Olde Port Properties
Informed, experienced, and positioned in historic Market Square; Olde Port Properties aspires to be the Best Real Estate Company . . . period. Most of us grew up in the Seacoast. None of us intend to leave. We love it here and know you will too.
The purchase or sale of real estate is a major event in the lives of our clients. Simply stated, our job is to make it as rewarding for them as possible. Whether we're working for Buyers or Sellers, our focus is to deliver maximum value. That's what motivates us. We love our job.
If that's the kind of Real Estate Company you want working for you . . . we're right here. We're Olde Port Properties.
Agents
George Carlisle
Owner/Broker
George Carlisle and his wife, Susan, are both natives and lifelong residents of Portsmouth. George joined Olde Port Properties after retiring from a very successful 30-year career as an executive in high tech printing and publishing. Known as a "turn-around specialist," George worked the last 16 years as President/CEO of three profitable international companies ranging from $50M to $300M.
George holds a BA degree in Economics from Dartmouth College and is a featured speaker on "Leadership" for a number of organizations and educational institutions. He has served on the Board of Trustees for The Seacoast Repertory Theatre and is an avid contributor to the Music Hall.
Specializing in the sale of both commercial and residential properties, George's key to success is that he's completely "sold" on the seacoast. He has said many times, "When it comes to quality of life, I know of no place in the world that offers more advantages than Portsmouth, NH and the towns that surround it."
Jeff Mountjoy
Owner/Realtor
Jeff has been a resident of Portsmouth since 1995. He resides in the Little Harbour district of town along with his wife, Karen - a New Hampshire native - and their three young children, Lachlan, Patrick, and Alice. Originally from Perth, Western Australia, Jeff moved to the United States working for the Education Department of Western Australia as an Educational Language consultant dealing with schools and districts across the country. Since transitioning to real estate in July 2000, Jeff has consistently ranked in the top 25 Realtors across the State of New Hampshire and continues to be a top producer in and around the picturesque towns along the Seacoast. Jeff holds an Honors Degree in Education and has been a member of numerous local non-profit boards.
Wayne Semprini
Realtor
Wayne Semprini is a lifelong resident of the greater Portsmouth area. He spent 30 years in the orthopedic industry, where he founded two successful orthopedic supply companies, and helped to reorganize and manage distribution for a major orthopedic manufacturer, until his retirement in 2006.
Wayne has spearheaded the development of numerous commercial and residential projects in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Most notable was rescuing and subsequently restoring The Old Custom House on the corner of Pleasant and State Streets in Portsmouth, in the early nineties.
Wayne has been very active in the Portsmouth and New Castle communities, sitting on various boards and serving as the New Castle Town Moderator for over 25 years. Along with being the former Chairman of the Republican Party in New Hampshire, Wayne has played an active role in many state and national political activities.
He and his wife of 34 years, Paulette, have two grown sons who own and manage the Country View Restaurant in Greenland, NH.
Wayne's knowledge of the Seacoast area, coupled with his passion for this community, make him a great local resource.
Saija Di Gesu
Broker, GRI
Honesty, Service and Integrity are words that describe Saija Di Gesu. Originally from Finland, Saija holds a BA in Economics and Business Administration from Uppsala University in Sweden. After spending 10 years in New York City as a marketing manager for FINNAIR, Saija moved to Stratham in 1993 with her husband Jon and three beautiful daughters---Kristiina, recent graduate of the University of Oregon; Juliaana a sophomore at the University of Rochester and Mikaela, a very active Exeter High School student. Saija loves to cook and read but, if asked, she will say her favorite thing is to find the right home for the right family. She has been helping seacoast residents buy and sell RE since 2000. Saija has built a stellar reputation in the Seacoast as a realtor who is knowlegeable, honest and gets things done. She loves every aspect of the real estate process, especially being of service to her clients and developing lasting relationships with her sellers and buyers. Saija is a graduate of the Realtor Institute (GRI), and is a Certified Buyers Representative (CSR).
Mark Nason
Associate Broker
Born and raised in Portsmouth, Mark Nason graduated from New Franklin Elementary and Portsmouth High, in what seems like a blur, and went on to the Thompson School of Agriculture at UNH. It was Mark's passion for fine cooking, both preparing and partaking of it, that led him through an early working career in some of Portsmouth's most storied local eateries.
Mark then evolved to the trades where he gained a thorough knowledge of all aspects of new construction, specializing in residential masonry. Eventually, Mark determined it could be just as rewarding to sell real estate as it is to create it. He became a licensed realtor in 1989 and founded his own brokerage in 1994, Nason & Company, Inc. Located right in downtown Portsmouth, on the river overlooking the tugboats, Mark built a prolific team of dedicated professionals; all of which makes him an integral part of Olde Port Properties today. We consider him, "Portsmouth's Natural Resource".
