Charmaine has been an independent contractor and business owner since 2005. Her background in health care has helped her develop attention to detail. Charmaine works with buyers and sellers. She makes her clients a priority and goes above and beyond for her clients. Charmaine joined the real estate profession in 2005, while still working in the health care industry. The fields complemented each other and allowed her to help people - something she always aims to do.
Charmaine is a member of the National Association of Realtors, Maine Association of Realtors, and the Mountains to Shore Board of Realtors. She is also a member of the elite Fontaine Ambassadors‘ Council. This membership consists of the top-tier realtors who gather periodically for mastermind sessions for the purpose of continuous improvement in serving our clients’ needs and market our listings.
Charmaine welcomes the addition of her son, Ryan, to the team. Ryan Raby is a sales agent that joined the team in 2023 who brings many talents to the home selling and buying process for their clients. In addition to real estate knowledge, he has a vast experience in landscaping, staging, handyman tasks and has connections in the trades. All of these add up to added value for their clients.
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"Had a great agent Charmaine Raby she guided me thru the process. I was from out of state and she help stage the property and was there at all hours answering questions and replying to all offers."
Cal Lajoie | Google Review
"Charmaine Raby recently helped me purchase a rental home in Lewiston. I gave her my parameters of price, location and condition. She came through on all three. There were a few bumps along the way, but all problems were solved to my complete satisfaction thanks to Charmaine’s hard work. I highly recommend her."
Gayle Jones | Google Review
"Charmaine Raby was fantastic, professional, patient and very understanding. Every step of the way, she worked towards finding a place that fit our preferences. She was also very generous with advice on what to put into consideration when viewing a particular property."
Judith Ayugi | Google Review
"Charmaine Raby was wonderful, she made you feel very relaxed."
Janice Shadwell | Google Review
"Charmaine, this note is so long overdue that I’m almost embarrassed to be writing it, but late is better than never, so here I go! Thank you so much for everything you did for us last year. I’m sure we could have sold our house and bought another without you, but I’m also sure we could not have sold our house and bought THIS house without you. [Shudder!] Thank you for taking time to understand exactly what we were looking for in a house and getting to know us. Thank you for explaining processes to us in terms we could understand (in some cases, repeatedly) without making us feel stupid. Thank you for outlining what our options were when we had to make decisions without trying to pressure us in a certain direction. Thank you for not losing patience when I dug in and insisted on waiting for this house. On the other hand, toward the end, when I was ready to call it quits, thank you for digging in and finding a way to close the deal. Your knowledge, experience, and skills were critical to our happy outcome, and your friendliness and sense of humor were welcome bonuses. We would recommend you without reservation to anyone looking for an experienced realtor. Thank you!"Robyn Dumont
"Charmaine approached me about my home about a year before I called her back to tell her I was ready to sell my home. She was complementary of my home. She was professional, and I knew she would not only be my realtor but she’d also be my friend too. She was right on it and never let anything slide. If I called her, she would talk as long as I needed and if she didn’t have the availability to talk she’d call me when she did. I couldn’t be happier with the job she did."
Tammy Poissonnier | Google Review
"Thank you so much for all your help & hard work in selling our beloved home. All your talents and attention to detail made this process move forward with the sale, even in the middle of winter! I appreciate your patience navigating the plethora of difficulties & challenge conflicting this sale! It was a pleasure working with you these past months and I hope we can continue out friendship!" -SM
“Charmaine, I cannot thank you enough for helping me find my dream home. It’s perfect for me. It’s literally everything I wanted—and more! I couldn’t be happier. I would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone who asks. You were professional, patient, attentive, courteous, friendly, diligent, and very responsive. It was a joy working with you. Five stars plus!”Rick C. | Bowdoin
"Thank you very much for everything, you did an awesome job, and I really enjoyed working with you! You made things easy and clear for me, you were reachable all the time and available, if not immediately, then you used to get back to me very soon after I reach out to you. I really enjoyed working with you. I definitely feel that I was lucky to have found you."
"I certainly cannot say enough good things about Charmaine Raby. She has helped me build, buy and sell a number of homes and I would not look anywhere else for a reputable and professional realtor.
She is a winner."
Damon Jordan | Google Review
"I highly recommend Charmaine Raby for several reasons. The first is that she knows the market in Auburn, as well as the real estate agents who represent buyers in this area. This proved highly valuable in getting the word out once I had an offer, attracting multiple offers, and sending the price to the maximum the market would bear. Second, her advice around presenting the house ensured it looked its best. Her photographer showed its assets and demonstrated the potential of my property, even in places it didn't necessarily live up currently to that potential. I believe this sparked buyers' imagination and motivated them to bid higher on the property. Third, as we move through the closing process, her advice is again proving valuable in negotiating and continuing to motivate and inspire the buyers through their agent. I have had an excellent experience with Charmaine and learned the value of listing with a great agent, and there is no question Charmaine is one of the best."
