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Find First-Time Home Buyer Specialists in Portage, WI

Directory of first-time home buyer specialists in Portage, Wisconsin. Verify credentials with the state state mortgage licensing authority before hiring.

10 agents listed
Updated June 2026
Portage, WI
Important: Listings are compiled from publicly available sources and have not been independently verified by BeforeMortgageUSA.com. We do not endorse any broker or guarantee outcomes. Verify licensing and disciplinary status with the State Mortgage Licensing Authority of Wisconsin before hiring.
Showing 10 first-time home buyer specialists in Portage, WI Listings are displayed in no particular order and are not ranked by BeforeMortgageUSA. Order does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement of any broker.
Melissa Dix Midwest Lifestyle Properties
1225 Wauona Trail, Portage, WI 53901
(608) 434-8909 yourlifestyleagentwi.com
Cory Otto Epique Realty
208 Town St, Portage, WI 53901
(608) 471-7605 coryottosells.com
United Country Hamele Auction & Realty
1325 W Wisconsin St, Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-5000 uchamele.com
Mary Ramsey, Realtor
113 E Cook St, Portage, WI 53901
(608) 617-5466 maryramseyrealestate.com
First Weber Realtors - Portage
333 W Wisconsin St, Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-4897 firstweber.com
RE/MAX Connections
2616 New Pinery Rd, Portage, WI 53901
(608) 745-0800 remax.com
United Country Midwest Lifestyle Properties
1325 W Wisconsin St, Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-5000 midwestlifestyleproperties.com
Melissa Kirk
2425 New Pinery Rd, Portage, WI 53901
(608) 617-0413 melissakirk.realtor
Guaranteed Rate of Portage
2800 New Pinery Rd Unit 2, Portage, WI 53901
(608) 535-8543
Restaino & Associates Realtors
2425 New Pinery Rd #101, Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-7777 restainohomes.com

A first-time home buyer specialist in Portage, Wisconsin can guide you through the home buying process. They understand Wisconsin programs like the WHEDA loan and local down payment assistance options. This specialist helps you navigate inspections, financing, and closing steps specific to Columbia County.

What Does a First-Time Home Buyer Specialist in Portage Cost?

Typical costs for a first-time home buyer specialist in Wisconsin range from 2.5 percent to 3 percent of the purchase price as a commission, often paid by the seller. Additional costs include a home inspection costing 300 to 500 dollars and closing costs of 2 to 5 percent of the loan amount. These costs vary by property and lender. This is general information, not mortgage or financial advice.

* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by agent and case complexity. This is not mortgage or financial advice — consult directly with an agent for fee specifics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a first-time home buyer specialist in Portage do?
A first-time home buyer specialist helps you find a home, secure financing, and complete the purchase. In Wisconsin, they often coordinate with WHEDA-approved lenders and explain state-specific requirements like seller disclosure laws.
What Wisconsin programs are available for first-time buyers in Portage?
Wisconsin offers the WHEDA conventional loan with down payment assistance up to 3 percent of the purchase price. Portage residents may also qualify for local grants through Columbia County or the City of Portage housing programs.

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