Trisha McCarthy Realtor Services

Real Estate Agent · Realty Group · Newton, New Hampshire

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Here is what working with Trisha McCarthy in Newton typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buying a home

Buyer strategy session

Clarifies budget, loan pre-approval status and the representation agreement now required in New Hampshire.

Home tours and listing alerts

Setting up searches for Newton 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.

Closing coordination

Working with your lender, inspector and title company through closing.

Seller services

Pricing analysis (CMA)

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

Pre-listing checklist

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

Listing exposure

Putting the home in front of local agents and online shoppers through the MLS and listing sites.

From showing to sold

Feedback after showings, multiple-offer handling and closing coordination.

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 Newton home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $579,344. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $579K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$14,484–$17,380
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$11,587–$17,380
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$11,587–$28,967
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 Newton

Plaistow, NH3.8 mi · $534K Amesbury, MA5.3 mi · $628K Newburyport, MA8.9 mi · $938K Exeter, NH8.9 mi · $616K Salem, NH10 mi · $609K Methuen, MA13 mi · $623K North Andover, MA13 mi · $811K Raymond, NH14 mi · $493K

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 Trisha McCarthy work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Trisha McCarthy 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.