As a young child, Kim Swan was immersed in the family real estate and insurance business and as a freshman in college was encouraged by her father to get her real estate license. She joined the family company in 1981, selling homes through college summers before purchasing the company in 1994. Today, Kim is the sole stockholder of Trumpeter Inc., d/b/a Swan Agency Real Estate, and the sole owner of Swan Hospitality Group, which owns several hospitality properties, including the oceanfront Bayview Hotel in Bar Harbor.
Kim focuses on business development and limited private client brokerage of luxury and commercial properties. She also oversees the marketing, public relations, and social media programs for the companies.
Kim resides in Bar Harbor, Maine, and is dedicated to her community and works with several animal rescue organizations and local non-profits. Kim is on the Board of Directors of First National Bank, on the Board of the Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association, and co-founder of the Diana Fund for the local Pet Food Pantry. She is the founder and Creative Director of the Bar Harbor Designer Showhouse, sponsored by Swan Agency Real Estate and Swan Hospitality Group. The fourth showhouse in the series is the mansion on Hamilton Hill in Bar Harbor.
Kim served 10 successful years as a Bar Harbor Town Councilor. She has received numerous awards and recognitions throughout her career including the 2017 Cadillac Award by the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce, the 2018 50 Mainers Making a Difference from Maine Magazine, and 2019 Women to Watch by MaineBiz. She has many business interests throughout Maine, focusing on hospitality and real estate investment, as well as her strong interest in art, interior design, and music publishing. Her most important job, however, is being a Mom to her beloved Yorkie, Ava.
Home Types:
Commercial, Condo, House, Lot/Land, MultiFamily, Manufactured
Years of Experience:
30
