in Dallas, Texas - truly made incredible decisions that affected, positively, the outcome of the sale. As much stress that could be imagined, it was not anywhere near as stressful. Closing only took an hour - and we couldn't be happier with the process. Thank you, Poe. Anyone needing the very best in agents -shop no further...Poe Cilley is the best of the best. Bravo, Poe! Bravo!!!

Tyson is an excellent broker. He’s personable and easy-going, but goes the extra mile to help you find what you want at a price that makes sense. He knows the area/market well and he can offer you solid advice and guidance, but doesn’t push it on you; he let’s you tell him what you want. He made the process far more enjoyable than I expected it to be. He engendered my trust, and in fact, he might be too honest to be a real estate broker.

Exceeded all expectations! Highly experienced with a moral compass that is rare to find in this industry. Expectations were exceeded on every level. Not only did he find my dream home, he negotiated a deal that came in 25K under budget and we closed quickly – nothing short of miraculous. A true professional every step of the way.

Tyson was AMAZING! His knowledge of the market, honest professionalism, kind patience, and ability to act quickly on my behalf made securing my new home easy and painless! He worked tirelessly to see me through it all, from the initial negotiations right through the closing. He really went above and beyond on my behalf and I can’t recommend him highly enough!

Selling a home is stressful, and in our case, add the complications of distance and an international border made it doubly so. Tyson Soule was referred to us, and our first meeting was our only face-to-face meeting, as we had to return home the next day. We felt very confident in leaving the sale of the house in his hands. Through telephone calls and emails he shared up-to-date asking prices of local comparative properties. He then secured a very quick sale at our asking price. We highly recommend Tyson as a realtor who, through his hard work, professional skills, and competence, simplified a complicated sale for us.

My mother first contacted Tyson several years ago when she was considering selling her home. Although she didn’t end up selling at that time, Mom was impressed with the work Tyson did to provide an honest opinion of the home’s value under the market conditions at the time. So a few years later, after mom passed away, the family contacted Tyson again to handle the sale of her house. Under normal conditions, selling a home is tough, but doing so out of state, with very little knowledge of the area, while grieving seemed almost impossible. Thank goodness Tyson was there with his local knowledge, responsiveness, and willingness to go above and beyond to ensure the sale progressed as smoothly as possible. Tyson worked tirelessly on behalf of the sale, always with an easy-going manner and quiet sense of humor; just the right type of personality to calmly navigate the family through the sale during a difficult time. Tyson helped to ensure that the house looked its best and marketed it at a price that resulted in several offers. In the end we received a solid price from solid buyers, so closing went as smoothly as possible; I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Tyson, and only wish he’d move to my area so I could work with him again when it’s time to sell my house!

What can I say about Tyson? He’s the best! We were looking to move from Portland, OR to Bath, ME and didn’t have the budget to fly East to view every house we were interested in. Tyson went above and beyond and viewed MANY homes for us over the course of the 1.5 years without us ever being present. On top of that, he took numerous photos to give us a real sense of a place. Throughout the process he was laid back, kind, and funny. Even when we changed our minds a number of times, he never once seemed exasperated. He has a great eye and good taste, as well as an extremely thorough knowledge of the midcoast. Any time we contacted him, he was quick to reply and always seemed to have time for us. We finally purchased a home and love it. There is no way we could have done it without him, and we honestly think no other Realtor could have possibly served us as well (and we have worked with a number over the years)!

We would highly recommend working with Jim for any real estate transaction.  He is extremely organized and pays attention to every detail.   He represented us on the purchase and sale of a complicated transaction and there were no issues due to his knowledge of the current market and commitment to making sure the transaction was seamless.  He is a real estate professional that will work with you to accomplish your goals.  It was a pleasure to work with him every step throughout the process.  

Our experience with Poe exceeded expectations. First, she is a great listener, understood what we were looking for and found it. She then expertly guided us through the buying process including 3rd party vendors. She is well connected and made things happen in a timely fashion. Not only is Poe a strong professional, great advovate, but a fine person as well.

Poe was a tremendous help in finding our lot to build our dream home in Maine. Poe listened to our needs and wants. Poe has a great knowledge of the area and helped us narrow down properties for when we came to town. The best part Poe is a very kind person and easy to work with.

Expertly knowledgeable and really responsive. She knows the Midcoast as well as anyone. We are lucky to have partnered with her. She was adept at recognizing properties that were worth investment and honestly providing feedback on those she thought were not a great fit for us.

