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
"Mathew Ngo did an excellent job and providing us with a pleasant buying experience. While the housing market has been booming this year, he still found a way to get us in a new home! With the experience he provided us, I highly recommend Mathew Ngo."
Justin, Waipahu (Buyer) Tue, 11 May 2021 03:14:33 +1000
"Steph and Scoop helped us purchase our first home and beat out other
experienced buyers in a very competitive market. They were insightful,
friendly, and professional throughout the entire home buying process. They
explained every step along the way, and they were always extremely
responsive, even outside of work hours. I highly recommend them for anyone
looking to purchase in Oahu. Thank you Steph and Scoop!"
D. Tan (Buyer) Sun, 02 May 2021 03:08:43 +1000
""I felt 110% confident by partnering with Colin Lee"
For a first time home buyer, he definitely shared all the information and details we needed. Colin's skilled team helped make this dream to a reality. And every single team member demonstrated true professionalism and knowledge about the entire process. You cant even tell who is helping you at some point since each team member was always updated with the latest progress. AMAZING!!!
This whole process went smoothly and on time. For a first time buyer, we definitely made the right choice. Don't let the slick blazer and aloha shirt intimidate you, this local braddah can handle all sorts and types of people and can definitely work with anyone out there.
Thank you so much Collin Lee.
#teamlee"
K. Edward (Buyer) Fri, 30 Apr 2021 21:10:17 +1000
"Myron and his team make sure that the sale proceeds smoothly and quickly.
They are well organized and coordinated."
Amanda C (Seller) Tue, 27 Apr 2021 05:44:57 +1000
"David Liu got the job done while working within our very specific parameters. He offered his assistance on all phases of the sale, and was on it every step of the way. David was patient and relaxed, never presenting any kind of pressure—just what we were hoping for. I hope I have the opportunity to work with him again, and I will definitely be giving him referrals."
Dave Campbell Honolulu, HI (Seller) Sun, 25 Apr 2021 01:51:07 +1000
"Yul went above and beyond when the home inspection created unforeseen challenges. Yul far exceeded my expectations and I would definitely recommend her services."
Chris Hu (Buyer) Sat, 24 Apr 2021 05:26:15 +1000
"As a first time home buyer, Karen’s knowledge was very important for us to understand the process. She knew the answer to every question and explained in great detail to us so we understood it. She was also very easy to contact when we needed her. Her guidance and recommendations were great! Karen make the entire process painless and quick!"
Joe Randazzo (Buyer) Fri, 23 Apr 2021 03:32:20 +1000
"To all whom it may concern, Since Eathan Ozawa has become my realtor in Hawaii, I have achieved 100 percent of my real estate objectives to date. He is always willing to take the point and look into the minute details of every property I have interest in, case in point: when we were looking into this Palolo location we looked into the permits going back to 1930 and realized that the 2 story back building was originally a chicken coop, what realtor does that! I am sure he would be successful in anything that would be his objective! I have been and am 120% satisfied as a client. Thanks!"
Phil Montoya Corona CA (Buyer) Wed, 21 Apr 2021 07:21:18 +1000
"I worked with Myron and his team when I purchased my property in 2016. Five years later, I knew that I wanted to work with him again to sell the same property because of how well he addressed my needs during the home-buying process beforehand. Myron's team is diversified, vertically oriented, and hands-on throughout the process, which gives him a superior competitive edge in this market. Whatever you need, Myron's team can provide it! I personally believe that there is no better realty team in the Honolulu area, and I am sure that my ability to resell my property in 2021 was directly improved by Myron's business model and superior approach to winning in this business. From getting the property ready for marketing, to staging, and through the escrow and final closing process, Myron proved over and over that I made the right decision to work with him again. If you need end-to-end service at the top tier of the realty industry, look no further than Myron Kiriu and his team at Better Homes and Gardens Realty!"
John A. Haynes (Seller) Mon, 19 Apr 2021 06:57:25 +1000
"I initially contacted Mr. Colin Lee as he was the listing agent for a previous record sale for a unit in my building. Mr Lee was extremely prompt, intelligent, and courteous upon initial contact. It was clear that he valued building his customer relationship, and that he would do his best to ensure that we received top dollar for our sale, as well as making the transaction smooth and pleasant.
Staff was extremely well organized and staged an perfect open house. It's clear that they were able to help Mr. Lee get top value for my property due to their professionalism and excellent reputation that they undoubtedly have in the local real estate community. I'm certain that other realtors enjoy doing business the Mr. Lee and his support staff, just by the sheer fact that they can get things done in a timely manner.
Mr. Colin Lee and his excellent support team were always available to answer questions and their plan of execution on the sale was flawless. I've bought / sold properties numerous times in Hawaii and I've never dealt with a team as professional and organized as Mr. Lee's team. It was truly one of the easiest, pleasant real estate experiences I've ever had. I'm looking forward to working with Mr. Lee and his team again in the future."
J Newell Kapolei Hawaii (Seller) Sun, 18 Apr 2021 08:51:00 +1000
"Jaymes and his team were very thorough and kept me engaged throughout the entire process. They provided me an explanation in layman’s terms so I could understand what was transpiring. The team was very easy to work with."
Kent Ma, Kaneohe, Hawaii (Seller) Sun, 18 Apr 2021 03:48:35 +1000
"My wife and I began our real estate journey nearly 3 years ago, and Mathew has been there every step of the way. During that time our whole life has changed, with promotions, a new baby, and hopes for another one. Mathew was in tune with our needs, even as our needs changed.
As we were looking at various homes along the way we entered into contract with a home that we thought would be great. It looked like a bit of a project, but a great value. Mathew assembled a great team of inspectors and found out that there was significantly more work than we had initially thought, which led us to back out of the offer. We were sad at first, but eventually very thankful that he had helped us dodge that bullet.
As we moved forward he helped us with thoughts on pricing, strategy, and long term value. His approach helped us avoid some houses that we liked, but that ultimately wouldn't have been right for us.
When we found the "dream" home, he helped us act quickly and decisively, put in a strong offer, and we got it! He worked very well with the sellers' agent, and helped us navigate a few potentially tricky issues through the closing process in a very skillful manner. He really made a potentially stressful situation seem much more simple and safe, which we are truly grateful for. We would highly recommend Mathew for anyone looking to find their dream home, an investment property, or anything else they'd need."
