Colin Lee
Realtor (R) (Lic #RB-23147)
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage Realty - Honolulu
4211 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
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"Colin is very helpful and was essential in navigating the process in buying real estate.
Made himself available at all times."
Gabriel, Honolulu (Buyer) Mon, 09 May 2022 08:25:41 +1000
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"From the get go Colin Lee and his team was very helpful and knowledgeable. They were able to answer our question the day of, if not the next day. For a first time home buyer, we didn't know much, but Team Lee was there to guide us along this journey of ours. Team Lee wasn't just there for advice, they also attended our meeting with our loan agents and made sure that we understood what was going on. I would recommend Colin Lee and his team because they are just so friendly and helpful, aside from being very knowledgeable is the realty world."
Ryan Apana Waipahu, HI (Buyer) Tue, 05 Apr 2022 05:29:18 +1000
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"In a competitive market, Colin Lee and Chelsea Lee were very knowledgeable and always professional about the various aspects that go into homebuying. As a first time homebuyer, one of the critical issues is the finances and Team Lee referred us to an amazing mortgage broker. The mortgage broker, escrow officer and Team Lee were always in transparent communication with one another, which ultimately provided us as buyers great confidence throughout a daunting and overwhelming process. Chelsea was always so patient as she showed us to multiple open houses over a few months, before we started to narrow down what we wanted in a home. There was probably so much behind the scenes work that we weren't even aware of, however Colin and Chelsea navigated seamlessly on behalf of us. We are very grateful for their thoughtfulness, attention to detail, high level of timely responsiveness, and professionalism. Thank you for helping us to navigate through the purchase of our first home.
We were a few days before we would get our keys and went back for a final home inspection. Aspects of the cleaning and work to remove the termites were not completed satisfactorily, and Colin was able to negotiate with the seller to make things right, so that we could close timely and get our keys. Mahalo Colin for your leadership, knowledge, and high level of professionalism that helped us find our first home!
Chelsea Lee was so patient, professional, timely in her responsiveness and communication, pays attention to detail, friendly and approachable. She showed us multiple homes and as she intuitively understood what we were really looking for in a home, she would suggest upcoming homes to look at. Chelsea managed and executed multiple details with so much grace, always answered our questions and has amazing follow up. Mahalo Chelsea for all the behind the scenes work you did to help us find our home!
Kim Hanawahine was the gatekeeper to maintaining our purchase timeline. She was timely in reminding us about the documents that needed signing and kept our paperwork on file. She was professional in her communication with Team Lee and others who helped us to purchase our home. Mahalo Kim for keeping us timely on our deadlines!"
Brian and Nicole (Buyer) Mon, 04 Apr 2022 04:14:14 +1000
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"We highly recommend Colin Lee. His experience and professionalism completely eclipsed our experience with previous realtors. He was recommended by a trusted friend, and he exceeded those expectations. Very professional, prompt, action-oriented, easy going, and patient. I liked that he had a team working with him. As a former CPA, his consult on pricing, policies, and figures was accurate and clear. He has set a new standard of quality service for my wife and me."
Matthew & Kelsey, Honolulu (Seller) Fri, 24 Dec 2021 09:29:03 +1000
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"So glad we ran into Colin at the start of this journey. He was very helpful and patient as we navigated this crazy market. Buying first and now selling! Would strongly recommend Colin to anyone looking to buy or sell."
David Crouch - Honolulu (Buyer) Wed, 24 Nov 2021 08:50:55 +1000
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"Colin is the exact person you want for the job. His professional demeanor, meaningful suggestions, and incredible insight helped us decide what was best for US. At no time did we feel pressured to buy. As first time home buyers, we appreciated his honesty and forthright advice. His tactfulness and decorum should be a great example of how to conduct proper business. Absolutely Steller!"
Canh and Amy (Buyer) Wed, 03 Nov 2021 17:28:21 +1000
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"Colin and Team Colin were very helpful with this first time buyer/seller. He is very knowledgeable about the market and gave us tips that allowed us to sell for way over our asking price."
Michael Hahn, Honolulu (Buyer) Fri, 24 Sep 2021 04:24:49 +1000
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"We met Colin Lee at the Better Homes booth at Hawaii Convention Center back in 2018. From there we exchanged information and set up an appointment at the Kahala office to get an introduction to home buying. He was highly informative and really nice. We kept him in mind since then and gave him a buzz when we were ready to enter the market - fast forward to 2021.
Colin was very resourceful and utilized many new technologies to make the process simple for us. With his team, he shared and made intuitive the vast amount of information for us first time home buyers. He was able to find us homes that met our lifestyle.
He and his team were awesome! They were prompt, professional and personable. Their knowledge was helpful and they made all this information simple for me and my wife to understand. It was incredible working with them to get us into a home during this challenging market. We really appreciate them for their efforts to make it happen and we hope to work with them again on our next future investment.
Team Lee and all those they work with were good to work with. Needless to say me and my wife are happy customers."
Adrian and Michelle Tauyan, Ewa Beach (Buyer) Wed, 25 Aug 2021 17:01:51 +1000
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"Colin and his team are amazing! They are professional and incredibly responsive. They made the process of selling our home straight forward and stress free. Colin was available 24/7 for any questions that arose. His team made sure we were aware of and met all deadlines to close on time. Colin's expertise in the market is invaluable. He has our highest recommendation!"
David, Honolulu (Seller) Sat, 14 Aug 2021 10:43:03 +1000
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"Thank you very much. You helped make my dream come true!"
Ruth Bebensee. Wichita KS (Buyer) Sun, 01 Aug 2021 23:34:18 +1000
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"Colin created an amazing experience for me in purchasing my first home. We had great communication and I was grateful to have him guide me every single step of the way."
