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
"From start to finish, Brett and Cynthia were the absolute best to work with. I am an extremely busy person, and I was trying to sell a slightly unusual condo. From the beginning, Brett and Cynthia showed me they knew exactly what they were dealing with and assured me that they will take a proper approach to the marketing and sale of the unit. Even when escrow hit some hiccups, they handled each step with professionalism and determination to a successful transaction. As long as they continue in this industry, I will continue to work with them in any and all transactions. And, I will always recommend them to anyone in need. Thank you so much!"
Hideo Simon, Honolulu (Seller) Sun, 27 Nov 2022 05:22:36 +1000
"Jaymes was easy to work with. He and his team were professional, courteous and kept me updated throughout the process. I am not a resident of Hawaii but was confident in Jaymes' ability to sell it at a good price. He did."
Gwen (Seller) Sun, 20 Nov 2022 10:44:56 +1000
"Larry and Leah’s constant communication made the listing and sales process extremely smooth for us. As this was our first time selling a property they also took the time to walk us through the various documents in detail and always made sure we understood the upcoming steps in the process which eliminated any potential surprises. We greatly appreciated their willingness to go above and beyond our expectations in dealing with vendors and other parties involved in the sale."
Ryan Horiuchi, Aiea (Seller) Fri, 18 Nov 2022 06:31:52 +1000
"I had been watching Rolanda's posts on social media and was impressed by the transformations of each property she represented. I continued to pay attention to the outcomes of her clients' home sales and/or purchases. The quality and skill she brought to each experience seemed to make a profound difference for every one she worked with.
From the moment we handed the property over to her, Rolanda's skills became very crucial to the success of our outcome. From the way she staged our home to the guidance she provided when we got our first legit offer, Rolanda was essential to each step forward that we took with confidence.
Rolanda kept us up to speed with the timeline of things taking place and always answered any questions that we had along the way in a timely manner. She helped us stay focused on meeting deadlines and responding to emails. Communication with her was spot on and she incorporated others from her team without a hiccup.
We are grateful to have been represented by Rolanda and experiencing first hand the knowledge, confidence, attention to detail, and expertise she came packaged with. Her friendly demeanor and beautiful smile went hand in hand with how easily we felt like she had become an extension to our family."
Moana Callejo, Mililani, HI (Seller) Mon, 14 Nov 2022 18:24:33 +1000
"Jaymes Song is my Realtor for life. He and his team are professional, knowledgeable, and responsive. What stands out to me was his willingness to work around my schedule and provide me answers to all my questions around the clock. I felt comfortable throughout the entire process and also appreciated his team's outstanding support as well. I would not hesitate to recommend Jaymes Song to all my friends and family."
Wook Kim (Buyer) Fri, 11 Nov 2022 05:51:32 +1000
"Hue Le Hong, who is on Sean Takamori's Team, was very friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and did a very great job during the transition of selling my home and purchasing the new property at Craigside.
Sean Takamori is very trustworthy, knowledgeable, punctual and gave me excellent advices regarding the sale of my home and purchase of my new property. He also was very responsive to my needs and met my requests on a very timely basis. I will definitely refer him to my relatives and friends."
Paul Shigenaga, Craigside Tower 1, Honolulu, HI 96817 (Buyer) Sat, 05 Nov 2022 06:43:51 +1000
"Working with Sue Jo was a great experience. She was knowledgeable about the local market and patiently answered all our questions. When we ultimately found a place that was right for us, she led us through the entire purchase process. Even when an unanticipated issue from the seller arose, she handled it well and it was resolved satisfactorily. Throughout our search and escrow, Sue was constantly available and was always there for us. I'd recommend working with her."
Tom, Honolulu (Buyer) Wed, 02 Nov 2022 15:57:09 +1000
"As first time homebuyers, our overall experience working with Lei Ikeda was outstanding. She really did listen to all our needs, wants, and goals. It was such a pleasure working with her and her father. They made this process for us very easy. We really appreciated all their help in everything. They were so easy to work with and felt like they took care of us like family."
Crystal & Drake Hidano, Mililani (Buyer) Wed, 02 Nov 2022 08:49:44 +1000
"Stephanie and Scoop are very knowledgeable in the neighborhoods around Oahu and were always available to answer questions. They really helped educate us on the areas and went out of their way to accommodate our schedules and time-zones. They were hyper-organized to ensure all milestones were hit throughout the transaction. We've even heard from Stephanie and Scoop after the purchase through multiple check-ins which is phenomenal!"
Shannon & Scott, Honolulu (Buyer) Tue, 01 Nov 2022 14:45:22 +1000
"Totally professional. Great attention to detail with warmest aloha. Highly recommended."
Garry Farrington, Honolulu (Buyer) Sun, 30 Oct 2022 04:09:55 +1000
"Allan Crookes experience and expertise was amazing and made my first time buying a home an excellent journey. I felt he truly had my best interest in mind and went above and beyond to get me in a house I absolutely love. His team was also amazing in affording all their resource to make my experience as easy as possible. There can be many stressors that come with buying a house and Allan made me feel so safe. I would one hundred percent recommend him to anyone interested in buying property. I will definitely use him again when the time comes."
