Paris Cape Realty

Helga Thurston
Owner/
Designated Broker

Member, Western Maine Association of Realtors
Member, National Association of Realtors
Past President, Norway-Paris Kiwanis Club
Member, SCORE/Oxford Hills Chapter
Member, Paris Cape Historical Society
Member, Board of Directors/The McLaughlin Foundation

Helga first came to New England from her native Germany in the early 1970’s. After attending the University of Munich and graduating from Plymouth State College, Helga raised her children and the family became deeply rooted in Western Maine.

In the mid 1980’s Helga entered the real estate field and has held a broker’s license since 1988. During the 1990’s a new career opportunity led Helga into the corporate world of the U.S. subsidiary of a large German firm. She held upper level positions in Sales, Marketing, Risk Management and Human Resources. In 2000 Helga was offered a transfer package to North Carolina headquarters and left Maine for five years. By the end of 2004 – after much soul searching – Helga decided to return to the Oxford Hills area and put her multi-faceted experience to work in the real estate field once again.

Paris Cape Realty opened its doors on May 2, 2005 at 20 High Street in South Paris, fulfilling Helga’s dream of owning her own business. Early support from the buying and selling public has allowed the new enterprise to thrive and these days Paris Cape Realty has become a household name in the local area. The agency handles residential and commercial property, shorefront property, historic properties, farms, and land parcels. Paris Cape Realty is also mindful of community obligations and tries to “give back” by supporting a variety of good causes, whenever possible.

While the business is Helga’s passion, there is nothing more important than family. Son Kevin, daughter Barbara, mom Johanna and extended family members get together as often as time allows. Over the years the family has enjoyed much traveling throughout the world but agrees that Maine is truly special and Oxford Hills is “HOME”.

Andrew Merrill
Associate Broker

Member, Western Maine Association of Realtors
Member, National Association of Realtors
Vice-President, Maine Association of Cooperative Educators
Member, Maine Educator’s Association & NEA
Member, OHCHS Leadership Team
Active Member, North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association

Andrew was raised in the Oxford Hills area and attended local schools in West Paris and Norway. He is a graduate of Oxford Hills High School and attended the University of Vermont. While in Vermont, Andrew began working on a career in the culinary arts field and went on to managing a catering business in Burlington, a dinner theatre in South Carolina and a natural foods restaurant in Falmouth, Maine.

Andrew and his wife Lissa lived in the South for 3 years, before returning to Western Maine to be close to both families and start one of their own. They have two sons Lincoln and Brooks. The family also includes a German shorthaired pointer Schatzi and tiger cat named Turkey.

Andrew joined Paris Cape Realty in 2005 as a part-time Sales Associate and obtained his Associate Broker’s license in 2007. He greatly enjoys working with local area “folks”, learning about the property histories of this region. Andrew uses his extensive knowledge in building construction to assist both buyers and sellers in a variety of transactions.

In his free time, Andrew is passionate about sport activates such as hunting, fishing, camping, and the BOSTON RED SOX. He and his wife enjoy summer vacations on the coast and renovating their 1916 home in West Paris.

Terry Keiser
Associate Broker

Member, Western Maine Association of Realtors
Member, National Association of Realtors

Terry began her real estate career in 2003 and is active as a full service Associate Broker, representing both Buyers and Sellers. Whether buying or selling she will provide you with information about the process, contracts, and market conditions. Western Maine and the Lakes Regions are all familiar to her. Handling the sales in surrounding towns of Waterford, Bridgton, Harrison, Lovell, Norway, Stoneham, Paris, Bethel, West Paris, to name a few. Vacation properties, whether a sprawling old farm or a quiet waterfront get-away are two of her specialties. Her vision and knowledge of representing her client’s give them the competitive edge in today’s market.

Integrity, honesty, professionalism, and service are why Terry has been a top producer throughout her real estate career. Her goal is to make the buying and selling procedure comfortable and efficient for both buyers and sellers. Throughout this process she will dedicate herself to servicing her clients and communicating with them regularly. Her love for Maine's quality of life, its mountains, lakes and endless natural beauty, is evident in the enthusiasm and dedication she brings to all her buyers and sellers.

