Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage Realty - Honolulu
4211 Waialae AvenueHonolulu, HI 96816
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage Realty - Honolulu
4211 Waialae AvenueHonolulu, HI 96816
Customer Testimonials
"Matthew Ngo did a amazing job for us in helping us sell our home and finding a replacement property. We would strongly recommend Matthew to friend and family. We are still working on a Testimonial for Matthew Ngo. Need to add a lot more to this . Mahalo"
Ricky Feliciano (Buyer) Sun, 15 May 2022 03:26:29 +1000
"Jaymes Song was an amazing agent. Not only was his work impeccable when it came to the purchase of our condo. He was also incredibly helpful with respect to things having nothing to do with the purchase.
Jaymes is patient and no detail is ever forgotten. I would recommend Jaymes and his team to anyone trying to sell or buy a home in Oahu. Choosing him was the first and best decision I made when I decided to buy real estate."
Luc Lemieux, Montréal, Canada (Buyer) Mon, 02 May 2022 03:29:16 +1000
"There is no words that would described the positive experience we've had while working with Neil. If we are ever looking for another home to purchase we'd definitely work with Neil again."
Paul, Honolulu (Buyer) Fri, 29 Apr 2022 08:38:46 +1000
"Awesome selection! Couldn't be more satisfied!
Just incredible attention to detail.
Definitely would recommend to others. She will definitely maximize your sale.
Mei Pang has real knowledge of local market, fellow brokers and financial institutions."
Robert W. L. Char (Seller) Thu, 28 Apr 2022 05:22:41 +1000
"I had no intentions of buying a home, but found the need. Will made the search so easy and he truly wanted us to find what was suitable for us and worth the money. He made great suggestions along the way and was available to us at all hours. He really went beyond a realtor's usual scope of work and made us feel at ease. His wife, Leonie, was also so amazing and supportive of us during this search for our forever-home. We feel so blessed that we happened to meet them at their listing's open house. Will was beyond personable, helpful and always so considerate of our needs. He made the whole process very easy and stress-free. I still can't believe the beautiful home we now own and enjoy. We're so impressed by Will and his support staff. We'd highly recommend him to anyone looking for a home. Mahalo!"
Olivia C. Reid (314 Honono Street) (Buyer) Tue, 26 Apr 2022 05:57:35 +1000
"Mei is great to work with. Over the years that we lived in Hawaii, Mei had shown us several properties and we felt she would be our best bet in selling the 890 Pu uikena property located on hawaii loa ridge."
Lester Fike Blue Springs Missouri (Seller) Tue, 19 Apr 2022 06:58:23 +1000
"Sean Takamori and Emily Boock did a outstanding job selling my property. Their communication with me through out the whole process was on point and did a great job getting top dollar for my property. Would definitely recommend them to anyone!"
Ikaika Ing, Honolulu (Seller) Fri, 15 Apr 2022 04:25:25 +1000
"Matthew Ngo demonstrated incredible patience, consistency and attentiveness in all details of the process. His positive outlook, his knowledge of the community and details of every property that we saw was genius. I cannot say enough about the excellent level of service and care that I received. Consider yourself very lucky if you get him as your agent!
Matthew Ngo provided an extraordinary level of service and provided the best experience I have ever had in any business encounter that I have ever had!"
Nancy R. Sobel, Honolulu (Buyer) Mon, 11 Apr 2022 16:43:18 +1000
"Very Proffessional and has an unsurpassed understanding of current market conditions to formulate winning strategies."
Michael Nadeau (Seller) Sun, 10 Apr 2022 04:27:21 +1000
"I would highly recommend Jaymes to anyone interested in buying or selling a home on Oahu. He is extremely knowledgeable about the real estate market, along with being respectful and professional, and I completely trusted that he would guide me through every step of the process with my best interest in mind. This could have been a very trying, stressful experience, but once I understood his plan, I just let Jaymes and his team do their thing, and I ended up with a much more successful sale than I expected. I chose Jaymes because after talking to him and knowing how successful he’s been over the years, I fully trusted that he would execute and deliver a strategic plan, and this is exactly how things successfully unfolded."
Diane Seo, Honolulu (Seller) Sun, 10 Apr 2022 03:45:58 +1000
"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
"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
"From the very beginning when I contacted Mei to sell my home she was very responsive to all of my questions, so easy to work with, always got back to me quickly, was always professional, polite, and gave good advice on selecting an asking price, offering her insight on the status of each buyer’s offer, etc.
I would recommend Mei to anyone who is interested in selling a home!"
Kathy U, Aiea (Seller) Sun, 03 Apr 2022 17:12:31 +1000
"This was my first sale, I trusted Michelle completely and she guided me through the sale with experience and know how, thank you!"
Karin Brotherton (Seller) Sat, 02 Apr 2022 19:36:44 +1000
"Thank you Glenn for handling our home sale with the utmost of professionalism and attention to detail! You are the best and would recommend you to others!"
Lynn Akagi (Seller) Mon, 28 Mar 2022 04:17:31 +1000
"We can’t speak highly enough of our experience with Joshua Mun. We were new in Hawaii with zero knowledge about the area and how to find the right place. Given a short amount of time to move to Hawaii from CA and trying to buy a home during COVID pandemic in a rocket high demanding market is absolutely tough and stressful. We were so fortunate that we found Joshua who was very responsive on assisting us to find the right home.
Joshua was super patient on showing us all potential properties that match our preferences. He is also very knowledgeable and informative to compare all the properties and provided us a truly professional advice on making offers. I will have to write a short novel on what he had done to assist us and how great he is. His greatest attribute is he will patiently listening to your needs and inquire, then he will ask provoking questions to ensure he finds what you really want.