David Darby (Buyer) Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:27:16 +1000
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"Colin mailed the Waikele area with an oversized postcard that listed recent sales. I grabbed all the sold prices for units like mine and got to an average sale price. At that point I thought it’d be worth having a conversation about selling.
I contacted another well-known realtor in the area and she never even replied to my email. Colin however texted me within minutes of me submitting my initial inquiry. At our initial meeting at the Kapolei office, Colin walked us through the process, provided comps to look at and introduced us to his team. We knew from that point we’d found the partner we needed to sell our home.
Between Colin and Kim, their communication was great. They presented everything clearly, not assuming we understood industry speak, so we were able to make the best decision at each opportunity.
Due to having tenants in the unit and an eviction moratorium in place, this was an unusual sale process and really presented some challenges in showing the unit and getting access to it.
Once we had a buyer, the transaction moved nearly at light-speed. Again, Team Lee was there helping answer questions and keep us on track.
Kim, Chelsea and anyone else supporting Team Lee was amazing. They kept the process moving, we’re quick to reach out at various times when a question was asked or information was needed. It’s evident that Colin and the team has worked well and executed numerous transactions together.
Colin is a very approachable and easy to talk to professional. He knows local style dealings and how to “talk story” with us and mix in enough non-business conversation that really just shows he gets us and understands our needs. We felt 100% comfortable with Colin in what, to date, has been our biggest financial decision.
This was really 5-star service. I have to laugh when I think back to the other realtor who couldn’t even take the time to personally respond to me a couple of months ago. While we weren’t selling a multi-million dollar home, Colin and Team Lee provided the level of service I would expect from such a transaction.
I am looking forward to Colin helping us locate a new home to upgrade into when the time is right. He’s already given me some things to think about so we can begin prepping for the home buying market.
All the accolades that Colin has received locally and nationally have proven true in our dealings with Colin. Mahalo Colin and Team Lee!"
Mark & Leisha C., Waikele, Hawaii (Seller) Sun, 13 Jun 2021 05:37:58 +1000
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"My husband and I worked with Colin and his team to purchase a condominium in Honolulu. Colin and his team were incredibly responsive (typically a return text or phone call within the hour, if not in minutes!), and were quick to relieve any anxieties we had about the homebuying process. They were attentive to our needs, showed us units that matched our budget and preferences, and advised us well every step of the way. Colin was very honest and forthright with his advice, and we completely trusted his assessment of the various units that were shown to us.
In a very competitive market, Colin and his team helped us to secure an amazing unit that met all of our preferences. Once we closed on a unit, the entire process was seamless, and they even helped us fast-track to closing a week early! We are so happy with our new home. Thank you Team Colin Lee!"
Kim I. & Marc M., Honolulu (Buyer) Tue, 01 Jun 2021 15:11:33 +1000
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"Colin was up and up with me, when I questioned him about another unit, he ecplained the negative things about the unit that I wasn't aware of, instead of pushing for the sale. I gained more confidence in him because of that, leading to the purchase of another unit. He saved me some $ and I am very satisfied with my new place. He is definitely a great asset to your company & I feel you are fortunate to have him as part of your team. Much thanks!!!"
Malcolm Toyama honolulu (Buyer) Sun, 02 May 2021 15:46:29 +1000
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""I felt 110% confident by partnering with Colin Lee"
For a first time home buyer, he definitely shared all the information and details we needed. Colin's skilled team helped make this dream to a reality. And every single team member demonstrated true professionalism and knowledge about the entire process. You cant even tell who is helping you at some point since each team member was always updated with the latest progress. AMAZING!!!
This whole process went smoothly and on time. For a first time buyer, we definitely made the right choice. Don't let the slick blazer and aloha shirt intimidate you, this local braddah can handle all sorts and types of people and can definitely work with anyone out there.
Thank you so much Collin Lee.
#teamlee"
K. Edward (Buyer) Fri, 30 Apr 2021 21:10:17 +1000
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"I initially contacted Mr. Colin Lee as he was the listing agent for a previous record sale for a unit in my building. Mr Lee was extremely prompt, intelligent, and courteous upon initial contact. It was clear that he valued building his customer relationship, and that he would do his best to ensure that we received top dollar for our sale, as well as making the transaction smooth and pleasant.
Staff was extremely well organized and staged an perfect open house. It's clear that they were able to help Mr. Lee get top value for my property due to their professionalism and excellent reputation that they undoubtedly have in the local real estate community. I'm certain that other realtors enjoy doing business the Mr. Lee and his support staff, just by the sheer fact that they can get things done in a timely manner.
Mr. Colin Lee and his excellent support team were always available to answer questions and their plan of execution on the sale was flawless. I've bought / sold properties numerous times in Hawaii and I've never dealt with a team as professional and organized as Mr. Lee's team. It was truly one of the easiest, pleasant real estate experiences I've ever had. I'm looking forward to working with Mr. Lee and his team again in the future."
J Newell Kapolei Hawaii (Seller) Sun, 18 Apr 2021 08:51:00 +1000
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"Colin and his team were a dream to work with.
I was a first time home buyer and he made the experience as seamless as possible. I had a ton of questions and Colin was always incredibly responsive, proactive, and helpful. I also appreciated his forthrightness and honesty - I never felt like I was at a sales presentation or like I was being pushed. He always kept in mind my goals and was aware of the obstacles along the way, and he did a great job in helping me navigate the home-buying process.
I have literally never left a review in my life, but I felt compelled to write one for Colin. He, Mika, and Chelsea all helped me achieve my dream of owning my own home - at a great deal! They were friendly, professional, dependable, and, most importantly, effective. I very, very highly recommend Colin."