Marina Ortiz, Ewa Beach (Buyer) Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:01:33 +1000
"Colin came highly recommended by a friend, including being incredibly trustworthy!
Colin and Chelsea were an incredible team and I feel lucky to have worked with them. The transaction was effortless.
I loved that Colin would pick up the phone and call me with critical items. He was always helpful and incredibly responsive. Both Colin and Chelsea did an amazing job staying in touch with all of the details.
I have already referred Colin. He is smart, organized and hard working. He is trustworthy and will answer your questions thoroughly and honestly. Best real estate agent I have ever worked with. Thank you Colin and Chelsea!"
Sara, Honolulu Hawaii (Seller) Fri, 21 Oct 2022 13:10:07 +1000
"Selection of a Broker was important to us because it's critical for your broker to know the market and needs and wants and things to consider in all aspects of a sale. Selecting Better Homes and Colin Lee was the best choice we made. But to be honest, we had no problems or found it hard at all to choose Colin. He is a very humble and honest person first and foremost before being an agent. So choosing Colin and Better Homes was not a hard decision.
Colin was all around professional in every way. Detailed and pro-active and up-front and honest. He never gave false hopes of anything and laid everything out on the table and was always in our best interest of our Sale. His ability to navigate through real estate is beyond his time. Most importantly he is trustworthy.
Colin Lee to me is the best of the best. Trustworthy, honest, humble and always looking out for his clients. These are things most agents should have but rarely follow. Colin follows it to heart. I am so grateful to him.
All the staff there including Chelsea Lee are all so kind and professional. I would definitely recommend and work with them again.
I will definitely recommend and use Better Homes. Colin Lee again. I am so grateful for all they have done for me and my Ohana."
Rodrigues Ohana (Seller) Sun, 16 Oct 2022 07:37:32 +1000
"First impression was Sean and his associate, Hue Le Hong, were very punctual. We had an appointment at 10 AM and they came exacty at 10:00. This indicated how reliable they are and going forward, this became vey true.
Hue Le Hong was very polite, friendly, knowledgeable, prompt and I could depend on her 100%.
I will hire both Sean and Hue Le Hong again if I decide to purchase another property in the future."
Paul Shigenaga (Seller) Sun, 16 Oct 2022 06:07:05 +1000
"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
"Jaymes Song and his team are consummate professionals and the absolute BEST real estate team with whom I've worked - and I've worked with many! Jaymes listened to what my objectives were up front, helped connect me to reasonably priced contractors to renovate the property in a timely manner (no small feat in these Covid-impacted times!), communicated updates on a regular basis, helped me to price my property to sell quickly, and also helped me to get multiple offers and select an excellent offer. He always told me what my options were, but ultimately left the decision to me. They really know the market, have an excellent network to leverage, and are also caring and personal. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!"
Alisa O. (Seller) Fri, 14 Oct 2022 04:51:09 +1000
"I was very impressed by Mathew Ngo from the start of our conversation. We had never met or talked before, and he was more than willing to spend any amount of time on the phone with me. We talked about 45 minutes and I never felt he was rushing the conversation. No mater what question I asked, he was always Jonny on the spot.
Finally, we agreed on a day where he would pick me up at the hotel and take me to the condos I was interested in. That same day, Mathew took me to the Howard Hughes Koula sales team in Ward Village. The rest is history. That day I was introduced to the unit we now own. Throughout construction of three and half years, Mathew always took time out of his day to send us photos of the construction. He didn't have to do that, but he did. We appreciated it so much. You have a top notch above and beyond employee. Feel proud "Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage Realty - Honolulu" to have Mathew Ngo on your side."
James Leis / Seattle WA and soon to be Honolulu HI :) (Buyer) Mon, 10 Oct 2022 05:18:58 +1000
"James Song's realty experience and communication skills provided me the peace of mind that the purchase process was going smoothly. His answers to all my questions gave me the knowledge and confidence that everything was being taken care of."
Rowan Tokunaga, Kaneohe (Buyer) Sun, 09 Oct 2022 05:22:31 +1000
"Daniel Bae Lee was professional, patient with my many concerns and questions, available throughout the process, and a joy to work with. I heartily recommend him to anyone seeking a real estate agent.
Daniel and his team worked with the lender and other agent to sell my home for a good profit and assisted us to buy our new home in record time. Very pleased with the result.
Daniel provided me with excellent service, above and beyond the usual customer service .
Thank you, Daniel!!!"
Judy Rocap, Honolulu (Seller) Sat, 08 Oct 2022 16:59:59 +1000
"Allan came to us with a solid plan and a great attitude from day 1. He followed through on everything he said he would. He solved multiple unexpected problems, always graciously and promptly. THANK YOU ALLAN"
Richard Honolulu (Seller) Fri, 07 Oct 2022 03:28:09 +1000
"Larry and Leah were constantly updating me on the what was going on, Leah was always present at showings and Larry had a detailed report with pros/cons for each offer. He also used all his experience to help me set the price at a higher amount than I was planning on and help with the process of filling out all of the forms needed for the sale. The whole process was very very smooth, pleasant and fast. I really don't think it could've been any better."