Joshua also has an extensive network with all kind of services that he pretty much help me to take care all issue and needs for the new home, not limited to, but including home owner insurance, home security system, house renovation and upgrade, and etc. He also communicated well and frequently with my lending bank in a timely manner to facilitate a smooth mortgage transaction to ensure closing on time. He even assisted me on the admin stuffs in the loan process, like printing, scanning, transforming a document to e-sign format for me to easily access and sign, and returning it back to the lender. Joshua is a truly ONE STOP PREMIER AGENT who you need to buy and close a home in Hawaii!!!
We can’t thank enough what Joshua has done for us. He even prepared us a Champagne and house warming gift on my closing day. He is super detail oriented and friendly that he became the first friend we have in Hawaii. He has our highest recommendation for all of you and you will never regret to work with this exceptional trustworthy agent on the island!"
Chester, Mililani (Buyer) Mon, 21 Mar 2022 03:53:14 +1000
"Michelle worked hard to help us sell our home. She was easy to reach and responded quickly to our questions. Her knowledge of the Kapolei market and escrow process helped us to quickly close with the best offer.
Team Van Rafelghem is a plus. Francis was super helpful as well. Met us in the beginning and provided excellent recommendations on what was best to fix up in order to sell our house."
Daryl from Honolulu (Seller) Thu, 17 Mar 2022 08:47:30 +1000
"I want to give Mathew Ngo an "A" grade for an excellent experience in both buying my new Kakaako condo and also selling my Waikele Condo...I'll admit the Kakaako Condo was a straightforward transaction but it was a transaction that took more than 2 years I was impressed with Mathews expertise on little details throughout the entire transaction especially during the selection process, questions on financing the transaction, reminders on signing all the proper disclosures, reminders on the property tax issues....He responds to all my questions real quick and with great detail
And Mathew did a terrific job on selling my Waikele place which was a much more complicated task...My townhouse needed a lot of work and I had a limited budget for renovations. I was impressed by his initial analysis...He mentioned all my renovation options and was realistic on the possible pricing options too and all possible pricing scenarios...After the initial analysis, Mathew's team did a great job on the painting, renovation, cleaning and the marketing of the property. And selling my property and getting the best price could be psychological torture, but Mathew kept my anxiety and paranoia at a minimum...During the selling/negotiation process he explained all the possible scenarios regarding the offers and bids, possibility of a deal falls through, and all the possible hiccups that go along during the selling process.. And at the end of the day, Mathew got me a great price on my Waikele property and I would definitely go to Mathew again for any of my real estate needs."
Paulson K, Kakaako (Seller) Mon, 14 Mar 2022 16:06:14 +1000
"Truly a Real Estate Agent/Broker professional."
Frank Black - Lake Havasu City, AZ (Seller) Mon, 14 Mar 2022 11:48:27 +1000
"Sue is on another level. She knew what I wanted more than I did. Her level of care was phenomenal. She went the extra mile on everything she did to take care of us. Her attention detail and knowledge is the best. She is the best real estate agent on the island."
Peter Lee, Mililani (Buyer) Sun, 13 Mar 2022 07:54:14 +1000
"Professional, friendly, went above her duties to ensure the buying, inspection was smooth as possible. I am fortunate that I met her.
A+ for her."
Massaiuki Kumagai. hawaii kai (Buyer) Sat, 05 Mar 2022 12:33:26 +1000
"Cynthia Ray was such a great realtor and I loved every minute of working with her. She was so knowledgeable and helpful, especially with me being a first time buyer. I would definitely recommend her to any and everyone looking to buy in Oahu."
Rafiqy Tucker, Honolulu, Hawaii (Buyer) Mon, 28 Feb 2022 16:37:28 +1000
"Hokule'a was very knowledgeable, patient, and kind throughout the entire process. Would definitely use her again as well as recommend her to friends and family."
Katie Rocheleau, Pearl City (Buyer) Thu, 24 Feb 2022 21:51:50 +1000
"David Liu made me understand what I like and what I didn’t like when purchasing a place… David Liu was also very patient… There was a few snags and glitches that were very rare and unusual that prolonged the process… I will always recommend David Liu as an agent"
Tyson Honda (Buyer) Mon, 21 Feb 2022 06:09:58 +1000
"Excellent"
Shih Che Huang & Hawaiki Tower (Buyer) Sun, 20 Feb 2022 13:41:08 +1000
"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
"Cheryl Nekota was referred to me by a good friend and I'm glad to have taken his advice. Cheryl was a super-star during our real estate purchase from start to finish. Her knowledge and experience in real estate matters are second to none. She's very detail oriented, overly concerned about making the right decisions (in a good way), very candid and forthright (even if the news isn't always good, which I really appreciate), and honest. Cheryl is the one you want and need on your team for any real estate transaction. She's our Realtor/Broker for life!"
Billy R (Buyer) Sun, 13 Feb 2022 10:55:57 +1000
"Stephanie and Scoop we're absolutely incredible and worked hard and fast to get exactly what I wanted while making the process seem super easy and simple.
The amount of organization and attention they had from the start was amazing."
Seth (Buyer) Sat, 12 Feb 2022 09:12:22 +1000
"Kim was the best realtor I have ever worked with.
She likely had bigger sales elsewhere during my transaction but she made me feel as if my property was her top priority. I would strongly recommend working with her for all of one’s real estate needs."