We are first time home buyers and Poe was in our corner helping guide us through every step of the process. She spent countless hours with us answering our questions, provided excellent referrals to all of the key players in the process, and helped us successfully negotiate the purchase of the first property we made an offer on (impressive in this market). She knows Midcoast Maine inside and out. Most of all she is kind, caring, and was eager to help us find the perfect farmhouse. We simply cannot recommend her highly enough.

In an environment where health and safety have upended all business, Poe Cilley has kept the core facets of her business - clear communication and incredible empathy - simple. She listens to prospective clients and then delivers on her promises. That's simply delightful. Objectively, Poe lives locally; she has a vast network of merchants and tradespeople who respect her and also provide excellent work. Our experience with Poe was equal to or better than any real estate buying experience we've had. Highly recommended. #shoplocal #localexpertise

Poe expertly crafted our successful offer to purchase, using negotiating tactics that we would have been unaware of. She was quite lucid in presenting the financial and real estate issues to us, making it much easier to make decisions. Poe also provided the necessary emotional support, counseling caution or enthusiasm as needed. Poe has our heartiest recommendation.

Poe helped us buy, sell, and buy again in Maine. From first contact, she is quick, professional, and meticulous in guiding us through all the steps of buying and selling. We have sold and bought many houses and she is, without a doubt, the best real estate agent we have worked with. Thanks, Poe!

Our daughter used Poe as her agent and we naturally gravitated to her, not knowing anyone else. We were extremely blessed with Poe as our agent. She worked hard, tirelessly. We used her on a lot of potential deals. Some fell through (we were unsuccessful bidders on some) but Poe continued to work with us and for us. She encouraged us--and we landed the house we did by following Poe's advice which comes from a great deal of experience in the Maine real estate business. We highly recommend her! Our other daughter is using her as well, and the right house will come along; Poe will make sure she gets the right one!

I have worked with Poe for several different housing needs - purchasing as well as selling. She is my go-to realtor, and I recommend her to anyone who wants a knowledgable, experienced, and well-respected individual in real estate to work with.

Poe is incredibly knowledgeable and easy to work with. She patiently answered all of our questions and gave us helpful advice. We are very pleased with our experience with her and thrilled with our new cottage!

Poe is a highly polished professional bringing extensive knowledge and experience with a thorough understanding of the real estate markets and a straightforward and savvy problem solving approach. Her attention to detail, honesty, and integrity brought pleasure buying my lifelong dream home and selling two additional homes of mine within an extremely complicated schedule and short timeframe; stress free and uncomplicated. Poe was sensitive and understanding of my needs and desires, being extremely responsive and offering helpful advise. I am so grateful for all her hard work and tenacity, that I highly recommend and without hesitation, Poe Cilley to anyone considering real estate investment. Great job Poe!!!

After viewing a property listing that I was interested in, I called the Zillow number to be put in touch with a local realtor that could assist me. The Zillow operator told me that I would receive a call from someone very soon. Within 10-15 minutes, I received a call from Poe Cilley, who introduced herself over the phone. Poe's mannerism over the phone was unbelievable. She was not only very knowledgeable and helpful, she was also very genuine, and struck me as a person who really wanted to help me. I remember when I ended my conversation with Poe, I made the comment to my wife, that the realtor that I just spoke to seemed very nice. Boy was this an understatement. Through the next several weeks, Poe assisted me every step of the way with the obstacles that arose in purchasing this property. With me not being from this geographical area, Poe, took it upon herself to assist me with securing an attorney, having someone check the title, as well as meeting several construction inspectors at the property by herself, due to me not being able to make the long out of state drive. In short, I can't say enough about how much of a caring person, and excellent realtor, that she is. I would absolutely recommend Poe, to anyone that I care about.

Our situation was difficult because not only did we have to sell one property before we bought, but we were two separate parties that were buying one property, each with our own needs. Poe did a great job listening to what each of us wanted and provided us with a great assortment of properties to look at. After the viewings she would sit down with us and discuss the property in detail, what she like, didn’t like, what we though, etc and help us come to a decision as to whether to put a bid on the property and how much to bid making sure we were not out bidding the market for the area, protecting our possible investment. Once our bid was accepted, she provided home inspectors and title companies to finish off the closing and was present at the home inspections and final walk throughs. Things got tight near the end, as we ended up closing on the property were were selling one week before we closed on the other property and Poe took everything in stride showing confidence in the timing of the two closings keeping us, and most importantly, the seller, calm and focused. She has the great combination of being kind, attentive and business worthy and we would highly recommend her to anyone.