Roxanne (Honolulu) (Buyer) Tue, 16 Mar 2021 19:34:20 +1000
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"Colin is great. He went to all houses that we wanted to see, even the bad ones. He was upfront and pointed all positives and negatives of each house, without pushing his judgment on the house. We were very comfortable to approach Colin and got quick responses to all our questions. He is a very respectful agent. We would be happy to recommend Colin to our friends and family."
Alberto and Cheryl, Honolulu, HI (Buyer) Tue, 12 Jan 2021 14:00:53 +1000
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"The purchase of my home was pleasant and stress-free. Colin went out of his way to accommodate me with my busy schedule. It was easy to connect with him, he was easily accessible and very responsive. He was able to get me credits from the seller and made sure the issues raised during the inspection were addressed and remedied."
Christine M. Jose, MD (Buyer) Sat, 12 Dec 2020 19:34:43 +1000
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"Very helpful & explained everything thoroughly"
M Toyama (Seller) Sat, 07 Nov 2020 15:47:08 +1000
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"Colin was a great choice for us. Me and my wife were first time home buyers and didn't know where to begin. He educated us on the process and was always available for questions in general. He kept us up to date on all processes going on and was able to accommodate me and my wife's busy schedules for viewings and signings. His team was very helpful as well and we got a home and interest rate that we're very happy with. We definitely recommend Colin for anyone looking for a new home. Thanks a lot, Colin."
David & Lindsey Lee (Buyer) Wed, 09 Sep 2020 04:30:43 +1000
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"Team Colin Lee was excellent - efficient, quick responses.
Property sold after one open house, despite this pandemic. I was impressed this house sold at a good price so quickly. Every step of this process was communicated by email or phone calls. Docu-Sign is great - able to sign from home. That really helped, especially during this lock down. A big mahalo!"
Christine C. Chow - Honolulu (Seller) Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:45:55 +1000
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"Colin Lee was an outstanding help in our search and purchase of a home during a difficult move where we were not able to view or explore the local area in person.
He was responsive, attentive to our needs, and ultimately made the purchase process smooth and easy, guiding us every step of the way and providing expert local advice. He was definitely willing to go the extra mile and provide us all the support we needed. He performed so well it made us comfortable enough to purchase a home from thousands of miles away without ever setting foot in it beforehand!
I would enthusiastically recommend him to anyone shopping on Oahu!"
John VanAssche, Kailua (Buyer) Thu, 13 Aug 2020 04:33:23 +1000
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"Colin lee has been my realtor for going on 5 years now. His knowledge in the housing market has always been top notch. He was constantly in communication with us selling our old home and helping us get into our forever home. Over the years Colin lee has become more of family friend that just so happens to be an amazing realtor."
Mike Witt, Ewa beach (Seller) Fri, 24 Jul 2020 16:43:04 +1000
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"Colin has been our realtor for about 3-4 years now and our 2nd home working with him. His performance and work ethic should be the bar that others should strive for in today’s market. He was constantly available for any needs or questions and walked us through every step. Throughout these years he’s been more of a family friend that just so happens to be an amazing realtor."
Micheal Witt, Ewa Beach (Buyer) Fri, 17 Jul 2020 11:59:57 +1000
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"Colin Lee has now handled multiple transactions for me on both the sales and purchase sides. The experience with each was very positive. Colin is knowledgeable, experienced, flexible, responsive, and was very helpful in keeping me informed and managing the timing of various complexities on my behalf. He is also very personable and respectful which makes him very easy to communicate with. I would highly recommend Colin Lee to anyone who is looking to sell or purchase a property!"
Peter K., Oahu, HI (Buyer) Thu, 14 May 2020 04:10:23 +1000
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"Colin was very nice and always on top if everything! These time are extremely difficult because of Covid-19, but I don’t believe I would have sold as quickly as I did it it wasn’t for Colin. He made me feel like a priority, his team was very professional and caring. Truly amazing, would recommend him to my fiends and family."
Hania, Hawaii (Seller) Sun, 03 May 2020 04:53:24 +1000
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"Colin and his team made the process of purchasing my first home easy. From the first day of searching to closing, Colin took the time to explain each step in detail so that I could understand what was going on, what they expectations were and feel comfortable with the purchase. He is very knowledgeable, patient and always made himself available to answer questions. I would highly recommend Colin to anyone seeking to purchase a home. And I look forward to working with him again in the future."
Chris Yoshizaki, Honolulu (Buyer) Sat, 18 Apr 2020 15:47:42 +1000
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"Colin and his team is awesome! We will recommend him to any of our family, friends, or anyone that needs help buying or selling home!
It was our first time buying a home so everything is brand new to us! It is very exciting, nervous, and new to us. He is very respectful and walked through each step of the buying process. Always willing to go over questions and scenarios with us. We appreciate how non-judgmental he is, his approach is very helpful and guiding us in making an informed decision.
Another thing when we working with Colin, we understand we arent just working with him...we are interacting with the Team he has! The team includes other Realtor Associates, office managers, and a working relationship with a loan office its comforting to have that package. We would get prompt follow-ups on our status of our escrow, pdf. documents of invoices, and Docusign Requests.
We are one of the homeowners that decided to buy in early 2020 during the COVID 19. There was so many thoughts and extra variables. Colin was calm and patient with us. What I saw was flexibility in his service. Such as frequent phone calls to keep us in the loop. E-mail verifications and being a middle man in situations that gave us comfort.
When we finally decided on a unit. Colin suggested to negotiate the price down from the asking price. Through his experience and his research he was able to bring the asking price of our unit down nearly $30,000! We truly got our home at great value. He also helped us through every part of the buying process by being responsive and present at every meeting!