Marcelo, Honolulu (Seller) Tue, 04 Oct 2022 07:16:46 +1000
"Working with Soomi has been such a pleasure! She made things so easy! She forwards all the paperwork in a timely manner, and followed up with me in a gentle manner. There were several times I failed t complete my paperwork, and needed her to resend the paperwork. She was able to send these things to me in a timely manner. The management was done professionally, and when she met us for signing paperwork at the Title Co, she was very personable and professional. I would be happy to work with her again!"
Patrick, Honolulu, HI (Seller) Mon, 03 Oct 2022 06:10:23 +1000
"I believe Ray Suganuma and Asako Nishikawa handled every aspect of the sale of the property with utmost professionalism, honor and integrity. I'm grateful that I was able to work with an awesome team that represented me in the sale of my island home (from the East Coast). Mahalo nui loa, Ray and Asako!"
Jennifer F., Maryland (Seller) Sat, 01 Oct 2022 01:10:25 +1000
"We had wonderful service from your agent, Rolanda. She provided us more top service than an agent required. Rolanda was very professional, friendly and understanding of our needs. She was always on time and very polite and respectful towards us. We didn't know anything about the broker but we met Rolanda by chance when we went to the Open House that Sunday, 6/26th. She was a wonderful person and my daughter and son-in-law they all liked her very much.
Rolanda handled all things regarding the sale very smoothly. That made a huge different for us old folks (69 and 75 years old). We didn't have to worry about anything because we trusted Rolanda (even thought we just met her a short time ago) and knew we were in good hands. We had very good feelings when we interviewed her after the Open house meeting regarding the sale of our condo.
Rolanda was a God sent person to help us. My husband had 2 strokes in Feb. 2022 and the chance of retiring to Oahu was very slim. We bought the condo 14 years ago for our retirement because my family all lived in Hawaii. Our children live in DC and VA.
Honesty is hard to come by these days. It is wonderful to have some one you can trust. Not that my family will sell their homes in Hawaii. But if they do, I will sure recommend Rolanda to my family."
Jennifer S., Falls Church, Virginia (Seller) Sun, 25 Sep 2022 03:58:31 +1000
"Mei's service and her support staff has always been excellent. Mei has always been a joy to work with and always kept me well informed. Her knowledge, experience, and caring and trustworthy character has helped to always provide excellent customer service. I am truly blessed and very grateful for all that she's done. Mei, My deepest and sincere appreciation, beyond words."
Ann M., Pearl City (Seller) Fri, 23 Sep 2022 05:42:38 +1000
"Michelle was great during the entire process. Not only did she answer all of my questions and take time to explain things to us, she also recommended a lender that was much more responsive to us. The recommendation of the lender made a huge difference in the process. Michelle did much of the work while on vacation. If she hadn't mentioned to us she was going on vacation we would not have known. Overall A++++++++++++++++."
Heather Honolulu (Buyer) Thu, 22 Sep 2022 09:06:15 +1000
"We've worked with Kim multiple times on previous buy and sell transactions and always excellent service. 10 out of 10. She goes above and beyond!!"
Kelly Deese (Seller) Mon, 19 Sep 2022 05:26:42 +1000
"Stephanie was extremely patient and understanding to our needs. She always had the answers to our questions. I have complete trust in her ability. First class agent! I will recommend to friends looking to purchase a home here in Hawai'i."
Randall Sutter - Honolulu (Buyer) Thu, 15 Sep 2022 04:17:28 +1000
"Judy Hwang is an excellent realtor. Very knowledgeable, hard working & patient. She kept us informed of each step of the sale, providing an accurate time line and answering all our questions. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing a realtor professional."
Joyce Lichte, Honolulu (Seller) Thu, 15 Sep 2022 03:56:57 +1000
"Sean is knowledgeable about the real estate market in our area and gave us a very detailed understanding of the plan moving forward. He and his team (especially Melissa and Hue Le) were always accessible and flaxible.
The staging of the home was beautiful. Sean and his team made it look absolutely amazing."
Monika Tomita, Ewa Beach (Seller) Mon, 12 Sep 2022 04:27:31 +1000
"We were impressed with how on top of things Stephanie was. Always one step ahead, bringing up things we hadnt even thought about. She made sure we had all the information needed and explained everything thoroughly. If you think that ended once she had earned her commission and the deal was done you are wrong. She was still available and provided us with great information when she really didn't have to anymore."
Carey, Mililani (Buyer) Sun, 11 Sep 2022 03:18:15 +1000
"Cynthia was very friendly, kind and made us feel like family. Even if I was giving up hope of finding a home, Cynthia was there to lift me up and was very positive reassuring us that everything would work out. Mahalo Cynthia for being so loving and sticking by our side."