My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Poe as our real estate agent when purchasing a home in Maine, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. Poe's knowledge of the local market was exceptional, guiding us through every step of the process with expertise and professionalism. She was incredibly responsive and always available to answer our questions, providing valuable insights and advice. Poe's dedication to helping us close on our house was evident in her attention to detail and commitment to our needs and preferences. Thanks to Poe's guidance and expertise, we now have our dream vacation home in Maine, and I highly recommend her services to anyone in search of a dedicated and knowledgeable real estate agent.

Poe came highly recommended to me by another Maine realtor who friends had used to sell their waterfront property in the same town. My potential sale did not fit his criteria so he suggested Poe as the most knowledgeable person in the area to market my land. He said she had many years of experience in this area and he would utilize her skills under the same circumstances. From the moment I first spoke to her on the phone, I felt very comfortable and confident calling her with any questions I had or any issues that came up. Because of some of the town and state requirements that we needed to deal with, her knowledge became invaluable. She always knew the right person to call or what to do and there were many such occasions that she quickly took care of so that we could move on with the process. She also is astute at reading people and knowing the best way to approach them. She is very responsive and immediate in her communication skills when a call or email is made or sent. I do feel she went above and beyond as there were some unusual circumstances that occurred during this sale and I always felt secure it would all work out because of her attitude and knowledge. I made the right choice!

Just a note to let you know how pleased I was with your management of the sale of my house. Some specifics that stand out are: Responsiveness – I never had to wait long for you to get back with me if I had a question and also I felt like you were keeping in touch with me proactively as well. Knowing the market – I went with you Nancy, because I was confident in your ability to get me the best price. Part of what is clearly evident is that you know the market so you didn’t go too high or too low. You did lots more that I am not even aware of – I just know you did. I actually got more than I expected and that was HUGE. Audrey you are the best! You helped me so much with all the postings, the lists, the answers and you actually helped me physically do things. I really, really appreciated that. You are fun to be around. All in all I couldn’t ask for a better experience in a time that was not so easy for me. I couldn’t have done it without your help and guidance  

We LOVE working with Nancy! She is an attentive, very helpful, trustworthy and knowledgeable real estate agent. We felt very well cared for during our selection and home buying process. She and her assistant made the purchase feel streamlined and easy. We also especially appreciate it that she connected us with the right contractors to help us update our home afterwards and to find a tenant. We are very thankful for all her support

Nancy did an amazing job in finding - and getting me into - my dream home in Maine. She knows the market and of equal importance she quickly came to know me (my likes and my dislikes) and was able to bring all of her invaluable experience and superb intuition into play to connect me quickly with the perfect property.

Nancy and her team went above and beyond to help us with the sale of our home. She helped us think through staging our home, set the sale price, and strategy. Her honesty in the process was very refreshing. And, she was at the ready to answer questions, help us find vendors we needed to assist us in our sale and ease our stress. Throughout, she remained pleasant and upbeat. We would recommend Nancy and her team without reservations!

It was an absolute pleasure working with Nancy Carleton at William Raveis! She sold us our 230 year old historical home in 2013 and, after 7 years of restoration, she was instrumental in seeing us through to a successful sale! Nancy made the process incredibly smooth with her knowledge and guidance. She is the consummate professional and is an asset to The William Raveis Team. From list to sale, took less than a month. She guided us, with knowledge and direction, knowing this was more than a home to us. We dedicated years to restoring this beautiful property and she not only heard our heartfelt wishes, she delivered! With Nancy's expertise, she steadied our path to closing through times of unsettled waters, with her calm and focusedguidance.Nancy's professionalism, knowledge of the market and dedication goes above and beyond for her clients. We cannot recommend Nancy Carleton highly enough! Thank you for your outstanding service!!

Nancy was always readily available to discuss our goals and to work on our behalf. She was very knowl- edgeable of the community as well as local resources; she provided referrals to other professionals in the area as needed. I recommend her highly

Nancy sold a much-loved home to us 11 years ago and helped us to sell it this year. Her calm, honest and insightful attitude is much appreciated. She influences without pressuring. I much appreciated her list of affordable local tradespeople without whom I could not have gotten the house ready for sale. Nancy has a great success record for both buyers and sellers and we believe no one else could have helped us as much on both ends.  

We cannot thank Nancy enough for all of the support and guidance she's given throughout these past months. I feel truly lucky to have had her in our corner as we navigated this whole process. She made our first home-buying experience so smooth, even from afar during this crazy housing market. I'm sure there are so many behind the scenes things that she's done to make this go as well as it did, and for that I am forever grateful

I worked with Nancy when I purchased and sold my home. She has a long stand understanding of the markets she represents and an extended network that enables her success on your behalf. I highly recom- mend Nancy if you are looking for expertise.

