Tanya Crawford Realtor Services

Realtor · Portland, Maine

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Here is what working with Tanya Crawford in Portland typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Buyer services

Buyer strategy session

Clarifies budget, loan pre-approval status and the representation agreement now required in Maine.

Home tours and listing alerts

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

Offer strategy and negotiation

Comparable sales, offer terms, contingencies and inspection negotiations.

Getting to the closing table

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

Seller services

Home valuation

A written price opinion built from sold, pending and active Portland area comparables.

Listing preparation

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

Marketing the listing

MLS exposure, online listing portals, signage and open houses where they make sense.

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 Maine rules.

Typical costs on a Portland home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $559,175. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $559K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$13,979–$16,775
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$11,184–$16,775
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$11,184–$27,959
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 Portland

South Portland, ME1.4 mi · $523K Scarborough, ME6.3 mi · $690K Gorham, ME9.4 mi · $546K Cumberland Center, ME9.6 mi Saco, ME14 mi · $525K Standish, ME16 mi · $462K Brunswick, ME23 mi · $497K Kennebunk, ME24 mi · $621K

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Maine?

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 Tanya Crawford work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how Tanya Crawford handles dual agency or designated agency under Maine 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.