Antoinette Oyao Kapolei (Buyer) Sun, 11 Sep 2022 03:17:55 +1000
"Kim Balisacan is not only an assiduous and savvy realtor but a caring, loyal and warm friend. She will ensure the home to be marketed is appealing to the eyes of potential buyers while being upfront and honest. She is always in communication with the sellers and prompt with her responses, and is very compassionate and understanding about the stresses about buying and selling property. I choose Kim Balisacan over and over in a heartbeat and trust her in assisting me in making all my critical decisions in this ever fluctuating real estate market. Thank you so much Kim."
J. Honolulu (Seller) Fri, 09 Sep 2022 08:04:52 +1000
"My husband and I were truly impressed by Mei Pang's help. As a realtor, she's very professional and knowledgeable, giving us all kinds of timely reminders and important advice during the process of purchasing the property. She’s such a blessing to us!"
Chuan (Buyer) Sat, 03 Sep 2022 05:44:58 +1000
"Kim and her team made the process of searching for and buying a home seamless! She goes above and beyond to understand what you are looking for, and puts her deep knowledge of the local community to use. I would recommend Kim to any family member or friend."
Lauren, Honolulu (Buyer) Sat, 27 Aug 2022 12:59:13 +1000
"It has been an absolute please having Joyce Ariyoshi as our real estate agent, both for selling and purchasing our home. This is the second time Joyce helped us purchase a home in Oahu. Both times, in highly competitive and prestige areas of the island. Joyce truly understands the process of selling and purchasing properties in Hawaii! She makes the process incredibly easy and her thorough knowledge and expertise, not only of general real estate, but of the local market makes it a great pleasure to work with her throughout the home purchasing journey. Joyce always responded in a prompt manner (even on Sundays and late afternoons!) and went way out of her way to help us sell our home for a great price and make a reasonable offer on the home we chose. She is very patient, honest and attentive to the smallest detail which helped us save money on the closing costs and other logistics. We are so grateful for all of the hard work she put in to not only help us sell our home, but to find our dream home in our desired location, without having to spend any money on rental property while waiting to move into our new home! She is terrific and we could have not done it without her gentle guidance, patience and valuable advice. We highly recommend her service without any reservations!"
Ani Nikolova Kapolei (Seller) Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:45:01 +1000
"Michelle really helped us bring the deal to a close in a many regards. She guided us through the process. She was patient with us as our needs and wants changed during our learning of the market in Honolulu. We are very grateful for her guidance and helpl!"
Dinesh and Mini Rao (Buyer) Wed, 17 Aug 2022 17:28:13 +1000
"We can't recommend Sue Jo enough. She was a professional and thorough guide while we searching for and bought our first home. Her attention to detail is second to none and she was always available when we needed her. Highly possible recommendation."
Adam Cormier, Honolulu, Hawaii. (Buyer) Sat, 13 Aug 2022 16:54:22 +1000
"It's been such a pleasure working with Sandin Chang. Not only is she very knowledgeable and informative in her field of work she is also very detail oriented. There were multiple concerns she had noticed that were overlooked by us a buyer. She takes the time to get things done the right way on the first try. We couldn't have asked for anyone better.
We are very pleased with Sandin Chang and Kelly Tamashiro from Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage Realty - Honolulu. They've made this transaction such a smooth sailing experience."
Lisa Wu (Buyer) Fri, 12 Aug 2022 07:16:48 +1000
"Jeff Char is a very detail oriented person. He was thorough and took time out to explain things. He made sure every box was checked and that I was a happy camper. He was a great listener and truly a wonderful agent. He was knowledgeable of the available homes and went above and beyond. His honesty and professionalism did not go unnoticed. For these reasons, I am extremely grateful and honored to have worked with him.
I'm very pleased with his overall handling of my new Kailua home. His good vibes and his positive attitude made me feel comfortable. He helped me through the toughest market/buying time with ease.
This company as a whole made it all happen. They worked together as a team to help me. Better homes and Gardens Real estate made house buying my Best experience ever. I would highly recommend Jeff Char to friends and family. I had a fantastic experience all around. I'm thrilled I bought my dream home. Thanks again to Jeff for making my dreams come true."
Annette Carlin Kailua Hawaii (Buyer) Fri, 12 Aug 2022 06:51:00 +1000
"We met Joshua at an open house (he was representing the seller at the time) when searching for a home and he impressed us with his professionalism and transparency. He was able to answer all of our questions and even went out of his way to explain the finer details of the home buying process. From that point onward, we felt comfortable with Joshua being our realtor. His knowledge of the market and attention to detail is what stands out.
Upon finding a new home, Joshua followed up with the developer and lender on our behalf and ensured we had a smooth closing. His prompt action saved us from a potential delay and we are truly grateful.
Overall, Joshua is an outstanding realtor and provided us with top notch customer service. He really does go above and beyond to help his clients. We are extremely satisfied with the purchase of our new home and it couldn't have been accomplished without his help and hard work."
Ryan, Ewa Beach (Buyer) Wed, 10 Aug 2022 18:31:09 +1000
"The highest rating here is truly insufficient for how amazing Kim is. We could not be in our home today without her guidance and help through this transaction. She handled things with tact and was simply amazing through the entire process.
