Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty Services

Real Estate Brokerage · Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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Here is what working with Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty in Portsmouth typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

For home buyers

Buyer consultation and agreement

Budget, timing, must-haves and the written buyer agreement required before touring.

Home tours and listing alerts

Setting up searches for Portsmouth area listings and arranging showings as soon as homes go live.

Offers and counteroffers

Contract terms, earnest money, inspection and appraisal contingencies explained step by step.

Contract-to-close management

Tracking deadlines for inspection, appraisal and financing until the keys change hands.

Selling a home

Pricing analysis (CMA)

A comparative market analysis based on recent sales near your Portsmouth home.

Pre-listing checklist

Which repairs are worth doing, decluttering and photo-day preparation.

MLS listing and marketing

Listing on the local MLS and syndication to the major home-search sites.

Offer review and negotiation

Comparing offers on price, terms and financing strength, then negotiating to a signed contract.

Focus areas

Waterfront & Lake Homes

Shoreline, dock and flood-zone questions for waterfront property.

Mountain & Cabin Homes

Cabins and mountain property.

How a typical transaction works

ConsultA first conversation about goals, budget and timing — and a written agreement that spells out services and compensation.
PrepareBuyers get pre-approved; sellers review a pricing analysis and prepare the home for photos.
Market & tourListings go live on the MLS; buyers tour homes and compare recent sales.
NegotiateOffers, counteroffers, inspection requests and appraisal issues are worked through.
CloseFinal walk-through and signing with the title or escrow company under New Hampshire rules.

Typical costs on a Portsmouth home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $797,662. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $798K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$19,942–$23,930
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$15,953–$23,930
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$15,953–$39,883
Home inspection	flat	$350–$600

Every percentage above is negotiable and is set in the written agreement. Typical value from the Zillow Home Value Index (August 2026).

Areas around Portsmouth

Rye, NH4.4 mi · $1.3M Dover, NH10 mi · $546K Exeter, NH12 mi · $616K North Berwick, ME16 mi · $494K Amesbury, MA17 mi · $628K Wells, ME19 mi · $592K Rochester, NH19 mi · $410K Newburyport, MA19 mi · $938K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in New Hampshire?

Compensation is negotiable and set out in writing. Sellers sign a listing agreement; since August 2024 buyers sign a written buyer agreement before touring homes with an agent, stating what the agent will be paid and by whom.

Does Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty handles dual agency or designated agency under New Hampshire law.

What should I prepare before the first meeting?

Buyers: a mortgage pre-approval, a target budget and a list of must-haves. Sellers: your mortgage payoff estimate, a list of upgrades with dates, and any HOA or survey documents.