If you are seeking a professional, knowledgeable, dependable, and someone that would advocate for you. You need to contact Colin!"
Brian, Honolulu Hawaii (Buyer) Thu, 02 Apr 2020 05:42:25 +1000
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"The welcome home package when I arrived in my home was such a touch of first class service!! Your team really made me feel like I was buying my home with family and when I arrived at my home, it already felt like “home”— thank you again!!!!"
Angela in Honolulu (Buyer) Mon, 10 Feb 2020 05:16:19 +1000
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"Colin was super great in helping me buy my first home. He understood what I needed and found a place that I loved. Throughout the process he helped me stay within my budget and explain every step since I had no idea what I was doing. I had been looking for a while with another realtor and had no luck finding somewhere that would allow my dog but Colin found the perfect place quickly. He never tried to find a work-around for my dog (ie emotional support status or weight restrictions) but rather searched until he found a building that had no restrictions. I would recommend Colin to anyone looking for a home."
Kaitlin, Honolulu (Buyer) Wed, 08 Jan 2020 07:50:38 +1000
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"My daughter and her partner selected Colin when they bought their condo. He went above and beyond so they could secure their new place. I was impressed!"
Mary Ann Adams, Honolulu, Hawaii (Seller) Sat, 10 Aug 2019 06:05:22 +1000
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"Colin was an excellent agent, he was always available to answer questions and eager to help. Highly recommend Colin for all real estate transactions!"
Scott Baker (Buyer) Sat, 20 Jul 2019 04:39:39 +1000
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"We first met Colin Lee several years ago. He was holding an open house in our neighborhood. Although Colin was new to the real estate business then, he impressed us with his knowledge of real estate in the area and with his apparent marketing skills. When we decided, years later, to sell our condo, Colin was who we thought of first. He did not disappoint. Colin had our condo sold in record time and at the highest price ever for a unit in our neighborhood. Thank you Colin, for a job well done."
Gordon Wilkerson, Waikele. (Seller) Fri, 05 Jul 2019 06:55:12 +1000
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"Colin was awesome! He took us to all the places we wanted to see and answered all of our questions. He made sure to keep us in the loop on what was happening with our purchase and he went the extra mile to make sure we got an exceptional home. I would definitely use him again when we’re ready to sell!"
Alicia Meyerink (Buyer) Sat, 01 Jun 2019 15:44:14 +1000
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"Worked with Colin on a previous property and like last time, we went back and forth on negotiations. Colin was understanding of my concerns and requirements.
Colin goes gbove and beyond in following up on items that need attention and looks out in/for the best interests of clients. I was off island for the whole duration of the contract and even on vacation for a couple weeks. Everything went pretty smoothly. I mean, off island and on vacation - not many people can excute a project like this simultaneously."
Ed Martinez (Buyer) Thu, 16 May 2019 08:51:05 +1000
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"We met Colin Lee at the homebuyer's conference that was held at the Convention Center late in 2018. Our daughter met with Colin when she decided to look for a townhouse. He built a rapport with her and with the rest of the family, which led to our selection of Colin when we decided to sell a property we had inherited.
Colin provided clear, accurate information about the process; he provided full support to arrange and oversee services with third parties (termite fumigation, cleaning, staging, property survey); he made recommendations based on his experience, then gave us the space to make a decision.
He was responsive when we had questions and kept us informed when new information was available. He ensured the process was as painless as possible for us. He did an awesome job of handling our transaction!"
E. Oliveira, Mililani (Seller) Mon, 13 May 2019 13:53:37 +1000
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"Colin Lee is an exceptional real estate broker. He goes above and beyond to ensure that your needs are met. I highly recommend everyone to utilize Colin's services."
Amy Sangiolo, Newton, Massachusetts (Seller) Thu, 25 Apr 2019 03:12:43 +1000
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"Colin made a great first impression when we first met. He had a strong marketing and sales plan carefully prepared and presented to me the first time we met. Since that point hiring Colin was a no brained and he continuously exceeded my expectations and provided the highest level of service I could have ever hoped for!
Colin made the home selling process very easy and stress-free, especially for a first time home seller like myself. I would highly recommend Colin to all my friend and Family looking to buy or sell! You can be confident Colin will not only meet but exceed your needs throughout the entire process!"
J.r Santodomingo, Honolulu, HI (Seller) Tue, 23 Apr 2019 11:11:55 +1000
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"I informed Colin Lee of all requirements requested by my wife and I. He was great at only showing us what was available and to our pre existing conditions. He did not rush us, did not try to sell us. Gave us both pros and cons regardless of its effect on our decision to purchase or pass. The brutal honesty was refreshing and made us comfortable during the whole buying process. Everyone stuck to the game plan, and it all worked out."
Justin Etimani North Shore (Buyer) Mon, 11 Feb 2019 18:11:11 +1000
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"Honestly, I met Colin initially at a homebuyer's expo at the Hawaii Convention Center. There were a LOT of brokers there. Colin was the only one that stood out as someone I would be interested in working with to buy a house. He stood in sharp contrast to the other brokers at the expo who were extremely aggressive about trying to get prospective customers' business. Colin was unassuming, answered about 500 questions I had and left me feeling like he was both expert in his field and exceedingly competent. The fact that he didn't try to sell me on his business was a significantly influential factor in my decision to work with him to a buy a home.
In a word, Colin is awesome. It would be superfluous to try to describe him in more words when the one will do."