Amy Flowers | Auburn
"Charmaine Raby came highly recommended when I decided to downsize and sell my house and looking for a realtor. I was not disappointed, Charmaine's knowledge and friendly manner were evident at our first meeting, and it continued until closing day. The Fontaine team lives up to its slogan, "At Fontaine, You're Family". I will gladly recommend and share my experience at Fontaine Family with others."
Lena Dettmann | Google Review
"Thank you so much for helping me begin this next chapter in my life. Many people recommended you as a realtor and "sang" your praises. I am now one of those people. God bless you and your family."
Lena
"Charmaine is the best realtor I have had she goes way beyond what is expected. You hit a bump in the road she is right there to smooth it back down, She has been there for the long haul with us and all the ups and downs she took care of and even became a great friend you can't get any better than that."Tom & Patsie Scott
"Yay it’s official ✨ house has sold ✨ on to the next step in our Journey.. wherever universe may lead us. We cannot thank Charmaine Raby enough 💕 - absolutely the best realtor around. if you are looking to buy or sell a home we would highly recommend her for all your real estate needs."
Bobbie & Scott Crooker
"I have had the pleasure of working with Charmaine several times now. Real estate transactions can be stressful at times. Charmaine takes the worry out of buying and selling with her experience. If any issues do come up Charmaine knows how to resolve them. She is there for %100 of the process! Thank you Charmaine!"
Alan Quatticci | New Gloucester
"Charmaine is the answer to all your needs! We were impressed by her knowledge of the market and thoughtful way she helped us navigate the selling process. She was there for us every step of the way taking care of each detail and task with the most meticulous attention. We never had to worry at all because Charmaine watched over us. Her care and commitment to clients is legendary."
Sarah D. | Auburn
"Charmaine was the best! She went above and beyond to help us sell our house!"
Eli Dapolonia | Google Review
"Thank you so much for all your help and hard work in selling our beloved home. All your talents and attention to detail made this process move forward with the sale, even in the middle of winter! I appreciate your patience navigating the plethora of difficulties and challenges confronting this sale! It was a pleasure working with you these past months!"
Seller | Auburn
"Our agent Charmaine was prompt, and handled everything in a timely manner. She went the extra mile in everything that needed to be done."
Loanne Popp | Google Review
"Thank you for leading and guiding me with such grace and compassion. I am in awe how every dilemma was handled so swiftly and every one that aided us was professional & skilled in their job. Like a fine tuned machine. I will hold you in my heart always as the woman who got me through one of the most difficult 3 months of my life."
L. Wood | Turner
"Thank you for going above and beyond in helping to sell the house. You were easy to contact, knowledgeable about the market and had our best interests in mind the whole time. You put in the work necessary to get the job done at the best possible price. I would highly recommend you as an agent to anyone who needs one. Again, Charmaine, thank you."
Cliff | Written Review
"Charmaine was absolutely amazing. She listened to my needs and was helpful beyond imagination."
Natalie Maida | Google Review
"In a rough and tumble marketplace, we found the best real estate agent and company yet! Charmaine Raby stood out head and shoulders from 3 other realtors I spoke with or tried to work with before even arriving in Maine. She listened, she communicated and she didn't send us old listings we had already find on the internet, which is exactly what two other realtors did. Charmaine found us a house in 8 days - on only the 3rd house we looked at. Clearly, we selected Charmaine to represent us and we could not have made a better decision. We don't plan to ever move again, but I will most certainly refer anyone in need of a top real estate agent to the Fontaine clan!"
Christopher Wheelock | Auburn
“I felt incredibly at ease and that I was in good hands. I could ask a question at almost any time, and it seemed I would get an answer immediately. Charmaine had the utmost patience for my questions and for the loan process as a whole, as it took a very long time. I felt as though she advocated for me and left me little to really worry about. Charmaine really cared and wanted me to get into the house I wanted, and as someone buying a house for the first time in this market, that is huge. I would absolutely recommend this team to anybody trying to get a house right now.”
Liam Walls-Ott | Google Review
"The service was friendly and complete. All the details were taken care of."
