The McCarthy Group Services

Real Estate Team · Bedford, New Hampshire

10:40 PM in Bedford Directions

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

Buying a home

First buyer meeting

A conversation about price range, neighborhoods around Bedford and the buyer agreement you sign before tours.

Home tours and listing alerts

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

Writing and negotiating offers

Pricing an offer from recent nearby sales and negotiating repairs, credits and timelines.

Contract-to-close management

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

Seller services

Listing price strategy

Comparable sales and current competition used to set a realistic asking price.

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.

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 Bedford home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $772,644. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $773K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$19,316–$23,179
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$15,453–$23,179
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$15,453–$38,632
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 Bedford

Manchester, NH4.6 mi · $441K Londonderry, NH9.1 mi · $619K Derry, NH11 mi · $507K Nashua, NH13 mi · $509K Pembroke, NH14 mi · $481K Raymond, NH18 mi · $493K Concord, NH18 mi · $455K Salem, NH19 mi · $609K

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 The McCarthy Group work with both buyers and sellers?

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