Carrie Oliveira, Ewa Beach (Buyer) Tue, 05 Feb 2019 06:22:29 +1000
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"I'm truly grateful for the services recieves from Colin, and would recommend his services. Colin was expireced with not real estate, very resourceful with contacts and communication. Being a "first time seller" Colin supported and assured me and my family that sale would safe - being present at all transations. Colin was able to answer any concerns that I may have had. Colin and his associates where extreamly helpful throughout the entire process - to the extent I've opted to entrusting Colin in finding me and my daughter our new home. Thank you for all your hard work."
Richard Gallarde, Aiea, Hawaii (Seller) Sat, 26 Jan 2019 03:53:13 +1000
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"Colin Lee is an excellent Honolulu real estate agent who is professional and very knowledgeable about the local market. He is a great listener who understands the needs of the client and is able to perform the tasks in a timely manner."
Clara Lin, California (Buyer) Sun, 02 Dec 2018 12:07:17 +1000
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"Colin was fantastic throughout the entire process. From discussing our goals to pricing the property to marketing and open houses, Colin was attentive and honest each step of the way. His expertise in guiding us through the sale was greatly valued and appreciated. We would definitely recommend Colin to friends, family and colleagues looking to buy or sell a home on Oahu."
Russell & Angela - Olathe, KS (Seller) Tue, 20 Nov 2018 13:25:20 +1000
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"Colin was great throughout the whole process. He was always willing to go the extra mile to get my questions answered and/or check out another property for me. He made sure to sync up with me frequently which I appreciate very much. I plan to work with him again in the future."
Ed - California (Buyer) Mon, 12 Nov 2018 04:57:20 +1000
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"We just closed the purchase of our first single family home and we couldn’t have done it without Colin. After interviewing multiple agents Colin was the clear choice for us in no small part due to his organization, tenacious attitude and professional conduct. What struck us immediately while interviewing Colin was his confidence that if we were in a multiple offer situation, he felt that he could give us the best chance of having our offer chosen. When we did finally make an offer on a home, he was absolutely right since out of multiple offers, some of which were objectively more attractive than our own, with his incredible effort our offer was the one accepted.
However, before we even got to the point of making an offer, Colin was essential to our search for a home. Whenever we were interested in seeing a home, Colin was quick to respond and readily available to show us the home. Of even greater value was his ability to spot issues that would have made a purchase an absolute disaster. While looking at a home that we were particularly enamored with, Colin noticed an area on the exterior of the home that didn’t have a clear way to drain rainwater. Colin then found hidden away in a closet, the interior wall that corresponded with the potential problem area. The wall was actively seeping through with moisture. Disaster averted.
Colin was incredibly helpful in guiding us and assisting us with the escrow process after our offer was accepted and we were completely comfortable knowing that he was handling all of the small details necessary to move forward. One situation that arose right before we closed really exemplified the extra effort that defines Colin’s conduct. We were days away from closing when hurricane Lane was set to hit Oahu. There was a minor leak from a skylight in the home that was acceptable during normal showers but with the coming hurricane we were worried that torrential rain could cause untold damage to the home and scuttle the sale. The seller wasn’t willing to do anything but Colin was quick to gain permission to protect the home from being damaged before the close of the sale. Colin showed up at the house with a ladder and caulk to stop the leak. Fortunately, and I’m sure due to Colin’s intervention, the home was undamaged and we were able to close the purchase with the home in the same condition as when we made our offer. Colin’s skill, tenacity and willingness to go above and beyond for his clients made our dream of home ownership a reality and we are forever grateful to have met and trusted Colin as our realtor."
Micah Kosasa and Kim Mizo (Buyer) Thu, 06 Sep 2018 05:53:52 +1000
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"Colin did an amazing job arranging the marketing of our home. He gave me good advice regarding how to clean and rearrange our home so it would sell quickly. I’m convinced that we would not have been able to sell as quickly or for as much without all his expert advice.
I know Colin had other clients he was handling, but it certainly never felt like it. He was always a phone call or text away, willing to handle any of my questions. He never made me feel like I had to demand his attention, and always checked in with me on the progress of our sale. My husband works in town and I don’t drive, so I’m home alone with our two year-old most days. Colin and his staff were always so helpful and accommodating when it came to appointments and showings. If we had a meeting to attend they always offered to pick me up. During private showings they offered to come by ahead of time and watch my kid for me while I cleared the house and got things ready. They totally went above and beyond and made my experience as stress-free as possible.
Chelsea assisted me when Colin wasn’t available. It was so nice to know someone would be there for me, and Chelsea felt like family by the time we were through. She was so helpful in so many ways, from entertaining my toddler while I rounded up all our animals for open houses to showings up for inspections and treatments for our home so I wouldn’t have to be there. I felt safe leaving my home in her hands.
I’m so grateful for Colin’s expertise and professionalism. He made me feel lessons panicked about our impending move and was so patient with us from the moment we called him to assess our house for sale to the moment we signed for the purchase of our new house."
Thanh-Tam Huynh (Seller) Sun, 02 Sep 2018 05:57:51 +1000
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"Colin kept us well informed on all aspects of the sell from showing to closing. He was attentive to our expectations and provided good advice when needed."
Larry Young, Mililani HI (Seller) Thu, 26 Jul 2018 11:51:46 +1000
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"That was the 5th property I have sold in my life time and hands down the easiest and smoothest transaction ever. Great communication and always having the feeling that Collin was looking out for OUR best interest. I will most definitely use him in the future!"
Maile Kwan, Honolulu (Seller) Mon, 23 Jul 2018 04:18:10 +1000
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"As a first time homebuyer and someone who had a bad experience with another broker, Colin was very approachable, knowledgeable, and explained the home buying process well. He touched all the bases and took care of any concerns, hesitations, and questions top to bottom. On top of that he was always 10 steps ahead so I never had to worry about anything throughout my experience.