Edward Cote | Lewiston
"Charmaine is the hardest, innovative and most competent Real Estate agent we've ever worked with. Went way beyond the call of duty. Very accessible and WAY hard working." -Laurie Mason | Poland
"I have worked with Charmaine several times now. Her commitment to her customers is unmatched. She always goes above and beyond. Fontaine has resources a lot of smaller agencies do not like virtual walk thru and aerial views." -Alan Quatticci | New Gloucester
"Beyond helpful through the whole process. Charmaine understood my situation and she was quick to show me homes and make appointments. She was super easy to work with and made everything such more fun with her great personality." -Robyn Fox | Turner
"When I need representation or know someone who does I always recommend Charmaine and the Fontaine Family. You’re going to love Charmaine! She’s so nice and she gets things done! ;)" -Lisa Kurtz | Auburn
"We worked with Charmaine three times while we lived in Maine. She went above and beyond to be accessible and was highly knowledgeable about the market. Absolutely loved working with her and would recommend her again in a heartbeat." -David Suda | South Portland
"Charmaine was very informative on what we should fix and what didn’t need to be fixed to sell the house to maximize the profits with the least amount of investment. Very knowledgeable in the real estate market, I would gladly recommend her. Whenever I made a phone call within five minutes I will get a return call and usually that was because she was driving excellent service also told us we should get $50,000 more than the last agency said we would get and we got it." -Robert Beaumier | Auburn
"Charmaine has gone above and beyond for us when searching for the ideal home. If you want an agent that is willing to go the extra mile, choose Charmaine at Fontaine." -Kimberly Pepin | Manchester
"Charmaine walked is through the selling and buying process. She would not allow us to get discouraged or lose hope when things didn't go quite as planned, and finally got is into our forever home. Shey really listened to our wants, needs and concerns, and ensured that all of our questions were answered. Charmaine is very caring and reassuring." -Tammy Bureau | Wayne
"Charmaine nailed it, she got us a quick sale at the best possible price. Good and easy access to a moving truck for free (very good to have that service)." -Daniel Lacerte | Sabattus
"Charmaine was just fantastic. She was always there to guide us, give us good information, was super patient, professional, and provided exceptional customer service. We were going to re-list with her again until a health issue cropped up. I have recommended her to friends and family because she was just so great to work with." -Bobbi Crooker | Gardiner
"Charmaine treated me like I was her most important client even thought I know she was extremely busy. I still call Charmaine with questions and she is always willing to help. It’s nice to know that I wasn’t just a number." -Dawn Ryan | Auburn
"Charmaine was my real estate agent at a previous agency and was wonderful through the whole process. She really listened to what we wanted and was very accommodating and patient with my indecisions. I would love to work with her again and trust that she has chosen a great company to work for in her current position." -Karen Hathaway |Auburn
"Great services; great attention to detail and making sure we were prepared & informed for each step of the process is selling our house. Charmaine gave the sale of our home her full attention & effort. Best experience selling our home ever!" -Debra Beaumier | Auburn
"We were from out of state and through the whole process, Charmaine guided us to find the right house in the right neighborhood for our family. Almost 7 years later, we are still happy with our home and are glad we didn't go forward with a house in some of the other neighborhoods that we originally considered. Her knowledge allowed us to not just buy a house but a place we would be happy to call home for years to come. Although she's a busy lady, she made us feel like we were her only clients throughout the process. I'd have random questions that I would email late at night, expecting an answer the following day, but instead she would reply almost instantly. It eased a lot of our first-time buyers' anxiety and concerns. She's the best!" -Lincey Viel | Auburn
"Very quick to respond to any of my questions and the agent I worked with took care of all the staging it wasn't even a question of who would do that. This made everything so easy on me. The willingness and preparedness to go above and beyond what a typical agent would do." -Brian Mason | Whitefield
"It’s all about Charmaine… she’s the best! I have been involved in many real estate transactions in the past… dealing with Charmaine and the Fontaine family was truly a pleasure." -Eleanor Garcia | Auburn
"Charmaine was available, flexible, and made us feel rushed or pressured to purchase. LOVE Charmaine and she will work with you!" -Crystal Vaughn | Augusta
"Personal attention to us at all times and ease of selling our home." -Tricia Giard
"Charmaine was great to work with. No matter what time it was she was working on our deals and really went the extra mile to make sure we got the home we wanted and did everything to get us every penny we could for our home. I have and will continue to recommend them and the entire team." -Donnie D'AUTEUIL via Google Reviews
"Charmaine is the whole package - she is pleasant and fun to work with (during stressful times even!), we can trust her completely, and she is an incredibly hard worker. She is knowledgeable about the real estate field and buying and selling our homes with her always felt safe because of her expertise. She goes above and beyond and works harder than any other Realtor we've worked with." -Lynn Smith
"We had the great opportunity of working with Charmaine Raby when we were house searching in 2020. She helped us find an amazing house! She listened to what we wanted and helped us find the house that worked for us and in our price range. I highly recommend this company and especially Charmaine!" -Elizabeth Ramos via Facebook
"Charmaine was very easy to work with. We sold an apartment building through her and purchased a camp with her help. When things came up at the last moment she knew who to call and what to do. Although buying and selling is very stressful Charmaine made it feel easy. Don’t get anchored down with the stress of buying or selling just call Charmaine Raby and you’ll be smooth sailing!" -Linda Cristina | Lewiston