Mark now resides on Little River in North Hampton with his wife, Laureen, and their corgi, Theo. They find the beauty and open space of their small slice of seacoast second to none! When not working, Mark spends his energy at his favorite surf break, fishing, or on the tennis court.
Cori McGrath
Realtor / Rental Specialist
After a twelve year career as a market research consultant working for Fortune 500 companies across the country, Cori decided to focus her visions back to the community she lives in. Licensed in New Hampshire and Maine, she strives to build relationships with her clients and exceed their expectations. In her eyes, "Its About People Not Property" - if a client is happy with her services, they'll be a client for life, not just one transaction.
Cori's expertise includes working with first-time and seasoned buyers & sellers on the Seacoast and her passion for Portsmouth shines when she has the opportunity to work with folks relocating to the area. She is known for her ability to listen to clients needs and create a satisfying experience during what can be a stressful process.
Cori has a BA in Psychology from Miami University in Ohio and is an avid college football fan. She lives in Portsmouth with her husband Bob and their twin girls Molly and Shaye. They are believers in participating in local activities, supporting local businesses and helping the community to be a better place to live.
Sandy Domina
Associate Broker
Sandy Domina has been a household name in Seacoast real estate for over 35 years, her name synonymous with energy, ethics, and excellence. She started her focused career with the Shanley Corporation in 1974, rising from the highest volume sales associate to general manager in seven years, overseeing the hiring, training, and managing of thirty sales associates in four offices. In 1985 Sandy opened her own privately held company, Coast and Country Real Estate in Rye, which she ran with her husband Walter, until his death in 1991. The highly personalized service and custom marketing that highlighted this small but popular and productive company are some of the same benefits Sandy's clients enjoy today as Sandy has always believed in one-on-one client/agent relationships and hands-on management.
Between 1992 and 2004 Sandy designed and introduced a Rental Division for Prudential Rush Realty, started Best Rentals and Property Management which she operated until 1997, served as a start-up advisor for Mark Nason and Company on the Portsmouth waterfront, worked for luxury broker, Tate and Foss, a Sotheby's affiliate in Rye, NH, and enjoyed exceptional success with REMAX Coast to Coast in Portsmouth.
With entrepreneurial voices always in the background, in 2002 Sandy re-opened her own personally managed and privately held firm, Sandy Domina Associates, to again,emphasize the small hand-picked team approach to the business which she knew would provide her clients with consistency and better service. Coming together in the fall of 2009 with Olde Port Properties is further assessment of her commitment to a balanced, quality team. Look to Sandy for blunt, straightforward answers, an effortless commitment to the business, and a pro-active approach when the going gets tough.
Sandy's real estate teaching, training, and education is very thorough. She is a graduate of four real estate schools, auctioneering school,and has taught real estate courses at UNH School of Continuing Education, Practising RE Institute, and Kittery, Maine Adult Education. She holds licenses in New Hampshire and Maine, and formerly held licenses in California and Florida. She is an accomplished singer and public speaker.
In the words of F.Sugden Murphy,Jr. of New Castle : " With Sandy, the whole package is there: Experience, drive, sensitivity, perseverance, and judgement."
Susan Spaulding
Associate Broker
Susan's talent as a Realtor is making the home buying and selling process enjoyable and efficient. She is skilled at finding that "just right" property for her clients and their families.
Her warm personal style quickly earns the trust of clients facing a major move or buying the home just around the corner. Susan has a broad knowledge of the neighborhoods and properties in the Seacoast area, which helps her find the right match for her clients. Her strong business background helps her negotiate the best possible terms for the clients she represents.
Building on her career in marketing on Madison Avenue, and as a principal in an executive search company located in Portsmouth, Susan is adept at marketing homes and connecting the right people with the right properties.
Susan is an active member of the Seacoast, contributing her talents and efforts to many organizations. She was a founding member of the Seacoast Women's Giving Circle, a philanthropic group committed to providing financial support to select local non-profits. Susan also serves on the Board of Directors of New Heights Adventures for Teens, a program designed to foster resiliency and independence in the area's youth.
With her professional background, as well as her educational, charitable and personal experiences, Susan comes highly equipped for success in real estate. She is thorough, organized, respectful and straightforward. But most importantly, Susan quickly connects with clients as they move through such an important life transition as buying or selling a home.
Susan Spaulding lives in New Castle with her husband, Bill Stewart, and their three children.
