Our Accommodation Lodging Real Estate Agents
We, at The B&B and Country Inn MarketPlace, are blessed to have found many
qualified bed and breakfast real estate brokers and commercial real estate agents to help us represent
the many fine properties in various parts
of the US and Canada. Our aim is to have
Marketplace Inn-Specialist Agents in all fifty states and
all Canadian provinces within the near future. The following
Inn Specialist brokers and agents are professionals experienced
in the sale and purchase of country inns, bed & breakfasts,
motels, hotels, and other lodging facilities. Please consult with them if
your accommodation lodging property is for sale or if you are an aspiring innkeeper or a current owner considering
the purchase of a new property. If you know of an agent
who is dedicated and you think would be a good candidate
to work with us at The B&B and Country Inn MarketPlace,
email us at innsales@charter.net.
For a complimentary issue of The B&B and Country Inn
Marketplace Resource Guide, which is mailed to 20,000 Buyers,
and Bed & Breakfasts in both the US and Canada, every
Spring and the Fall, please send your name and address by
email to: innsales@charter.net.
Stuart Watkins and Ivan Drechsler with
Homeway Realty
in
Tucson ,
Arizona
Ivan Drechsler and Stuart Watkins are both seasoned professionals in the
commercial real estate field. In today’s market they have the tools to
nationally/internationally market your property for sale or assist in the
decision making process of owning a successful bed and breakfast inn.
Looking for a change in lifesyle?
Arizona is a wonderfully diverse State to
live in and operate a bed and breakfast. Call for a no obligation confidential
consultation.
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Phone: Stuart - 520-818-0844, Ivan - 520-398-3178
Email: ivanrd@earthlink.net
Web: The B&B Country Inn Marketplace

Johanna Welty, Realtor, MBA, President’s Club, Relocation Specialist, CCIM Candidate with
Alain Pinel Realtors, Purveyors of Distinctive Northern California Properties
in
Walnut Creek (San Francisco Bay Area) ,
California
Johanna Welty is an Inn Specialist and top producing Realtor with Alain Pinel Realtors, one of Northern California’s most prestigious and respected real estate brokerages. With an MBA in Marketing focusing on Commercial Real Estate, Johanna obtained her first California real estate license in 1977 and, currently, is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Candidate with membership in the Professional Association of Innkeepers International (PAII), California Association of Bed & Breakfast Inns (CABBI) and California Hotel & Lodging Association (CH&LA).
Complementing Johanna’s significant real estate marketing experience is her lifelong interest in historic properties that began with a Smithsonian Fellowship at Williamsburg, Virginia and continues with memberships in a variety of preservation organizations, including the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Since many inns are also historic properties, Johanna’s past National Trust nominating experience as well as her professional work with related international preservation groups often add valuable depth to her inn marketing skills.
Bed & Breakfasts, Country Inns and other such distinctive hospitality establishments located throughout all of Northern California present particular appeal since each offers a unique lifestyle combined with a viable business opportunity, and all are situated within one of the world’s most naturally beautiful, preferred travel destinations. Strategically based within the affluent San Francisco Bay Area -- the “Golden Gate” that leads to all of Northern California’s specialized lodging establishments --, Johanna welcomes clients to challenge her with their own goals, needs, hopes and dreams.
Inn sellers will always benefit from Welty’s confidential, creative and tenacious marketing skills as well as her unrivaled contract negotiation expertise. Prospective buyers will value Johanna’s commitment to fundamental hospitality business education, her open sharing of industry-wide data and her willingness to analyze eventual exit strategies. Both sides will appreciate Johanna Welty’s consummate dedication to service, professionalism and accountability as well as her energetic enthusiasm for the exciting, and thriving, world that encompasses Northern California’s most unique hospitality establishments.
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Phone: 925-708-4505 / Fax: 925-930-6243
Email: Johanna@apr.com
Web: The B&B Country Inn Marketplace

Jaime M. Rook, CCIM with
JMR Real Estate
in
Palm Springs ,
California - Southern
Jaime's company has completed over 100 transactions representing buyers and sellers of small hotels and inns over the last 30 years. In addition, he owned and operated a 14 unit boutique property in Palm Springs during the 1990's. Having earned his CCIM designation he also brings to the table a great deal of real estate experience gained while working for two of the world's largest real estate development and management companies. .
Jaime earned a business degree from the University of Houston, lives in Palm Springs, and has his private pilots license which affords him the opportunity to fly throughout Southern California servicing his real estate clients.
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Phone: 760-902-2135
Email: jrook@ccim.net
Web: The B&B Country Inn Marketplace

