Wendy Akai (ra)
(Lic #RS-77524)
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage Realty - Honolulu
4211 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
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"Knowledgeable and responsive. Easy to work with, and calm in the face of adversity. Made recommendations on upgrades before putting on the market that resulted in a much higher sales price than we expected. Helped us overcome a large HOA increase with common sense recommendations which kept the buyer in the deal. Would recommend Wendy to any and all who need a broker on Oahu."
Randy L (Seller) Sat, 15 Oct 2022 06:55:20 +1000
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"My coworker HIGHLY recommended Wendy. After my first meet up with her, I could see why.
Wendy helped explain things in a way I would understand. She is also very knowledgeable and “knows a guy” for basically everything. She also does not push you into anything and makes you feel comfortable with the decisions you make.
Wendy was incredible to work with and was a huge help to me throughout the process. I am very thankful for her."
Kristen R., Honolulu (Buyer) Mon, 14 Feb 2022 14:44:49 +1000
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"Wendy Akai did an excellent job staging the house, managing numerous private showings and a busy open house, assisting me to complete forms, and evaluating and making recommendations regarding terms of sale and selection of a buyer. Support from Better Homes was awesome, including the Diana Sasaki, the Transaction Manager, professional photographer and virtual tour online. We closed 5 days ahead of schedule, and everything went smoothly."
Carolyn, Hawaii (Seller) Sat, 01 Jan 2022 08:57:41 +1000
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"Wendy is the most professional real estate agent I have ever come across and she goes above and beyond to listen to the client and communication was very timely/efficient. I would definitely recommend Wendy to friends and family!"
Joya Li, Pleasanton, California (Buyer) Fri, 01 Jan 2021 14:21:42 +1000
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"When we first started working together there was some communication issues and understanding. Wendy quickly changed that and became very focused on certain important aspects of our home search. Her honestly on some locations and helping us understand things about the island that we are not familiar really helped us. Wendy has been available from start to finish as well as after the close. It’s was a pleasure working with her."
Thea Dougher (Buyer) Sat, 10 Oct 2020 04:30:56 +1000
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"My realtor Wendy Akai was recommended through Zillow! I feel so blessed to have met her. We met on a Saturday to view the property, by Tuesday morning, we were in escrow! She went above and beyond my expectations as a buyer. She handled all communications between myself, the seller, the title company, the property managers, the loan officer etc. My entire purchase experience was stress free. She elevated my concerns and responded to my questions quickly. If I could have taken vacation sooner, we would have closed a week earlier. She was so personable and delivered exactly what I asked for. Thank you Wendy!"
Joslyn Salt Lake, Honolulu (Buyer) Sun, 27 Sep 2020 09:38:33 +1000
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"My experience with Wendy Akai is that she is professional, competent and a highly
conscientious real estate agent. That is the short story. If you want to know more, please read on.
Wendy was referred to me by a Realtor on The Big Island, when I decided to also look for property to purchase in the Lanikai neighborhood of Kailua, Oahu. She and I have had many text, phone and video calls, but due to the COVID quarantine we've actually never met in person as of this writing.
Wendy is very thoughtful about how she communicates to her clients. She clearly describes the available properties and their advantages/disadvantages within the neighborhood. Once we found the ideal property, we strategized on price and she talked me through the entire purchase process. There was never any doubt in my mind that she was absolutely looking out for my best interests.
Wendy made me, as the buyer, feel well protected. Very important from a quarantine distance. She and Better Homes & Gardens gave me a super smooth business transaction. I unreservedly recommend Wendy Akai and her colleagues."
James H Shermis, Santa Cruz, California (Buyer) Thu, 13 Aug 2020 10:30:24 +1000
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"Wendy Akai is an excellent realtor! Her knowledge and tireless dedication made for a quick, smooth sales transaction."
