Kim Swan

As a young child, Kim Swan was immersed in the family real estate and insurance business and as a freshman in college was encouraged by her father to get her real estate license. She joined the family company in 1981, selling homes through college summers before purchasing the company in 1994. Today, Kim is the sole stockholder of Trumpeter Inc., d/b/a Swan Agency Real Estate as well as the sole owner of Swan Hospitality Group which owns several hospitality properties including the [...]

As a young child, Kim Swan was immersed in the family real estate and insurance business and as a freshman in college was encouraged by her father to get her real estate license. She joined the family company in 1981, selling homes through college summers before purchasing the company in 1994. Today, Kim is the sole stockholder of Trumpeter Inc., d/b/a Swan Agency Real Estate as well as the sole owner of Swan Hospitality Group which owns several hospitality properties including the oceanfront Bayview Hotel in Bar Harbor.  www.thebayviewbarharbor.com

Kim focuses on business development and limited private client brokerage of luxury and commercial properties. She also oversees the marketing, public relations, and social media programs for the companies.   

Kim resides in Bar Harbor, Maine, and is dedicated to her community and works with several animal rescue organizations and local non-profits.  Kim is on the Board of Directors of First National Bank, on the Board of the Bar Harbor Village Improvement Association, and co-founder of the Diana Fund for the local Pet Food Pantry.  She is is the founder and Creative Director of the Bar Harbor Designer Showhouse, sponsored by Swan Agency Real Estate and Swan Hospitality Group. The fourth Showhouse in the series is the mansion on Hamilton Hill in Bar Harbor.  Together with media sponsor, DECOR MAINE, and non-profit benefactor, MOUNT DESERT ISLAND HOSPITAL, the 2023 Showhouse promises to be the best yet with an impressive cast of interior designers.   https://www.decormaine.com/event/showhouse2023/

Kim served 10 successful years as a Bar Harbor Town Councilor. She has received numerous awards and recognitions throughout her career including the 2017 Cadillac Award by the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce, the 2018 50 Mainers Making a Difference from Maine Magazine, and 2019 Women to Watch by MaineBiz. She has many business interests throughout Maine, focusing on hospitality and real estate investment as well as her strong interest in art, interior design, and music publishing. Her most important job, however, is being Mom to her beloved Yorkie, Ava.

Participant in the Sharing Our Success program, part of Swan Agency's Charitable Giving program. Learn More

Listen to Kim's exclusive interview on the "Mogul Episode" of My Desert Island Podcast 

Q&A with Kim:

Q: What is your favorite season in Maine and why?

          A: I love late fall when the tourists are gone and we get the Island back to ourselves while there is still some beautiful weather left. 

Q: Best place you’ve watched a sunset or sunrise?

          A: Sunset, under the Golden Gate Bridge.  The sun literally seemed to go into the water.  My companion whispered tssss in my ear…. as it dipped into the ocean, one of my favorite memories.  

Q: What three people from history or present day would you love to have dinner with?

          A: Elvis Presley, King Edward IV and Toby Keith.

Q: What trait do you most like about yourself? In others?

          A: Optimism. In others loyalty.

Q: What trait do you most dislike about yourself? In others?

          A: Yo-yo dieting. And in others hypocrisy.

Q: What destination would you love to travel to?

          A: Scotland.

Q: What is the best life lesson you’ve learned from someone else?

          A: My sister told me to listen to music on my iPhone during dentist appointments.  Changed my life.