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Laura Preston
REALTOR, MRP
License Number: BA927133
As a full time real estate agent, I am honored when someone chooses me to represent them in the process of buying or selling a home or business. It’s about more than a transaction for me, its about building a relationship before, during, and after the sale. Whether you are buying or selling your first or second home, a vacation home, relocating, or downsizing, I feel its my responsibility to guide you every step of the way. I appreciate the opportunity to earn your trust and provide you with honesty, commitment, and professionalism. I look forward to working with you on your next move and NextHome.
57 Washington St., Bangor, ME 04401
Coverage
Bangor, Brewer, Glenburn, Greenville, Hampden, Hermon, Old Town and Orono
Awards
2021 Premier Sales Team Award
More about Laura...
Where were you born?
Maine
What do you like to do when you’re not selling real estate?
Spending time with family and friends
Your favorite thing about your neighborhood?
The river view
Who is your hero?
My Mom
What would be your superhero power?
Flying
What is your favorite show?
This Is Us
What’s your favorite book?
The Bible
Where did you attend college?
Endicott College: Rhode Island College
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Bermuda
What’s your dream vacation?
Anywhere with an oceanfront view
What inspired you to get into real estate?
Watching a friend grow her business and being able to truly help people change their lives
Finish the sentence. “NextHome is…”
Where I belong
Finish the sentence. “I am…”
committed to this business
What’s your favorite restaurant in town?
Los Palapos
What are you most passionate about?
My Faith
How do you give back to your community?
Volunteer at my Local food cupboard and church
What’s the first concert you attended?
Charlie Daniels Band
What was your first job?
Receptionist
Recommendations
My husband and I met Laura when we were walking through an open-house that she was having for her client. She was so warm, welcoming, personable, professional and just seemed on top of things! She gave us the opportunity to leave our contact information
and email, which we did. That house wasn’t for us and we were passively looking for a new home at that time but hadn’t quite committed to it yet. I received an email from Laura asking for feedback on the home we viewed and I think she sent a subsequent one
just to check in. At that time we did have a friend who was a realtor but lived away and were so impressed with Laura that we started reaching out to her to help us view houses that came on the market. This was during a time where houses weren’t lasting long
on the market and she was incredibly responsive to us - we always felt that she was prioritizing us and working around OUR crazy schedule and never felt that we had to fit into her schedule.
We saw a lot of houses - she was never pushy, always offered to get more information from the listing agent and just really understood what we were looking for in a home as a family with a dog and two toddlers.
We had pretty specific criteria and she was patient with us. She came with us to view the house we ended up buying several times, reached out to their agent as the price was much higher than we could afford and I think her personality and approach with the listing agent is what helped us get the home we wanted but thought was outside our price range.
She was incredibly reassuring, encouraged us to take our time to think through decisions. She hired a great photographer to take photos of our very first home that we had renovated and put a lot of love, money and energy into (and were so proud of) and the photos really showed it’s true beauty. She got feedback from people who she showed our house to which was reassuring that all our hard work paid off.
It was clear to us that she has a lot of good relationships within the field just in how she communicated with other agents and at our closing because she is just a genuine person and that shows in the work she does as a realtor.
After closing on our new home we walked in to a beautiful basket of little personalized items and thoughtful gifts and each of our kids had a bag with a balloon and some special treats. I had made the comment once to her that I had always wanted a big front porch where I could hang plants in the summer and the house we ended up with has a beautiful front porch and in one of the few towns we wanted to live in - so we ended up right where we needed and wanted to be!
I would recommend Laura to any buyer - the minute you meet her you’ll feel like you’ve known her forever and will be very satisfied with her knowledge and professionalism!
We saw a lot of houses - she was never pushy, always offered to get more information from the listing agent and just really understood what we were looking for in a home as a family with a dog and two toddlers.
We had pretty specific criteria and she was patient with us. She came with us to view the house we ended up buying several times, reached out to their agent as the price was much higher than we could afford and I think her personality and approach with the listing agent is what helped us get the home we wanted but thought was outside our price range.
She was incredibly reassuring, encouraged us to take our time to think through decisions. She hired a great photographer to take photos of our very first home that we had renovated and put a lot of love, money and energy into (and were so proud of) and the photos really showed it’s true beauty. She got feedback from people who she showed our house to which was reassuring that all our hard work paid off.