I really liked that he had almost 10 years experience as a CPA. It was nice to be able to ask him real estate questions as well as have back to back opinions on finance questions from both him and my mortgage broker. Most real estate agents do not have this professional background to give educated answers when it comes to numbers.
It felt like he was always waiting by his phone for any questions I had as he was very timely and responsive with every interaction. I recommend Colin with my highest regards! Thank you for the great first time home buyer experience!"
David Waikiki (Buyer) Tue, 12 Jun 2018 12:48:43 +1000
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"Colin Lee was excellent, well informed, and comforting in selling our home. His wife Deb and sister Chelsea were also very helpful and worked extremely well as a team! He personally went out of his way to meet with us for over 2 hours while we asked a multitude of questions even though he was not under contract, which proved he cared about us as people not just clients. He gave great advice about how to maximize the value of our home as well as a great understanding of the demographics in our area. He helped us understand the process, potential roadblocks, and was timely with documents. felt well prepared and transitioned as smoothly through all the gears till closing. I would recommend Colin Lee to anyone: family, friends, or strangers, who are looking to sell or purchase a home and would like to work with the ultimate professional."
Jarrell, Waikele (Seller) Sun, 20 May 2018 12:29:38 +1000
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"Our family first met Colin during an open house showing that we had only a few minutes to casually breeze through. Usually I feel pressured around salespeople in general but I didn't get that at all with Colin and it made selecting him as our realtor that much easier. From the start, he was awesome to work with in purchasing our first family home, making the entire process less scary than I had anticipated because he took the time to address my concerns or explain things I didn't understand. Communication was always prompt and he was always accessible. We felt very comfortable with him as he was very easy to talk to and it had the feel that he was more like a friend that's helping get you what you want than strictly a business partner. I'd definitely recommend Colin Lee and intend to work with him again in the future."
Jim & Kelsey Nguyen, Mililani (Buyer) Fri, 18 May 2018 17:31:43 +1000
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"Knowledgeable, friendly, returns calls ASAP answers questions asked etc.
He gets the work done ."
Evelyn Yee (Seller) Fri, 18 May 2018 13:03:59 +1000
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"Colin Lee has a track record of being a hard working realtor. He is a nice and friendly man. He is very knowledgeable about the Honolulu real estate market.
As a first time home buyer I did not know much about the real estate market or the process of buying an apartment. Colin Lee was always easy to contact and he was always available to answer my many questions I had for him quickly. He always was available to meet me to see apartments that I was interested in. He never pressured me to put an offer on any of the apartments we went to see.
Colin Lee worked very hard for me to negotiate the price of my apartment while he was on vacation in Canada. Even though he was on vacation he was willing to talk to the seller's agent and to me to help me get this apartment. Colin's associate Chelsea Lee was available to meet me to show me the apartment on short notice while Colin was on vacation. I am certain that I would have not gotten my apartment without Colin working on his vacation and his great staff supporting him while he was away.
Colin Lee also met me and called me at my convenience to review and discuss all of the paper work to make sure I understood all of the terms and statements on the contracts.
I would definitely hire Colin Lee in the future and I will recommend him to my family and friends. Everyone is in good hands with Colin Lee working for you!"
Cheryl, Honolulu (Buyer) Mon, 30 Apr 2018 21:22:11 +1000
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"Colin Lee was very good when it came to schedule showings. Colin is well respected among other agents, which made things easier and facilitated the offer and closing process. Colin was always quick to answer our questions. Colin Lee is very polite, respectful, and professional. I would definitely recommend Colin Lee as a Real State Agent."
Alberto Ricordi, Honolulu (Buyer) Fri, 27 Apr 2018 06:57:34 +1000
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"Colin Lee found exactly the type of unit I was looking for. He was fantastic throughout the entire process, extremely responsive, always on time, and took care of a million little details so that I didn't have to worry. His entire team was incredible (and fun) to work with and I'd strongly recommend."
Phil - Waikiki (Buyer) Thu, 15 Feb 2018 06:45:06 +1000
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"Moving from New York City to Hawaii would not have gone as smoothly if I had not met Colin Lee at an open house. Out of all the real estate agents I met (and believe me, I ‘interviewed’ many), I knew instantly that Colin was the perfect person to help me find my first home. He is welcoming, approachable, knowledgeable, patient, organized, and most importantly (to me, at least) efficient. Time is precious to me; even more precious is my budget. Not only did Colin make use of my limited time and methodically took me to look at properties all over the island, he also considered every criteria I listed and stayed within my price restriction. And when I couldn’t be present during one crucial part of the transaction, Colin even took time out of his already busy schedule to accommodate mine. I’ve heard so many horror stories from my colleagues about the stress-inducing, highly competitive real estate market of Oahu, but perhaps it is because they weren’t lucky enough to have worked with Colin.
If you want someone with the Aloha spirit to help you find your perfect home in a New York minute, then you definitely have to work with Colin Lee."
A. Fitzgerald, Honolulu, HI (Buyer) Mon, 15 Jan 2018 18:55:33 +1000
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"Colin Lee and his associates did a fantastic job communicating with us and helping us sell our home. Colin was straightforward, honest, and personable, and worked hard to ensure a successful sale.
Colin was an excellent communicator and did his best to make sure we understood the contract and the selling process. He answered our calls right away and was highly communicative.
Overall, we were very satisfied with our experience working with Colin Lee and Better Homes and Gardens and would highly recommend him to other homeowners in the area."