Terry has lived with her husband Ed and their two daughters and son in Maine for the last thirty years. Now with the family fully grown, her interest in real estate seems a perfect transition, as their 1975 move from Pennsylvania was due to the relocation of the family business in manufactured housing. Terry's year of experience with her husband’s companies has been one of working directly with builders and home buyers. She is a graduate of Kutztown University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Art.

Coming from an enthusiastic skiing family Terry, an avid skier herself, looks forward to family trips out west visiting and skiing with her son in Steamboat Spring, Colorado. In the past she has volunteered her time to the organization of Regional, Noram, and World Cup ski meets at near by Sunday River Ski Resort. Her interests also include tennis, hiking, snowshoeing, antiquing, interior decorating, and enjoying her home and family.

Janet E. Truman, GRI
Associate Broker

Member, Western Maine Association of Realtors
Member, National Association of Realtors
Notary Public

Janet resides in Waterford in her 1830’s family farmhouse, where she is a fifth generation native. She has practiced real estate brokerage since 1985. Her real estate career began in Southern New Hampshire. In 1988 she established Truman Properties in Waterford and was the designated broker/owner for 19 years. Professionalism with honesty and integrity, keeping informed in the industry and committing to on-going education and just doing what you say you will do is why Janet feels she has consistently been a multi-million producer throughout her real estate career.

Although Janet enjoys listing and selling all types properties, she has a strong & successful background in the listing and selling of historic homes/farm properties and really enjoys listing & selling land.

Past awards and positions include:
1986 “Rookie of the Year”
Membership in Multi-million Dollar Clubs annually since 1986
Past Member, Greater Salem Board of Realtors/ New Hampshire
1992 “Realtor of the Year”/Western Maine Board of Realtors
Past President, Western Maine Board of Realtors,
Past State President, Maine Real Estate Information System (multiple listing service) Charter Member, MREIS Board of Directors from it’s formation until 2006
Member, BOD Western Maine Board of Realtors
Member, Ethics Committee /Western Maine Board of Realtors
GRI Designation/Graduate Realtors Institute in 1987
Past Chairperson and Member, Town of Waterford Planning Board (participated in the completion of local ordinances and comprehensive plans).

In her spare time, Janet is an avid mountain hiker. After a 15-month effort, she recently completed hiking the forty-eight 4000 footers in New Hampshire. In September of 2008 she accomplished another long-time goal by hiking across the Grand Canyon from the North Rim to the South Rim. She tries to make a little time each day for a hike.

Linda Nista
Broker

Member, Western Maine Association of Realtors
Member, National Association of Realtors
Notary Public

Linda has lived in Western Maine in the town of Lovell for the past 35 years. She moved here in 1973 from Rhode Island to get back to the land and raise a family. She has two grown daughters and one grandchild with one on the way. It was her love of the country and the outdoor life that drew her to this area. A skier since childhood, she is active in various outdoor activities which include horseback riding and kayaking. Linda enjoys organic gardening and raising horses and chickens on her small farm property in Lovell.

Linda's real estate career began in 1996 when, after the children were grown, she and her husband opened a real estate agency in their home town. Since then she has helped countless buyers and sellers to fulfill their dream of home ownership whether it be a first home, a vacation home or the ultimate retirement home. She is also uniquely qualified to find that farm property for those who dream of "getting back to the land".

Honesty, good communication skills and attention to detail makes Linda someone to have on your team when buying real estate. Keeping on top of all the changes in the real estate industry over the years has inspired her to qualify for the Accredited Buyers Representative designation. Linda's extensive background in marketing since college assures all her sellers that their property will be given the exposure needed to sell quickly.

Paris Cape Realty Office: 207-743-6111 20 High Street (Rt. 26), South Paris, ME 04281		Helga Thurston / Designated Broker Janet Truman / GRI/Broker Terry Keiser / Associate Broker Linda Nista / Broker Andrew Merrill / Associate Broker
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