City poised to hire broker for tax-acquired properties

Ellsworth staff have recommended awarding a real estate brokerage contract for municipal tax-acquired properties to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group. The firm was the top-scoring proposer in a seven‑bid RFP process and would handle listing, marketing, and sales in compliance with state law.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Renewal

Initial brokerage services contract; renewal or extension terms would be defined in the final agreement executed under 36 M.R.S. § 943-C.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

Ellsworth City Council Agenda 2026-06-15

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the professional services contract by City of Ellsworth?

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate the Masiello Group was awarded this professional services contract by City of Ellsworth, as recorded on June 15, 2026.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Ellsworth City Council Agenda 2026-06-15 (Agenda), dated June 15, 2026 from City of Ellsworth. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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