My sister, a good friend and I rented a cottage in Northeast Harbor last Fall for a week. Kate at Knowles was super helpful in evaluating the various properties and helped us choose one that exactly suited our various wishes. We could not have been happier with our clean, beautifully appointed rental. Next week we are arriving for what has become an annual Fall event. The rental we had before was not available but Kate has helped us choose another and we are anticipating yet another wonderful property for our stay. Knowles has been my 'go to' company for many years for sales, purchases and rentals. Their professional standards and exceptional clients services have always been above and beyond. Their paperwork is simple yet thorough and covers everything. I'm always glad to recommend them to my friends for all real estate needs. read more

We've been working with Knowles company for several years on summer rentals and they've been terrific. After dealing with another agency , on the island , that always felt like pulling teeth, what a pleasure to find a professional group. I first found Nikki, by sending an email as I was taking off on a flight from Miami to NY. By the time we landed, she had already responded with options. Thus began a beautiful relationship with Nikki ,always listening to our wants and needs, and doing her best to find suitable options. It was like going from dark to light , with the other agency, and we are not going back to the dark side. We've been very happy with our summer rentals. read more

Kate at the Knowles Company went above and beyond to help my family find a place to stay during a brief family trip in the Summer. Thank you! read more

I've got a home in downeast Maine that I couldn't sell when I moved away thanks to our good friend the Housing Market. I rented it out several times; each experience and set of tenants was worse than the previous. So, not only did I give up on trying to sell it, I also gave up on trying to RENT it because people are douches and don't give a shit about anything that isn't theirs. But then I had a friend who needed a place in a pinch so I let him move in and make repairs/improvements instead of paying rent. He got the place looking mighty fine and when he moved out, I got to thinking about how horribly a Maine winter can treat a structure that's not occupied. Things freeze and warp, snow builds up on the roof and can push the walls into the floor, then when Mud Season rolls around, moisture builds up and mold grows and mice come in and all manner of Bad News will occur. Maybe the pain and tribulation of renting it out would be worth it just to keep the place from falling apart? Then I got the bright idea of looking into a property manager -- someone who could take care of shit for me because really, I'm 3500 miles away and 3 hours behind....I don't give a rat's ass if a light bulb blows or the toilet won't flush. I don't want to deal with it. So I called around and found Knowles Agency. Out of everyone I spoke to in the area, these guys were the friendliest and most on-the-ball. For a commission of 12% (per month's rent) and nothing up front, they will not only locate and screen new tenants, they will draw up a lease, manage the property, collect rent & security deposit, and deal with any issues that come up. Amazeballs! More than worth it! I've had the pleasure of working with Sandi, Kate, and Lynn -- all three have been absolutely wonderful, incredibly helpful, and knowledgeable. I know my place is now in good hands and I don't have to worry any more. What a relief!! read more

I went to Knowles for an tax appraisal as I was donating an island to a non-profit land trust. After agreeing to do the work, Jerry Suminsby emailed me and "changed his mind" leaving me in the lurch. He was most unprofessional and unfriendly. I would never use this firm for anything. read more