Jarrett and Anna Walters, Honolulu (Buyer) Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:06:57 +1000
"100% satisfaction of Mei Pang’s service"
Betty Yang, San Jose (Buyer) Sun, 11 Apr 2021 07:11:51 +1000
"The whole process was a smooth sailing experience! There were times where we were unsure about the contract, they were more than helpful to explain it clearly and in ways that we could understand."
M. Tomita & Honolulu (Buyer) Sat, 10 Apr 2021 04:33:34 +1000
"I cannot stress how impressed my wife and I were with the professionalism of Myron and his team. The property purchased was above what we originally budgeted for and there were concerns regarding extra expenses for work needed after purchase. Myron and his team were able to arrange for vendors to give estimates for repairs for us to take into account prior to purchase. We were able to meet with the vendors along with Sherrie, a representative from Myron's team, to review scope of work and cost along with recommendations as to what was needed now and what could be deferred. This was a tremendous help in making a decision to move forward as the team was able to provide a clear picture of future cost for repairs and upkeep. It was also appreciated that Myron was able to negotiate a lower purchase price than the asking price and what we budgeted for."
Warren Loo, Honolulu, HI (Buyer) Fri, 09 Apr 2021 04:32:25 +1000
"I knew I could trust Ray Suganuma to help me navigate this process and represent my best interests. Being a first-time homebuyer was scary and Ray helped me feel confident in the big decisions I was making and helped to explain the process. He was always very responsive and helped to work through challenges with the Seller to help me put my best foot forward. I deeply appreciate the support of Ray and the Better Homes and Gardens team for making my dream of being a homeowner a reality!"
Pono Suganuma, Ewa Beach (Buyer) Fri, 09 Apr 2021 04:13:32 +1000
"We have worked with David Liu on several occasions and love his work ethic. We will continue to work with him until he retires!"
Lu Family, Oahu (Buyer) Fri, 09 Apr 2021 03:50:20 +1000
"Having just completed my third transaction with Francis and Michelle I am even more impressed with their work. Their local knowledge of the local market and trends was incredibly valuable in completing the sale of my property. I would not hesitate to use them again and can confidently vouch for their professionalism and aloha."
Mark Haruguchi (Seller) Wed, 07 Apr 2021 06:46:37 +1000
"Larry and his team are exceptional. They go above and beyond to make sure this purchase is what you want and what you need. There is a true feeling of friendship and trust. They really care about you. I am confident that I couldn't have done this without Larry and his team. I cannot thank them enough for what they helped me achieve in buying my first home. Thank you Team Chun!"
Melissa Yoshida, Kaneohe (Buyer) Mon, 05 Apr 2021 11:30:35 +1000
"Finally, I'm able to put some roots down, and it feels great. It has been an incredible journey having the support and advice of Jaymes Song and his team throughout this entire process. Words cannot convey how much I appreciated everyone's effort. It felt daunting at the beginning, but with his guidance everything aligned in the best possible way."
Erin Dayanan, Honolulu (Buyer) Sat, 03 Apr 2021 07:36:29 +1000
"The Team Kiriu is by far the best agent you can trust in Hawaii real estate market. They are professional, knowledgeable, tough negotiators, yet friendly and caring. Myron and the team are all excellent at assessing your needs and fulfilling them. I have known Myron for years and dealt with the team multiple times. My family and I are always happy and smile at the end of each transaction. Mahalo Myron and we look forward to working with you again!"
Hitoshi Honolulu/Tokyo (Seller) Sat, 27 Mar 2021 07:41:09 +1000
"Colin and his team were a dream to work with.
I was a first time home buyer and he made the experience as seamless as possible. I had a ton of questions and Colin was always incredibly responsive, proactive, and helpful. I also appreciated his forthrightness and honesty - I never felt like I was at a sales presentation or like I was being pushed. He always kept in mind my goals and was aware of the obstacles along the way, and he did a great job in helping me navigate the home-buying process.
I have literally never left a review in my life, but I felt compelled to write one for Colin. He, Mika, and Chelsea all helped me achieve my dream of owning my own home - at a great deal! They were friendly, professional, dependable, and, most importantly, effective. I very, very highly recommend Colin."
Roxanne (Honolulu) (Buyer) Tue, 16 Mar 2021 19:34:20 +1000
"Myron Kiriu and team were great to deal with. They helped throughout the process and were always cheerful and pleasant."
Owen, Honolulu (Buyer) Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:14:05 +1000
"Joyce was absolutely fantastic! She always made sure all processes stayed on track, all documents were received and sent immediately, and all communication was clear and concise. She is extremely knowledgeable about the local areas and the different markets. She was a strong advocate and representative for me through-out the process as well. She did an excellent job negotiating the price and fees. Joyce's attention to detail is second to none and it is clear that she takes her job and her client's interests very seriously. She provided sound advice as well as a very friendly and helpful demeanor at every step along the way. No question was too small and I never felt I couldn't go to her for help. She would give me frequent updates as the process went along and my questions were always answered immediately. Joyce is knowledgeable, professional, caring, helpful and all around a wonderful person. The whole buying experience felt like working with family.
Joyce was absolutely fantastic! She always made sure all processes stayed on track, all documents were received and sent immediately, and all communication was clear and concise. She is extremely knowledgeable about the local areas and the different markets. She was a strong advocate and representative for me through-out the process as well. She did an excellent job negotiating the price and fees. Joyce's attention to detail is second to none and it is clear that she takes her job and her client's interests very seriously. She provided sound advice as well as a very friendly and helpful demeanor at every step along the way. No question was too small and I never felt I couldn't go to her for help. She would give me frequent updates as the process went along and my questions were always answered immediately. Joyce is knowledgeable, professional, caring, helpful and all around a wonderful person. The whole buying experience felt like working with family.
All staff I dealt with were helpful, professional, and clearly took pride in their career. I'm grateful to all of them for helping me with the purchase process.
I will recommend Joyce and her team to everyone looking to buy a home. Fantastic!"
Michael Moorefield, Kaneohe (Buyer) Sat, 13 Mar 2021 14:35:30 +1000
"Kim is my realtor for life. I can always count on her for excellent advice and smooth transactions. Thank you Kim for always going the extra mile."