Brian Shaughnessy, Honolulu (Seller) Sat, 05 Feb 2022 21:07:59 +1000
"Overall we decided to work with Brett Aka and his team, because we had a sense of confidence that they would be fully capable to assist us with both our sale of our current home and purchase of a new home. We knew we were in good hands.
Kandace and Katherine were both excellent in coordinating the paperwork and property showings. We really appreciate how much support we had during the sale of our home.
We would highly recommend Brett Aka to anyone looking to buy or sell property in Hawaii!"
Mark from Kahalu'u, HI (Seller) Sat, 05 Feb 2022 03:32:35 +1000
"Jeff Char did an outstanding job. His knowledge of the market and area were critical, especially in the currently HOT sellers market. Further, Jeff has an excellent list of connections in the business including lenders and inspectors. All of these helped make the process easy to navigate with timely communications and attention to detail.
Thanks Jeff!
Chris H"
Chris Hodge, Kakaako (Buyer) Wed, 02 Feb 2022 04:00:17 +1000
"Many thanks to Mei for her very satisfying support and smooth closing! Mei is not only a realtor with comprehensive professional knowledge, good communication skill, and trustworthy character, she is also outstanding in exceeding my expectations and not being afraid of any trouble, always thinking about the customers' needs first and working extremely diligently. She often makes herself available after working hours even on weekends and holidays. Her knowledge of local real estate is built on extensive experience and no matter you are buying a Hawaii property in person or remotely, Mei can handle it all very well, and her help doesn't end even after closing. Mei's outstanding performance represents herself well, she is the best choice for buying a home on the island!"
Maggie, Los Angeles (Buyer) Sun, 30 Jan 2022 16:55:35 +1000
"If you need a sale or purchase with, Mathew is the perfect choice!"
Kevin Taira Honolulu Hawaii (Buyer) Sat, 29 Jan 2022 10:49:13 +1000
"Ms. Sue Jo is 10/10! She is polite, friendly, patient, knowledgeable in every aspect of home purchasing, trustworthy and professional. My wife and I were so happy that she worked with us. Like a family~ She is wonderful! I will recommend Ms. Sue Jo to my friends and family in their future home purchases. You will not regret it~"
John Koa Ridge (Buyer) Thu, 27 Jan 2022 09:10:36 +1000
"I've worked with Brett previously on the board of a non-profit organization, so I was already very familiar with the Brett's professionalism and attention to detail. With this being the first single family home purchase for my wife and me, what stood out most was Brett's EQ. Home buying, especially in this market, is an emotional roller coaster and Brett tactfully managed our expectations and coached us through the highs and lows. We are so grateful to Brett for helping us to find our beautiful home!"
Kyson Morikuni, Honolulu (Buyer) Sat, 22 Jan 2022 11:14:37 +1000
"This was my sixth time purchasing a home and the second time in Hawaii. Tahiti was by far the best agent I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I will always recommend her to my friends and family.
I am a very happy new home owner.
Mahalo"
Al Thompson, Kapolei (Buyer) Sat, 22 Jan 2022 08:11:06 +1000
"Cheryl was recommended by a friend of her fathers. When Cheryl and Will first came to introduce themselves, they had a completed report along with the contract that was filled out along with other important information needed.
I was always made aware of what was going on and what to expect. Cheryl acted as a friend and not as an agent. What I truly liked about Cheryl is that she always informed me that the decisions were mine to make and that no matter what I wanted she was always behind my decisions and never tried to persuade me. I had to return back to Michigan and she continued to make the closing process easy which I was very thankful for.
Cheryl always returned my call or text immediately. All my questions were answered in a timely manner. I was going to go with Caldwell Reality at first but after meeting with Cheryl I changed my mind. Cheryl is truly an asset in her given position. I would recommend Cheryl to others in a heartbeat. With the sudden passing of my mother, Cheryl made the transition easy.
Cheryl is a professional, kind, caring and easy to talk to. She went above and beyond, returning my calls on a weekend or taking care of issues on a weekend and holiday."
Cherie Ferguson Muskegon, Michigan (Seller) Fri, 21 Jan 2022 10:33:57 +1000
"Brett tirelessly looked out for my best interests throughout the purchase. Although he was not intimately familiar with the building I was interested in, he made every effort to understand its history and management. In so doing, he helped me to further understand the long term consequences of living in the building (both good and bad) and reaffirm my commitment to purchase my unit.
He and his team were very responsive to any concerns that were brought up and were always sociable and respectful. They were a joy to work with, and I would gladly work with them again."
BH, Honolulu, HI (Buyer) Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:45:34 +1000
"Wow Tahiti was absolutely amazing in assisting us with our home purchase. From A to Z she was there for us and always available for any questions or concerns we had. She is also a very strong negotiator so if you are buying a house go to Tahiti because she will go to work for YOU and not the seller. Thank you Tahiti for an amazingly easy buying experience!!!!!! Mahalos!"
TOMMY&KELSEA KIM (Buyer) Thu, 20 Jan 2022 11:58:39 +1000
"Danny was always in communication. While others may drop off after entering escrow during the periods between major milestones of a purchase, he continued to engage. He continued to present other opportunities that, after all said and done, brought us even more at peace with our choice of home. He painted a very clear picture of the market in an understandable way.
Danny identified things we would have otherwise let slide or simply not catch during the inspection process. He had thorough knowledge of prices, trends and how to identify best value while considering potential and intangibles in a property.
Danny’s background and personality drew us to him. He had a demeanor with the right balance of assertiveness and patience."
