The right Lebanon real estate agent can save you thousands of dollars, dozens of hours, and lots of headaches.
Real estate is usually the single largest financial decision most of us make. Brendan Callahan Realtor - Susan Cole Realty Group can help you make sure that you not only find the house, land or commercial property you’re looking for … but we’ll help you avoid the common pitfalls and mistakes, put our decades of experience to work, and have our amazing full-service team backing you up.
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Buying a Home in the Upper Valley-Lebanon ?
Don’t Start Touring Homes Until You Read This.
If you’re thinking about buying in Lebanon, Hanover, Norwich, Enfield, Grantham, Hartford, or Woodstock — pause for a second.
The Upper Valley market is different.
Inventory can move fast. Town rules vary. Taxes differ between NH and VT. And the homes that look great online? They’re often under contract before most buyers even schedule a showing.
If you want to win — you need a strategy.
I’m Brendan Callahan, a full-time Realtor® serving buyers across the Upper Valley of New Hampshire and Vermont. I help buyers compete intelligently — without overpaying or panicking.
Why Buyers Lose Homes in the Upper Valley
It’s usually not because of price.
It’s because:
- They weren’t fully prepared
- Their financing wasn’t positioned correctly
- Their offer wasn’t structured strategically
- They didn’t understand local market dynamics
In this market, terms matter just as much as dollars.
And every town plays by slightly different rules.
Upper Valley Real Estate Isn’t One Market
Buying in:
- Hanover is different than Lebanon
- Norwich is different than Hartford
- Grantham is different than Enfield
Property taxes. Septic systems. Well water. Rural zoning. Short-term rental rules. School districts. Commuting to Dartmouth or DHMC.
You need someone who knows the nuances — not just someone who sends listings.
How I Help Buyers Win
Before you ever write an offer, we:
✔ Break down your true monthly payment (PITI)
✔ Analyze comparable sales
✔ Study days on market trends
✔ Evaluate seller motivation
✔ Decide whether to escalate, hold firm, or structure creatively
✔ Position inspections intelligently
Buying a home is part math, part psychology.
My job is to coach you through both.
Who I Work With
First-Time Buyers
You need clarity. I help you understand financing, inspections, and how to compete.
Relocating to the Upper Valley
Moving for Dartmouth? DHMC? Remote lifestyle shift? We compare NH vs VT taxes, commuting, and neighborhood fit.
Second Home & Investment Buyers
Ski access. Lake proximity. Rental potential. STR regulations vary by town — and that matters.
What Makes Me Different
Before real estate, I built my career in collegiate athletics.
Strategy. Preparation. Communication. Leadership.
I treat buying a home the same way I coach a team:
Have a plan.
Stay calm under pressure.
Execute when it matters.
No chaos. No guessing. No emotional decision-making.
The Smart Way to Start
Step 1: Let’s talk about your goals.
Step 2: Get you fully positioned financially.
Step 3: Build a game plan tailored to the specific towns you’re targeting.
If you’re even considering buying in 2026, now is the time to prepare.
Get My Free Upper Valley Buyer Strategy Guide
Inside you’ll learn:
- How to compete without overpaying
- What sellers actually care about
- How to structure an offer in competitive situations
- The biggest mistakes Upper Valley buyers make
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