Dennis and Sara Duga with
Northeast Realty
in
Union ,
Connecticut
Dennis Duga, CRS, GRI and Sara Duga, GRI with Northeast Realty work with the finest B&Bs and Country Inns in New England. They have the experience and know-how to either find you the right Inn or get your property sold. VIEW CONNECTICUT LISTINGSVIEW MASSACHUSETTS LISTINGSVIEW RHODE ISLAND LISTINGSVIEW VERMONT LISTINGS
Phone: 800-338-1433
Email: sales@NERealty.com
Web: The B&B Country Inn Marketplace

Joe Celento and Christi Oates with
Judge Realty Company
in
Savannah ,
Georgia
Joe and Christi bring their expertise to Hospitality Real Estate Sales with home offices in Savannah Georgia with Judge Realty Company and serving the entire state of Georgia, for Bed and Breakfast and Inn sales. Savannah Georgia and its Historic District the “Jewel of the South” hosts over 60 Bed and Breakfast in a 4 mile radius. With this many B&B’s and Inns combined with over 6 million tourists per year, Joe and Christi are experts when it comes to the B&B and Inn Real Estate market.
Both are Georgia Licensed Real Estate Agents, and Members of the National Association of Realtors.
Joe has been in the Hospitality and Real Estate industry for over 25 years and is the Owner of the McMillan Inn Bed & Breakfast in Savannah. Voted one of the Top 10 Most Romantic Inns in the Nation for 2007. Being an Innkeeper and Owner himself Joe has the unique ability, experience and knowledge to market and Sell your property and if you are Buying, to walk you through the B&B and Inn business, with its advantages and opportunities.
Christi has been a Real Estate professional in Savannah for several years after relocating from South Florida. Christi has a background in nursing and psychology and uses the communication and problem-solving skills she developed there to match the right client with the right property.
AS AN INN SPECIALIST TEAM, CHRISTI AND JOE ARE THE ONLY AGENTS TO CALL FOR GEORGIA B&B AND COUNTRY INNS!
For confidential representation and RESULTS, for both Sales and Purchases contact Joe or Christi.
VIEW GEORGIA LISTINGS
Phone: 912-236-1000 Joe: 912-272-4811 cell Christi: 912-695-5945 cell
Email: joe@mcmillaninn.com
Web: Judge Realty Company

Gail Lincoln and Rebecca Uebersax with
ReMax Chesapeake
in
Elkton ,
Maryland
Licensed since 1979, CRS,GRI, Lifetime membership of Anne Arundel County Distinguished Sales Club, and a top producer for many years, Gail is an Inn-Specialist that represents the B&B and Country Inn Marketplace in Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Gail has the marketing Ability, the Innsight, the Contacts, and the Dedication to get your B&B or Country Inn property SOLD. For confidential representation and RESULTS, contact Gail. VIEW MARYLAND LISTINGSVIEW PENNSYLVANIA LISTINGS
Phone: 888-449-9700 Office: 410-398-9200
Email: gaillincoln@mris.com
Web: The B&B Country Inn Marketplace

Kim Wahtera with
Keller Williams Realty
in
Plymouth ,
Michigan
With over 20 years of financial sales experience, a MBA, Realty License and a love of travel, the "marriage" of Kim Wahtera with Inn Marketing is a great match! Kim and his wife Sandi have traveled extensively, staying in B&B's and condos around the world. And B&B's will continue in the forefront as they travel throughout Michigan, especially enroute to and from the Family Cottage in the Upper Peninsula, where Kim grew up. Michigan provides a perfect year-around environment for the B&B owner - the bloom of spring, numerous outdoor water activities in summer, fall colors and winter sports/snow mobiling. Let Kim match you with your dream B&B by helping you find, assess and evaluate the opportunity that's right for you in Michigan's water, winter wonderland! VIEW MICHIGAN LISTINGS
Phone: 877-642-4262 Cell: 734-612-7866
Email: KimWahtera@kw.com
Web: The B&B Country Inn Marketplace