Nancy Carleton was wonderful to work with. She understood that selling a family home is emotionally charged. She was sensitive to the fact that packing up 48 years of family life is a huge emotional and logistical undertaking. She and her assistant Audrey Sewall did everything they could to support and help us through this process, and kept us informed.

Nancy was dogged in her attempts to sell my house and was suc- cessful. Many other agents tried and failed but, with Nancy, failure is not an option. Nancy advised me of all the different things I should do to make my house look more desirable to buyers and even helped me with that. She respected my need for advance showing notice. Because I was unable to broom clean at the end, she helped with that. Nancy is very straightforward in a gentle manner. Nancy cares about her seller’s needs.

Nancy Carleton is a consummate professional. This is the second home that we’ve purchased using Nancy as our agent and we could not be happier with her level of service. She was above board, honest, transparent, and respectful of both parties and their interests. During negotiations she provided another agent from her firm to act for us to avoid a conflict of interest during certain portions of the sale and she was excellent as well. There’s a reason Nancy is the busiest agent in town and in my opinion It’s the personal but professional touch she offers each and every client. Her support staff is amazing as well and echoes her dedication to professionalism every step of the way.

We had a fantastic experience working with Rachel. She is an extremely skilled and knowledgeable Realtor and community member, who helped us to learn about local communities as we are new to Maine, and about the aspects that we ultimately prioritized in a home. She was consistently very professional, kind, and extremely patient with us. She did an expert job of helping us to navigate the very challenging real estate market, while helping us to work through difficult situations and the process of developing and submitting multiple offers, and doing an expert job of navigating on our behalf. She provided thoughtful and supportive feedback and insight regarding what we should consider when purchasing a home as a fellow mother, professional, and a Maine community member. She is conscientious and thorough and very diligent and responsive; she is articulate and well-spoken and highly respected in the field. Rachel did a wonderful job of learning about our key priorities in a home and helping us to identify the essential aspects of our future home. We are thrilled to have ultimately found a house that is a perfect fit for us and are extremely grateful to Rachel for helping us to do so. We strongly recommend that others work with Rachel if they are searching for a new home. We recommend Rachel as a Realtor without hesitation.

We bought a lovely condo on Munjoy Hill in Portland, Maine and decided to sell it this spring after almost 4 years of ownership. We were very lucky to have Elise Loschiavo handle the sale. We had several other well-known real estate brokers give estimates on the property and they undervalued it by hundreds of thousands of dollars. I have never run across such a calm, can-do, absolutely thorough, and honest real estate broker. I have bought and sold in LA, NY, and South America, so I have had quite a lot of experience with real estate investing and sales. Elise was very responsible and her follow-through on every detail was stellar. AND she got an excellent price on the sale of the apartment, for which we will be eternally grateful. Her office backup was equally excellent. All of these positives made me want to share the experience so others can benefit from the same kind of highly professional care we received from Elise and Vitalius.

After working with and being disappointed in two realtors, I met Elise and knew, third time would be the charm. Elise knows every inch and cranny of Portland. She was straightforward and incredibly patient with all my questions. Elise actually listens, and she never wasted my time. It only took looking at 4 properties for me to find the perfect place. We viewed the condo on Wednesday and on Saturday, my offer was accepted. Her familiarity with the market and her strategic skills at negotiating make her an excellent realtor. Plus she's a lovely person!

Elise Loschiavo recently helped us sell our condo on Munjoy Hill in Portland, ME. The transaction was the smoothest we’ve had in our many years of buying and selling homes. She was open and professional — from her market study to set the price to the easy negotiations and the closing. Her most important quality for us was her availability and clear communications. We always felt secure that the process was moving ahead as it should. We highly recommend her.

Our home selling process was an absolute breeze because of Rachel! She knows all things housing market from the comps in the area just by telling her our street name to the buyer pool and how to use what we had to stage the home like a professional. Punctuality and communication are her strong suits! She is a dream to work with, like an old friend but extremely professional. We can't recommend her enough and are sad the transaction was only over a few short months. She has a true gift in this profession and is honestly the best of the best in the Southern Maine area!

Elise Loschiavo seriously is a saint. I wouldn't have survived out-of-state house hunting in Portland this Spring if she hadn't been there for me. As I was a first time home buyer I found myself pretty befuddled by the whole process but Elise was there every single step of the way and answered all of my questions -- no matter how silly -- and she did so with the utmost patience and clarity. I have a huge folder of saved emails to prove it :)In my opinion she goes above and beyond the call of duty. If you're looking for real estate in the area you absolutely should connect with her. She's the best! 