Melissa L., Honolulu (Seller) Wed, 17 Jun 2020 09:44:49 +1000
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"We met Wendy Lee Akai at an open house for a property at which she was representing the seller. We were so impressed with her that we indicated we would like her to represent us as the buyer's agent. She graciously agreed to represent us. We can not imagine a better person to have guided us through this process. She was 110% professional, courteous, and pleasant since day one. Our particular transaction was not typical, involving lots of inspections (5 in all) with numerous contingencies, a fair amount of negotiating back and forth between parties, and a significant number of unique details with the contract and escrow. This would have been overwhelming as first time home buyers without Wendy helping us. Additionally, prior to putting in an offer for the property we ended up purchasing, Wendy took us to SO MANY properties that met our criteria. So we definitely feel that she provided us with plenty of exposure to the market and also provided us with plenty of counseling prior to committing to placing an offer for the home we purchased. Her communication was so on-point & timely. We literally could not have asked for better or more up-to-the-minute communication. Overall, we can not imagine a better experience than what we had with Wendy."
Dr. Timothy Shiveley, Mililani (Buyer) Thu, 24 Oct 2019 19:36:24 +1000
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"Wendy Akai was highly recommended by friends of the family.
We could not have asked for a better agent. Wendy worked very hard to bring the house to a condition where it could be sold quickly and for top dollar. She was extremely professional, timely and accommodating to my father who, at his age, could not perform as many of the sale preparation tasks as he would have liked. We would highly recommend Wendy Akai to anyone looking for a successful,hard working, professional and personable agent."
E. Lund - Pearl City, HI (Seller) Mon, 14 Oct 2019 07:41:10 +1000
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"Wendy is an outstanding realtor. She listened to our requests, showed us several properties and was very patient. Our requirements changed throughout the process and she worked with us the whole time. She understood we needed to see several places to have a better understanding of our aspirations. Wendy was very diligent and she found the types of places we were looking for. She provided us with a good selection to choose from. She also provided us with side by side comparisons of the various properties we visited. This put facts and numbers in perspective and helped us make our decision. Throughout the purchase process, she was always available and made everything seem easy and comfortable. I would highly recommend her services to anyone."
Blaine & Pearl Oyama (Buyer) Fri, 16 Nov 2018 04:17:58 +1000
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"Wendy Akai, RA is simply the best. She went above and beyond helping me sell my condo. She not only sold above the asking price, but we closed in a record nine days thanks to Wendy’s diligence and capable handling of the sale. Wendy took care of everything because I was working remotely in Alaska. Her knowledge of the local market, her pleasant demeanor, and her perspicaciousness altogether make her a great business ally. I could not have chosen a better agent. Thank you, Wendy Akai."
Meg Halsey, Anchorage, AK (Seller) Tue, 03 Jul 2018 03:17:39 +1000
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"This is my third time dealing with a realtor, it is incredible what a difference there is. Neither of the first two were necessarily bad, but Wendy was above and beyond excellent! The amount of attention, follow through, ability to explain, etc. We were able to buy what has already turned out to be our dream house."
Joel S. Warkentin Jr. Hawaii, Oahu, Kailau (Buyer) Mon, 25 Sep 2017 17:13:09 +1000
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"I thought we would have to meet with a couple realtors before my husband and I found someone that we felt comfortable with and trusted. Luckily Wendy was the first one we met and after our first meeting we were sold.
There are very few people who you can spend hours upon hours with several weekends in a row. Wendy is one of them. She was the perfect balance of easy-going and focused. We always felt that Wendy was telling us her honest opinion about properties."
Avery Oshiro, Kailua, Oahu (Buyer) Wed, 05 Apr 2017 07:31:02 +1000
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"Wendy Akai did a phenomenal job in selling our property. Her familiarity of the local real estate markets and attention to detail were keys to our success. Her effective and clear communication while I was off island helped the process go smoothly and with little effort by me."
Andrew in Honolulu (Seller) Tue, 04 Apr 2017 04:01:13 +1000
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"Highly Responsive, stays on top of things to ensure smooth transaction! Looks for solutions and takes the extra step to find ways around challenges. Keeps things moving to close the deal!"
George and Lisa Chan (Buyer) Sat, 05 Nov 2016 05:20:26 +1000
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"Can't say enough about Wendy. She was tireless in pursuing properties for my family. She was responsive and professional in every encounter. Would recommend her highly to anyone looking to buy a home ! Mahalo Wendy and Advantage Realty !"