Welcome to the Colwell-Ellis Group

Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty

 
 

At Your Service

Choosing to sell or buy a new home is a detailed, intensely personal and often stressful process. It can also be one of the most exciting experiences in your life. We're here to take care of those critical details and keep you focused on the excitement.

 

DARLENE COLWELL-ELLIS  
LISTING EXPERT| BROKER LICENSED IN NH & ME

For more than 30 years, Darlene Colwell-Ellis has built her reputation on trust, relationships, and results throughout Dover, the New Hampshire Seacoast, and Southern Maine. As co-founder of The Colwell-Ellis Group (CEG), she has helped guide hundreds of families, sellers, buyers, investors, lessors, and lessees through some of life’s most important real estate decisions with professionalism, strategy, and genuine care.

Known for her calm leadership, strong negotiation skills, and deep market knowledge, Darlene specializes in residential sales, investment properties, and rental placement. Her approach combines expert property preparation, strategic pricing, and targeted marketing designed to maximize value and create opportunity for her clients. Whether representing a first-time buyer, luxury seller, or seasoned investor, she believes every client deserves exceptional service and honest guidance.

A lifelong resident of Dover and Strafford County for more than 50 years, Darlene offers a deep understanding of the local communities, neighborhoods, and market trends that shape the region. Her experience spans single-family homes, multi-family investments, apartment leasing, and commercial transactions.

Beyond real estate, Darlene has remained deeply committed to service and community involvement. She has served on the Dover City Council, the Dover Ice Arena Commission, and several local committees. She has also participated in missionary work around the world, serving as a nurse and bringing compassion and purpose into every aspect of her life and business.

Much of Darlene’s business is built through referrals and long-standing relationships — a reflection of the trust she earns and the results she delivers.

 

MAEGEN PERRY

REAL ESTATE AGENT | LICENSED IN NH

Maegen Perry brings a fresh perspective and enthusiasm to the real estate market. With less than a year of experience, her dedication to learning and strong work ethic make her a valuable asset to clients. Passionate about helping people find their perfect fit, Maegen leverages her local knowledge and growing expertise to guide buyers and sellers through the process with care.

If you're looking for a dedicated and experienced real estate agent who will prioritize your needs and deliver outstanding results, contact Maegen Perry-Gutierrez today

 

Kayla Brackett

Real Estate Agent | Licensed in NH

My name is Kayla Brackett, and my journey has been shaped by resilience, growth, and an unwavering belief that no chapter of life is ever wasted. I grew up in Dover, New Hampshire, where I learned early on the importance of hard work, community, and perseverance. As a teenager, I became a mom — a life-changing experience that came with its own set of challenges, sacrifices, and lessons. While that season wasn’t easy, it taught me strength, determination, and the ability to keep moving forward even when the path isn’t clear.

Through years of personal growth and perseverance, I built a life rooted in love, stability, and purpose. I met the love of my life, we purchased our home together, and today we are raising five beautiful children who are truly my world. Being a mother has shaped every part of who I am — it has taught me patience, compassion, organization, and the importance of advocating fiercely for the people you love.

Those values naturally led me to a career in real estate. To me, real estate is about far more than contracts and closings — it’s about people, families, and life-changing moments. I understand that buying or selling a home is one of the biggest decisions someone can make, and I don’t take that responsibility lightly. I approach every client relationship with honesty, empathy, and dedication, making sure they feel supported, informed, and confident every step of the way.

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, growing your family, downsizing, or starting fresh, I bring both personal experience and heartfelt commitment to helping you find a place that truly feels like home. I’m incredibly excited to begin this new chapter in my career and to walk alongside others as they take the next step in theirs.

If you’re looking for a real estate agent who understands the meaning of home — not just as a place, but as a foundation for life — I would be honored to help you find yours.

Kayla Brackett – Real Estate Agent | Building Dreams, One Home at a Time

 

Delaney Deane

Director of Operations | REAL ESTATE AGENT | LICENSED IN NH

Delaney, our Director of Operations, comes to us with over a decade of experience running real estate teams. She keeps everyone on task all while making sure our clients are happy and well taken care of. When she isn't busy in the office running the team, she is at a baseball field watching her son play baseball or at the library with her daughter picking out their next books. She spends her downtime taking care of her chickens and her garden.