Elise Loschiavo was honest, knowledgeable, quick and professional to work with. I really needed someone whom I could trust as I was moving out of the country. My condo was in great hands with Elise. I even used her as my power of attorney as I couldn't be at the closing. My intuition was right and my condo had sold within 45 days of my move abroad. Thanks Elise!      

We have worked with Elise Loschiavo as sellers and buyers. If you are considering selling or just starting your house search, I highly recommend working with Elise. I can't say enough about how hard Elise works! Buying/selling a house can be an overwhelming experience and Elise is just the person you need to be your guide through the whole process. She is patient, thorough and takes the time to make sure you understand everything. I saw her as our advocate through both the selling and buying process and she made sure we knew that we could call her at any time with concerns and questions.The house we ended up purchasing needed a lot of work and she worked with with us and the seller's realtor to get the best deal for us and stayed on top of all the contractors and details throughout the whole process. Elise loves what she does, she is passionate about the Portland area and will stick with you until you find the house that works for you. It was a joy to work with her!      

We had little to no intention of purchasing a home in the Munjoy Hill neighborhood of Portland. We'd lived here for a while, knew the neighborhood and the rapidly changing pace of it; wonderful change but figuring it was far outside the boundaries of what we were looking to pay. We'd previously submitted offers on three homes and we were out-bid by tens-of-thousands each time. I am generally cautious of real estate brokers. But then I happened to meet Elise Loschiavo with the Vitalius Group. She's sort of their star hitter I think, but is quiet, engaging and measured in her approach. (Which also means you're not getting an overtly chatty, over-selling real estate agent with Texas sized hair and love for embellishing conversations. Elise is the real deal professional.) She lives in the community and has been here for years, so she's a bit of an expert. I'll admit that Elise put up with a lot from me. I'm not the most ideal client. I turned away a lot of things. But she knew about one place that wasn't on the market yet. She tends to do her homework and seems to be aware, or have a feel for what may come up before other realty brokers get wind of it. That's something you really must have if you want to land something in a neighborhood like this. We had it in Elise. I never felt pressured, never felt as though she was anxious to 'just get a sale' out of me. She learned what we wanted even though we couldn't always articulate the specifics in the most succinct way. She was patient, watched and waited..And then the right place popped up, just before it went public. It had the space we insisted on as well as the other requirements. It is right dead center of the most dynamic, beautiful neighborhood in Portland, Maine and we're still counting our blessings for having decided to try once final Portland-based real estate broker. I'm a professional guy with my own business, but I would stake my full reputation and name on Elise's ability, her personal connection with her clients and her love for her work. I would not list my home or begin searching for one in Portland until I had checked-in with Vitalius Real Estate and Elise Loschiavo. They were just that good for us.

My husband and I have bought and sold many homes over the years. Rachel Davey is by far the most attentive, responsive, and supportive realtor we’ve ever worked with. We were selling our home in Portland and buying another property in Gorham smack dab in the middle of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Rachel never missed a beat, making it easy for us to complete both transactions in a safe, timely, and even joyous way during a usually challenging time. She was extremely sensitive to our specific and often complex needs, replying swiftly and thoroughly to our texts, phone calls, and emails. She also put us in contact with our lender, our moving company, and several of the contractors we are currently working with at our new home. Everyone she has referred us to has been outstanding (and they have also expressed their respect for her). It has been a joy to work with Rachel, even in the midst of the challenges, both ordinary and extraordinary, of buying and selling property in 2020.

Brit Vitalius knows his stuff! Having worked with him on both the purchase and sale of a multifamily property in Portland, I would absolutely work with Brit again and recommend you do the same. 

We were referred to Rachel through a friend-of-a-friend who described Rachel as "by far the best realtor we’ve ever worked with and seems to know Portland and surrounding communities very well” -- truer words have never been spoken! We are so grateful for this referral.

Highest praise to Rachel Davey for all her hard work and dedication in helping us find a new home that fit our exact needs and helping us sell our much loved Portland condo.

Dear Chris, Brit, Jen and the rest of the team at Vitalius, thank you for your help with selling my property at 387 Bridgton Road. I can not say enough good things about how pleased I am with the whole transaction, from start to finish. Special thanks to Chris who went out of his way to help me out of a pinch last minute.