Jen, Salt Lake (Seller) Fri, 12 Mar 2021 07:12:34 +1000
"Myron is by far the best broker in the state is Hawaii. He’s professionalism, subject matter expertise and his integrity sets him apart from all of his competition.
Myron has helped my wife and I through multiple sales and acquisitions. In every instance he has strived to do what was best for us. I wholeheartedly endorse Myron and his entire team. 5 star experience!"
Jay Fujimoto, Honolulu Hawaii (Seller) Sun, 07 Mar 2021 03:25:31 +1000
"Selecting Mrs. Vera Wang to guide us through the purchase of our first home made for an absolutely remarkable journey and working relationship. My husband and I are new to the island (military) and were in need of a new home. We'd already been dissatisfied with another realtor on the island, and needed someone with a spirit of excellence and integrity--someone who would dot their "i's" and cross their "t's" and land us with the best deal on the best property at the best location possible.
Well, Mrs. Wang superseded our expectations--becoming both our realty expert as well as our personal friend. First, she is a master of her craft. Her negotiation techniques will give anyone a run for their money--speaking of which--she saved us plenty off of our initial offer! Also, she sincerely cared about us and our interests and was accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. From home renovation ideas, to gardening ideas, to tourist ideas--she made us feel welcome on Oahu. She was incredibly flexible with my hectic work schedule and treated us with the utmost dignity and respect. Her patience and eagerness to explain the process to us only reassured us that we in fact had connected with the right realtor at the right time. And after recently losing family members to COVID-19, Mrs. Wang was a much-needed breath of fresh air, quickly becoming family to us throughout the process and beyond.
EVERY realtor should wish to emulate Mrs. Wang. Honestly, Mrs. Wang is one who will make the status quo look incredibly subpar. Also, her attention to detail was STRIKING. If I had to rate Mrs. Wang on a 5 star scale, quite honestly, she would break it. She believes my husband and I deserved nothing but the best, and she put her efforts where her mouth was--timeliness, responsiveness, approachability... She managed learning our neighbors long before we did--wonderfully introducing us to them, having us feel at home in the neighborhood long before closing date even arrived!
We did not meet the rest of her team. However, based off Mrs. Wang's ability to maneuver the home buying process in the manner that she did, we know those whom she surrounds herself with professionally must be wonderful, as Mrs. Wang's expectations are high!
That said, as long as we are residents of Oahu, Mrs. Wang will ALWAYS be our go-to for all things real-estate. We strongly recommend her to anyone interested in entering the buyer's market! Mrs. Wang was/is a heaven-send. Thank God for her!"
Krystle, Oahu (Buyer) Sat, 06 Mar 2021 08:43:56 +1000
"Excellent knowledgeable and friendly friends."
Ivan Chong (Seller) Sat, 06 Mar 2021 04:33:26 +1000
"We were referred to Vera by a friend, who has known her for 30 years and considered her most trustworthy and professional. After two months of working with her, we strongly agree with that sentiment.
We are new to the island and wasn't sure about what we wanted. Vera helped us through the process of understanding the area, the schools, the neighborhood and eventually figured out where and what we want to buy. She is very responsive, always replying to my text no matter whether it was 6am or 11pm. She was extremely patient dealing with our "ever-changing" mind, and really put herself into our shoes and gave us a lot of helpful advice and recommendations. Our plan changed several times and switching back and forth from buying something "temporary" that cost less than a million to something "perfect" that costs 8M. Vera never discriminated based on the price tag and even talked us out of the $8M house because she thought it was "overpriced".
Eventually, she helped us find the house of our dreams and went above and beyond to make sure we get a good price. Vera wrote a cover letter to the sellers, explaining that we just moved to the area and looking forward to raise our four little kids in their beautiful house. The seller was deeply touched and accepted our offer which is lower than another offer they received. Vera was extremely meticulous about every step through the escrow process, arranging inspections, sending us reminders, and finding every way she could to help us.
Now we have moved into our new house for two weeks, loving it more everyday. We feel a deep gratitude and appreciation towards Vera, who has been treating us like families instead of clients. We would strongly recommend Vera to our family and friends without any hesitation."
Lu Tian, Honolulu (Buyer) Tue, 02 Mar 2021 06:11:34 +1000
"Yul and Rueben had prepared a presentation for me on this property when I wanted to challenge the property value for the property tax I was paying. They were very prepared, professional, and thorough even though this request was not a potential listing for them at that time. Their willingness to spend the time to prepare the comps and their presentation really impressed me, so when I wanted to sell, of course I contacted them.
Throughout the sales process Yul was always on top of all the detail that selling a property entails. She kept me informed and at ease knowing the had everything under control.
I would definitely use her again in the future."
Ruth Koehl, Honolulu (Seller) Sat, 27 Feb 2021 03:56:04 +1000
"Kim Balisacan is an excellent real estate broker. This has been her profession for 17 years, and she is good at all aspects of it. Her constant communication skills and flexible schedule makes any upcoming event running smoothly. She is a good 'people person'. Above all else- I trust Kim, and would recommend her to anyone that complies with all the values she displays."
Shirley Peterson, Honolulu, HI (Seller) Mon, 22 Feb 2021 04:28:34 +1000
"Neil was always reachable when I needed something and kept the closing time line on schedule. I would highly recommend him for anyone looking to close on a property quickly."
Kyle Hawaii (Buyer) Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:25:18 +1000
"Jeff has far exceeded my expectations and really delivered on service. He is knowledgeable, patient, punctual, and honest. As a first time homebuyer, Jeff made me feel more confident in my decisions and guided me throughout this whole process. He was easily accessible and made sure all my questions were answered in a timely manner. I would highly recommend him to friends/family in the future."
Nina Sit CA (Buyer) Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:15:52 +1000
"Jaymes and his team were very knowledgeable, professional, thorough, and quick to act. I felt I could trust them both for advice throughout the process and for making sure everything happened on schedule. I also knew Jaymes would give me his honest opinion on the condos I saw, and had my best interest in mind."