Charmaine went above and beyond to helping me find the right home for me. -Barbara Brinkley | Leeds
"Charmaine went above and beyond I have referred her to multiple people so far . We can’t say thanks enough even months after the sale and has checked in on us periodically. Don’t go to someone else you will not get better attention and treatment. Charmaine is the best at what she does. We had a bad realtor and we were in jeopardy of not getting the home she stepped in and said it was gonna happen against all odds and it did." -Adam McQuade | Auburn
"In this very competitive market it was comforting to know that I had Charmaine working with me. She is an incredibly kind person and was always willing to go above and beyond. I was out of the state frequently and she did everything possible to accommodate my needs and make my home search a success. I relied on her to be my eyes and ears and I definitely couldn’t have gone through this process without her." -Dawn Ryan | Auburn
"This is the second time we have Charmaine as our realtor and I can tell you, she is really awesome. The first time we got our property for the best possible price (we were then buyers) and the 2nd time we sold it at the best possible price (20% above listed price) and each time everything went perfectly well. She is not only a very nice person, she is also very professional and extremely dedicated to her clients and will do anything necessary (and beyond !) to get it done and get her clients totally satisfied. She is highly recommended." -Dr. Daniel Lacerte & Sylvie Pedneault
"Working with Charmaine from the very beginning, was very easy and she did everything she could to minimize the stress of selling a home. She really did her homework researching the houses in my area and around the same price range to get a very realistic price even in the very volatile market right now. When it came to staging the house for pictures they were very clear on what was important to look good in the listing and even provided all the white towels and staging props. I didn't spend a cent on temporary decorations for my house! For the rest of the process Charmaine always had a plan and could provide me with answers to my questions right away. I would (and already have) recommend Charmaine to anyone planning to sell their house in Maine. By the way- they sold it for $50,000 over asking!" -Brian Mason | Brunswick
"Prompt, thorough, kind, receptive, understanding...really there isn't a bad thing I could say." -Jaclyn Israel | Lewiston
"I would recommend Charmaine and the Fontaine family if you’re looking to sell your home. From the start of listing our home and until the end of closing on our home, it was a very smooth process. All the agents are very friendly and they will work with you to sell your home as quick and easy as possible." -Kelly Jannetty | Auburn
"My broker Charmaine Raby was very efficient in promoting the sale of my house to prospective buyers and I felt that she had my back in protecting me as the seller looking out for my best interest. I would recommend them to anyone who would be selling any kind of real estate. Her attention to detail and the ability to answer any questions you might have concerning problems that might arise from the sale of property. I would highly recommend her." -Rene Cote |Lewiston
"Huge shout out to Charmaine Raby. She guided us through the selling and buying process. No matter how many times we thought we'd never find a house, she kept us positive and moving forward. Even when there was little available, she just kept digging, and helped us find our perfect little piece of heaven. Charmaine, we can't thank you enough. What a team!!" -Tammy Clavet-Bureau & Marc Bureau via Facebook
"We had a very positive, professional experience with Charmaine. This was not our first time buying a home, but it might as well have been. We were pretty green. Our situation was made more difficult by the fact that we were in Oregon and doing our house hunt via Skype. She kept in regular touch with us, and with my sister in Maine, who was acting as our eyes and ears locally. She was very good about explaining things as we went along. Everything went smoothly, from beginning to end, and we closed on New Year’s Eve. Thank you for such a smooth, pleasant experience. I recommend the Fontaine Family with pleasure." -Hilda Westervelt via Facebook
"Charmaine was wonderful to work with! What makes them different is all the little details. Constant communication. She had our best interest in mind. Always prompt and helpful!" -Ashley Carrier | Augusta
"My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Charmaine Raby. Being first time buyers, we HIGHLY RECOMMEND anyone who is buying a house to use Charmaine. We are so happy in our new home and we wouldn’t be here without you. A big THANK YOU!!!" -Kristen Finlay via Facebook
"My husband and I were first time homebuyers and new to Maine. We had the pleasure to work with Charmaine Raby! She was very helpful with explaining everything to us and finding us our first home, even during the pandemic and with a limited inventory they helped us every step of the way. Thank you so much!! We highly recommend." -Jennifer Rykert via Facebook
"Charmaine was our agent when selling our home and did a excellent job of showing our home; doing it with a minimum of traffic in the house. She came in with her crew and took very detailed pictures. The house was put online and shown on a Wednesday and was sold on the next day at $15,000 more then asking price. She also was our agent in buying our present home. The seller was very difficult to deal with and we almost walked away several times ,but she kept the deal together by her persistence in getting things correct and even doing the sellers part by correcting his misguided closing information. She goes above and beyond any real estate agent I have ever worked with. We cannot say enough good about her." -Ray & Janice Gilliam
"HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Charmaine was simply amazing and I'm not sure we could thank her enough for her assistance. Even when things got weird (thanks COVID) she stepped up her game and made sure our first homebuying experience was still pleasurable. Thank you! We are SO GRATEFUL for you and your wonderful team." -Cindy & Phil Bailey | Wiscasset
"Charmaine worked twice as hard as any agent I have ever seen. She got us a fair and reasonable deal with people that were very difficult to work with. This was a long process and she was very professional and kept her cool and looked out for our best interest though out the whole thing dealing with people that were not."