I cannot believe, still, with how busy she must be, how we constantly felt like her only clients. She was present at every inspection, negotiated in a market where we already weren't the highest offer (what?!), gave us reminders along the process and was just generally literally the most amazing person ever to have on our team
The market in Hawaii is tough, and it was disheartening to see homes go to flippers while we looked for a family home, but Kim helped us through every single hurdle and we found miraculously, the perfect home for us in the perfect location. She even helped us get a credit in this crazy market, which we were simply... Nervous. But, this entire transaction, with a great seller was treated with respect by the agents.
Kim is amazing. This scale is not representative of just how amazing she is. There needs to be an infinite stars option. My kids love auntie Kim and know just how hard she worked to get us our family home, and we are forever grateful.
Anyone would be lucky to be able to work with her. Cannot recommend her more highly."
Celinda and Andrew LoBosco, Kailua (Buyer) Mon, 01 Aug 2022 16:57:42 +1000
"Tania De Jesus was extremely professional, thorough and reliable during the sale of my condo. Her vision and suggestions for getting my condo ready for sale exceeded my expectations. Her ideas for making repairs, painting, and staging my condo were critical to maximizing our final sales price. In fact, her helpful strategies and hard work contributed to closing the highest sales price to date of any condo in my building. Tania went the extra mile in the sale of our condo, which came during a challenging time in our lives. She also kept me informed each step of the way. Tania made the sales and escrow process stress free. I would highly recommend Tania to anyone looking to sell or buy a property."
Chelsea Nakamura, Honolulu (Seller) Mon, 01 Aug 2022 13:28:53 +1000
"Sean Takamori, Ra and team was a pleasure to work with. He has extensive relations in our community which was important to me. He also came highly recommended by many friends and neighbors."
Jon Okuma, Honolulu (Seller) Sat, 30 Jul 2022 03:29:32 +1000
"Cynthia and her team were excellent in all respects. Her and Brett spent hours just talking the local market, helping me to understand what was valued and guiding me thru the process with a sense of confidence and expertise. I never felt pressured to make a decision; everything was on my time and pace. From initial thoughts of wanting to buy to closing, Cynthia was attentive to all aspects of the purchase, following up on questions on the property inspection, condo docs, appraisal, and even assisting with coordinating post-closing renovations, she had a finger on it all and kept everything in order and moving forward. I tritely appreciate her and her team's guidance and professionalism and I would absolutely work with her on future transactions."
Robert, Honolulu HI (Buyer) Mon, 25 Jul 2022 10:40:54 +1000
"Joshua was very patient with us throughout our home buying process. Because of the competitiveness of the housing market, we weren't able to close on a house for over 9 months. Through that time he sent us listings almost daily, texted us at least weekly, and attended multiple showings and open houses with us and assisted us in placing several offers that didn't go through. He spent hours on the phone with us explaining everything when we did submit offers and never made us feel rushed or pressured into making a decision that we weren't ready for. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the market and gave great advice regarding our offers when we put them in. He made himself incredibly available to us and worked around our busy schedule including many after hours and weekend phone calls and visits. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking to purchase a home."
Ryan and Ashley, Honolulu (Buyer) Wed, 20 Jul 2022 03:36:26 +1000
"Lei is the best! She was patient with my wife and I, taking us to plenty listings and explaining each step of the process to us. Lei understood what we valued and worked hard to hep us get exactly what we were looking for! Thanks again, Lei!"
Jordan & Ashley, Honolulu HI (Buyer) Tue, 19 Jul 2022 04:54:16 +1000
"Karen was great! She spent time to understand what we were looking for and went above and beyond through the whole process. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy in Hawaii."
David Goldberg (Buyer) Thu, 14 Jul 2022 06:17:38 +1000
"Kayla was incredible. She acted as our agent and our eyes on the ground as we were mostly making this decision from CA.
Incredibly helpful, organized and responsive."
Ryan, California (Buyer) Thu, 14 Jul 2022 05:55:13 +1000
"I cannot say enough about Sue Jo. She is amazing and I plan to work with her in the future.. She is on top of everything and is extremely knowledgeable about the market and what needs to be done."
Dean Lodes, Hawaii (Buyer) Fri, 08 Jul 2022 08:33:30 +1000
"This was the 4th transaction that Colin has managed for me, totalling 2 condo sales, 1 single family home sale, and 1 condo purchase. He and his team communicated very well with me and provided me with all of the information, schedules, documents, and planning and that efficiency made each transaction go very smoothly. I plan to continue to work with Colin and his team in the future. I would highly recommend him to anyone. He provides excellent service to his clients."
Peter Kwan, Honolulu (Seller) Fri, 08 Jul 2022 03:25:39 +1000
"Excellent support throughout this very sensitive and time-involved process with great initiative and response to our questions."