Jay Obusan, Honolulu (Buyer) Thu, 20 Jan 2022 05:30:21 +1000
"My overall experience with Cheryl Nekota was truly excellent! I could not have asked for a better realtor. I always felt like we were both on the same page. I felt Cheryl understood my needs even before I understood them, if that makes sense. She understood our main reason for selling the house and was committed to seeing it through. She was ALWAYS very professional, she really takes the time to listen to what I had to say and address each concern or question I had and believe me I had many. Navigating the realty world is foreign to me so I was so grateful to have had Cheryl there. There were things she did for the house that I felt she went out of her way to do and truly appreciated such as self staging our home.
There were a few small bumps in the road which Cheryl helped me navigate and even when she was off island for a short time during our sale, she reassured me that i should not feel that i couldn't contact her, i should just look at as if she is still here because she would still be there for me. And, sure enough an issue came up that Cheryl contacted me about and we worked it through and I truly did feel like she was here for me.
I would not hesitate to recommend Cheryl and your company to any friends, family, and co-workers. I truly feel she is an asset to your company!"
Laura Okumura- Honolulu, HI (Seller) Mon, 17 Jan 2022 10:03:19 +1000
"Brett is the most professional real estate agent I have ever seen. His attention to detail and constant feedback is top shelf. I would recommend his services to anyone as he treats every deal with care and respect."
Mark Greene Waianae (Seller) Thu, 13 Jan 2022 06:14:51 +1000
"Hokule`a was always there to answer my questions and kept me in the loop about what was going on. She was always able to make time to see a new listing very shortly after it posted, and was likewise able to put in the paperwork quickly for the bidding process - extremely important in such a competitive market, where properties can be (and often are) in escrow in a matter of days. She was always good about verifying that everything was going smoothly and on schedule and everything went smoothly on schedule. As a new home buyer a lot of the processes and procedures are a bit daunting but Hokule`a made it all quick, easy, and straightforward. I would recommend her."
Aaron Beers, Mililani (Buyer) Mon, 10 Jan 2022 13:41:41 +1000
"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
"Joshua was great to work with and really helped up along the way. Very polite and was there when we needed him for showings and transaction help. We would highly recommend Joshua to others."
Michele, Boring, OR. (Buyer) Fri, 31 Dec 2021 03:22:03 +1000
"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
"Buying a home, especially a first home, can be an incredibly stressful experience, and it involves so many moving parts. We really couldn't have done it without Sue Jo, she guided us through the process with patience and humor, she clearly cares about her work and her clients. Her knowledge of the market, neighborhoods and homes was incredible. Sue Jo was never afraid to ask tough questions at open houses to make sure we were well represented, and she also made sure to explain things clearly to us every step of the way. She took the stress out of a stressful experience and truly made it a joy to look for a new home. From day one, Sue Jo understood what we were looking for in a home and worked relentlessly to help us find it, and we couldn't be happier with the home she helped us find. Now that we have found a home, we miss going to open houses with her! We're looking forward to working with her again in the future and would emphatically recommend Sue Jo to anybody looking for their next home."
Anthony Goddard, Honolulu (Buyer) Thu, 23 Dec 2021 19:12:04 +1000
"My wife and I first met Joshua in 2018 at an open house as we were first starting our search to buy a home. Although we didn’t find anything immediately and took a pause in our search due to our busy schedules and Covid, Joshua maintained contact through regular emails on current listings and occasional calls to see if we had any questions about the market or properties. Over the past three years, he did not try to hard sell us on any particular property or location, but listed carefully to understand our thought process, answer of our (numerous) questions, budget and how we were evaluating opportunities to help us refine our search and identify opportunities.
Joshua is an exceptional realtor. He builds relationships with his clients to be a trusted advisor in the buying process.
• When we started our search Joshua is very knowledgeable on local market dynamics, practices and economic conditions. He was quick to provide comparisons on current listings and recent sales, including condition, location and demand for the property we were considering
• He was very honest and told us when he felt we needed to reevaluate our offers or expectations based on current availability, budget and current market conditions. He was not afraid to share his opinion, even though it may have been contrary to our own. It helped us to think through our priorities more thoroughly so we could make the best possible decision
• While viewing condos, Joshua paid close attention to details that could be easily overlooked such as overall fit-and-finish of cabinets, countertops and appliances, quality of fixtures and materials, small ceiling cracks, location of parking and garbage chutes
• Joshua was extremely patient in discussing pros/cons of each property, comparables and offers we were submitting. Since this was our first time purchasing a home in Hawaii, he took all the time needed to explain things thoroughly to our comfort and satisfaction. His knowledge of market conditions, insights, experience and guidance was invaluable
• Joshua was available at all times during the day to accommodate my schedule, often taking calls or responding to texts late into the evening. We appreciated how quickly he answered our questions to give us time to formulate our next move
• Throughout the offer and closing process Joshua kept us fully updated on the timeline and what was expected at each step (e.g. reviewing and approving documents, completing forms, inspections, payments, etc.). He explained the purpose of each document and items to be aware of or take into consideration. We didn’t have to track deliverables on our own since Joshua was there to assist and make sure things were done on time
• During and after closing, Joshua helped us with any questions we had for our previous and new condo association for planning our move. He helped us reserve move-out/move-in dates, pre-move paperwork, provided recommendations for movers and contacted cleaners and others to make minor repairs to the unit.
Joshua took a personal interest in our success and showed in the level of service we received. We have no hesitation in recommending Joshua to anyone looking for a real estate agent."
