Mona Kelleher Realtor

06/01/2026

A few of May's showings. 🏠 🔑

05/08/2026

The hardest home to sell is the overpriced one.

Sellers who overprice aren't trying to rip anyone off. They're nervous about leaving money on the table, so they price high, build in room to negotiate, and tell themselves they're protected.

That fear backfires every time.

Overpricing doesn't create leverage, it creates a stale listing.

Serious buyers skip it. The home sits. And once it sits, buyers assume something is wrong (even when nothing is).

Then comes the price cut. And here's what most sellers don't realize: that cut doesn't just cost you dollars. It signals to every buyer still watching that you're ready to deal. That's when the lowball offers start.

The sellers who protect their equity aren't the ones who priced highest. They're the ones who priced to create competition.

05/01/2026

The reason why I love what I do ❤️

04/30/2026

Lake Easements, Lake Oswego. #1
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04/16/2026

Congratulations to my wonderful buyer, Scott!! He scored a great home in SE Portland for a great price & I was able to get him 15K in seller's concessions too!!🎉🥂

04/13/2026

Now pending on this dreamy ranch!🎉
Congratulations to my wonderful buyers!! Their offer stood out out of 5 other offers, including two cash offers. Who you work with matters.
Sometimes, terms are just as important if not more important than the offer price.

12/06/2025

Happy Holidays! So many fun events happening in Portland & Metro. 🎄

11/27/2025

10/27/2025

The real estate market right now is wild.

It’s designed to be a long-term game, yet most people can’t stop obsessing over the short term.

The goal is to buy low and sell high, but fear makes people do the exact opposite.

For years, sellers called the shots. But that era? It’s over.

2025 has quietly become one of the strongest buyer’s markets we’ve seen in years, at least here in Portland.

🏡 Price reductions everywhere.

🏗️ Builders throwing out rate buy-downs, closing cost credits, and even fully landscaped backyards.

💰 Short-term rental owners cashing out, offering turnkey, furnished income properties below market.

And yet…most people are still waiting.

Waiting for the “perfect time.”
Comparing everything to 2021.
Letting hesitation steal opportunity.

Buyers, you’re in the driver’s seat right now.

The ones who act during times of uncertainty always win.

Because this isn’t just about buying a house…

It’s about positioning yourself before the next cycle. Before rates shift. Before everyone else catches on.

When you look back 5, 10, even 20 years from now, you’ll see this moment for what it was a turning point.

Real wealth in real estate isn’t built when things feel comfortable.

It’s built during transitions like this.

If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines, this is your reminder:

The shift is already here.