Renata Reber/ Assoc. Broker Diane Van Der Woude/ Agent with
Mitchell Pierson Jr. Inc. Realtors
in
Canandaigua ,
New York
Renata is from the Finger Lakes Region of NY and speaks German fluently. She has 30 years experience in Real Estate with both residential and commercial properties. She is a Multi Million Dollar Producer and works with the finest B&Bs and Country Inns in upstate New York. Renata has the dedication, the contacts and the marketing ability to suceed for you.
Diane is the immediate Past President of the Empire State Bed and Breakfast Association and has been in the service industry for over 20 years and has a strong background in marketing, management, computers and customer relations. Let her experience in Innkeeping work for you in helping you either purchase or sell an Inn.
VIEW NEW YORK LISTINGS
Phone: 585-398-2211 585-396-2323 Renata cell: 585-732-8101 Diane: 585-613-6199
Email: rreber@rochester.rr.com
Web: The B&B Country Inn Marketplace

Suzi Chase with
Daniel Gale Sotheby's Intl. Realty
in
Locust Valley ,
New York
Suzi has enjoyed staying in Country Inns and Bed & Breakfasts all her life, but she obtained an intimate knowledge of the business when she began writing Country Inns and Backroads in 1991. Traveling across the entire United States to inspect inns for the book, she gained an appreciation
for the complexities and joys of the business. Subsequently, she became
the author of Recommended Country Inns of the Mid-Atlantic States,
Recommended Bed & Breakfasts of the Mid-Atlantic States, The
Hamptons Book: A Complete Guide (including chapters on the North Fork
and Shelter Island) and the Mid-Atlantic chapter of Romantic Inns of
America. Suzi is pleased to be able to use her knowledge and love of
inns to assist Innkeepers and aspiring Innkeepers who wish to sell or purchase a Country Inn or Bed & breakfast.
Suzi sold real estate in the Berkshires of Massachusetts for several
years. She has been an Associate Broker with Daniel Gale Sotheby's International
Realty in New York since 1994. She is a top producer with Daniel Gale, earning the distinction of "Gold Circle of Excellence." In addition to obtaining a bachelor of arts decree, Suzi also earned a law degree, specializing
in Historic Preservation Law.
VIEW NEW YORK LISTINGS
Phone: 516-759-4800 ext 107 Cell: 516-606-5151
Email: suzichase@danielgale.com
Web: http://www.danielgale.com/suzichase

Claude and Mariette Gagne, Marie Cronin with
MarketPlace Realty, Inc.
in
Hickory ,
North Carolina
Marie Cronin has joined the office of the B&B and Country Inn Market Place located in Hickory, NC. Marie has 30 years business experience and holds an MBA. She will be using her knowledge and experience to provide you with a solid platform to successfully market your property.
By joining with Claude and Mariette Gagne, founders of B&B and Country Inn Marketplace® and long term friends of the B&B industry, a dynamic team has been created to represent your interests.
Let this powerful sales force combination, utilizing a long established web-site and magazine devoted to the B&B industry, help you with the sale of your North Carolina hospitality property.
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Phone: 800-871-8977 or 828-324-7291
Email: BBsales@charter.net
Web: The B&B Country Inn Marketplace

Shirley Starkey with
RE/MAX of the Pines
in
Southern Pines ,
North Carolina
Shirley Starkey recently joined The B & B and Country Inn Marketplace to cover the rapidly expanding Inn Brokerage businesses in eastern NC. She began her real estate career in 1972 in the Washington DC area. She has held a Real Estate license in MD, DC, VA, GA, SC, CA, AZ and most recently NC. Shirley has traveled extensively and has been an avid supporter of Inns and Bed and Breakfasts worldwide. She currently co-owns an Inn in North Carolina with her daughter and son-in-law and can offer her experience and expertise in working with you to find the perfect match for your dream Inn. .
Shirley has a strong financial background and has provided business consulting to corporations as well as small establishments. Call Shirley to assist you in locating the hospitality opportunity that fits your needs or locating the buyer who will grow the Inn business you have already developed!
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Phone: 910-691-2808 - cell or 910-691-2810 - home
Email: sstarkey@remax.net
Web: The B&B Country Inn Marketplace

Rick M. Gordon with
Texas Inn Properties
in
Mineola ,
Texas
Rick has lived in Dallas/Ft Worth and East Texas for the last 18 years. He has been a hospitality specialist for 27 years with the last six as the co-owner-operator of a nine guest room
B&B, plus a three room country lake cottage. Rick is experienced in business start-ups, marketing strategies, and customer relations. Besides having a background in hospitality, Rick can assist you with site selection, restaurant conceptualizing, menu development, and operations. VIEW TEXAS LISTINGS
Phone: Cell 903-316-4780
Email: rickmgordon21@hotmail.com
Web: The B&B Country Inn Marketplace

Richard W. Watson with
Fireside Homes
in
Seattle ,
Washington
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