Mark, Honolulu, Hi (Buyer) Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:49:04 +1000
"Jeff Char and Taryn Loo helped us realize our dream of finding the perfect home. Jeff kept us apprised of the changing housing market, providing us with knowledge we lacked. Whenever we wanted information on properties, he made himself available and responded promptly. He was very honest with what properties were truly worth and did not pressure us to settle for anything we didn't want. When we finally found a place we wanted, Jeff helped us negotiate a fair price below asking price. He advocated for us to receive additional credit for items we never even thought to ask for. He truly had our best interests and happiness in mind. Buying a first home is very intimidating, however, with calm and composed realtors such as Jeff and Taryn, the process is made less stressful. They are thorough and professional in their work yet possess an ease in explaining everything given their down to earth and approachable demeanors. We couldn't be happier in starting a new chapter in our lives with our new home and we have Jeff Char and Taryn Loo of Better Homes and Gardens to thank for it. Your work is important, helping people find happiness through the perfect home, and you do it exceptionally well. Thank you!"
Kent and Garrett , Honolulu (Buyer) Mon, 04 Jul 2022 20:43:11 +1000
"Mathew Ngo is a superb Real Estate professional. From A to Z in terms of meeting our expectations regarding the purchase of a property, he was STELLAR! Communication, organization, and professionalism were centerstage. He kept all steps throughout this often complicated process, simple and seamless. This is directly attributed to his unwavering commitment to his clients. Detail oriented personified!
Over the past several months during my property search, Mathew Ngo kept the experience very authentic. Without question, he ALWAYS had our best interest throughout this journey. Never pushy, but always patient and prudent, while guiding us through each phase of the ENTIRE process. His capacity for providing a detailed and follow-up approach is unparalleled. Hands down, the BEST Realtor that I have ever worked with.
My overall experience while working with Mathew Ngo was VERY POSITIVE! Always knowledgeable. Always detailed. Always organized! Always patient. Always professional. And most important to me personally, he always maintained a cheerful and happy demeanor throughout the entire process. AWESOME!!!!! Job very well done!!!!!"
Richard Shaw, Honolulu (Buyer) Mon, 04 Jul 2022 04:23:48 +1000
"If you are searching to buy or sell, look no further. Allan & Soomi Crooks are a great team that will look out for your best interests. They will easy any stress and walk you through 100% of the process. This is a high performing team that is very knowledgeable of the buy & selling process. Their attention to detail is second to none.
If you are reading this and want a 100% positive experience, contact Allan & Soomi Crooks."
Rick & Jan in Kapolei, Hawaii (Seller) Thu, 30 Jun 2022 07:23:45 +1000
"First I would like to say that Michelle operates with the highest levels of integrity and professionalism which is very much appreciated. Michelle has extreme amounts of energy and takes care of every eventuality with speed and enthusiasm. Michelle is obviously respected by all other services in the industry which was evident by the responsiveness of her multitude of contacts. This helped us solve problems quickly and professionally which otherwise may have led to delays or risk to the sale. I really felt like we found a the holy grail of agents when we were working with Michelle."
Stephan Chun, Honolulu (Seller) Thu, 30 Jun 2022 04:11:23 +1000
"Sue is so patient and knowledgeable. She always kept us in the loop and made sure we knew all of our options. Sue always did what was best for us. Thanks to Sue, this sale went fast! Thank you for all your hard work! Amazing!"
Donna Sakamoto, Aiea (Seller) Thu, 30 Jun 2022 04:05:47 +1000
"Jeff Char listened to our preferences and non-negotiables, understood what we were looking for, and literally brought us to all the places he found. He communicated clearly and responded quickly. We felt like we got to know him and trust him. We'd highly recommend Jeff to anyone looking for a home!"
Anthony and Jenn, Honolulu (Buyer) Thu, 30 Jun 2022 03:28:15 +1000
"Stephanie and her husband Scoop were very knowledgable and helpful throughout the entire process of homebuying, walking us through each step of the process and helping us to understand the area and how we were able to maximize our budget to fit our needs and ultimately find us the perfect home! They went above and beyond any expectation I had - they had my best interests at heart and I felt like I was working with old friends to purchase my home. They were an absolute pleasure to work with and I'd be very quick to recommend them to a friend."
Joshua & Keara Reardon - Ewa Beach, HI (Buyer) Sat, 25 Jun 2022 04:26:07 +1000
"Sean and his team helped us get our home ready to sell and got us multiple offers within a week of it being listed. They did an awesome job advertising it and getting exposure for our place."
Duke Bukoski, Wahiawa (Seller) Fri, 24 Jun 2022 06:37:07 +1000
"Sean and his team were awesome and really listened to what we wanted in the purchase of our new home."
Duke Bukoski, Wahiawa (Buyer) Fri, 24 Jun 2022 06:18:22 +1000
"I had the absolute pleasure of working with Cynthia Ray and she made my first home search very easy. She was attentive to my needs. She took the time to explain the process from beginning our search to the escrow process, and even after closing she followed up to see how my transition was going. She was able to negotiate on my behalf to get me an under-asking price. The home ended up appraising over my purchase price, so I gained equity immediately. I always felt that Cynthia had my best interests at the forefront of everything she did and it showed. HUGE shoutout to her and I recommend her to anyone."
Daniel Lagunas (Buyer) Thu, 23 Jun 2022 07:01:24 +1000
"We recommend Maki Nakajo, because Maki is very professional and Maki has a sense of responsibility! Maki is perfect agent!"
