Charlene Hamiwka

President | Designated Broker

Email Address

[email protected]
Primary Phone

(207) 671-0085
Secondary Phone

(877) 276-5859 x10
Address

54 Ridgewood Dr Augusta ME, 04330
License Number
#DB918932

Harcourts Waterfront & Fine Properties is led by Charlene Hamiwka, who has been in the real estate industry full-time for over 13 years. Charlene brings a unique blend of marketing, sales, and consulting skills, along with an extensive knowledge of both commercial and residential real estate. Prior to Harcourts, she was Sr. Vice President at Legacy Properties, Sotheby's International Realty, focused on distinctive luxury properties across the state. If you have a unique property to sell, Charlene is the broker for you!

Charlene brings a unique blend of sales, marketing and consulting skills as the president and designated broker for Harcourts Waterfront & Fine Properties. As a former executive for high-tech companies from IBM to Silicon Valley, her experience gives her a definite edge when it comes to leveraging technology on behalf of her clients. She is a creative thinker and problem solver, with excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Her clients find her strong negotiation skills are invaluable in reaching a satisfactory outcome in their transactions.

From early on, Charlene has had a passion for real estate and has purchased and renovated several properties. In 2009, she decided to pursue her interest full-time. After joining and then managing a local real estate franchise, she joined Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty in 2012 and was one of the top producing agents. She has experience in both residential and commercial real estate. She holds several designations including Certified Residential Specialist designation (CRS) and Luxury Home Marketing Guild Level Specialist (CLHMS), showing successful marketing and sales of homes priced from $2Million and above. She has also served on several national and state real estate committees.

Charlene has traveled extensively with her career, both around the world and also throughout the state of Maine. Her knowledge of Maine areas, such as Rangeley Lakes, Moosehead Lake, and the Mid-Coast or Downeast area lets her advise clients looking for a particular lifestyle and help them find the perfect property and location.

Formerly from the mid-Hudson Valley in NY, she moved to Maine in 1980. She received a B.S. in Forest Biology from Syracuse University and an M.S. in Computer Science/Software Engineering from the University of Maine at Orono. She has 3 children - 2 sons who are in Augusta and a daughter in Gisborne, New Zealand.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

I met Charlene in the summer of 2020 as a referral from another broker located in NYC. It didn’t take long for my wife and I to realize that it was a wonderful choice. Charlene was there when we needed her, her marketing was terrific and the photos and walk-through were done superbly. The house and property never looked better. Not only did she generate significant interest but she presented the house with enthusiasm and energy. We had some issues and Charlene was always there to address them and ensure that the potential buyers were satisfied with the solution. We sold our home at a good price and we and the buyers were happy with what we got both in terms of price but also a house that would be a great home. Throughout the whole process Charlene was always there at the property with intelligence, energy, enthusiasm and a fair and even handed professional approach to both sides of the transaction. Her efforts made the sale and the closing smooth and painless for all. I could not find a better more professional yet likable representative. Throughout the whole process Charlene was always there at the property with intelligence, energy, enthusiasm and a fair and even handed professional approach to both sides of the transaction. Her efforts made the sale and the closing smooth and painless for all. I could not find a better more professional yet likable representative.

— Neil & Dea D.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

I tell my friends and colleagues if you are looking for a property in Maine you should at least have a chat with Charlene Hamiwka and get her on your team. Her insights plus her communication and problem-solving skills were second to none. She helped me from A-Z in identifying, inspecting, and closing on the house of my dreams (and while I was 6 states away busy with work). She managed all the details of the transaction on the ground admirably and alerted me to issues I didn't even think about. She went beyond the call of duty by meeting contractors on my behalf way before closing- to articulate some of the changes I like to make. So there is no doubt am going back to her for my next real estate purchase. She must be an asset to her firm and star in the industry. Thank you again, Charlene!

