Buyers
Buy with a plan
- First-time and move-up buyers
- Clear budget and offer strategy
- Free moving boxes and use of my moving truck
Central New Jersey Real Estate
I help buyers, sellers and investors across Middlesex, Somerset, Union and Essex counties, with advice that comes from owning, renting out and investing in New Jersey homes myself.
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REALTOR® Associate @ The Monaco Team · RE/MAX Instyle Realty
ABR® · SFR® · NJ License 2439715
How I can help
Buyers
Sellers
Investors & renters
“More than an agent. A trusted real estate partner for life.”Ketty Jean · My promise
The Monaco TeamRE/MAX Instyle Realty. When you work with me, you also have a full team behind your move.
Areas I serve
Based in Belle Mead and working daily across Central and North Jersey.
East Brunswick, Edison, South River, Old Bridge, Spotswood, Milltown, Helmetta
Belle Mead, Somerset, Somerville, Bridgewater, Branchburg
Elizabeth, Linden, Rahway
Newark and surrounding towns
Client reviews
18 five-star reviews on Google and 20 on Zillow, from buyers and sellers. Here are a few, in their own words.
“Ketty is just amazing and absolutely God sent! … From the beginning, Ketty was accessible at all times. She is so patient and took the time to listen what we were looking for, understood our budget, and was on top of all of the homes we were interested in. … She even took pictures during our closing and gave us a thank you/welcoming basket with amazing resources and recommendations. It was so thoughtful and unexpected.”
“She was able to react quickly when our dream home became available by taking time from her thanksgiving weekend holiday to quickly draft an offer which got my husband and I our dream home. During our closing process Ketty was always one step ahead, anticipating our needs and guiding us in making sure the closing was done in a timely manner.”
“As first-time home buyers, my husband and I didn’t know where to start and spent months searching without success. Finding Ketty made all the difference. She prioritized our needs, was always responsive, and made the entire home-buying process smooth and stress-free.”
“She stayed in touch for months, keeping us informed of new house listings as soon as they appeared. But she really showed her professionalism when it was time to make an offer - she knew exactly how to negotiate in a highly competitive situation. Our offer was chosen and she coached us through every complicated step of closing.”
“Ketty went above and beyond to help me close this transaction. She sold my house … and helped me buy another one. She was very professional with the whole transaction.”
“She made my first time home buying experience so seamless. She offered great insight, guidance, patience, friendliness and support even after purchase. Also the free moving truck to move me into my new place was great!”
Free guides
Plain-English guides to buying and selling in New Jersey, free to download.
For buyers · 32 pages
All 15 steps from getting preapproved to closing day, plus what to expect at inspection and appraisal.
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For sellers
How to prepare, price and market your home so it sells for the best price, and what happens from listing to closing.
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Questions
The questions I hear most from buyers, sellers and investors.
I work across Middlesex, Somerset, Union and Essex counties from the RE/MAX Instyle Realty office in Belle Mead, including East Brunswick, Edison, South River, Somerville, Bridgewater, Branchburg, Elizabeth, Linden, Rahway and Newark.
Yes, first-time buyers are a big part of my business. We start with your budget and preapproval, I explain every step in plain English, and I can point you to New Jersey first-time buyer and down payment assistance programs your lender can check you for.
After a New Jersey home purchase contract is signed, both sides have three business days for their attorneys to review it. Either attorney can propose changes or cancel the contract during that window, so the deal is not final until attorney review ends.
Each New Jersey town sets its own tax rate and assessments, so two similar homes a few miles apart can have very different monthly costs. I show buyers the tax bill for every home we look at so there are no surprises.
Sellers usually need a smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm and fire extinguisher certificate from the town before closing, and many towns also require their own resale inspection. I track these for my clients so closing isn't delayed.
Yes. Owner-occupied homes with up to four units can qualify for many owner-occupant loans, including FHA. As a landlord myself, I help buyers compare the rent potential, expenses and condition of multi-family homes before they make an offer.
I price your home from recent local sales, give staging guidance, use professional photography, and send you a written update every week with showings and buyer feedback.
I'm a homeowner, landlord and investor, so my advice comes from experience on your side of the table. Buyers also get free moving boxes and use of my moving truck, and I stay available after closing for questions about refinancing, renting out or selling later.
Free home valuation
Start with an instant estimate, then I'll follow up with a personal market analysis that accounts for what makes your home different.
Free, with no obligation to sell.