About Holly Mitchell

I consider myself a Maine summer native, as my parents bought a crumbling camp on Islesboro in 1977. Having now lived in Maine for more than two decades, I cannot imagine living anywhere else. My professional life has centered around the built environment—from studying architectural and material history at Smith College and the Winterthur Program to earning a PhD in Early American Culture from Brandeis University, where I researched women’s ownership of property in colonial New Hampshire.

Before entering residential real estate, I worked as an art and antiques appraiser in San Francisco and spent nearly a decade as a real estate appraiser. For the past 16 years, I have helped clients buy and sell homes throughout Southern Maine and founded The Abode Group at Keller Williams. I am honored to consistently rank among the top 2% of agents in Maine and to specialize in luxury and waterfront properties across the region.

Beyond working with clients, I teach a monthly seminar on the state of the real estate market and have been interviewed by both The Wall Street Journal and the Portland Press Herald for insights on Maine housing trends. Whether discussing the history of a waterfront estate or analyzing current market conditions, I remain endlessly fascinated by the places we call home. When I’m not working, you’ll likely find me exploring Maine’s coastline, hunting for antiques, or spending time on Islesboro with family and friends.