Raymond Gilliam | Windham
"As first time homebuyers my husband and I had no idea what we were doing. I had someone recommend I talk to Fontaine and boy were we happy we were able to work with Charmaine. She made everything to easy and took a lot of the homebuying stress away. She was always super responsive when I had a question or there was a house we wanted to look at. She really knew what they are looking for, and pointed us in the right direction. We would recommend Charmaine to anyone looking for a home and would work with her again in a heartbeat! Thank you Charmaine for making the process easy and stress free!" -Allyson Newcomb via GoogleMyBusiness
"The hard work and determination of our realtor, Charmaine, was top notch! From assisting us with the staging and selling of our home, to actually knocking on the door of our current home's prior owners and getting them to sell it to us before it was even on the market...and coordinating it all to close on the same day too!!!! This makes 3 transactions with Charmaine so far! She is always available, has an extreme sense of urgency and kept us informed every step of the way, and made us feel like we were her only clients.....amazing! We couldn't be happier with our new home, so thank you Charmaine, and the entire Fontaine Family!" -Scott Travers | Turner
"When I needed help finding the right place for my family I had Charmaine there with me all the way from starting the search to signing the closing paperwork. She went above and beyond what I expect from realtors even would. Advising me when I needed it and treating me like family. Never giving up until we found just what I and my family needed. Thank you. " -Pauline Christie | Lewiston
"Charmaine has given hard work caring attention at getting things done and following through with every thing to close the sale and that is why you are helping me buy our next home. They do a out standing job of marketing and closing the sale on your real estate." -Raymond Gilliam | New Gloucester
"Charmaine went above and beyond to accommodate our schedule to see houses. She understood our wants and needs in a house and made that happen. I am truly thankful! Our past experience was a nightmare from the beginning down to closing and we didn’t think we would ever buy another house. But she changed our minds it was a great experience and I wouldn’t want to work with anyone else." -Karen McBride | Sabattus
"Charmaine was just great to work with. Although I never personally met Charmaine, I feel that I have known her all my life. Charmaine took in a very difficult situation and turned it into a sale. Charmaine did this by staying focused, maintaining a positive attitude and communicated with me on everything. She was so pleasant and a joy to work with. She is a real gem." -Michael Spellman | Gorham
"I am writing this in order to let you know about our experience with Charmaine Raby, and to say without any reservation that she is the best real estate agent we have ever had. Charmaine worked with us through multiple transactions, and in every case she exceeded our expectations. In the first transaction, we were buyers. We were moving from out of state, and she listened carefully to what we wanted, found an ideal house, and FaceTimed a walk through with us. She patiently worked with us to overcome obstacles related to inspections. Her perseverance in helping us find the right property, and her professionalism, were truly appreciated. We bought the right house, she made sure that the transaction went smoothly, and we were very happy with it. When we were ready to sell that house, we called Charmaine to be our agent. She had excellent suggestions for staging, and the house had multiple offers immediately. She guided us through that transaction, and we again appreciated her strong work ethic and professionalism. Charmaine also was our agent for purchase and sale of a house we anticipated using as a rental property. For the purchase, again the transaction was simple and seamless with her as our trusted agent. When we were anticipating listing that property in the spring of 2020, I let Charmaine know in January and said we would be in touch to sell in the spring. Again, she far exceeded our expectations by finding us a buyer before we even formally listed the property. Again, a seamless transaction through closing with Charmaine. We have bought and sold houses in multiple cities, multiple states over the past 20+ years. We have worked with some excellent real estate agents. Of all of those agents, Charmaine is the absolute best! We give our very highest recommendation for Charmaine Raby." -Jen Barna
"I have been investing in real estate for 2 years now. One thing I have learned is that buying and selling real estate is not easy. With everything else I have to deal with in this business, the hassle of buying and selling my investments takes too much time and expertise I don't have. Charmaine always makes this process much easier for me. When I am either buying or selling I just call Charmaine. She cares about her clients and getting them a fair deal and the right price. It takes a lot of stress off me having someone as reliable as Charmaine to help me with this part of the business. Thank you Charmaine!" -Alan Quatticci
"A couple years ago Charmaine helped us find a home to buy. She went above and beyond taking care of every little detail and issue that arose. When it was time to sell our other home in Auburn there was no question in our mind that Charmaine was the person to go to. A higher priced home in Auburn. Not a easy home to sell, but she did everything needed and made it happen. Thanks again Charmaine." -Tim & Donna Stoner | Auburn