I approached Elise over three years ago with plans to buy a condo on the peninsula. The awkward deal required finding a property within the right area, the right price range, having a sitting tenant paying the right amount of rent, and a seller with the patience to work with us when they could otherwise sell quickly in a hot market. Elise worked with me through countless starts and stops and spent numerous un-compensated hours drawing up agreements and visiting properties only for them to fall over at the last hurdle. Eventually, we found a great condo in a great part of town which fit the bill and Elise, despite a constantly moving target, got the deal done. You could not be in better hands. Elise knows the town, knows the people and has important insight to the different association boards and can let you know what you might be in for if you decide to buy. I can not recommend her highly enough. A true pro! 

Rachel made the purchase of our dream cottage an easy and memorable experience. Very knowledgable about location, marketability and pricing. We would recommend her highly!

I bought my first house in Maine with Rachel as my agent. I was in Pennsylvania at the time and the process couldn't have gone more smoothly. Her communication skills are excellent and she has established strong relationships within the real estate community that prove to be helpful. So when I was ready to sell my house and purchase a condo, I chose to work with Rachel again. She helped me stage my home and did such a fantastic job of marketing it that it sold immediately for over the asking price. She timed the sale and the new purchase perfectly and I was in my new home within 6 weeks from the start of the process. She even helped me sell some unwanted items, going above and beyond her responsibilities. She's really wonderful, such a pleasure wot work with and I couldn't be happier with the outcomes.

Brit, Elise, and Chris are the go-to real estate team in Portland. I am now in my fifth transaction with Vitalius (2 multi-unit purchases, 1 multi-unit sale, a commercial lease deal, and a single-family home purchase) in 5 years and will never go anywhere else. Their knowledge of the market and connections within it are unparalleled.   Portland is such a hot market that responsiveness and availability is incredibly important. Working with two agents who make you their priority means you are never waiting and wondering - someone will always be there. I saw and made an offer on my first house with Brit & Elise's team within 24 hours of it going on the market. I trust them with anything and feel like they both genuinely care and understand my needs. You will be guided through the whole process, getting fed with information without ever feeling like they are leading you astray or being salesy in any way. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for real estate of any kind!

My husband and I bought our first home with Katie, and she made the experience so much easier than I ever thought it could be. She is attentive to detail, friendly, and VERY quick. Her turnaround time on things that need to get done is amazing. She guided us on ways to make our offer stand out to  the buyers, and I credit her with the fact that we now have a home in a highly desirable neighborhood in Scarborough. I highly recommend working with her!

Katie is an outstanding realtor that earns her commission in each step of the transaction. Although we have sold two homes without a realtor (FSBO), we decided to hire her to sell our last house. It was the best decision we could have made. Katie helped us identify what we needed to do to get the  house ready for sale, she helped us schedule a tight timeline to get the home on the market, and she had a great marketing plan to help us sell quickly. Throughout the process, she communicated everything and her advice was always on target. We never had to worry about a detail being overlooked. After we accepted an offer, Katie followed through on all details for the contract. She communicated important information to us and kept on top of the contract contingencies and timing, even getting a much appreciated earlier closing date for us and the buyers after all the contingencies were satisfied. She is great to work with and I would not hesitate to recommend her for anyone looking to sell or buy a home.

Jim Duplissie was an awesome realtor. We recently bought two separate rental properties in the Portland area and Jim tirelessly guided us through the whole process.  First, he's really responsive.  A phone call, text or email gets returned within moments.  Second, he always had our best interests in the forefront, he never pushed hard to make a sale, he wanted to be sure we were comfortable with our decisions and offered professional guidance as to whether a property was a good investment or not.  And finally, he has a firm grasp on building codes and construction and was willing to dig deep when something wasn't quite right – always going the extra mile to get answers from the sellers. We are going to be buying a personal residence within the next few months and will be using Jim to find our dream home.  I wholeheartedly recommend Jim Duplissie to any prospective property buyer.  

Elise Loschiavo did a fantastic job selling my condos in the West End, managing to get them both closed in within a month of each other!  She was on top of the process from before the time we listed to the following year, providing tax info.  She is witty, bright, personable and trustworthy — all the best traits you can find in an agent. I will most definitely reach out to Elise for my next Portland real estate endeavor.

We relocated to Maine and relied heavily on Rachel to guide us to the neighborhood and home we were looking for. Rachel is knowledgeable, diligent, extremely responsive and she couldn’t be any nicer or easier to work with. Her guidance was very valuable and we would highly recommend her to everyone!