Joy Agner, Honolulu (Buyer) Fri, 12 Feb 2021 05:23:38 +1000
"Stephen was an absolutely perfect fit for us. He demonstrated his friendly, knowledgeable and caring demeanor every step of the way and we could not be happier with the results. Throughout the process, he truly listened to us. He attended every showing with us, asked us questions after and continued to refine recommendations. At the end, he knew before we did that the house we ended up purchasing was going to be the right fit for us. We canʻt recommend him enough!"
Andrew Morgan & Danny Richard, Honolulu, HI (Buyer) Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:09:35 +1000
"We have worked with Mathew on the purchase of three homes over the past 10 years; the first two we were miserable customers as we were all over the place on what we thought we wanted, until finding our perfect fit. Mathew was a tremendous help in getting us to the right place and making big, scary decisions. Through it all, Mathew has remained responsive, effective, and committed to making things work."
Patrick Kenny, Honolulu (Buyer) Mon, 08 Feb 2021 04:47:31 +1000
"Organized, knowledgeable and personable Mathew did an extraordinary job. He had a team clean, pressure wash and creatively photograph my property presenting a highly polished and professional MLS package.
He was available any time of day and promptly returned my phone calls and emails. His weekly list of completed and uncompleted items was very helpful in monitoring the transaction progress.
I most highly recommend him and he would be my go to realtor if I were buying or selling in this area in the future."
Mike La Pean Kapolei, HI (Seller) Sun, 07 Feb 2021 18:22:29 +1000
"Karen made the whole process very simple. She was organized and vigilant of deadlines. On top of that, she was very knowledgeable and helped to navigate the process for a first-time home buyer.
Her local knowledge helped to highlight all of the areas I was interested in, despite the crowded market we were able to move quickly on the properties that mattered. Her amicable personality helped us to gain trust and move conversation quickly with local realtors.
As we went through the process, she seemed to be one step ahead of all of our deadlines. It was extremely helpful to have her diligence in the transaction, it made me feel comfortable around our capability to be on track with all deadlines. I always felt safe with her strategy in moving to close. There were a number of times where leaning on her experience really made the difference.
I really enjoyed working with Karen and would highly recommend her to any home buyer, new or seasoned."
Chris Chang, Honolulu (Buyer) Fri, 05 Feb 2021 03:49:40 +1000
"Neil Kuioka and Team Kuioka were very professional, knowledgeable, and caring and we would highly recommend them to anyone with real estate questions or needs."
Clanins, Kaneohe, HI (Seller) Tue, 02 Feb 2021 05:39:31 +1000
"Steve is the best! He helped us buy the place and later sell it. He knew the exact kind of customer who would be interested and targeted his approach to meet the market possibilities"
Ben, Honolulu (Seller) Mon, 01 Feb 2021 10:33:34 +1000
"Mathew Ngo
is more than patient,always available for questions,super professional.
He helped us with everything,explained all the things I didn’t understand .
Thank you so much."
Gina Waikiki (Seller) Fri, 22 Jan 2021 05:45:00 +1000
"Larry was a wonderful real estate agent, along with an entire amazing team that helped me through the process of buying my first condo.I found them from Zillow and liked them from our first meeting. Afterward I learned my coworker had used them as well and had a great experience! During our first meeting I told Larry that I was interested in a home that both met my personal needs for me to live in now, and also had the potential of becoming a rental property later on. He was very knowledgeable on both sides of that request and answered all the questions I had, both the investment related questions, like his thoughts on what areas would be good to own rental properties in or costs to renovate parts of condos, and first time home buyer questions, like how do I change the utilities into my name!
Larry and his team spent as much time as I needed showing me properties, going through in detail the various documents I would sign, explaining what was next in the home buying process, and answering any questions I had. All of the team's recommendations for professionals to use in the process were great; Leah and Kristy were so helpful once I was in the escrow process, Tina and Shari were wonderful during the loan process. Sungju, Larry's assistant, came along to showings and helped out during our meetings, she was very positive and helpful! I am very happy with the condo I bought and with the whole team that guided me through this process. I would definitely recommend Larry, Leah and their whole team to anyone buying property in Hawaii."
Kara, Oahu, Hawaii (Buyer) Thu, 21 Jan 2021 05:42:51 +1000
"Neil, was professional, responsive to our needs and very knowledgeable."
Michael Ryan (Buyer) Tue, 19 Jan 2021 19:12:00 +1000
"Dear friends of mine highly recommended Jeff to us. I was very impressed by our first conversation, as I could tell right away that Jeff is an expert in real estate on the island of Oahu. I could also tell that Jeff is a kind and thoughtful person, who asked all the right questions, and thoroughly considered our answers before advising the best properties available to show us.
Jeff arranged things seamlessly on our behalf. Every step of the home- buying process was made easy and without hassle. His network of professionals, i.e. inspectors and colleagues, were all thorough, kind, and highly referrable. Jeff maintained good humor throughout the process; always remaining positive and quick to share a laugh, which made the process more enjoyable then I could have imagined. I also learned a lot along the way- from the culture of the island to where to find the best poke! In the end, Jeff helped us find the perfect place for us that met all our wants and needs. His advice in the closing process was crucial: by following his advice, we won an accepted offer on a highly competitive property. I highly recommend Jeff to help you or your loved ones find their dream O’ahu home.
We really appreciated the presence of Stephanie and Scoop, as they were friendly, helpful, and great company! We also had the pleasure of meeting Taryn, who is charming to the max! All around, I felt good energy with all of the agents at Better Homes, and right at home in their company.
So grateful to have met you all, and for finding our home here on O’ahu. Mahalo!"
Lindsey & Francisco, O’ahu (Buyer) Mon, 18 Jan 2021 09:14:17 +1000
"Colin is great. He went to all houses that we wanted to see, even the bad ones. He was upfront and pointed all positives and negatives of each house, without pushing his judgment on the house. We were very comfortable to approach Colin and got quick responses to all our questions. He is a very respectful agent. We would be happy to recommend Colin to our friends and family."
Alberto and Cheryl, Honolulu, HI (Buyer) Tue, 12 Jan 2021 14:00:53 +1000
"Myron and his team are top notch and ultra professional. I can't imagine another team that is so thorough and full service as his. They worked so hard to sell my property and they never gave up even when we had numerous setbacks that were beyond their control. We would definitely use him again in the future!"