Jinni Kido, Waipahu-Waikele (Seller) Fri, 08 Dec 2017 03:18:06 +1000
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"My wife and I had a lot of anxiety and nervousness with buying our first home, but Colin took the time to explain things thoroughly to help put us at ease. He met with us to explain the process of buying a home, showed the many services his company had to offer and to get an idea of the type of house we were looking for. Colin notified us of a house that met our price point, location, size and style the same day it came on the market. He contacted the seller’s agent and got us in the house the next day, which was days before their scheduled open house. It ended up being our dream home. We put in our offer the following day and it was accepted. From being listed to an accepted offer was about 48 hours. In a market as quick and competitive as Hawaii, you really need someone like Colin on your side. He went above and beyond what we expected from a realtor and made the home buying experience so easy. He took such great care of us and I recommend him to my closest family and friends looking to get involved in the housing market."
Nathan Chin, Honolulu (Buyer) Tue, 05 Dec 2017 13:32:22 +1000
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"Colin was very professional in how he deals with his clients. He catered to our very specific needs and was able to provide us with several home options. We gave him a tight deadline and was able to schedule and coordinate with various groups pertaining to the home buying process and made this experience simple and headache free. Thank you Colin for your hard work. Another job well done.
Lancel and Mary Ellaine Lavarias"
Lancel Lavarias, Waipio (Buyer) Sat, 26 Aug 2017 04:03:31 +1000
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"After having such a bad experience with another real estate company, my husband and I requested to get a new agent from a different company through our USAA Real Estate Referral Program. Luckily, we were paired up with Colin Lee from Better Homes & Gardens and our whole experience as first time home buyer changed completely. During our first meeting, Colin was very informative - he formally introduced himself, gave us background information on his career and his credentials, along with an overview of the whole process of buying a home and explained to us how he would be involved in helping us. This was very comforting to us and it allowed us to gain a lot of trust and faith in Colin, since we were first time buyers and didn't know what to expect. As time progressed and we started looking at homes, Colin was very helpful. He was always readily available to response to any questions we had (via email, text, and any time of the day), listened to what we wanted, explained everything, and provided us with all the tools we needed to eventually buy our first home. Through the closing of the house, Colin definitely had our backs and had our best interest at heart. He was patient and negotiated with the seller to help us get the best deals. In the end, we ended up with the house that we wanted and our experience was a lot less stressful than it had been prior. What makes Colin an exceptional RA is because he knows his craft, he's professional, and most importantly, a person who is honest and will work for their client. Overall, we would recommend Colin to any family and friends who are interested in buying a house."
Victoria Le & Calvin Uyechi; Waipahu, HI (Buyer) Tue, 08 Aug 2017 13:42:40 +1000
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"We knew very little about the home buying process, but Colin helped us through the entire process. Colin always went above and beyond for us. We couldn't have asked for a better agent. He was always prompt in answering our questions, proactive, and very patient. We have already recommended Colin to family and friends. Thank you so much for your dedication and hard work Colin! It was such a pleasure working with you!"
Eric & Jandalen (Buyer) Sun, 11 Jun 2017 17:29:41 +1000
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"Very hard working and trustworthy realtor. He answered to all my questions and he is very knowledgeable. I will recommend to my friends and family."
Richard Honolulu (Buyer) Thu, 20 Apr 2017 17:15:34 +1000
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"As a first time home owner, I was very nervous about looking for a place to buy. I was unfamiliar with the process and all of the components that go into buying a home. However, Colin was very knowledgeable and patient, he took the time to explain every aspect of the process from the very first day that we sat down together. The entire team from the broker that he recommended to the Home Inspector -- were all top notch. He made the entire process such a fun experience. I didn't know purchasing a home could be this exciting and stress-free. I'm so glad that I chose Colin as my realtor and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to purchase property. He was attentive, informative, and accommodating throughout the entire experience."
Kelli Furuya, Honolulu (Buyer) Wed, 19 Apr 2017 12:10:20 +1000
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"We weren't exactly the "ideal clients": we had a very narrow area in which we wanted our home, busy family and work schedules, and also the added challenge of wanting our young children to be involved in the process of choosing a home. Despite all this, Colin was able to not only find the perfect home for us in the incredibly limited area we wanted, but he also worked around our schedule, and made sure we could have our family present during every step of the process. If there was a question we had, big or small, Colin was always available to answer it and put our mind at ease. His professionalism and dedication to his clients are the reasons we have a home we will enjoy for many years to come, in an area we absolutely love. Thank you, Colin!"
Manuel Hernandez, Aiea (Buyer) Mon, 03 Apr 2017 03:46:25 +1000
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"Colin Lee is a great realtor and I am so glad to have worked with him. As a first time homebuyer, Colin made sure that I felt comfortable and understood the process. He listened carefully to what I wanted and ended up finding me the perfect place. I felt that he had my best interests in mind and was always readily available. I would recommend Colin to anyone who is looking to buy or sell a home!"
Erin Nakamura, Honolulu (Buyer) Mon, 05 Dec 2016 09:56:42 +1000
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"Colin was an amazing Broker who help me through the purchasing process every step of the way
Colin not only help me through the entire process but also educate me on everything that's involved.. it was a very stress free and pleasant experience
Colin was very friendly and pleasant yet professional through out the process .."
Jackie L Ewa Beach, HI (Buyer) Fri, 01 Jul 2016 15:28:42 +1000
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"As attorney, my husband and I appreciated the level of professionalism Colin maintained throughout this process. He kept in constant contact (texts, emails, phone calls, and allowed us to text/call/meet whenever - regardless of time), he explained the contracting portion clearly, and answered all of the many questions we asked. We had a potential hiccup regarding escrow and our mortgage broker, but Colin remained on top of the situation.
Working with Colin is like working with a friend. He understood our concerns, he always had our preferences and interests in mind, and he always went above and beyond. Colin's CPA background greatly helped because of his attention to detail and because he was able to explain the financial portions of this process to us in a way we could understand.