Katsuya & Noriko Rainone, Honolulu (Buyer) Mon, 20 Jun 2022 17:35:46 +1000
"Mei has been awesome in communicating and explaining every key step. Her knowledge and expertise shines throughout the selling process. Definitely recommend her to anyone selling/buying a home. Most importantly she's now family to us. Thank you Mei for everything."
Lloyd Ilar Las Vegas (Seller) Fri, 17 Jun 2022 05:43:32 +1000
"We were very unsure about purchasing a home in Hawaii and lucked into having Joshua Mun as our realtor. He quickly put us at ease and was quick to provide options based on our needs and desires for a home. Although we weren't able to see any of the homes in person, Joshua did everything possible for us to see any details of the homes that we wanted to see. He answered all questions and referred us to a variety of other professionals that helped us out through the process. Once we found the perfect home, Joshua and his team broke down the process for us and ensured a constant flow of communication. This has been without a doubt the best homebuying experience we have had and would definitely recommend Joshua to family and friends."
Manuel Ledezma Vera, Hawaii (Buyer) Fri, 17 Jun 2022 04:59:41 +1000
"Cheryl is an exemplary professional!
Cheryl provided prompt, accurate, clear, concise, professional and friendly communications. She is a lovely person and I trust her.
Diana Sasaki, another exemplary professional, worked seamlessly with me and it seemed like she knew me just like Cheryl!
I was so blessed and overwhelmed with the care, guidance, honesty, generosity and genuine concern Cheryl demonstrated throughout the entire sales process. She is diligent, conscientious, courteous, and strives for excellence in all she does. I could not have asked or hoped for anyone better than Cheryl!"
Misty Y, Makakilo (Seller) Tue, 14 Jun 2022 07:17:39 +1000
"We are very grateful to work with Yul & Reuben in finding our first home! Professionalism, friendly rapport, confidence, and efficiency are essential to us as entrepreneurs. With grace and ease, Yul and Reuben guided us in this process in the middle of a competitive real estate market. We especially appreciate Reuben, who eagerly accompanied us in open houses and shared his knowledge about the community and the home-buying process, which was very important for first-time home buyers. He was attentive to our needs, and we certainly admire his patience and optimism. Thank you Yul and Reuben for your excellent work, our family is very fortunate to meet and work with you!"
Gretchen & Karl Gavero (Buyer) Tue, 14 Jun 2022 07:05:55 +1000
"We couldn't be happier working with Sean and Emily. Their knowledge, expertise, and patience were extremely invaluable in our search for a new home. They were both such a pleasure to work with guiding us and understanding all our needs. Sean and Emily really went above and beyond and would gladly recommend them to anyone looking for a new home."
Greg Moreno, Honolulu (Buyer) Tue, 14 Jun 2022 03:58:06 +1000
"Brett is a true professional. He is always avaliable to talk to and very knowledgable. I knew right away that we could trust him with selling our home. We liked him so much that when we wanted to purchase a new home, there was no other that we wanted to work with. Brett and his team was really good at communicating and always on point. We met every deadline on time if not earlier. I cannot express how thankful and blessed that we were able to work with Team Aka. I will highly reccomend him and his team to anyone with real estate needs. Brett and his team started off as our realtors, but now have turned into lifetime friends.
Mahalo,
Tolentino Ohana"
ERIC, FLORENCE & ETHAN TOLENTINO PEARL CITY, HAWAII (Buyer) Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:50:03 +1000
"We can"t recommend Mathew high reough. Not onlly is he the best realtor, he is also a very good man."
James Phillips, Clackamas Or (Seller) Mon, 13 Jun 2022 04:38:10 +1000
"Sean's team was very capable and professional. Their marketing tools were top notch and allowed us to participate in the planning process. Best sales team I've worked with in the real estate market."
Frank Santos, Las Vegas (Seller) Sat, 04 Jun 2022 05:40:30 +1000
"Lei is Very thorough and accommodating. She's also knowledgeable with regards to technology etc.
Lei assisted by bringing a few extra items to help "stage" beyond what the staging company provided"
BC Honolulu (Seller) Wed, 01 Jun 2022 13:22:04 +1000
"Sean Takamori and Emily Boock, backed by the whole Team Takamori, did an absolutely outstanding job in selling my condo; their work was impressive in every respect. They immediately understood the apartment’s advantages, gave excellent advice on improving its appeal and recommended good people to do the work. Their marketing was equally good: terrific (and honest) staging and photography arranged by Emily, plus open houses, individual showings, and follow-up with potential buyers. The result was a fast sale and (after expert negotiation) a price way beyond my hopes. Sean is immensely knowledgeable and truly professional, as well as able to explain all aspects of the transaction, which I also appreciated very much. Both he and Emily are not only smart but client-centered in the best way: they were kind and attentive to my concerns and always trustworthy. I couldn’t imagine working with anyone else, and I recommend Sean and Team Takamori without reservation. I'm really grateful to them."
