MEET YOUR BROKER
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Kim Tarbox
For over 15 years, I’ve been the steady hand, calm voice, and trusted guide for buyers and sellers navigating Maine’s real estate market. Now, as the State Founder of FIV Realty in Maine, I’m leading the way in redefining real estate leadership in my home state.
With designations as a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) and Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE®), I specialize in helping clients through life’s big transitions—whether it's downsizing, navigating a sale during a divorce, or finding a fresh start. My approach blends expertise, empathy, and a commitment to making your move as seamless as possible.
When I’m not selling homes , you’ll find me traveling, creating art, or at home with my two tuxedo kittens, Alfie Boo and Lulu Pumpkin .
Real estate isn’t just my career—it’s my calling. I’d love to help you navigate your next move.
Call me, Your Real Estate Bestie—because every journey needs a friend!
ACCOLADES, AWARDS, AND CERTIFICATIONS
State Founder & Designated Broker of Fiv Realty Maine, 2025
President of Woman's Council of Realtors, Greater Portland, 2023 & 2024
Board of Director for Greater Portland Board of Realtors, 2022-2024
Founder of Females of Real Estate Mastermind Group, 2021
Recognized as "Maine's Major Real Estate Player" by The C.E. Shop Team, March 2021
Nominee for Best Realtor in the "Best Of Portland Old Port Awards", 2019
Maine Association Of Realtors Board of Director, 2023
Full Time Broker (Highest Level of Licensing in the State of Maine)
Top 4 Agent from all of eXp Realty Maine in 2020
Dale Carnegie Course Graduate 2018, 2019
Dale Carnegie Sales Trainer Sales Skills Champion 2018
Consistently in the Top 10% Producers of all Agents in Maine
Member of the National Association of Realtors & Maine Association of Realtors
My Proven & Repeatable Home Buying System
Phase 1
OUTLINING YOUR OBJECTIVES
- Whatis your motivation to buy?
- What price are you considering?
- Whatis your timeline to move?
- What are your idealfeatures and "non-negotiables?"
- What are you looking for in a neighborhood?
PLANNING & PREPARATION
- Discuss objectives and process with your Realtor
- Select a lender and begin loan approval process
- Obtain a loan pre-approval letter
- Sign exclusive buyer-broker agreement with your Realtor research neighborhood ofinterest with your Realtor
UNDERSTANDING THE MARKET
- Analysis of active, pending, and sold transactions
- Review contracts and timelines
- Personaltiming and seasonal considerations
- Marketforces: supply vs. demand
phase 2
- Browse and review online listings with your Realtor
- Review how online websites workwith your Realtor
- Notification of new and off-market properties
- Attend Open Houses with your Realtor
- Select your ideal location and home
phase 3
UNDERCONTRACT
- Realtor will notify title company of acceptance and send full executed contract
- Turn in Earnest Money
- Notify lender to begin loan process
- Contactinsurance agent regarding homeowner coverage
INSPECTIONS & DISCLOSURES
- Schedule all desired home inspections, Review all disclosures and reports
- Approve or negotiate repairs based on inspection reports
- Review and approve all seller and state required disclosures
- Meet deadlines and remove contractual contingencies
phase 4
CLOSING
- Meet with the title company to sign all loan documents
- Arrange to wire down payment and closing costs
- Transfer utilities to new location
- Schedule final walk-through prior to closing
WORKING TOGETHERAGAIN
- Staying in touch and keeping you informed on themarket
- Second Homes and Investment Properties
- Provide Resources and Vendor Feedback,
- Testimonials, Referrals, Client Events
GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY
As Maine's only agency whose primary focus is adolescent substance use and mental health concerns, we are uniquely positioned to intervene at an early age in a young person's development so that they can get their lives back on track. Day One's vision is that all Maine youth will have opportunities to realize their full potential to live productive, healthy and rewarding lives.
Based on a volunteer pet foster system, we specialize in saving lives that would otherwise be lost to the shelter system by providing shelter, food, and unconditional love. We are committed to finding forever homes for our fur-babies.
AFFM provides support services for adoptive and foster parents, and kinship providers. Decisions concerning families and innocent children are rarely easy and are usually fraught with highly emotional issues. AFFM is dedicated to assisting families to help children find the security they deserve.
Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Maine provides comfort for the families of pediatric patients and supports programs that directly improve the health and well-being of all children.
The Equality Community Center (ECC) is the first of its kind in Maine - a collaborative workplace for LGBTQ+ and allied social justice-seeking non-profit organizations, in addition to serving as a community center for Maine’s LGBTQ+ community.