FSBO in New Hampshire
New Hampshire requires an attorney at closing. Budget $800–$1,500. The state has no income tax and no sales tax — and a real estate transfer tax of 1.5% (split: 0.75% seller, 0.75% buyer). Southern NH (Manchester, Nashua, the Seacoast) is heavily influenced by Massachusetts commuters. The Lakes Region and White Mountains attract second-home and vacation buyers.
Step 1: Price Your Home
Southern NH is a strong seller's market driven by MA buyers priced out of Boston. Use NNEREN (Northern New England Real Estate Network) MLS data via Zillow and Redfin. Seacoast (Portsmouth, Hampton) commands premium prices.
Step 2: MLS Access
NH uses the NNEREN MLS. Flat-fee services (Homecoin, ListWithFreedom) provide NH MLS access for $150–$399.
Step 3: Disclosure
New Hampshire requires a Residential Disclosure Report under RSA 477:4-c. The form must be provided to buyers before signing a purchase agreement.
Step 4: Negotiate
Your attorney handles or reviews the purchase and sale agreement. Standard NH contracts include 10-day inspection contingencies. Well, septic, and radon testing are routine in NH.
Step 5: Close
Attorney-handled closing. Transfer tax: 0.75% seller's share. Attorney fee: $800–$1,500. No additional state income tax on gains.
Find New Hampshire flat-fee MLS services at byownerhub.com/new-hampshire-fsbo-guide.