Alison Conner, Honolulu (Seller) Fri, 27 May 2022 13:26:52 +1000
"I reached out to Stephanie after being off the house-search for a few months and she was amazing! She was super willing to work around my busy work schedule and came to every appointment and inspection with me. She was also super helpful when having to make a counter offer and guided us through every step of the process.
I would HANDS DOWN recommend Stephanie to anyone looking to buy or sell a home!"
Abby in Kailua (Buyer) Wed, 25 May 2022 16:55:51 +1000
"I think that Mathew Ngo, Understood me and my needs. His experience in the area was invaluable in assisting me evaluate the condominiums in the area,. He was very clear in explaining the process. I think I was very fortunate to partner with him and would highly recommend Mathew."
Herbert Singleton, San Francisco (Buyer) Fri, 20 May 2022 12:35:36 +1000
"Previous good, successful, experience with Allan and Soomi. I am confident in Allan and Soomi's knowledge of the market, their resources, and their understanding of my needs. I found they were always focused on my best interests.
Allan and Soomi make up a great, collaborative team that cover all the bases and any random issues that come up in the course of a transaction.
The transaction was more complex and drawn out longer than I had anticipated because of those complexities, but I was confident in Allan and Soomi's ability to close the sale successfully.
Allan and Soomi were proactive in providing information on the status of the transaction: the marketing, the prospective buyers, the sales process, the closing process, etc. They were always available to answer questions along the way. I felt confident they were taking care of things and I didn't have to worry about it."
Bev & Wes Kitajima (Seller) Thu, 19 May 2022 08:34:45 +1000
"I've worked with Rolanda Racoma on 3 other transactions and I have never had any problems with her performance. She is thorough and reacts expeditiously to your needs. I wouldn't even think about using any other person.
Rolanda Racoma has great attention to detail and is very knowledgeable of real estate transactions/process and to the local area. She was with me every step of the way. Besides being very trustworthy, what I like most about Rolanda is that she is very accessible and has very timely communications. I never had problems reaching her or her getting back to me.
I would never ever think of using any other agent. Rolanda Racoma is the best of the best! I was fortunate enough to find Rolanda and she has more than exceeded my expectations and I'm a picky person to work with because I expect perfection and Rolanda delivered!
Mahalo Rolanda --- BEST REALTOR EVER!!!"
Christie Wilson, Mililani (Buyer) Thu, 19 May 2022 02:38:14 +1000
"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
"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
"Cheryl was very organized and efficient. She has good contacts in Honolulu for repairs, refurbishing, and staging. She gave reliable advice, based on past experience and knowledge of the market, about pricing our property and accepting offers. We had five offers in less than a week."
Claire and Pieter van Wingerden, Seattle (Seller) Sun, 08 May 2022 05:52:15 +1000
"Sean and Team (Melissa) were excellent agents and were experts in handling our sale. Being remote is always a challenge but their attention to detail, communication every step of the process and spending time to explain all the unique requirements made the sale a great experience for me as a seller.
Sean and his team were always professional and one of the best agents I have worked with.
great agency - especially Melissa. She was instrumental in getting everything taken care of for the listing and finalizing the sale requirements. Couldn't have done it without her!"
Michael Kennaugh, Chicago (Seller) Sat, 07 May 2022 03:42:50 +1000
"From the initial phone conversation, Stephanie was very knowledgeable, informative and covered all that I needed to know to start the process of purchasing a home.
The time and effort that she provided in assisting the search for a home was top notch. Once the home was found, she always kept me in the loop with each stage of the process.
My questions and inquiries were answered immediately, which relieved a lot of my anxieties in the process.
They were always on time and accomodating for all appointments and made this purchase an awesome experience which is truly appreciated.
Mahalo Nui Loa Stephanie, Scoop and Staff!!!"
Nikki, Honolulu (Buyer) Fri, 06 May 2022 06:27:09 +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
"Hokule’a Atoigue was absolutely amazing in every aspect and we will recommend her and Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage to anyone. We were first time home buyers, and Hokule’a was extremely patient, proactive with explaining next steps, listened to our needs/wants, and NEVER made us feel silly for asking questions. She has gone above and beyond in our opinion, even going as far to help us conquer some logistical items after our closing! Her passion for her job shows and her responsiveness is unmatched, she is truly one of a kind. We could go on and on! We will forever be grateful for how smooth Hokule’a made our first home buying process."
Megan & Nick Garland (Buyer) Wed, 27 Apr 2022 23:54:50 +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
"We used Brett Aka as our realtor in the recent buying and selling of our home. He made the process as easy and pleasant as possible and was there to guide us every step of the way. Brett was patient, knowledgeable, detail-oriented, professional, responsive and hard-working. He and his team worked efficiently and communicated effectively. Everyone was super helpful and supportive. Not only is Brett an amazing realtor, but he's a great person who truly had my family's best interest at heart. I highly recommend Brett Aka to anyone searching for a new home. We are forever grateful to Brett, Team Aka and Better Homes and Gardens for helping us attain the home of our dreams!"
Jenn, Hawaii (Buyer) Mon, 28 Mar 2022 06:04:25 +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."