Kevin Raye

Ready and able to work for you!

• Trusted, respected and honest
• Skillful negotiator and problem-solver
• Knows the communities of Down East Maine
• Seventh-generation native of Washington County

 

Kevin’s Outlook

“Down East Maine is a very special place, blessed with spectacular natural beauty, a proud history, abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation, arts and culture, and the kind of caring communities where people still pull together in good times and bad. Whether your family [...]

Ready and able to work for you!

• Trusted, respected and honest
• Skillful negotiator and problem-solver
• Knows the communities of Down East Maine
• Seventh-generation native of Washington County

 

Kevin’s Outlook

“Down East Maine is a very special place, blessed with spectacular natural beauty, a proud history, abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation, arts and culture, and the kind of caring communities where people still pull together in good times and bad. Whether your family roots here run deep, or you are just discovering our beautiful part of the world, it is my mission and my passion to help you find your own special piece of it so you can enjoy all the best Down East life has to offer!” – Kevin Raye

 

Kevin’s Background

Kevin Raye is well-known and trusted in our part of Maine. He and his wife Karen are 4th-generation owners of the iconic Raye’s Mustard Mill in Eastport, and Kevin has served as a leader in our region. Elected four times to the Maine Senate, Kevin earned a reputation for his ability to work constructively with both sides of the aisle to get things done, and was unanimously elected as Maine’s 114^th Senate President. Earlier, Kevin was a long-time aide and Chief of Staff to Maine’s U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe before returning home to Down East Maine, where he lives, works and volunteers for numerous boards and civic groups.  

 

Kevin's Testimonials

"Kevin was terrific throughout the home buying process. He was quick with everything we needed throughout, having all answers and information ready at all times. He is a very friendly person who puts his client's interests first. He excelled in making us feel at ease through an experience that certainly has the potential to be nerve-wracking. We felt that we got an amazing negotiated deal. We would not hesitate to work with Kevin again, and would absolutely recommend his services to anyone looking to sell or buy!"  M. Monroe

"I chose Kevin as he was consistently ranked a top ( if not the # 1) realtor in the area, has long-established ties to the community, and 3rd he recognizes the value of new homeowners ( from out of the area) moving into Eastport—local knowledge with a global perspective. It's a fantastic small town, and having an expert help was a critically valuable decision. We did virtual tours and traded texts and calls on many an evening. He helped me and I believe still will by connecting me with local tradesmen and service business professionals to help me there."  S. Prats

"Kevin did an outstanding job listing and selling our home in Eastport, Maine. We find him to be a wealth of knowledge and experience. Kevin personally took beautiful photos inside and out and wrote the perfect description of our property so prospective clients could easily imaging residing there. The whole process from start to finish was stress-free for us and the closing was magical. We couldn't be more pleased and strongly recommend Kevin Raye to list and sell your home. Kevin is the ultimate professional."   R. DeFilippo

"Kevin was outstanding. Without his input my purchase might have never occurred. He helped me connect with the services professions I needed to refurbish this home." P. Horvath

"It is difficult to quantify how much we appreciated all that Kevin Raye did for Judy and me during the sale of our wonderful home in Lubec, Maine We literally could not have done it without him. Kevin made the emotional, sometimes trying, process of selling a place we loved for nearly 40 years so much easier. He guided us through every turn, from the initial listing, to making wonderful photos of the property, to shepherding potential buyers and agents through our home, to guiding us through a soft landing at closing. We can’t thank him enough and cannot recommend him too highly. He began as our broker and became our friend." –F. Van Riper and J. Goodman

"I chose Kevin to be my realtor, because he has deep roots in Eastport and a rich array of friends and contacts. A winning combination, he sold my home the same day it went online! Kevin made the whole process easy, and actually; Fun! Thank you Kevin!" R. Crimmins

"When contemplating the transfer of a property, it was important to us to choose a realtor with a working knowledge of and participation in the history of Eastport. In order to effect that, we chose Kevin Raye to manage that transaction know that he would welcome another into our community, as we still live and continue to maintain a residence in Eastport." Laura and Rod 

“I would like to thank Kevin Raye for getting me such a great place as fast as you did! I still cannot believe I got this house within 2 weeks of locating it. I was living in Texas and wanted to find a nice home on a lake in Maine, during my trip from Texas to Maine, Kevin was able to set up a showing of three homes at the last minute and was able to find the perfect home I was searching for. Because of his knowledge of Real Estate, I was able to “Win the Bid” process and get the “Slice of Heaven” I was hoping for. I will be a reference for life!!!” M. Burow

“Kevin provided professional service and was always available if any questions came up and stayed focused on results.” P & J Young

 "Historically established and culturally savvy, Kevin Raye found us the Eastport house of our dreams. He guides and listens. A careful, considerate, amiable, and uniquely qualified realtor, he has our highest recommendation." B & C Cantalupo

 "We have worked with Kevin buying and selling several properties. We have relied on his experience and expertise. We found Kevin to be helpful and attentive to our needs and wishes. Always professional, we found it a pleasure to work with him. We highly recommend him." J & B Edmunds

 "Thank you so much for all your help. We are so grateful for all the hard work you have done to help us buy our land. We are endlessly grateful to have you as our agent and couldn't be happier with the way everything worked out." A & F Verschoor

"As a first time homebuyer, Due East and Kevin Raye took all the stress and unknowns away, Kevin was always available and reliable to answer any questions I had. It made the buying process smooth and enjoyable. I would highly recommend Kevin Raye at Due East!" J Brooks