Colin made this process as easy as possible - w'ere truly grateful. We will be sure to recommend Colin in the family and friends."
Kaipo K. - Honolulu / Palolo (Buyer) Sun, 05 Jun 2016 04:54:22 +1000
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"Being a first time home buyer can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. But Colin pretty walked us through the whole process every step of the way. Not to add he saved us time and money with his experise and knwodledge of the overall market in the home buying process. From the very first time we met Colin he has gone above and beyond what a normal real estate agent would do for there client. He even offered to help us move in and consistently called and followed how everything was going. I would recommend Colin Lee to not only my friends but my family. Thanks Colin!!"
Micheal Witt, Waipahu (Buyer) Mon, 09 May 2016 17:17:25 +1000
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"What seperates Colin from the rest of the real estate agents is that he's a genuine person from Hawaii that shows 'Aloha' not only with his service but with his character. When he first introduced himself he was very approachable, built great rapport with me and was not just interested in knowing what kind of home I wanted, but interested in who I am as a person. He shared his non biased views about the real estate market and was able to isolate homes near where I work. Colin was very detailed oriented and informative with me. He always got back to me in a timely manner. I had many questions as a first time home buyer using the VA loan. Colin pointed me in the right direction with my friendly loan officer Danielle and made my escrow transition as smooth as possible! I was able to find the perfect home in the perfect location that was within my budget. Colin is a hard worker that worked hard to find me the best home for my needs! We looked at a multitude of homes within months and I was able to bid on a property that fit my criteria! I recommended him to all my friends and family! Job well done and I can finally come home to a place I love thanks to Colin's help!"
RS, Oahu (Buyer) Sun, 24 Apr 2016 17:36:13 +1000
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"Colin Lee made this process very easy and guided me through each step. We spent many late nights going over contracts, documents, and properties. I lost track of the hours. Since I did not know anything about purchasing a home, Colin took the time to go through each step of the process. I have never dealt with a realtor that had such attention to detail and patience. Although we spent a lot of time together, Colin never pressured me into making a decision. I am very picky and every condition needed to be met before I made a decision. Colin worked very hard to make sure that I got everything I wanted. He was also very knowledgeable about the properties and areas. And if he did not know, he made sure to find out as much information as possible. When I decided to purchase a place, Colin was very good at negotiating and I can't believe that we won the bid, especially since I know my offer was not the best offer. Other realtors would have made me negotiate by just adding tens of thousands more than the asking price. Colin is a master negotiator! He also knows a guy for everything. He was able to link me up with a loan officer that specialized in VA loans and helped me to get credits towards my closing costs. Colin has a strong finance background, which made me even more confident that we were making the right decision with the offer and loan selection. Colin saved me money and got me what I wanted!
I would highly recommend Colin to everyone I know. Colin exceeded all my expectations. He was always available and quick to answer all my questions. He sacrificed his personal and family time to make sure that we met and took care of everything. I have never experienced someone so friendly, dedicated, hardworking, honest, and professional. Although Colin and I knew each other, he still maintained his professionalism- well dressed, communicates effectively, punctual, and respectful. Colin never stopped working hard for me from the time we first met, the properties we looked at, the late night meetings, the loan and escrow process, closing, and even after I got the keys. There are so many things to say about Colin. You will not find anyone that works as hard as him. He really works for you and will help you make this really stressful process as easy as possible! Give him a call today!"
Ryan, Honolulu (Buyer) Thu, 24 Mar 2016 11:13:30 +1000
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"At no point during our 5 week relationship, from meeting to final closing, did we ever feel as if Colin had other clients. Although based on his performance with our purchase and deserved accolades I am sure he is in high demand. He was always responsive, always present and always supportive of any request. We never had to wait, were never left hanging and never blindsided by an unanticipated pitfall. This is because Colin was always prepared. He made sure things happened on time, that we understood every part of the transaction, remained diligent behind the scenes and ultimately exceeded all expectations. Our lender even commented that it is rare to have the realtor attend the final contract signing, although we were none the wiser as we had never worked with another realtor, and because this is the level of service Colin provided us from the very beginning.
We have nothing but positive comments about Colin. He is all the above and more. I would be comfortable considering Colin not only our realtor, but a family friend ."
Leong 'Ohana, Kaneohe, Hawaii (Buyer) Thu, 08 Oct 2015 04:31:15 +1000
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"My first realtor, a referral from my Florida neighbor who is a realtor, was experienced but didn't really have the time to pay attention to my needs. She ignored my requests to see certain properties and instead took me to see properties she liked. And she tried to stick me in Mililani or Makakilo, even thought I had specified that I was not interested in cookie cutter suburbs. When I broke things off with her, I let DNRP connect me with a good agent. Colin had tons of energy, and he PAID ATTENTION TO ME. He did all the legwork to find me a 1BR condo in Waikiki/Honolulu that allowed a 54 lb collie. The other agent set up a 1BR condo search for me and gave me a PDF that listed all the pet-friendly condos on Oahu. After matching the listings to the pet-friendly buildings, I then had to contact the property manager to find out max pet size. I just didn't have time for all of that. Colin did that for me. He identified four buildings in Waikiki, and took me to see what was available, in one case even showing me his friend's unit in a building that had a short-sale for sale, but a very uncooperative tenant who refused the showing requests. When MY condo came on the market, Colin helped me get the contract and even drove all the way to Waialua to get one of the deposit checks. He was great the whole time, and was so gracious in the face of my frustration with some of Hawaii's ways of doing business (a wee bit different than the mainland, but I'm learning). I can't say enough good things about Colin Lee."