MonettevalliereRealtor

05/27/2026

🎉 CLOSED & ON RECORD in Taunton! 🏡🔑

✔️ 3 Bed | 3 Bath
✔️ $500K Home
✔️ $40K Grant Used 💰

From thinking homeownership wasn’t possible… to officially CLOSED & ON RECORD! 🙌

This is more than just buying a house — it’s the beginning of building generational wealth and creating a future for this family.

Grants are STILL available, but having the right strategy makes all the difference.

Ready to make your move next? 👀

📲 Call/Text Monette Valliere: 781-309-2749

05/26/2026

🏡✨ CLOSING DAY ✨🏡
Today was such a special day for this beautiful young couple and their two little ones! ❤️ Not only did they become homeowners today, but they’re also getting married next month! 💍 What an incredible way to begin the next chapter of their lives together.
With the help of a $40,000 grant, they were able to purchase their new home and take a major step toward building generational wealth for their family. This is exactly why I love helping people become homeowners — creating stability, opportunity, and a brighter future for the next generation.
A new marriage, a new home, and endless new memories ahead. Congratulations to this amazing family! Thank you for trusting me to guide you through such an important milestone. 🔑✨
If you think buying a home is impossible, don’t give up — there are programs available that may help make your dream a reality too!
Susana Mauricio

05/16/2026

🎉 UNDER CONTRACT 🎉
51 Shores St, Taunton MA

This client originally planned to rent for $4,500 per month because she thought buying a home was not affordable for her. After reviewing her options together, we showed her that owning could actually cost her over $1,000 LESS per month than renting. 🏡
Not only that, but we also helped her secure a $40,000 grant through the FHLB program to make this purchase possible.
This is why education and guidance matter in real estate. So many people believe they cannot buy, when in reality they just need the right strategy and support.
Congratulations to my amazing client on this huge milestone! ❤️
If you are renting and wondering whether buying could be possible for you too, message me. Let’s explore your options.
Monette Valliere
Keller Williams Elite | Ramsey Trusted Pro

05/15/2026

The Pricing Mistake That Could Cost You Your Sale

A lot of homeowners think they can list high now and negotiate later, but that’s a mistake that costs them. And it’s the reason only 4 out of every 10 sellers are getting their asking price or more.

If you want to be in that group, it starts with getting the price right from day one.

Let’s connect so we can make sure you are.

Most sellers come into the market with one number in mind. And it’s often the one that costs them the most.

05/15/2026

Selling your house this season? You’ve probably heard you should stage it before it hits the market.

05/14/2026

80% of homeowners still expect to get their asking price or more when they sell. But right now, only about 40% actually do.

That might sound surprising, but it’s not. It’s normal.

The issue is where those outdating pricing expectations are coming from.

Some sellers are still pricing high just to “see what happens.” And that strategy doesn’t work now that inventory has grown.

When a house is priced above where it should be today, buyers don’t negotiate. They move on to other options.

That’s when homes sit, and sellers have to slash prices – sometimes below what they could’ve gotten if they’d just priced right from the start.

That’s why the sellers getting the best results right now are doing something different.

They’re pricing at (or even slightly below) market value from day 1. Because that’s what creates demand early and puts you in a position to sell faster… and potentially for more.

So don’t price based on the past. Price for today’s...

05/14/2026

05/13/2026

What the Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t Telling You

Foreclosure filings may be rising, but they're still low. And the equity most homeowners are sitting on today is a key reason this looks nothing like 2008.

You've probably seen the headlines saying, "foreclosures are on the rise,” and maybe your mind jumped straight to 2008.

05/12/2026

Thinking about selling your house soon? Don't skip staging.

With more houses on the market now, anything you can do to help yours stand out counts. And while staging costs vary, whatever you spend could pay you back big time.

For example, if you invest the typical $4k for mid-level staging on a $400k home, that can turn into roughly $18k in added value when you sell.

That gives you the potential to net about $14k more at closing – about a 350% return on your investment.

But staging doesn’t have to mean hiring a full crew. There’s an option for almost every budget, from professional staging to virtual staging to simple DIY updates.

DM me if you're getting ready to sell and let's talk about what level of staging makes sense for your house and your budget.