Eric A Johnston Realtor Services

Real Estate Agent · VT and NH Real Estate · Hanover, New Hampshire

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Here is what working with Eric A Johnston in Hanover typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

For home buyers

First buyer meeting

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

Home tours and listing alerts

Setting up searches for Hanover 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.

Getting to the closing table

Coordinating with the lender, title or escrow office and the other agent so nothing slips.

Selling a home

Listing price strategy

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

Listing preparation

Advice on repairs, staging and photography before the home goes live.

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 Hanover home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $1,004,975. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $1M
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$25,124–$30,149
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$20,100–$30,149
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$20,100–$50,249
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 Hanover

Lebanon, NH4.6 mi · $465K New London, NH25 mi · $711K Plymouth, NH30 mi · $377K Chittenden, VT33 mi · $394K Rutland (city), VT35 mi Franklin, NH37 mi · $386K Meredith, NH40 mi · $686K Montpelier, VT41 mi · $423K

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 Eric A Johnston work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Eric A Johnston 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.