— Alex M.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

I found Charlene Hamiwka quite by accident while looking on the Internet at properties on the coast of Maine. It was the beginning of a relationship which culminated (after six months and over 100 properties) in our finding exactly the house of our dreams. We had spent 25 years camping and hiking in Maine but really had very little hard information about land ownership in the coastal areas. We currently live in Massachusetts so our search began from a distance and through the Internet. At last we are the pleased owners of a property which is perfectly suited to us, thanks to Charlene. This is what she provided to us: 1) She took the time to provide us with a crash course in real estate hunting including suggested areas for concentration, local regulations, cultural specialties of each locale and the advantages and disadvantages of various situations. 2) I would email her with a long list of mls numbers for houses I had selected on the Internet. Charlene reviewed each and sent her comments and observations. When we couldn't check them out ourselves immediately she often was able to visit herself and send us photos. 3) On several trips we would meet for visits all arranged by Charlene in which she would spend the entire day with us driving from property to property all the while thoroughly exploring and evaluating the pros and cons. 4) Charlene actually represented us in a few preliminary negotiations prior to our final sale. She always was on the look out for our interests and worked with us by offering her suggestions and advice. We felt that we were approaching the project as a team. 5) Because the search extended over a long period of time I was particularly grateful for the rapidity of her email replies. Even though I know that she was busy, she some how found the time to make me feel that our search was important to her and that she was even enjoying it herself. 6) Once we were in the final negotiations she was thorough and looking out for our interests in every detail. In short, from our experience with Charlene Hamiwka I highly recommend her as a real estate agent. Her honesty, integrity, diligence and patience are qualities which are particularly prized these days and to top it off her good humor made the entire adventure of finding a new home actually fun. At last we are the pleased owners of a property which is perfectly suited to us, thanks to Charlene. This is what she provided to us: 1) She took the time to provide us with a crash course in real estate hunting including suggested areas for concentration, local regulations, cultural specialties of each locale and the advantages and disadvantages of various situations. 2) I would email her with a long list of mls numbers for houses I had selected on the Internet. Charlene reviewed each and sent her comments and observations. When we couldn't check them out ourselves immediately she often was able to visit herself and send us photos. 3) On several trips we would meet for visits all arranged by Charlene in which she would spend the entire day with us driving from property to property all the while thoroughly exploring and evaluating the pros and cons. 4) Charlene actually represented us in a few preliminary negotiations prior to our final sale. She always was on the look out for our interests and worked with us by offering her suggestions and advice. We felt that we were approaching the project as a team. 5) Because the search extended over a long period of time I was particularly grateful for the rapidity of her email replies. Even though I know that she was busy, she some how found the time to make me feel that our search was important to her and that she was even enjoying it herself. 6) Once we were in the final negotiations she was thorough and looking out for our interests in every detail. In short, from our experience with Charlene Hamiwka I highly recommend her as a real estate agent. Her honesty, integrity, diligence and patience are qualities which are particularly prized these days and to top it off her good humor made the entire adventure of finding a new home actually fun.

— Heather S.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

During our married life my husband and I calculated that we moved around the country 18 times due to his work-related transfers and we sold many houses along the way. We worked with many realtors under many circumstances with varying degrees of satisfaction, but none were as professional and thorough, as attentive and supportive as Charlene was during the sale of this last home. I was facing the sale without the support of my deceased husband. I am particularly grateful for Charlene's patience with my questions, her immediate response to my concerns, and her humor and friendship along the way. There were many issues to be resolved in preparation for listing the home, and many more as she worked diligently to show my home to its best advantage and bring in a buyer. She completely fulfilled her commitments to me, and I cannot recommend her more highly she's a 10!

— Linda B.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Charlene sold our family farm property after 2 realtors had failed. Wonderful experience working with her. Every strep in the marketing process was exactly what was needed. She knows the market and did a fantastic job for us.

— Jeri H.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Charlene guided my family through two residential property sales, one of which was complex. Charlene was great to work with professional, knowledgeable, and responsive. We would gladly work with her again.

— Oliver S.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Our long ordeal reminded me of something I should never have forgotten in the first place: the broker and the brokerage make a difference! We owned this gorgeous, large, expensive house in a location well off the beaten track. When we decided to sell, we tried three brokers before we happened upon Charlene. She somehow elicited more action in six months than the others did in three years. We sold the house, and are happily ensconced in our new home. Thanks, Charlene!

— Colin G.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Charlene was instrumental in the sale of my 270-acre estate in northern Maine. She was extremely professional, responsive and knowledgeable. I felt that the resources and brand cache she offered were essential in putting this property in front of the right audience, which resulted in a sale within 90 days of listing. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to sell their home.

— David S.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

What do you do when all seems lost and the home you had your heart set on seems to be slipping away? Well you call Charlene and let her figure out what needs to be done. Our home buying experience in Maine was something we have never before experienced, and we are retired military who have lived and bought several homes within the continental United States. With Charlene at our side, no matter the twist or turn or curve ball that was sent our way we knew that we would know what do to do to make our dream come true in Maine. Between the phone call with us and our endless questions, to dealings with out mortgage company and their questions, Charlene was a driving force to get us to closing and ultimately into our home.

— Lee & Wendy R.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Charlene has been nothing short of amazing in helping me over the last five years. I sold two properties and am currently in the hunt for my second purchase with Charlene as we speak. Her knowledge and professionalism is unmatched. She always is asking the tough questions and is at least three steps ahead of anyone else in the business. Her communication and prompt responses make the home buying process a breeze. I would recommend Charlene to anyone looking to buy or sell distinctive and beautiful properties! She’s an 11 out of 10! Thank you for your amazing customer service and support Charlene!

— Michael V.

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