It was clear to us that she has a lot of good relationships within the field just in how she communicated with other agents and at our closing because she is just a genuine person and that shows in the work she does as a realtor.
After closing on our new home we walked in to a beautiful basket of little personalized items and thoughtful gifts and each of our kids had a bag with a balloon and some special treats. I had made the comment once to her that I had always wanted a big front porch where I could hang plants in the summer and the house we ended up with has a beautiful front porch and in one of the few towns we wanted to live in - so we ended up right where we needed and wanted to be!
I would recommend Laura to any buyer - the minute you meet her you’ll feel like you’ve known her forever and will be very satisfied with her knowledge and professionalism!
Laura worked for nearly four months to help facilitate the purchase of our business. There were many challenges and obstacles that were addressed in a timely and professional manner by her. She maintained an outstanding level of communication throughout,
was extremely responsive to all of the parties involved, and she took all of the unexpected challenges in stride. I would not hesitate to work with her in the future.
Jul 12, 2024 at 2:15 PM
Leah Jewell recommends Laura Preston
My husband and I sold our house in 3 days, but we couldn't have done it without the help of Laura Preston of NextHome. Laura was very professional. She answered all our questions in a very timely manner. She walked us through all the steps and followed
through with everything she said she would do. She had someone take professional pictures both inside and out, and they also used a drone to take pictures from the sky. The pictures came out great. Laura was with us from start to finish and I would highly
recommend her to help you purchase your dream home or first home or even if you're looking to sell. Call on Laura Preston from NextHome!!
Laura did a fantastic job helping us land our dream property...from a thousand miles away! No kidding. We live in Iowa and had our eye on a wooded lot in the Bangor area and she helped facilitate getting us the information we needed to make a good decision
and finally pull the trigger. Very professional, and we cannot thank her enough.
Laura is simply the best. She is honest, professional, very informative and she always listened to our needs. She is very good at getting back and follow up on timely fashion. We were very fortunate to have Laura for our real estate journey with our lot.
She went above and beyond to gather information from the city and code enforcement and provided correct information to clients . Would highly recommend Laura for anyone looking for realtor and we will ask for ONLY Laura for any real estate need that we may
have in future. Next Home is fortunate to have such a good realtor on their team.
Laura was amazing to work with. She was continuously sending me prospect homes not only within my budget but based on what we had talked about and what I was specifically looking for. She was always there to answer my questions day, night or weekend! When
we finally found our new home, she was so supportive and even gave us our first home warming gift. My kids were so excited to find a surprise Luke of their own in their bedroom. Highly recommend Laura!
Jul 31, 2023 at 5:19 PM
Heather Berg recommends Laura Preston
I'm writing this letter to recommend Laura Preston as a real estate agent for your real estate needs. Laura provided my family & I with resources and support for a smooth and pleasant property sale. She listened, was very caring & helped us through the
emotional meaning of my dad & moms home & worked hard to make sure she found someone that fit our needs to what we wanted to see; in the future with our dad & moms house & property. She found someone that will take care for it & enjoy it as our family did
all those years; with so many beautiful memories.
As a real estate agent, Laura conducts her work thoroughly and efficiently throughout the entire listing, browsing and negotiation process. She marketed my parent’s home for a fast but a very thought out sale. Laura’s ability to communicate effectively and negotiate to ensure her clients' satisfaction contributes to her success in her field.
Laura was a dependable and knowledgeable real estate agent who helped us sell quickly but with all our needs in mind. She offered much information of the process & informed us of all steps along the way. Her work allowed us to have minimal worries during an important and stressful time, which allows me to recommend her and her services to you with confidence.
Heather Berg
As a real estate agent, Laura conducts her work thoroughly and efficiently throughout the entire listing, browsing and negotiation process. She marketed my parent’s home for a fast but a very thought out sale. Laura’s ability to communicate effectively and negotiate to ensure her clients' satisfaction contributes to her success in her field.
Laura was a dependable and knowledgeable real estate agent who helped us sell quickly but with all our needs in mind. She offered much information of the process & informed us of all steps along the way. Her work allowed us to have minimal worries during an important and stressful time, which allows me to recommend her and her services to you with confidence.
Heather Berg
Jun 25, 2023 at 9:14 AM
William Belanger recommends Laura Preston
Laura was fantastic to work with. She is honest, straight forward, and very well organized. She keeps you well informed and keeps excellent contact with you throughout the whole process. I highly recommend anyone buying or selling to utilize her as their
realtor, you will not be disappointed.