G & M Hirano, Honolulu (Buyer) Tue, 21 Dec 2021 17:13:25 +1000
"Kim Balisacan handled the sale of our property in a friendly and professional manner. She responded quickly to all our questions and concerns, guiding us through the process calmly and efficiently. We enjoyed working with Kim and wholeheartedly recommend her."
John Thompson, Plattsburgh, NY (Seller) Sat, 18 Dec 2021 10:21:03 +1000
"Being born and raised on Oahu and falling in love with what I grew up with, I've always known that I wanted to come home after graduate school to pursue a career. With knowing how saturated and crazy the housing market is in Hawaii, the idea about owning property seemed to be way out of reach for at least another couple of years. My mother suggested looking around at open houses just to get an idea on what I could potentially afford. As a first time homebuyer, I had zero knowledge of where to even begin. We stumbled upon an open house and that's where we first met Joshua Mun. He introduced himself in a very professional manner and wanted to get to know me and my background. After meeting each other at the first open house, he provided me with a booklet on the process of purchasing a property and the statistics/logistics of the housing market in Hawaii. He asked me specifics on what I was looking for in a first home and he complied a list of potential places that met my criteria. After visiting the prospective property multiple times, I knew I wanted to make an offer. Joshua went above and beyond to put in a good word for me with the seller, as there was an additional offer for the property. Because of him, the seller was able to sympathize with me in being a first-time homebuyer and the seller went with my offer. Joshua walked me through the escrow and inspection process very thoroughly and laid out the steps that I needed to take in order for everything to go smoothly. The constant communication and updates were so helpful and insightful. Upon closing on the property, he found out that there was an additional parking spot available in the building for rent. He knew that an additional parking spot was one of my ideals, so he went out of his way and inquired with the seller to reserve the parking spot for me, so I was able to use it right away after receiving the keys. In fact, he traveled through a big storm just to hand me my keys; that is when you know you're working with a relator that will do anything for their clients. Even after closing, he has reached out to me asking if there are any other questions and he's always available if there are any concerns. From start to finish, Joshua has been a pleasure to work with and made my first home-buying experience effortless. I will highly advocate and recommend working with him for any future home purchases."
Michon Fuchigami, Honolulu (Buyer) Fri, 17 Dec 2021 14:48:47 +1000
"The epitome of Professional! As a career Officer in the United States Air Force, I have bought or sold seven different homes from North Carolina, to Colorado to Hawaii. Tania de Jesus is by far the best Realtor I have ever had the pleasure to work with! While most realtors are good at doing the rudimentary elements required to sell a home, Tania and the whole team she brings with her performed at a level I had never experienced before, nor knew existed. She didn't just list the house and market it at an Open House. Tania brought an army of vendors to the table to fix up our home so that we could get the maximum value for our house. In a single day she scheduled at least 10 to 12 vendors to come in and give us estimates to do everything from painting, to floor replacements, carpentry repair and plumbing upgrades. She did in one day what would have taken me weeks or months to coordinate. After we decided on what repairs we wanted to do, Tania spent the next month and a half overseeing the work on our house. She was there pretty much every day whenever the vendors were working. I know she had other clients at the same time, but it felt like we were her only focus. She knew everything that each vendor was responsible for accomplishing, and ensured they completed the job on time and to the highest standard. If something needed to be redone, she ensured it happened. When it came time for the Open House, she ensured that the house was ready for Prime Time! Her team provided an on-line video which received over 2000+ "views" in a week - unbelievable! We received three offers above asking price after the first showing! Say no more. I can't possibly tell you how happy we are to have met Tania and had the opportunity to work with her, and I'm sure any one else will be too."
Jim Lewis, Honolulu (Seller) Thu, 16 Dec 2021 10:21:00 +1000
"Brett is filled with integrity, and that is one of things I value most. He's helped many of my clients purchase and sell their real estate, and it made sense for his team to guide me through this purchase.
Bottom line, Team Aka has it down. They have each area of the real estate purchase process covered at levels that exceed expectations."
Chris C. (Buyer) Tue, 14 Dec 2021 10:47:45 +1000
"James Song really cares about his clients. He takes the time to get to know what they want and he provides his services to meet and exceed their expectations.
We really trust James to have our best interest at heart and we trust him to give us sound advice based on his years of experience.
We would not hesitate to recommend James to our friends and relatives."
Beverly Kaneshiro/ Kahaluu (Seller) Mon, 13 Dec 2021 19:27:23 +1000
"Glenn is very professional, prompt with responding and has great follow through and follow up.
Lei Ikeda was very thorough in reviewing details in offers and counteroffers. Excellent skills with regards to technology needed to accomplish our goals. Very personable and with an upbeat attitude.
We noticed that Glenn had excellent relationships with the other agents as we attended the various open houses. A few mentioned that we were "in good hands"...
We will be using Team Ikeda when we put another home up for market. :)"
BC Honolulu Hawaii (Buyer) Mon, 13 Dec 2021 16:59:37 +1000
"Mathew was extremely polite and very professional in the entire process
of selling our condo.
You can do no better than securing his services for your personal sale(s).
Sincerely,
Taras & Judy Chepurny"
carsonville (Seller) Sun, 12 Dec 2021 10:22:35 +1000
"Mathew is very professional, courteous and trustworthy. A family man who understands what a family looks for in searching a home. Thank you Mathew for a pleasant and smooth experience."
T.Faumuina, Waianae (Buyer) Sun, 12 Dec 2021 07:31:20 +1000
"We have worked with Kim Wong Balisacan before and our daughter worked with her as well. Always a positive experience.