 


Jamie McKnight  

Team Executive Assistant | Real Estate Agent | Licensed in NH

Jamie’s desire to work in the real estate industry started 20 years ago when she worked with Darlene as her real estate assistant.  After two incredible years working with Darlene, Jamie decided to become a stay-at-home mother and put her career on hold.  Jamie has four beautiful children who are her world.  When she is not doing all the things that are essential to keeping her children happy and loved, taking her girls to dance classes and her son to jiu jitsu, she soaks up every minute she can with them, her siblings, nieces, nephews, and extended family, making memories and cherishing every moment. 

When at the office, Jamie’s passion is delivering phenomenal client service and follow-up.  She supports Darlene and the team with all their administrative needs.  As a newly licensed agent, Jamie feels blessed to have the ability to build her business alongside Darlene and the team, working to establish lifelong clients, helping them to achieve their buying, selling, and rental dreams. 

Jamie won’t forget your name or face and helps to bring an extraordinary personal touch to every client.  Something that the team constantly prides itself on, making them tried and true to every real estate dream they help to fulfill!  

 

Sam Ponchak
Real Estate Agent | Licensed in NH & ME

Sam grew up in the small town of North Berwick, Maine, where a strong sense of community and a love for New England landscapes took root early on. After earning a business degree from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, he returned to the Northeast with a broadened perspective and a desire to help others find their place in the world—starting with the perfect home. Now a licensed real estate agent in New Hampshire, Sam blends local knowledge with a calm, client-focused approach that makes the buying and selling process feel approachable and rewarding. Whether it’s helping a first-time buyer navigate the market or assisting a family in finding their forever home, Sam is committed to providing honest guidance and exceptional service every step of the way. With a background rooted in strong values and a genuine passion for real estate, he takes pride in making each client’s experience smooth, successful, and even enjoyable. If you’re looking for a dedicated agent who truly puts your needs first, reach out to Sam today.

 

MICHELE ROY
Real Estate Agent | Licensed in NH

I’m a developing real estate professional with a strong foundation in property operations, client experience, and asset stewardship. My background in short- and long-term rental operations has given me a behind-the-scenes understanding of how homes function—not just how they sell.

As the founder of First Impressions Property Services, I’ve built systems focused on protecting assets, supporting owners, and delivering consistent, high-quality experiences. That operational experience directly informs how I approach real estate today: by educating clients, setting clear expectations, and guiding buyers and sellers with transparency and care.

I believe informed clients make confident decisions. My approach is rooted in education, communication, and advocacy—helping clients understand the full picture before, during, and after the transaction. As I continue to grow my real estate career, my goal is to build long-term relationships, deliver value beyond the sale, and serve as a trusted resource throughout every stage of homeownership.

 
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Chris Bannon
BUYER'S SPECIALIST | LICENSED IN NH & Me

A native New Englander, carpenter, entrepreneur and nonprofit leader as well as a NH and ME licensed Real Estate Agent, Chris' work has always revolved around building things: Building organizations, building homes, building community... Always guided by a conviction that the WHAT of building must be deeply rooted in and shaped by the WHERE of that work. It is the people, the place, the social fabric and culture that helps us understand what it means for something - a business, a charity, a piece of architecture - to belong to a place. 

For Chris, the work of Real Estate Agency is an extension of this conviction and passion. He loves this place - New Hampshire, and Northern New England - and loves to have the chance to help people find THEIR place, here! He has built houses and businesses and organizations (and continues, in some form, to do all these things); through the work of agency, he is blessed to help build our community, too. He enjoys getting to help people build their own sense of home; building ownership and equity and an investment in their own future, as well as in the fabric of this place.

Chris delights in helping others experience what our region has to offer! He works hard to help buyers find the perfect property to match their budget and preference, and knowledgeably markets properties for those looking to sell.