"Charmaine is the best agent! She is dedicated to her work. We have worked with her as our agent through 3 transactions and will call her again in the future. We give the absolute highest recommendation for Charmaine. She goes above and beyond to help her clients." -Jen & Jim Barna | Auburn
"Charmaine was very knowledgeable and works non-stop for you and her advice has been very helpful. She goes above and beyond for us. She came up with recommendations in areas we would have never thought of. Very helpful in the process!" -Ron & Rita James | Lewiston
"Ten years ago, my family and I won the real estate agent lottery when we found Charmaine Raby. Not only did she help us find our home then, but 18 months ago she was instrumental in finding my mom a home close to us after my dad passed away. Charmaine goes above and beyond to help make people's dreams come true. We were blessed to find her all those years ago and are blessed to have her as a friend." -Tricia Barnhard via GoogleMyBusiness
"Charmaine Raby is absolutely everything and more that you could possibly want in a realtor. Her patience, knowledge, friendliness, and can-do attitude made the selling of our home and purchasing of another so much less stressful than it could’ve been. She is willing to go that extra mile to help you. Always available to answer a question no matter the time of day. She was such a gem to work with. Just a consummate professional. We would absolutely recommend her without any reservation." -Scott & Bobbi Crooker | Gardiner
"Charmaine researched continually to find properties, asked questions and gave us much more attention. She contacted us regularly and payed attention to detail." -Bill & Lesa Watson | Monmouth
"Charmaine was dedicated, friendly and knowledgeable! The entire process was smooth and she was always there when I needed her. Charmaine kept me in the know all the time! She's AMAZING!" -Robyn Fox | Turner
"Charmaine was a great agent for us & we certainly would recommend her to other people. She is a very honest, sincere person. She is more than an A+ & beyond! We are pleased that we went through the Fontaine Team to have an agent like her." -George & Dorothy Varney
"Charmaine went above & beyond in helping us purchase the right home for us. She was extremely patient with us as first time home buyers. We searched for almost an entire year before settling on the right one. She was very understanding of what we were looking for in terms of the house, lot size, & location. We never felt rushed & she always took the time to explain each step in detail. We could not have chosen a better agent to assist us in this journey. I am glad we had an agent that had our best interests in mind when negotiating, saving us thousands & ensuring we didn't overlook anything during the inspection process. I would definitely recommend her services. She knows what she is doing & she is great to work with! Thanks for everything Charmaine!" -David & Kimberly Pepin - Manchester
"Charmaine was there for us from Day 1. I knew that all I needed to do was pick up the phone & she was there with reassurance & encouragement. This was a difficult situation & she had our backs. Charmaine is extremely helpful & trustworthy. She is a wealth of information & truly cares about her clients. Charmaine is AMAZING!" -Robert & Barbara Daigle | Auburn
"Charmaine exceeded my expectations. Her professionalism was evident throughout the process as she made the extra effort to meet deadlines as they developed. Additionally, being an out-of-state buyer, I appreciated your ability to recommend dependable service providers when needed." -Ray Andreasen | Lewiston
"Charmaine is well connected in the market and dedicated to making it happen. She is professional & always available - that's priceless!" -Philip & Hilary Jean
"My husband and I were searching for a foothold near or on the lake I grew up on. Charmaine worked with us for more than 3 years to assist in finding us the perfect property. She was patient beyond words & professional with her advice. Charmaine is very knowledgeable & asked just the right questions along our journey to find the appropriate & affordable solution to our needs. Courteous, hard working, & diligent are all words that could describe Charmaine. She became a friend we could trust & rely on; a rare commodity in today's business world." -Cyndi & Bob Phillips | Hartford
"Charmaine got results & was very supportive. She was excellent to work with." -Mark Petrie | Sabattus
"Charmaine put in 110% effort. She is knowledgeable, caring, & friendly. She not only made excellent suggestions, she helped us carry them out. Charmaine went above & beyond." -Barrilyn & Geoff Sirr | Groveland, MA
"Charmaine was extremely receptive to all of my questions & concerns. She was very easy to communicate with. Every aspect of my experience with Charmaine & The Fontaine Team was positive. Charmaine Raby - the best agent I have ever worked with!" -Ellie Garcia | Auburn
"Charmaine was always available, efficient, hard working, knowledgeable, experienced, & kind." -Suzanne Vose | Derry, NH
"Charmaine's reputation has served her well & she has more that exceeded my expectations throughout the entire process of selling my first home. I ended up moving cross country & each step of the way she was checking to see how things were going and really helping to coordinate so many details.
