Find Your Place Along the Seacoast

I'll help you buy with confidence

Find Your Perfect Home
783 Ocean Blvd_Steve Oates

Local Knowledge. Experienced Guidance.

Buying a home is a big decision, and having the right guidance can make all the difference. Since 2007, I’ve helped buyers navigate the market throughout the New Hampshire Seacoast, Southern Maine and Greater Newburyport.

Whether you’re buying your first home, relocating, downsizing or simply looking for the right place along the Seacoast, I’ll help you understand the market, evaluate your options and make informed decisions from your initial search through closing.

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Why Work With Steve?

Buying a home is about more than finding the right property. It's about finding a place that fits your lifestyle, your needs, and the community you want to be part of.

Born and raised in New England, I've spent years exploring and getting to know the communities throughout the Seacoast and beyond. I genuinely enjoy discovering what makes each area unique, from local neighborhoods and downtowns to beaches, parks, and hidden gems.

I've been helping buyers since 2007, and over the years, I've personally bought and sold eight properties of my own. That experience has given me a firsthand understanding of the process, the decisions involved, and the emotions that can come with buying or selling.

My approach is simple: straightforward advice, honest communication, and personal attention. Whether you're buying your first home or your fifth, I'll help you navigate the process and make informed decisions with confidence.

Consultation
Let's start with a conversation about your goals, budget, timeline, and the communities that might be the right fit. We can meet at one of our offices, your current home, a local coffee shop, or simply chat by phone.... whatever is most convenient for you.

Consultation

Get Pre-Approved
Whether you have a lender or need a recommendation, getting pre-approved helps establish a clear budget before we begin touring homes. It also puts you in a stronger position when you're ready to make an offer.

Get Pre-Approved

Find Your Home
Finding the right home takes more than an automated search. I'll actively look for properties that fit your needs, keep an eye out for coming-soon and off-market opportunities, and help you explore your options. When something catches your eye, we'll schedule a showing and take a closer look.

Find Your Home

Make an Offer & Negotiate
When you find the right home, we'll review comparable sales, discuss an offer strategy, and negotiate pricing and terms that work for you. I'll guide you through each step so you can move forward with confidence.

Make an Offer & Negotiate

Due Diligence & Inspections
Once your offer is accepted, I'll be by your side as we work through inspections, contingencies, and other important details, making sure you understand your options and have the information you need to make confident decisions as we move toward closing.

Due Diligence & Inspections

Closing
As closing day approaches, I'll help coordinate with the title company or closing attorney, your lender, and everyone involved to make sure the details are in place for a smooth closing. Then it's time to celebrate your new home!

Closing

Hear What Steve's Clients Have to Say

"We couldn’t have asked for a better realtor to help us navigate both selling our home and purchasing our new one! From start to finish, Steve was absolutely fantastic! He was always readily available, responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in making sure we made the right decisions. What really stood out to us w…
"We thought buying a house is aggravating, but we got lucky to meet Stephen; he made this journey delightful. Also, he addressed all our questions/concerns explicitly. I would say that he is the best in town!!!"
"We have now worked with Steve twice -- initially, to buy a home, and this time, to sell. We have found him knowledgeable, professional, and diligent. We gladly recommend him without reservation!"
"We were so fortunate to find Stephen. It was a pleasure working with him. He is super familiar and knowledgable about the Portsmouth market. He quickly got a great sense of our needs/desires and read all the players on both sides well (including the sellers and their agents) making it easy to arrive at a win-win deal for…
"This was my first time purchasing a home on my own, and I was a little nervous about the process. Knowing I had Steve in my corner, I felt confident that I could and would make the right investment. He is experienced, he is patient, and was incredibly responsive to my many varied questions. Thanks to Steve, my daughter and…

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From historic downtowns and coastal communities to quiet neighborhoods and classic New England towns, the Seacoast offers a variety of places to call home. Explore the communities throughout the New Hampshire Seacoast, Southern Maine, and Greater Newburyport to find the area that feels right for you.

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