Katie was our agent on our recent home purchase in Portland - my first home and my husband's first home purchase in Maine. I could not have asked for a more positive or professional agent. It was a pleasure to have her represent us and I would recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell in the  Portland area.

Purchasing rental real estate as part of a 1031 exchange created a unique and time pressured window for us as sellers and buyers of property.  We found in Jim Duplissie,  who came highly recommended to us,  the perfect person who could make all of our needs of urgency possible and do it with great care and experience. Jim has a wealth of many years of real estate experience in Portland and South Portland.  He stayed on the job with extreme urgency, high energy both day and night and direct communication.  His outstanding character, depth of experience, organization skills and attention to every detail made it possible for us to buy the perfect Carriage House he located in Portland, Maine. We believe Jim is unique among realtors as extremely hard working, highly efficient, organized and has the kind of experience that he brings to the table in terms of real estate purchases in Portland and South Portland.  We highly recommend Jim to any potential clients who want full service guidance, counseling and knowledge of real estate in Portland and South Portland. Jim's depth of character puts him in the crème of realtors who can be trusted to put the client first in all transactions.

At the beginning of 2018, we decided to buy a home in the greater Portland area and elected to work with Jim Duplissie at Vitalius Real Estate Group.  This being our third house purchase, we figured that we had a good handle on what would be involved in buying a house but wanted to make sure we covered all bases. Even though we found our dream home within a few weeks, Jim ended up putting in way more time than we expected.  He brought to light key information that we were not aware of, quickly responded to all of our questions and concerns, instigated communications with appropriate parties, followed up on questions and problems not addressed and more.  We highly recommend working with Jim Duplissie at Vitalius Real Estate Group whether buying or selling a home.  He was a pleasure to work with and we will definitely work with him again if we buy or sell a home again.

We are delighted to give Rachel Davey our highest recommendation. She was a wonderful part of our first time home buying experience and we couldn't have asked for a better realtor. Rachel helped us buy our little dream home on an island in Maine. She made the entire process feel seamless. In particular, I'd like to call out three of Rachel's core skills: [1] her patience, [2] comprehensive approach, and [3] transparent process. [1] As first time homebuyers, Kellie and I had many questions – and frankly we're a little nervous about the whole buying a home thing. Rachel was always willing to answer our questions and made us feel extremely confident in our purchase. [2] Second, Rachel is incredibly through. She has a very comprehensive approach. The property we purchased was owned by two parties. Rachel helped us navigate through the sale and did significant due diligence on the property. We couldn't have done this without her. [3] Third, Rachel is very transparent. She keeps her clients in the loop without being pushy. This is a skilled balance that many realtors haven't mastered. Rachel has. Please do consider Rachel as your realtor!

I highly recommend Elise Loschiavo at Vitalius. As a first-time home buyer, she helped me through the process with honesty, kindness, and positivity. She is a great listener and was incredibly responsive to all my questions. She checked in frequently and helped me every step of the way, with expert advice and humor. Ultimately, she helped me buy my first home and I am very grateful for all her work and dedication. I couldn't have done it without her.

After not owning a home for many years, I was a bit overwhelmed when deciding to look into purchasing a condominium this year and knew I needed a good realtor to help me sort through the process. I was referred to Elise from a friend who loved working with her. From the beginning, Elise was warm, approachable and extremely helpful. I felt I could rely on her to have my best interest in mind. She was very responsive to all my questions and concerns no matter the time of day I contacted her. I ended up purchasing a home I am extremely happy in and for a price I could afford. I would highly recommend Elise to anyone looking for a great person to deal with whom also happens to be a great Realtor.

After forty-seven years of living and raising a family in our Freeport home, Jim expanded his search area for us. We wanted to downsize but had no idea of the pitfalls that can surface especially when trying to sell a home, purchase a new home, and move in one week. We weren’t even certain of which town we wanted to live in. Jim’s knowledge of the market and professional manner was of great value to us. His pleasant personality had a calming effect when we were ready to throw in the towel. If we EVER decide to sell our new condo, Jim will be the first call we make because he listens, makes suggestions when necessary, and doesn’t hesitate to use his experience to walk the client through the process. Many, many times he had to smooth ruffled feathers on both sides of the table as demands began to surface! Jim is the Realtor of choice for our family and we would highly recommend him for any real estate activity. He has a “presence” about him that is invaluable!

I thoroughly enjoyed working with Elise and Vitalius Real Estate on my recent purchase in Munjoy Hill. I’m a recent retiree planning to move back to my home state from Canada and needed to work with someone who knew the Portland area well and that I could trust. Elise fit the bill perfectly. My requirements were somewhat complicated and Elise worked with me to ensure all my needs were met. She made herself available, provided unique solutions when issues arose, knew the local players and market, always returned emails and calls, and drove my complex deal to closure, always exceeding my expectations. 