Kim is extremely responsive, even after hours. She always has the right tone and is very encouraging and supportive. She put out every effort to fix any problems when they arose and made the sale go smoothly in spite of hiccups along the way.
Kristy Hasegawa was very efficient with all the documents and communicated well whenever anything needed doing.
Kim is a great agent and we would highly recommend her to anyone. We will definitely call her again if the need arises."
N Garrod, Honolulu (Seller) Sun, 12 Dec 2021 03:53:37 +1000
"Working with Mei was easy. I had basically nothing to do except sign documents. The service and communication with the sale was excellent."
Kelvin, Honolulu (Seller) Thu, 09 Dec 2021 03:17:17 +1000
"Yul and Reuben were very helpful and super friendly! They know their stuff and made my experience with buying our first home really easy!
Kelly T. She’s the best! Thanks for all you do!
I would highly recommend Yul and Reuben to friends and family looking to buy a home!"
Mark John Alob (Buyer) Tue, 07 Dec 2021 15:11:50 +1000
"I would work with Mathew again and would highly recommend him to others."
Marie F., West Coast (Seller) Tue, 07 Dec 2021 09:46:27 +1000
"Allan Crooks listened to what I needed and wasn't pushy. He never bombarded me with calls to sell me. He set me up with the for sale alerts that were within my range and the areas I wanted to see. Many other agents bugged me with weekly calls, texts and emails trying to get me to keep looking for places...meanwhile Allan said to reach out to him if I had questions about anything I am interested in seeing. That was better for me, so I went with him! He is extremely nice, knowledgable, and will go far out of his way to help. Even after the sell, he has helped me with answering questions and providing me with contacts to help me get situated in my new home! Thank you Allan!!"
Kaitlyn Ledzian (Buyer) Mon, 06 Dec 2021 21:37:24 +1000
"It was a pleasure to have worked with Judy Hwang. She was respectful, pleasant, and flexible. She did not pressure us into making a decision. Judy kept us informed every step of the way. Thank you, Judy!"
Alice, Honolulu (Seller) Mon, 06 Dec 2021 12:47:04 +1000
"Really appreciate Sean and Emily finding me this property, they are the best. Transaction was smooth and stress free for the most part and I always felt they were looking out for my best interest which is very important to me."
Ikaika Ing (Buyer) Sun, 05 Dec 2021 16:48:36 +1000
"Kim handled several unit sales in a previous building in which I lived. During my interactions with her at that time, I thought she asked extremely pertinent questions and was knowledgeable about condo buildings. When I started my search for an agent, I immediately thought of Kim.
Kim is very knowledgeable about the sales process. She helped to guide me through the process and made me feel at ease about every step of the purchase.
Excellent customer service skills!
Although there were multiple people involved in handling this transaction, it almost felt like it was handled by one person. That seamless!
Kim and the team at BHGRE are fantastic! Their ability to explain everything made me feel at ease about the process. Fabulous!"
Lei, Honolulu (Buyer) Fri, 03 Dec 2021 05:49:53 +1000
"Brett and Team Aka was really easy to work with. He was on it every step of the way and it was a very smooth selling experience. I would highly recommend Brett and his team, you won't be disappointed."
Eric Tolentino, Honolulu (Seller) Thu, 02 Dec 2021 16:24:21 +1000
"Process leading up to the purchase couldn’t have been more smooth and simple. Excellent communication from Guy and his team. Thanks to all, I was able to make the purchase from Japan. Extremely grateful to Guy for attending all the necessary inspections and walk-throughs on my behalf."
Elisabeth Nakamichi-Kuno, Tokyo, Japan (Buyer) Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:17:15 +1000
"Larry Chun is very polite & good manners. Communication is excellent & in time manner. Very knowledgeable and professional. I bought two and sold two properties with his help.
I definitely will recommend him to my friends and family. Thanks."
Theresa Lum from Honolulu. (Seller) Thu, 02 Dec 2021 04:11:06 +1000
"Kim is amazing and came highly recommended from my best friend, Cheryll Aldridge. I had been referred to another agent by another colleague but that person didn’t have the follow through like Kim did. Kim works to build networks to get the deal done while looking out for the best interests of her clients. Would recommend Kim in a heartbeat for anyone looking for a customer service oriented agent that can make things happen!
I feel like Kim surrounds herself with top notch professionals and that really shows from her team to the networks she develops in the real estate business."
Summer Plourd, Nevada (Buyer) Thu, 02 Dec 2021 03:23:07 +1000
"Sean Takamori and associates were exceptional from top to bottom and could not have asked for a better team of brokers. They are highly knowledgeable, easily approachable, and delivered top-notch service."
Ryan Uyechi, Honolulu, HI. (Seller) Thu, 25 Nov 2021 07:39:07 +1000
"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
"Brett was our broker when we bought and sold our Honolulu Park Place condo years ago. We loved how he was always looking out for our best interests.
No stone left unturned is the best way I can describe how Brett handles all the details.
Relocating from the mainland back to Honolulu next year was a big decision for us. Having Brett sending us YouTube videos of the property, communicating with us via FaceTime and Zoom, and texting us real-time as questions came up were all integral to the process and made our decision feel "right."
The members of Brett's team, Kandace and Katherine, are terrific as well: detail-oriented, provide excellent communication, do tasks real-time and with a sense of urgency. Kristy, the Transaction Manager, was an amazing "quarterback" all throughout the process."
