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Maya Jones- HomeSmart Realty Group

Living my dream by helping you achieve yours 🏡✨
Wife, Girl Mom, Cat Mom 🫶🏼
Oregon Real Estate Agent ❤️
971-218-9784 📲

05/15/2026

“Can’t we just list it high and see what happens?”

I hear this more than you’d think.

And I get it. Your home means everything to you. It feels safer to leave room to come down than to leave money on the table.

But here’s what “just seeing” actually looks like.

The house sits. Days on market climb. Buyers start wondering why nobody snatched it up. They assume something is wrong, even if nothing is.

Showings slow down. Your listing goes stale.

Then comes the price reduction. Which buyers also notice. Now they’re circling like they smell blood and coming in with lowball offers.

The offers that come in are lower than they would have been on day one. You’ve accidentally trained the market to see your home as a problem instead of an opportunity.

Pricing right isn’t pessimism. It’s strategy. It protects your time, your energy, and your bottom line.

That’s the job. And I take it seriously.

🏡 Thinking about selling in Salem? Let’s talk before you list. Consultation is free. Shoot me a message or give me a call! Link in bio.

05/02/2026

Just a girl who takes too many photos at showings AND screenshots too many listings at 10pm. 📸

Swipe for some of the prettiest homes I’ve come across lately, whether in person or deep in a Zillow rabbit hole. Salem and beyond never disappoints.

If one of these is giving you the itch to start looking, my DMs are open. 🏡

04/29/2026

UNDER CONTRACT!🏡🥳

Better late than never because it’s been a crazy busy season and this one deserved its moment! 636 Birch St in Lyons is under contract and I could not be more excited for my clients. This home is the real deal. Beautifully updated, sitting on over half an acre, with a workshop and shed that made my contractor husband audibly gasp. If this is the kind of home you’ve been waiting for, let’s talk about what’s out there right now.

📍 Lyons, OR | 3 bed | 2 bath | 1,384 sqft | .56 acres | $452,000

04/27/2026

Something about this season has reminded me why I built my business the way I did. Life has been full lately, in ways that are heavy and beautiful all at once, and the fact that I can show up for my clients AND my family, without choosing between them, is something I never take for granted. And then she squats down in the grass and picks a fistful of flowers like it’s the most important job in the world, studying them like they hold all the secrets of the universe. And I remember that the simple stuff is the whole point. Building a business around my life instead of the other way around was the best decision I ever made, and I don’t take a single day of it for granted. 🤍

04/23/2026

This little box has been working hard. It held the key to someone’s next chapter, and today we made it official. Watching a listing go from active to sold never gets old, and this one in Independence is about to get a serious glow up. It was so much fun to help both the buyer and seller on this one. Flippers, investors, and everyone in between– I see you. Who’s next?

04/03/2026

Backyard cleanup day. Not glamorous, but there’s something about getting your hands dirty in your own yard that just hits different. I told myself the hammock was just a quick break. That was an hour ago. 😂

This is the stuff nobody photographs for the listing. Mowing the grass that got away from you in October, picking up the kids’ toys that wintered outside because nobody wanted to deal with it, the general evidence that life happened here, etc.. But honestly it might be my favorite part of owning a home. The mess, the work, the lounging when you probably shouldn’t be yet.

If you’ve ever wondered what it would feel like to have your own space to neglect all winter and then reclaim in April, let’s talk. 👏☀️🌷

03/25/2026

One of my absolute favorite things about being married to a contractor? The random passion projects that somehow appear out of thin air on a Saturday morning. No warning. Just suddenly there’s a playhouse being built in the backyard.

This little dream is still a work in progress, but I already can’t stop smiling every time I look at it. A good chunk of this thing is built from materials we’ve been saving because we “might need them someday.” Turns out someday was last Saturday, and safe to say the scrap pile earned its keep.
Stay tuned for the finished reveal because it is going to be so stinkin’ cute. 🏡✨

10/31/2025

Thinking about selling your home, but don’t want to deal with repairs, showings, or waiting for financing to go through? ⏳🧰💸

I currently have several contractors and investors looking for homes in the Salem area that they can buy for cash and close quickly- sometimes in as little as 10 days. 💰🏃💨

This can be a great option if:

✔️ Your home needs repairs you don’t want to take on.

Maybe the roof is due for replacement, the flooring’s seen better days, or the kitchen could use an update, but you don’t have the time, budget, or energy to tackle it. Cash buyers often purchase properties as-is, meaning you don’t need to fix a thing before selling.

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✔️ You want to avoid listing and showing your property.

Not everyone wants to keep their home spotless for showings or deal with strangers walking through. Selling off-market to a cash buyer can give you privacy, control, and a smoother process without all the open houses and scheduling stress.

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✔️ You’re looking for a fast, simple sale

Sometimes you just need a clean break, whether you’re relocating, settling an estate, or ready to move on from a rental. Cash offers can close in as little as 10–14 days, helping you move forward quickly and confidently.

If you’d like to talk through what this might look like (no obligation at all!), just send me a message or give me a quick call. I’m always happy to help you explore your options and make the process as smooth as possible!

10/30/2025

SOLD! 🏡🥳

Today is closing day for my homebuyers, and I could not be more excited for them! It’s such a fun process getting to work with buyers. I absolutely love the relationships that are created, getting to know them and their needs and getting to walk through this journey with them. We saw about 9 houses, all of which they seemed interested in but none really made them light up and fall in love at first sight- until we toured this one. It’s such a magical experience to see that shift in someone and know that this is the one! ✨

After that, basically from contract to close, everything went so perfectly that we knew it was meant to be. I’m so thankful to have such an amazing team, from the amazing handling their loan process effortlessly, to great inspectors and contractors that are there to reassure and get to the bottom of things that may seem scary if you didn’t know better, to our title company keeping everything running incredibly smoothly and on time (actually, almost 2 weeks early 🤭) 👏

Cheers to many years of happiness in their dream home! 🥂🏡

10/29/2025

🏡JUST LISTED🏡

📍287 NW Bonanza Ave Dallas, OR
🏠 4 beds | 2 bath | 1,460 sqft | .14 ac
💵 $399,990
Listed by myself, and co-listing agent Alex Lumbreras

This Dallas home has all the cozy fall vibes 🍂✨
Enjoy an open kitchen with an island, pantry, and bay-window dining area — perfect for hosting friends or family dinners. Relax in the vaulted living room with a warm fireplace, or retreat to the spacious primary suite with double-door entry, walk-in closet, and private en suite.

Everyday life feels effortless with a linen closet, dedicated utility room, and a double-car garage featuring built-in shelving and a workbench for all your projects. Step outside to a covered patio and fully fenced backyard for a little extra privacy and peace. 🏡💛

Address

3240 Commercial Street SE Suite 100
Salem, OR
97302

Telephone

+19712189784

Website

https://poplme.co/mayajones

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