My fiancée and I used Elise to purchase our first home this past summer. Elise was wonderful to work with. She was incredibly patient with us as we looked at houses over a long span of time, and waited for us to find the right place, without any pressure. She is personable, knowledgeable about the market, and has a laid-back and calming style that was refreshing in the otherwise stressful home buying process. We would recommend her to anyone.

We had a wonderful experience with Rachel Davey as our realtor. My husband and I moved to Portland from out of state, and Rachel knew just how to keep us informed throughout the house hunting process. When we came up to tour some homes in person, Rachel made sure that she was available for multiple showings- we saw six houses one weekend! When we moved into our home, Rachel became a great resource for us for local recommendations. We really enjoyed working with Rachel and would absolutely recommend her as a realtor!

My partner and I recently purchased our dream home in Portland Maine. Elise showed us a property on a cold-call over the winter...  a few months later she called to let us know she had a property that was a great fit. Of note is that Elise was not our real estate representative at that time. Elise and the Vitalius team exceeded our expectations. They were excellent with problem solving and helping us with contractor referrals. Highly recommend!

Elise and Brit walked us through our first home purchase with the best possible care. They helped us pin down the best neighborhoods for our needs and were stunningly responsive to every request and email. Elise's knowledge of the market was incredibly valuable to us and we were grateful for her humor and patience throughout our search. We are thrilled to be in our dream home now because of their careful advising but will miss working closely with this extremely talented team.

Rachel was able to make what could have been an extremely frustrating experience into something absolutely free of drama. We know people that have been looking for "the right" place in Portland for the better part of a year. Rachel REALLY listened to us when we told her our wants and needs. She used her knowledge of the local market and directed us to certain neighborhoods that fit our budget and wish list. We didn't have to waste our time on properties that weren't going to fit the bill. After walking through a few showings our first day with her, she was absolutely locked in on what we wanted. Little things, like remembering how I mentioned in an off-hand comment that I thought that crown molding could absolutely change the character of an otherwise boring room. She allowed us to maximize the time we spent looking at homes when we were actually in town, and to not worry about missing out on something perfect. When something came on the market that she thought warranted the 4 hour trip, she let us know. If you want to be sitting in your living room of the perfect home for you and your family in the shortest time possible (and happily writing a positive review), your first step should be reaching out to Rachel and asking her to work for you as your buyer's agent.

Rachel was wonderful to work with. She made everything feel easy and seamless, and she always had a positive attitude. As a first time homebuyer, I did not know much about the house-hunting/buying process; Rachel made sure to walk me through each and every step, answering all of my questions along the way. My situation was also somewhat complicated, as I was moving to Maine from out of state, for a job with a set timeline. I knew I needed a realtor who would work with me on pricing, timing, and travel, and Rachel did just that. She not only found houses within my price-range and desired location, she offered to look at the homes ahead of time for me (to save me numerous trips back and forth). Rachel is by far an exceptional realtor, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a home.

Rachel helped me buy my first house, while also relocating from New Hampshire to Maine. Although it was a hard and stressful journey she was extremely professional and knowledgeable about the process. All of my concerns were addressed in a very timely and through manner. I would highly recommend her to friends and family.

Rachel is wonderful to work with and we highly recommend her! She has a great eye for detail while walking through homes for consideration. She is genuine in character and provides her honest opinions when discussing options and next steps. She is not pushy, which we greatly appreciated! We would work with her again in a heartbeat.

Rachel was incredibly responsive and helped make a tricky home purchase as painless as possible. With this being our second home purchase, both my wife and I knew exactly what we did and didn't want; problem being, we both wanted very different styles of house. I wanted a property with rental capability and my wife wanted a single family home that was big enough to accommodate our growing family of five. By working with Rachel, prioritizing our wants and needs, along with seeing numerous properties we were able to narrow in on a home that suited both of our needs. There were some unforeseen obstacles with the property itself that did occur prior to the closing process; however, Rachel was incredibly responsive and was able to effectively work with the various parties involved in the transaction to get to an amicable outcome. Now we're thoroughly enjoying our new home!

Rachel was wonderful to work with. As first time homebuyers, we did not know much about the process of buying, but Rachel helped us through and answered all of our many questions. She was invaluable in helping us work through all of the purchase details in a timely manner. We would highly recommend working with Rachel and her team on your home purchase!