Warren and Jill, Washington (Buyer) Wed, 24 Nov 2021 05:49:06 +1000
"I would highly recommend Cheryl Nekota, R to anyone with regards to selling their property regardless of whether or not it's your first time selling. She's very professional yet personable so any questions or concerns you have will be addressed. Her plan is very detailed and includes research into comparable properties to provides evidence for her assertions and recommendations. She always gave her honest opinion and then took my input into consideration before implementing each step in the process. After closing, I decided to use her as my real estate agent to find a new place."
Evan Yoshimura, Honolulu (Seller) Sun, 21 Nov 2021 05:57:36 +1000
"Joshua Mun helped us purchase our first home. At first I knew nothing about what I needed or how to even prepare to purchase a home. So through the years Joshua has coached, and guided us through the process. He has done an amazing job working with us, explaining the process, and to help with our first purchase. I would highly recommend Joshua for your purchase because he's attentive to your needs."
Shirley Xiao, Honolulu (Buyer) Sat, 20 Nov 2021 03:13:36 +1000
"I found working with Michelle and her team to be a very satisfying experience. From the initial interview, to the marketing, negotiating, and escrow closing, Michelle was professional, knowledgeable, and on top of the whole process.
I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a residential real estate agent."
Dennis Wiens, San Diego (Seller) Fri, 19 Nov 2021 05:14:55 +1000
"I trusted my cousins referral to Yul. I'm glad I did, Yul is a very hard worker!
I never sold and bought property on my own. I kept asking Yul the same questions but she calmly explained again and again! Also, when doing surveys I never indicate 10 or critical importance however in this case all 10's!"
CMM Hawaii Kai (Seller) Thu, 18 Nov 2021 15:35:44 +1000
"I always enjoyed working with Yul Song throughout the entire process. She never left me questioning her commitment to what was best for my family. We chose Yul to help us buy our home and then entrusted her again with the sale of our home a few years later. I would work with her again in a heartbeat if we ever need realtor services in Hawaii again."
Emily Brou, Kapolei (Seller) Wed, 17 Nov 2021 14:37:53 +1000
"We had only two weeks to prepare the house for sale. Jaymes and Becky did everything they could to make it happen! They were trustworthy, friendly, and professional."
Sandra - Davis, CA (Seller) Wed, 17 Nov 2021 07:29:56 +1000
"Hokule'a is my buyer's agent for a rental property in Waikiki. She is kind, friendly, knowledgeable and hard-working! I was amazed by her strong work ethics during the whole purchasing process. She is always available, answer my emails and phones immediately. She is very efficient. For the unit I bought, she took me to tour the unit immediately after it was listed online. We were the first one to tour the place and first one to present the offer, which gave us advantages over other competitors so we won.
Hokule'a went above and beyond to help me. During every step, from offer to inspection to closing, she was so devoted and hard-working to save me time and energy, make everything easier for me. She is 100% completely trustworthy. I strongly recommend her to anybody who wants to purchase a piece of paradise in Oahu."
JY Zhang, Honolulu (Buyer) Fri, 12 Nov 2021 09:52:00 +1000
"Mathew Ngo is extremely knowledgeable of the market conditions and will tell you straight away if you should or should not place a bid on a property. He is sincere and wants for you to make a good decision on your purchase, not just make a purchase.
Always available, and reachable, highly efficient, and the voice of reason. Many times my temper would flare when dealing with the seller’s agent, and he would very politely explain and find a way to negotiate on our behalf.
Matt also managed to close for us in 18 days from entering contract till we got the keys, with a VA loan, which is unheard off."
Gabriel Bakcsi, Oahu (Buyer) Thu, 11 Nov 2021 06:07:40 +1000
"Yul and Reuben were a wonderful team to work with. They are both very professional, knowledgeable and really understood our needs and what we were looking for. We are very happy with the level of service we received throughout the entire process and most of all, our new home. I would highly recommend working with them."
Tawney Sablan & Patrick Moeller (Buyer) Sat, 06 Nov 2021 10:18:22 +1000
"Sue Jo has been a big help in making our home purchase a smooth and successful process. She pays attention to details and kept our best interest at heart. She is friendly, understanding, and reliable."
Rowell Ganotisi, Oahu (Buyer) Fri, 05 Nov 2021 16:58:34 +1000
"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
"When my husband and I were looking to purchase another house, we had no doubt we would work with Mei again. Mei is always available to communicate with us quickly. She is very organized, and we definitely felt that we were important clients. Not only did she make complex, technical aspects easy to understand, but she was able to predict any questions we might have about sections of documents we were sent. Mei is not "just" our realtor, but she is our advocate as she helped us find the perfect home and neighborhood where we would raise our son. She helped us turn our dreams into a reality!"
James and Chu Hong: Pearl City (Buyer) Tue, 02 Nov 2021 08:38:45 +1000
"Glad to have Mathew as our agent. Great JOB!"
Sam Vongsy, Pearl City, HI. (Buyer) Mon, 01 Nov 2021 05:39:55 +1000
"Mathew Ngo has helped me to make a sale of my home smooth and fast even after I have faced with several absolutely unsolvable problems like permits, alterations, DPP violations and termite treatment rejected by nasty neighbors. All barriers magically disappear once Mathew came and solve every problem in moments. It is a miracle! Mathew is a smartest and most experienced real estate broker from all Hawaii!
Thanks him a lot!
I will recommend Mathew Ngo to anyone who is interested in real estate transactions."
Serge Nicolson, Honolulu (Seller) Sat, 30 Oct 2021 16:32:01 +1000
"Karen made our house search and sale less stressful. Moving from California is stressful enough, searching for homes in Oahu while we were away, during the pandemic, made it worse. Karen to the rescue! Karen regularly sent us listings of homes tailored to our taste and budget. She organized virtual open houses. She is an expert in the different neighborhoods. She is honest and provided us the "downlow" on properties we see. She provided a time table and instructions making the whole escrow process simple and enjoyable. We love Karen. She will definitely be our go to realtor now!"