Trevor Yee, Honolulu (Seller) Tue, 12 Jan 2021 10:05:50 +1000
"I am happy to say that Rolanda Racoma is my agent because she is absolutely incredible and I'm so fortunate to have the opportunity to work with her. She is an amazing agent and a wonderful person and now not only my agent but a great friend. I have already recommended her to others a few times and will strongly recommend her to every person that needs an agent. If you need an agent you absolutely cannot go wrong with Rolanda, she is the best!!!"
Fred Chapman, RN (Buyer) Sun, 10 Jan 2021 18:53:11 +1000
"Larry is a true professional and took great care of us. Taking time to explain things and make sure that we knew about the home and property. Bringing to our attention things that we didn’t see or know showed he truly wanted us to understand our purchase so our expectations could be realistic.
Will definitely recommend Larry and his team. Each person was attentive and cared for us each step of the way."
Joanna Garcia Hawaii (Buyer) Sat, 09 Jan 2021 04:07:37 +1000
"Wendy is the most professional real estate agent I have ever come across and she goes above and beyond to listen to the client and communication was very timely/efficient. I would definitely recommend Wendy to friends and family!"
Joya Li, Pleasanton, California (Buyer) Fri, 01 Jan 2021 14:21:42 +1000
"Jolene Deponte is beyond amazing! I can't believe we didn't know Jolene before she helped us with our home, as she has become part of our family. I've never met someone so giving, helpful, and accommodating. We had stressful and challenging situations, but Jolene always found solutions and talked us through the difficulties. I completely trust her and would recommend her to anyone. Jolene went above and beyond, and we just adore her!"
Shane & Leslie; Hauula, HI (Buyer) Fri, 01 Jan 2021 08:08:01 +1000
"Team Takamori did it again! They hit it out of the park as usually. This is my 3rd transaction with them. As usually, everything was made as easy as possible for us. Definitely Looking forward to working with them again soon."
Jason, Honolulu (Buyer) Thu, 31 Dec 2020 13:53:43 +1000
"Larry and his team provided excellent service in a timely manner.
I would recommend him highly!"
H C Fisk (Seller) Thu, 31 Dec 2020 04:51:06 +1000
"Rolanda did an amazing job on the sale of our townhome. Rolanda went over and above any ordinary agent and as a result we were able to get 30K above ask and close quickly. I would highly recommend Rolanda to anyone who is looking for a knowledgeable, hardworking agent. I can’t wait to work with Rolanda again!!
Rolanda staged our home better than we could have imagined. All of the comments from the open house was the style and feel. I truly believe that is why we had such a quick close and so many offers.
This sale was our first home sale, Rolanda provided answers to all of our questions and then some. She made the entire process seamless and stress free.
Our sale was incredibly stress free and profitable. I truly believe it was due to Rolanda’s expertise and knowledge of the Mililani market"
Ramos Ohana, Mililani (Seller) Wed, 30 Dec 2020 05:53:20 +1000
"Jaymes remains calm and diplomatic, and I have confidence in his ability to deal with people even in stressful situations."
Lloyd Lim, Honolulu (Seller) Sat, 26 Dec 2020 03:18:39 +1000
"Myron, Mary, Trisha, Grace #1, Grace #2, Sherrie and Kristy were a pleasure know and work with. True ohana!"
Rick and Regina Naylor, Clarksville TN, formerly Honolulu, HI (Seller) Wed, 23 Dec 2020 08:48:18 +1000
"Yul Song goes above and beyond, so very impressed! She is very thorough and takes the time to review everything. She was there every step of the way and handled the purchase like a pro.
Purchasing a home can be stressful and Yul was always very reassuring and I felt confident I was in good hands. I chose my own mortgage broker and I know that can make the process a little harder dealing with the unknown, but Yul and her team did an excellent job.
Best agent I’ve had the pleasure of working with. Yul is honest, trustworthy, sincere, knowledgeable, dedicated to her clients and I felt she and her team took the time I needed."
Terri Miyazu, Honolulu (Buyer) Sun, 13 Dec 2020 07:27:25 +1000
"Joshua has gone above and beyond, as has the agency. He is approachable and highly knowledgeable of the area and buildings. We purchased remotely as first time home buyers and had complete clarity of the process because of Joshua. Everything went smoothly, and when any obstacles came our way, he patiently and effectively helped us get through them and make the purchase. Highly recommend Joshua and the agency."
Sean, Hawaii (Buyer) Sun, 13 Dec 2020 04:10:19 +1000
"The purchase of my home was pleasant and stress-free. Colin went out of his way to accommodate me with my busy schedule. It was easy to connect with him, he was easily accessible and very responsive. He was able to get me credits from the seller and made sure the issues raised during the inspection were addressed and remedied."
Christine M. Jose, MD (Buyer) Sat, 12 Dec 2020 19:34:43 +1000
"Jeff helped us buy a condo in Downtown 5 years ago. Over the past five years he made a consistent effort to stay in touch and became a valued friend. We have gone through different phases in terms of our realty needs. A one point we wanted to look at buying an investment property but did not follow through on that idea. Jeff has taken a supportive and guiding role in helping us understand the market without any pressure to buy.
We are very impressed with Jeff's knowledge and abilities as a realtor. He has grown and matured into his current role and seems more confident and capable than ever to lead buyers through the process.
I count myself lucky to know Jeff. I had complete confidence in his ability to lead us through our second home buying process. Working with someone known and trusted to us was very important. Such a large purchase can be so intimidating but Jeff, Taryn and his team made this very smooth and seamless for us. Jeff intuitively and thoughtfully found the perfect home for us and our 3 year old son—which we greatly appreciate! Lee-ann of Pacific Homes did a great job with the Funding and Lending part even in hard lending atmosphere with Covid 19. It was nice to have the support and encouragement of the trainees— Scoop and Stephanie who were present every step of the way as well. I wish them luck on their training.
Kim Hanawahine did a great job making all of deadlines as stress free as possible.
Excellent! I will refer friends and colleagues."
Denise Karabinus (Buyer) Sat, 12 Dec 2020 08:05:59 +1000
"Jeff Char can do it all! For our particular transaction, Jeff acted as a dual agent between us and the buyers. Simply stated, he is a wonderful person to work with. He manages to make everyone feel comfortable and secure in their decisions, and does not hesitate to explain things patiently or repeatedly if needed. He was always available to us, even though we are all the way on the east coast and there is a significant time difference between us. His response time often made me wonder if he ever slept!
