| Though the tourism business still flourishes in | | | | potential for further expansion, and were closed |
| Maine, there are bed and breakfast owners who | | | | for one reason or another. They include residential |
| wish, for various reasons, to sell their | | | | homes that can be converted into a bed and |
| establishments. There are bed and breakfast inns | | | | breakfast inn, and vacant plots where new |
| available for sale throughout the state of Maine. | | | | facilities can be built. Many have surrounding |
| They include an all season 1790, Greek | | | | woods, landscaped areas or gardens around them. |
| Revival-style home with five bedrooms on .90 | | | | Most buyers are people who wish to continue the |
| acres for $725,000; an 1850, three bedroom inn | | | | business or convert the property into an exclusive |
| on 4 acres for $229,000; a 1972, five bedroom | | | | private residence. |
| inn on 1.25 acres for $549,000; a 1928, 17 | | | | Many factors contribute to the value of a |
| bedroom lodge on 1.77 acres for $1,650,000, and | | | | property. Antiquity is an asset, but a buyer should |
| an 1810, sea captain's home with 9 guest rooms | | | | first look at the year the building was renovated |
| for $995,000. An 18-room inn in a small | | | | and whether large amounts of money have to be |
| picturesque mountain village with an annual | | | | spent on repairs. Considerations like location, view, |
| turnover of $1.3 million is offered for $2.2 million. | | | | amenities, furniture and fittings and goodwill also |
| The list changes as transactions are concluded and | | | | have an impact on the price. A facility that has |
| new offers are posted. Most buildings have | | | | membership of Select Registry - Distinguished |
| owner's quarters either attached to the main | | | | Inns of North America may command a higher |
| building or separate in the same compound. | | | | price. The value will be definitely higher if the |
| The properties can be categorized as fully | | | | property is listed in the National Register of |
| developed facilities with established client bases | | | | Historic Places. |
| and marketing arrangements. Most places have | | | | |