Judd and Mato (Buyer) Sat, 30 Oct 2021 11:37:37 +1000
"Sean and Emily were super easy to work with and very responsive anytime I had questions or needed help with anything. They are true professionals and make the buying and selling process very easy! They did a great job marketing my property and bringing in buyers. Would definitely use them again!"
Ikaika Ing, Hawaii Kai (Seller) Thu, 28 Oct 2021 04:55:11 +1000
"Brock Grobran was extremely friendly and positive from the first time we spoke, attentive to our family and needs, and incredibly respectful and responsive.
As we were not located in Hawaii during the purchase of our home, Brock was amazingly helpful in navigating and communicating all aspects involved with searching and purchasing our home. Quite honestly, he was exceptional in every way from going the extra mile to showing us properties through video, assisting with local knowledge of various neighborhoods, and educating us on homes in the Honolulu area.
I would trust Brock with my own family after witnessing his integrity throughout this process. He was honest, humble, diligent in his work and committed to helping us in every way,"
Beth Magnussen, Oakdale, CA (Buyer) Wed, 27 Oct 2021 17:03:57 +1000
"Cheryl Nekota's handling of two property listings confirmed what we had from other family, that she was thorough in her work, provided excellent evaluations of the market, and gave good and timely advice at each step of the selling process.
We always felt supported by Cheryl and, in fact, realized after the fact that her handling and coordination of repairs were beyond her duties as our agent. So, we are grateful for her willingness to take that extra step, an example of how valuable her representation meant to us.
All six of the adult family members involved have agreed that Cheryl Nekota is our go-to realtor for any future real estate matters. We are extremely happy to have made the decision to have Cheryl represent us."
Fred & Harriet Tanabe family (Seller) Sun, 24 Oct 2021 06:28:18 +1000
"If you’re new or seasoned to buying in Hawaii, Hokule’a teaches well if needed and smooths out the transaction. She has the contacts and knowledge to take care of everything. Highly recommended."
Drew, Honolulu (Buyer) Sat, 16 Oct 2021 03:15:52 +1000
"As I mentioned before, Rolanda Racoma was just outstanding. She put us at ease from the very on-set of this process, did all of the heavy lifting, remained calm and cool throughout, reassured us when we had questions, and made sure everything ran smoothly. I just can't thank you enough. If you need a person to assist you, I would highly recommend Rolanda...and I'm not kidding when I say that she was great."
Darryl and Solette Perry, Kurtistown, Hawaii (Seller) Fri, 15 Oct 2021 15:19:20 +1000
"I was super impressed with Mathew's knowledge and expertise...I hope to do more transactions with Mathew in the future!!"
P. Kung (Ward Village) (Buyer) Fri, 15 Oct 2021 08:24:13 +1000
"Sean is professional and knowledgeable and is a great asset to the company"
Lavonne smith (Seller) Mon, 11 Oct 2021 09:50:37 +1000
"Dave is the most thorough, careful, considerate, and most importantly, honest broker we have dealtt with in our fifty years of real estate deals."
Steve Burris, Honolulu, HI (Buyer) Thu, 07 Oct 2021 13:10:36 +1000
"Thank to the hep of Larry Chun's team, Neil Kuioka and Leah Chun, we are very happy with our new purchase. They were very knowledgeable, helpful, organized, and dedicated; within the span of four days, they showed us many properties. The reason that we can compare overwhelming number of properties because each day had a theme; near the beach, family friendly, conveniency... That level of organization helped to make decision easier.
They are very easy to approach and always had time for us; early in the morning, late in the afternoon.
After few days, we returned to the mainland. They helped to carry out the remaining of the buying process remotely. We feel very comfortable because we can trust them completely; from house inspection to documents request.
Toward the end, we also work with the Escrow team, Lina Tanaka and Raymond DeLang. They were very helpful too.
We would highly recommend Larry Chun and his team to any one who is looking for a property in Oahu in general, and in Honolulu in particular."
K. Nguyen ; 343 Hobron Lane #1102 - Honolulu - HI 96815 (Buyer) Thu, 07 Oct 2021 09:22:50 +1000
"My husband and I have worked with Steve in the selling of two homes and buying our home sweet home that we currently live in. We are very pleased with all outcomes. He is very knowledgeable about the real estate market and resources available to make these transactions to be as smooth as possible! No Stress knowing Steve is always on top of things!
We are so very pleased having Steve as our realtor. He is the best realtor in Hawaii! He is knowledgeable, listens to our needs, resourceful, patient, and really helpful in the transactions of our 3 properties! No Stress when you have the Best Realtor Stephen Nikkola"
Alan and Patti Johnson (Seller) Tue, 05 Oct 2021 06:28:16 +1000
"Despite numerous setbacks, Shari kept us on course. She successfully led the way to our success and overwhelming satisfaction."
Donn Ito Hawaii (Buyer) Sat, 25 Sep 2021 09:57:19 +1000
"Jeff did an amazing job helping me and my husband during this process. He was very detailed and helpful in every step of the way. I couldn’t have asked for a better agent to work with."
Maricris McLane, Ewa Beach, HI (Buyer) Sat, 25 Sep 2021 05:19:53 +1000
"Same as above minus the over communication part."
Tim Dietrich, Maui (Seller) Fri, 24 Sep 2021 06:21:37 +1000
"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."