Nov 1, 2022 at 11:12 AM
Anonymous recommends Laura Preston
Laura went above and beyond to include every detail of our home & property in a very professional manner. She has a caring & upbeat attitude. We recommend her for your future next home experience.
My husband and I were incredibly blessed by Laura throughout our home selling experience! She was thorough, attentive to detail, responsive, kind, and gave us the sense that she truly cared about all of the parties involved-from our first phone call to
our conversation after closing. She worked hard while making it look easy! We've already recommended her to friends and family, and will continue to do so.
Laura Preston did an amazing job finding us our new house and helping us make buying our house a reality! Laura walked us through the whole process of buying our new home, explained each step, and made the whole process run smoothly! I would recommend
her to anyone looking to buy or sell their home.
Laura is incredible. She helped us purchase and sell a home. She was right there for every step to make sure everything went smoothly. We are very grateful that we chose Laura as our realtor!
Laura was "AWESOME." She was careful with every step so that the sale of my home was a sooth process. Very patient and kind. If I wanted to make changes, she was more than willing to help with that. Selling my home was emotionally very difficult for me
and Laura showed great compassion and understanding. I cannot thank her enough.
From the first meeting, I knew I had the right Realtor. Laura was so confident and she impressed me not only with her knowledge of the local market, but also with the services she could provide through Next Home Experience.
Laura was super responsive and on top of every detail. She was a delight to work with.
Should I have need for a realtor in the future, my first call would be to Laura.
Laura was super responsive and on top of every detail. She was a delight to work with.
Should I have need for a realtor in the future, my first call would be to Laura.
Laura was exceptional. She helped us identify towns and homes that we could look at in our in frequent trips up to Maine. She coordinated several viewings in a short period of time and was extremely attentive to all of our questions and needs. We found
our vacation home quickly and Laura cleared the path managing all of our needs as we live out of state. Her attention to detail, her pleasant nature, and thoroughness was so appreciated. She is also a wonderful communicator. Thank you for all that you do.
Laura was the absolute best realtor we ever could have hoped for. My husband and I were moving 3 hours away from our current town so we knew it was going to be a struggle. Laura made it as painless as possible though! she answered ALL our questions, looked
at soooo many listings to see if our loan would cover it, recommended a great mortgage officer who helped us a lot as well, and was also so kind while doing it. she never seemed to get annoyed over our dumb questions, and explained things we didn't know. she's
very personable and easy to talk to and IF we ever have to buy/sell again, we hope she's still a realtor so we can use her again. 10/10, best realtor ever.
Laura did such an amazing and thorough job working for us. She was extremely open and honest in our searches. While we were looking at the big picture and envisioning our family in the houses, she was looking at the smaller details - household damage,
flaws, etc...that only her expert eyes could spot. I hope that I don't have to buy another home but if I do, Laura is the only person I would trust with the process.
I am so grateful for Laura’s support … she made a daunting experience much more manageable by taking care of all the things I didn’t know about and things I just couldn’t do myself. She is cheerful, respectful and knowledgeable; stays on top of things
& got everything done so quickly. I highly recommend her to anyone thinking of listing their property with Next Home. Thank you, Laura & Next Home for providing excellent service!
Sincerely, Katrina G.
Sincerely, Katrina G.
Laura was very helpful in buying a home. When I had first contacted her, I noticed her demeanor seemed much more friendly and congenial than the agent from a different firm I had contacted in the beginning of my search. Very knowledgeable, Laura answered
all of the questions I had during the home buying process, including all of the details about the home that interested me. As a result I was able to quickly act and purchase a home that had everything I wanted and at a price I could afford.
Couldn't have been more impressed with Laura. She went out of her way to be available to my work schedule and answered all of my questions as soon as possible. I appreciate all of the hard work she put into my house hunting and would definitely use her
again if I'm in the market.
We were so pleased with Laura. She was always ready to answer any questions or find the answers if she didn't have them. She is professional and friendly. She loves helping people and it shows. We would use her again and highly recommend her to anyone
looking to sell or buy, a home or business.
Laura did a fantastic job with my purchase. Very nice and professional! We definitely had a lot of ups and downs and Laura stayed the course. Thank you~Chad
Laura was awesome! Always available to answer questions day or night. She dealt with me being in another state trying to sell my grandmother's house. Always kept me updated on what was going on. She is a true professional and I would definitely recommend
her to every one!