Jeff has always been there for us from day one. He helped us purchase our first home and then helped us again in the selling of that same home. We felt like he really understood what we were going through having been with us from the construction phase of the home to the bittersweet sale of it. We would not hesitate to call him again for any of our real estate needs. We are glad to have found such a great professional, as well a great friend, in Jeff."
Travis and Leslie Lee, Maryland (Seller) Sat, 12 Dec 2020 05:09:53 +1000
"Simply put: Kim was nothing short of AMAZING for us from start to finish. Her marketing expertise and extensive knowledge of all the processes involved paled only in comparison to her upbeat personality and willingness to go above and beyond what we could have ever expected. For anyone looking for an agent who is genuinely friendly, extremely knowledgeable, fiercely efficient, & always has your best interest at heart, look no further than Kim Balisacan!"
Aki & Francis, Waikele (Seller) Fri, 11 Dec 2020 17:26:30 +1000
"Thank you Jeff for helping us find our perfect home! We couldn’t have done it without you!"
Jolene (Buyer) Fri, 11 Dec 2020 04:28:08 +1000
"It was a pleasure working with Tahiti and Nani. There were many changes during our home search and escrow process due to the pandemic, but they were able to adapt to the situation and were there to help us every step of the way. Thank you!"
Steven, Honolulu (Buyer) Wed, 09 Dec 2020 18:16:43 +1000
"Very satisfied from start to end of the sale. Myron and his team did a fantastic job of guiding me through the process and keeping me constantly informed of the progress.
Great "people" skills
Myron has an excellent team who are all very knowledgeable and efficient and provided excellent guidance and service
I had no negative experiences throughout the entire process"
Miles Kasahara, Aiea (Seller) Sat, 05 Dec 2020 05:56:10 +1000
"Myron and Sue were very helpful every step of the way during our transaction. They were thorough and professional."
Ferdie Echiverri Honolulu (Buyer) Sat, 05 Dec 2020 05:14:54 +1000
"Myron and his team are the most professional and qualified group to evaluate your property, partner with you on staging, and position your property in the market to get the highest possible value. This is the best real estate experience I've ever had. Myron and his team literally paid for themselves."
Fred Kobashikawa, Honolulu (Seller) Thu, 03 Dec 2020 03:21:21 +1000
"Shari did an exceptional job finding us a home. Her local knowledge of the location
and property viewing went far and beyond excellence. If you need a home she'll
find it for you. Thanks again Shari!"
Scott & Jocelyn Kalahiki (Buyer) Wed, 02 Dec 2020 18:07:53 +1000
"Sue Jo is simply the best out there. Her work ethic is unparalleled to anyone in the business. She was always well prepared for every showing and answered all of our questions. Though we took a while to find a place, she would be so supportive the whole time and she would never give up on us. With out her help I don't think the whole process would have been so easy and enjoyable.
As new homeowners the process was very intimidating to us, but with Sue Jo's help, the process was so much less stressful because she helped us through the whole process and let us know what was coming up.
We absolutely loved having Sue Jo as our agent and would recommend her to anyone and everyone we come across."
Chris (Buyer) Wed, 02 Dec 2020 08:00:35 +1000
"Myron and his team made our purchase experience amazing from start to finish. They were attentive, supportive and always willing to go the extra mile to help us through the buying process. When we did have questions, Myron worked diligently to find the answers and followed up with us to ensure we were satisfied. The feeling we got from working with Myron and his team was as though we were a member of their ohana and not just another client."
Keith Regan, Honolulu (Buyer) Sun, 29 Nov 2020 04:50:07 +1000
"This was our second sale with Jaymes and Team Song. After experiencing Team Song's excellent work on the first sale, we really didn't consider working with anyone else on the second sale. Jaymes has a deep understanding of the local market and his team is organized and diligent. Most importantly, Jaymes is a very skilled negotiator which results in the highest possible sales price. He literally pays for himself. Five Stars!"
Jason (Seller) Sat, 28 Nov 2020 09:21:51 +1000
"I would like to recommend Myron’s Better Homes and Garden/Advantage Realty for a recognition for being “THE BEST” real estate company for 2020 and/or 2021! Myron was very successful in selling our house because of the great rapport he has with his clients and team members. Myron is very knowledgeable in the real estate field and we wish him many more successful and happy years in his business."
GAYLE HIRAHARA from Kaneohe, HI (Seller) Mon, 23 Nov 2020 06:14:22 +1000
"Sue,
We are so blessed that our friends recommended you for this journey. You have the qualities that a homebuyer needs on his/her side when engaging this competitive market. You won our trust and confidence with your knowledge, dedication, timely responses and love for people. We watched you deal with a diverse set of agents representing sellers and you kept us grounded and well informed. We also valued your advice even more than the advise from our colleagues and friends. I was particularly impress with your attention to detail in ensuring inspectors were doing their job and also ensure I was properly informed on the specific documents prior to obtaining our signatures. We also watched you crawl under homes and watched climb ladders to inspect attic spaces with inspectors. That was impressive and I have never met an agent that is so engaged in ensuring their customers are obtaining the best service. Further, you were quick to share your views based on learning about my wife's likes and dislikes and that was very valuable. We may have to buy a second home in order to have you around again; however, you will be in our corner if we sell. You provide a first class service and in your market you are the world champ! You are the best!"
Rafael & MinHee - Kapolei, HI (Buyer) Sun, 22 Nov 2020 06:03:48 +1000
"Rolanda is the best!
We happened upon one of Rolanda’s listings around 4 years ago and she helped us with our first purchase. We loved working with her so we stayed in touch with her over the years. We knew when we were ready to find a bigger home she was the one to call. We had no doubt if Roland listed our home it would sell fast, and it did! Rolanda and her team helped us through all the struggles of finding and purchasing our new home. She stood by us going above and beyond to help us through closing. It was such a blessing to work with her and if we are ever in need of a realtor again, she will be the one we call! We highly recommend Rolanda and her team! Thank you so much Rolanda!"
