About

Our company’s history in the Greater Portland real estate market dates back to the early 1980s, when Tim and Marie Flaherty first entered the real estate business. In 1987 they opened Tim Flaherty Real Estate, a business they successfully owned and operated for 20 years, before joining a Maine-owned franchise group. In 2015, Tim and Marie re-opened as an independent family-owned business once again, this time as The Flaherty Group.

By combining the collective talents and backgrounds of their agents and staff, The Flaherty Group strives to give every client the service they deserve.

Meet Our Team

Marie Flaherty

Associate Broker, Owner

Marie Flaherty’s real estate career is defined by education, involvement, and results. Her professional designations include: GRI (Graduate, Realtor Institute), ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative), CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), and SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist). She earned the exclusive Fine Homes Specialist designation through Prudential Real Estate, and accrued dozens of awards for her high sales production levels within the Prudential and Berkshire Hathaway nationwide networks.

Marie’s clients appreciate her honest feedback, eye for design, and willingness to make upfront investments that result in sales. Marie is a past president of the Portland Board of Realtors and the Maine Real Estate Information System (governing body of the MLS), and was honored by her peers as Realtor of the Year in 2002. She was the 2015 President of the Maine Association of Realtors, and still actively serves the organization.

(207) 776-9160
marie@tfre.com

Tim Flaherty

Broker, Owner

Tim Flaherty is the designated Broker of The Flaherty Group, and an active listing and buyer agent.

Over the years, Tim has earned a loyal following for both his integrity and his deep knowledge of home construction and land use. In addition to listing and selling residential property, Tim has developed several neighborhoods in the greater Portland area, including Brydon Farm and Wildwood in Westbrook, Olde Birch Lane in Portland, Stonebrooke in Scarborough, and Bowdoin Drive in Falmouth. He also offers consulting services for outside developers.

Tim graduated from Portland High School in 1974 and studied real estate at the University of Southern Maine.

(207) 221-8585
tim@tfre.com

Michael Flaherty

Associate Broker

Michael Flaherty has been providing real estate services to the Greater Portland Cumberland County area since 1986. He is a lifelong Portland resident and a graduate of Portland High School (Class of 1976), after which he attended a 4-year program at S.M.V.T.I., and has taken extensive real estate continuing education courses.

Mike specializes in waterfront residential properties, new construction, income properties, and land sales, representing buyers and sellers. He is committed to providing the highest level of customer service in order for his clients to make fully informed decisions, and to providing complete customer satisfaction before, during, and after the sale.

During his free time, you’ll find Mike enjoying the great outdoors from sea to ski!

(207) 671-4067
michaelflaherty58@yahoo.com

Karen Thompson

Associate Broker

Born and raised in Maine, Karen graduated from the University of Maine with a B.S, in education and a minor in communications.

Karen has been involved in real estate and development for the majority of her life, through investments and personal residences. Whether Karen is listing or selling, or working with first time buyers, she is known for her quality service and true professionalism. Clients recognize her as a source of information and intermediary with an outstanding work ethic, excellent communication skills and market knowledge.

Karen can’t resist being outdoors on a “bluebird” sunny day no matter what the season – golfing, cycling, snow shoeing or exploring Maine’s small town coastal shops!

(207) 650-7471
karen@tfre.com

Elizabeth Mitschele

Associate Broker

Born and bred in New York City, Elizabeth came to Maine via Florida just for a visit to a Junior High School friend and she fell in love with Maine. Before she knew it, she had established her life in Portland Maine.

Elizabeth’s real estate career started in 1991 in the mortgage business, first as a processor, then as an underwriter. Taking a professional hiatus after the birth of her first two children, Elizabeth decided to start back in real estate as a Realtor. Her mortgage experience gives her a unique perspective on transactions, how to think outside the box and the art of closing a deal. Elizabeth feels like each home sale is like the first; it’s exciting for everyone.

Elizabeth is mother of three, who volunteers at her daughter’s school and can be known to knit the occasional sweater or hat.

(207) 939-2628
elizabeth@tfre.com

Maryea Curtis

Associate Broker

Maryea entered the real estate business in 2004, inspired by a love of architecture. To her surprise, though, it wasn’t just the homes that made her love this job – it was the people.

Assisting people with buying and selling a home is largely about helping them transition to a new phase of life and Maryea considers it a privilege to be involved in that process. Maryea is an experienced realtor who is detail-oriented, prompt, a strong communicator, negotiator and fiduciary advocate for the clients she serves. You can expect her to listen actively, communicate regularly, adjust to evolving situations and work hard to make everyone’s unique real estate experience both enjoyable and successful. Her upfront, honest and relationship-driven approach ensures that everyone’s expectations will be understood and met from start to finish.

When Maryea is not working, you’re likely to find her at home with her husband and preschool-age daughter having a tea party. You might also find her at the ocean, or downtown Portland – enjoying what it means to live in Maine.

(207) 650-5434
maryea@maryea.com

Abigail OBrien

Sales Agent

Abbey was born and raised in Portland. She went away to Halifax, Nova Scotia to get her Bachelors and worked in Washington DC for the last few years, but like a boomerang she had to come back to Portland.

Her first experience in real estate came from watching her parents work with the Flaherty’s to buy and sell their first three homes. Now, as the newest agent on the Flaherty team she brings her energy and passion for life in Maine to helping buyers and sellers. Her previous career in outbound sales has her up to the challenge of negotiating on behalf of her clients. Her sales philosophy is to come from a place of help and to find a solution for her clients.

When not working you can find her exploring the many breweries around the Southern Maine area or walking her dog along Willard Beach.

(207) 233-3179
abbey@tfre.com

Kiara Swiatek

The Face Behind the Phone

Born and raised Mainer, Kiara calls the Sebago Lakes region home.

She began her professional career in Real Estate Office Management in 2016. Her love for organization and the process of home buying lead her to this path. She has been a member or MEREDA for two years. She brings her fun and bubbly personality to the office at The Flaherty Group and always greets clients with a smile and pleasant attitude.

Kiara loves traveling with her husband, lounging lakeside and is a French-fry connoisseur.

(207) 221-8585
kiara@tfre.com