While choosing to sell can be difficult, Charmaine was available for questions, meeting in person, & walking through the required steps that made it seem much more manageable. Her knowledge base of the housing market & what each buyer & seller would want lent to amazing customer service with a sincere heart, for any party! She is such a hard worker with an attention to detail that is impressive. If I was looking in the housing market, I would highly recommend meeting with her." -Naomi Opitz | Lewiston
"Charmaine was very knowledgeable, consciences, & had great integrity. I felt I was in very good hands." -Judith Hunnewell | Bowdoin
"We are in the process of selling our lake house & it has been a difficult journey. Our first time around we had a Realtor that did nothing for us - no advice on how we should prepare the house or anything. We had very few showings & ended up taking the house off the market for the winter season. Then we hired Charmaine & what a difference! She had many suggestions on how to make our lake house more desirable for buyers. She brought over her own props & set up our decks to look beautiful. I almost wanted to keep our home she did such a fantastic job. We have had many showings this time around & are hoping for a sale very soon. I can't say enough about how dedicated Charmaine has been to helping us sell our home. We will never use anyone else again!" -Barrilyn Sirr | Monmouth
"Charmaine was very truthful & had answers to our questions in a short time. Loved the back-up employees that help the agents." -Geo Gary Gamrat | Lisbon Falls
"Charmaine is a great person & very helpful. She will guide you every step of the way." -Dawn Pendergast | Lewiston
"My wife and I recently sold our first house & immediately identified that we were surrounded by numerous Realtor® options. Through a recommendation of a friend, we were connected with Charmaine Raby of Fontaine Realty whom we immediately connected with. Charmaine routinely exhibited her trustworthy & honest character which provided comfort during such a significant event. Charmaine provided concise recommendations & quality comparable properties to attract buyers through aesthetics & price; this resulted in an interested buyer two days after showing became open to the public & this prospective buyer would successfully purchase the house." -Anonymous
"Charmaine's knowledge of current & anticipated market trends were always proven accurate. Due to her character, knowledge, experience, and professionalism, I would recommend Charmaine Raby to anyone looking to buy or sell a home." -Jeffrey & Kristine Lacroix | Auburn
"George and I want to say thank you for being our agent to sell our property. What a blessing you have been to us through it all. You are so sincere, very honest, & right up front about how it should be handled in selling this land in a proper fashion. God couldn't have blessed any more when you became our agent." -George & Dorothy Varney | Turner
"I don't know how to thank Charmaine for her patience, skills, organizational capabilities, & kindness. I owe her a lot more than to somebody who sold a house. Thank you for your friendship."
-Benoit Blondeau | Auburn
"Charmaine shows a level of caring & dedication to each client regardless of home price. We were made to feel important. All of our considerations/wants were met. They go the extra step!"
-Kimberly & Anthony Travaglini | Lewiston
"I wish to express my most sincere recommendation for Charmaine Raby. We have known each other for many years both personally & professionally. She has assisted me in selling 2 homes, as well as purchasing a new home. She is extremely knowledgeable, persistent, & a pleasure to work with, both as a buyer & seller. I would recommend Charmaine, without reservation, in any of your home needs." -Damon Jordan | Windham
"Charmaine is dedicated. She knows all the ins & outs and will go the extra mile. She is fantastic. You won't have to worry about a thing. We can't say enough about her."
-Jillian & Mark Chretien | Turner
"I first met Charmaine approximately one year ago when I was considering a move to a condo & she had one listed. Little did I know that my whole life would change in six months when my work position was eliminated. When it became clear I would need to sell my house & move, I contacted Charmaine. She was kind, understanding, & gracious in her approach to me in this challenging time. She reviewed necessary documents, guided me through the options for listing, & we easily came to an agreed upon price. With enthusiasm she called me the 4th day after listing with an excellent offer. Closing was seamless & she has continued to be available for anything I need since my move & encouraged me to ask about things such as escrow overage. I appreciate the respect & professionalism Charmaine displays."