Cathy & Grady Dorman, Mililani HI (Buyer) Sun, 22 Nov 2020 05:05:14 +1000
"Jaymes Song was very patient and responsive throughout the process of purchasing our new home. We put our search briefly on hold during COVID and did not feel pressured at all by Jaymes to resume. Once we restarted our search, Jaymes was always available whenever we wanted to schedule a private showing or had a question. We also greatly valued Jaymes' knowledge of the local real estate market and common inspection/condo disclosures, which took out a lot of stress and time to do our own research. We are extremely happy with our new home and highly recommend Team Song!"
Mike, Honolulu (Buyer) Tue, 17 Nov 2020 16:18:05 +1000
"Team Takamori did it again! Awesome service. Accepted buyer’s offer within 3 days of listing property on the market. His recommendations to invest a little in doing minor cosmetic improvements which we recouped over double what was spent. We set a record for highest price sold in the complex, all during Covid and doing a virtual open house. Very smooth transition and got us $30k over asking."
Jason Takemura, Mililani (Seller) Mon, 16 Nov 2020 11:30:07 +1000
"Michelle was so patient with me, and was able to get me into the place of my dreams! I am endlessly grateful for her kindness and hard work through this entire process."
Christina, Honolulu (Buyer) Sat, 14 Nov 2020 08:09:28 +1000
"David Liu did an excellent job with our real estate experience from start to finish, and I will recommend him to all my friends and family for future home buying and selling needs."
Fumikazu Muraoka, Kapolei Hawaii (Seller) Sat, 14 Nov 2020 07:39:23 +1000
"We were introduced to Tania by a good friend who has had excellent experiences with her in the past. She showed us ou dream condo, but since it is a lease hold property, she made sure we were fully aware of the financial consequences. She was super responsive as we requested further viewings, required comparable sales data and then made sure we received every piece of information we asked for. She even reached out to the country club close to the condo to figure out how we could become members.
She involved other senior members of the team and made sure the negotiations were done to the best extent. She made sure we were aware of deadlines we needed to meet as the escrow process moved forward. She helped the process of completing required remediation. And everything she did was with the highest degree of positivity and professionalism. Thank you Tania."
Rakesh Mathur, Honolulu (Buyer) Sat, 14 Nov 2020 04:58:25 +1000
"I WOULD RECOMMEND JOSHUA MUN TO ANYONE THAT REQUIRES A DETAILED, QUALIFIED ASSESSMENT, AN HONEST OPINION OF POTENCIAL SALE OR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE."
RANDALL HAYASHI (Buyer) Fri, 13 Nov 2020 18:29:34 +1000
"Josh is the best broker ever. He provided me recommendations and suggestions to make the home buying process smooth. This is my first home and I really appreciated working with someone so nice, accurate, and reliable. Josh goes above and beyond in all aspects. I'm really lucky to have met and was able to work with such a professional and amazing broker like Josh. I will recommend Josh to everyone I know. He is skilled and knowledgeable about his profession. I wish Josh would sell houses everywhere in the world and not just Hawaii. I would definitely buy more house with him. In the future, I will always choose to work with Josh. He is the best broker hands down and second-to-none.
Also, I am writing this review as an impartial person. I did not know Josh before this.
I just want to say if you want to buy a home in Waikiki and have a great experience then you should go with Josh too."
Stephanie K. Nguyen - Honolulu (Buyer) Tue, 10 Nov 2020 12:53:26 +1000
"There should be a checkbox created for something better than excellent for Mathew Ngo. Our home buying experience was very fun! As soon as we found the house we loved, hanapaa! We got it, other people interested in the property didn't even get a chance. Mathew understood what we needed/wanted, very respectful, flexible and very knowledgeable."
Harold Puducay, Kapolei (Buyer) Mon, 09 Nov 2020 20:14:17 +1000
"This was our first experience with selling property. We were very reluctant and somewhat awestruck with what we perceived to be a complex process in selling property. When we first discussed what we wanted to do in selling the property with Rolanda, she reassured us that it would be a great "learning experience" for us and that she would walk us through the process. I must say that she was able to follow-through with her plans with us. From the actual listing, the property showing to the sale and closing, Roland continually reassured us. We learned quiet a lot about selling real estate with little or no stress.
We would not hesitate in recommending better Homes & Gardens Reality to those acquaintances interested in selling property and further encourage them to request Rolanda Racoma to handle the sale."
Robert Dircks and Margery Hansen, Hawaii-Kai (Honolulu) (Seller) Mon, 09 Nov 2020 10:30:32 +1000
"Sue has been outstanding with everything from helping get our house marketable to the final inspections!! I would absolutely give her the highest recommendation possible!!
Sue was absolutely flawless with every detail from the paperwork, to closing!! She made sure that everything was in perfect order through each phase!!
Sue made things happen that we thought would be impossible! She worked tirelessly until everything was complete, and way above satisfaction!!
Everyone that Sue linked us up with at Better Homes and Garden was amazingly professional, knowledgeable, friendly and kind!!
We couldn't have asked for anyone better to work with!! Thank you Sue and Better Homes and Garden for everything!!"
Dan and Amy Falke (Seller) Sun, 08 Nov 2020 04:26:11 +1000
"Mr. Mun as an individual and a Realtor Agent was from the onset, a completely unknown to me. I was uncertain of myself ever becoming a homeowner too, but he rekindled my lack of self assurance in a manner that allowed an eventual rethink. During the months after our first initial sit down and actualize, I continued to confront my confidence and initiative based lack of effort.
Mr. Mun did keep tab on me by allowing me insightful endeavors and accomplishments with Better Homes and Gardens. When I was ready to further identify with home ownership, Joshua gave his utmost. I was astonished, even grateful at in every sense. I began to understand measure for measure, his guidance. And, Joshua continues to help and provide assistance during this, my adaptive yet conditional stage of settling in.
I believe Joshua’s integrity stems from a similar background to mine, that of hard working reliance. I recognize many traits and his personality can’t be reproached begrudgingly. I’d readily recommend this young man to any of my family or friends on the basis of professionalism and expertise. I highly regard his laurels and I’m sure he doesn’t rest upon these unduly.
Truly,
William Cortez, Jr."
William Cortez, Jr. (Buyer) Sat, 07 Nov 2020 17:19:38 +1000
"Very helpful & explained everything thoroughly"
M Toyama (Seller) Sat, 07 Nov 2020 15:47:08 +1000
"Sean and his team is very professional and knowledgeable about the industry. We are a repeat client because we can trust that he has our best interest in mind. Sean and his team helped us purchase a property and sell a property. Our sold property needed a lot of work to be sellable and without Melissa it wouldn’t have went as smoothly as it did. Sean and his team have an excellent marketing campaign and it shows in their success. When we decided to sell out property, Sean was there to guide us the whole way. His team are all skilled professionals in the realty industry and will always be my first call when it comes to real property."
Kerry Ejima Oahu (Seller) Sat, 07 Nov 2020 14:07:15 +1000
"Myron Kiriu and his team were friendly, communicative, and very knowledgeable which made me confident I could place my trust in them as my broker.
Myron's systematic approach made it easier to narrow down my home search and identify potential listings. He was easy to get in touch with and knowledgeable about the market and property value which made the price negotiation and escrow process less stressful.
I really appreciated the time and effort Myron made to assist me in this process. He would provide me with timely updates and was always available if I had questions.
Everyone on Myron's team were friendly, helpful, accessible, and responsive! I felt they did a great job taking care of my needs, and made a potentially stressful experience into an enjoyable one.
I am very glad my friend referred me to Myron and was more than satisfied with my experience. I would not hesitate to refer friends and family to him as well."
Ty Yamaguchi, Aiea (Buyer) Sat, 07 Nov 2020 05:20:35 +1000
"Working with Vera is an excellent experience.
Vera's trustworthiness is unsurpassed and she makes the clients needs her only priority. Because of these two characteristics everything else falls into place.
She is accessible, she follows up on all the details no matter how insignificant, she offers honest advice (not just what one wants to hear) and she is efficient.
She excels in understanding the needs of everyone involved in a transaction. This includes her client and the all the other people involved. She assures everyone has the needed information on time and facilitates any process involved. Additionally she is not shy when it comes to holding any of the other individuals involved in the process accountable (brokers, inspectors etc...) for her clients interest.
Vera exceeded my expectations in every aspect of my transaction. I highly recommend her to anyone wishing to buy or sell on Oahu."
Jerry Beckham, MD Honolulu (Seller) Tue, 03 Nov 2020 11:52:15 +1000
"Larry truly cares about his clients and it shows. From the first phone call and initial meeting, until the very last step in my transaction, Larry was so attentive and thorough. This was my first time buying a home and I am so grateful that I had Larry and the team to guide me through everything. I was confident that I was in good hands. Larry is not only very professional and knowledgeable, he is also very personable and understanding which made the whole experience for me so pleasant. I would highly recommend Larry to anyone who is looking to buy a property. I really don't think you'll find a better team than this one."
Asha, Waikele (Buyer) Tue, 03 Nov 2020 06:40:06 +1000
"Our best sales experience ever."
Dave Schiffner (Seller) Thu, 29 Oct 2020 03:37:25 +1000
"I highly Recommend George Lobley as a realtor or anyone looking to buy a home in Oahu. He consistently goes above and beyond to meet the needs of his customers, and is extremely knowledgeable of the oahu real estate market. I have purchased two homes and sold one through George and each experience has been amazing!"
Shana Palmieri (Buyer) Sat, 24 Oct 2020 10:36:34 +1000
"George Lobley consistently provides a 5-star quality service. He is knowledgable and has significant experience and he consistently goes above and beyond in every way during the home sales/purchase experience. I highly recommend George to anyone looking to buy/sell a home in Oahu."
Shana Palmieri, Oahu (Seller) Tue, 13 Oct 2020 08:46:16 +1000
"She was great - plus dealing long distance in addition to the complication of the impact of the virus on the whole transaction, this was the best result we could have hoped for."
Maude Williams (Seller) Tue, 13 Oct 2020 00:33:25 +1000
"Aloha,
My name is Bryson and we recently purchased an town house with Mathew Ngo. He is a very thorough agent who help out in every step of the buying process he could. He took the time to explain and give examples to us when we had questions or concerns, as we are first time home buyers and own. Mathew and his team made the buying process seamless and a stress free. We feel that with out Mathew Ngo's help we would have not been able to purchase and own our townhome and are very grateful to him and his team as we start a new chapter in out lives.
Thank you Mathew Ngo. We will be recommending you and your team to our family, friends and co-workers in the future and when/if the time ever arrives where we need a agent again we will be reaching out to Mathew Ngo.
Thanks again,
Bryson and Joyce"
Bryson and Joyce, Waikele Town House (Buyer) Mon, 12 Oct 2020 04:40:42 +1000
"The other realtor was not very responsible and could have done better....It's embarrassing that their office is in Waianae. Its unfortunate that she didnt put enough effort into the sale and yet reaps the rewards.
His expertise is valuable and his timing was good. We sold at the right time
Neil did an exceptional job and I was very fortunate to have him represent me."
Margaret E Okimoto (Seller) Sat, 10 Oct 2020 10:01:02 +1000
"When we first started working together there was some communication issues and understanding. Wendy quickly changed that and became very focused on certain important aspects of our home search. Her honestly on some locations and helping us understand things about the island that we are not familiar really helped us. Wendy has been available from start to finish as well as after the close. It’s was a pleasure working with her."
Thea Dougher (Buyer) Sat, 10 Oct 2020 04:30:56 +1000
"Kazumi is professional, friendly, honest and hardworking. We enjoyed working with her!"
Janet Honolulu (Seller) Fri, 09 Oct 2020 08:07:32 +1000
"Mathew did a great job for us in helping us to see a variety of properties and areas for both our first condo and our new house to help us feel comfortable with our decision when we found the perfect spot. He did everything in his power to make the closing process smooth and adapt to unforseen conditions. He is a great agent to work with and we really appreciate all his hard work."
Patrick, Pūpūkea (Buyer) Fri, 09 Oct 2020 03:39:50 +1000
"Thank you Rolanda! You were very patient with us and walked us through the process."
Art Gazelle, Waianae (Buyer) Thu, 08 Oct 2020 10:13:26 +1000
"We were very impressed with Steve’s performance in every aspect of his work as our real estate agent. His ethic’s are impeccable, he is very knowledgeable, communicates well and was patient. He assisted finding vendors for necessary repairs and was physically present at every phase of the process. We thoroughly enjoyed our work with Steve!"