-Cindie Rice | Lewiston
"I have had a lot of real estate brokers in my life time, but Charmaine Raby is the very best agent that I have ever had. Thank you God, for her expertise & friendly attitude."
-Albert Coffren | Augusta
"I highly recommend Charmaine & the Fontaine Family Real Estate Leaders. Charmaine is excellent at what she does. Personalized service, kindness, continuity, high ethical standards, & excellent knowledge!" -Nicole Boutaugh | Turner
"Prior to securing a buyer's Realtor® for our property search, my wife & I quickly found the perfect property & decided that we would 'go it alone' & not secure an agent ourselves. Charmaine was the seller's Realtor® - she wasn't even our agent, but it was clear from the beginning that we were working with a professional who would help make sure that the purchase would be kept on track in a fair & efficient manner. Even though Charmaine was not our agent, she most certainly looked out for our best interests while also representing her own client. There is a better than likely chance that our transaction would not have got through had it not been for Charmaine steering it through from beginning to end. We can't thank her enough for her efforts!"
-Anonymous
"I could not ask for better service. The care & attention from start to finish was and "A+". -Jose Martinez | Phillips
"Charmaine, we appreciate your 'above and beyond' approach. It is obvious why you are so successful in the real estate business. It is refreshing to deal with someone like yourself who goes the extra mile for a client. I will make it known to the owner how dedicated you are to your clients and the profession. Again, thank you for all your support in our real estate transactions. It has been a pleasure to work with you! Best of luck to you in the future" -Bill & Joyce Mercier | Auburn
"Charmaine was informative & attentive with a sense of urgency. She was always available & we enjoyed working with her." -Scott & Katherine Travers | Auburn
"I have purchased & sold over 27 homes in my lifetime & have lived in many states & cities. Charmaine set the bar for customer service & has proven that what I thought was acceptable, was sub-par. Charmain Raby, by far, is the best Realtor I have ever dealt with. She made me feel as though I was her only client. She knows how to present a home, how to market a home, & how to bring to light the values of the home maximizing the sale price. At the end of the day, I sold the home sooner than I would have thought & at a price well above what I had planned for. It was solely due to Charmaine's tenacity & professionalism that made it happen. Did I say I now need a house? I had it in my mind that I wanted an executive condo and we spent a lot of time looking a multiple units & while Charmaine was very willing to show anything I wanted to see, she was also guiding me in a direction that she thought I would be happier with. She even went as far as cold calling, knocking on people's homes that were not for sale just in case they would consider selling & in fact we purchased a home that wasn't even on the market due to her networking abilities. Once again I can't say enough about how easy Charmaine made the buy/sell compared to all difficulties that were placed in her way by the market conditions, economy, & me being as picky as I am. If I am ever in the market again, she will be my Realtor." -John Story | Lewiston
"We have used Charmaine to buy two houses, sell one, & assist in selling one in Florida in the last five years & she will always be our first choice for any future purchases. Our search for the perfect house couldn't have been more demanding, & Charmaine was always up to the challenge. She delivered on all fronts - knowledge, dedication, & professionalism. We couldn't have been happier with the experience of working with her. We would highly recommend Charmaine to anyone thinking of buying or selling a house." -Adam & Lynn Smith | Brunswick
"Charmaine Raby is fantastic. She never lets anything surprise you because she has done all the home work. She has crossed every T and dotted every I. She has excellent connections. We had to do a couple of things to our home & Charmaine knew just who to call. She is honest & will give you her best professional opinion. I highly recommend her over & over for any buying or selling needs! Thanks Charmaine!" -Jillian Chretien | Lewiston
"Charmaine Raby is a well-informed agent that makes you most comfortable during your business transactions. It has been a most pleasurable experience from start to finish." -Romeo Jordan | Buckfield
"Charmaine was timely for appointments & returned phone calls. I was very satisfied with the service." -David Jordan | East Hampton, CT
"Charmaine is a very professional and knowledgeable Realtor. She kept us informed all throughout the process & gave us ideas for marketing our properties. As soon as she knew something, we were informed. Charmaine sold two properties for us. One was under contract within two weeks & the other within six weeks. We had feedback on showings right away. I would highly recommend Charmaine to anyone buying or selling a home." -Don & Joanne Paquette | Sabattus
"I sold my house in May of 2024. Charmaine was my selling agent and did an excellent job for me. She is very professional in all things, especially in her knowledge of real estate, current market conditions and her guidance in preparing my house for sale. I highly recommend Charmaine!" -Blair I Auburn