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Kelly Valenzuela

Co-founder & Development Specialist

What Our Clients Say

Lailan and the team were awesome to work with. She was hardworking, caring, and proactive, and her communication style and Puka's were spot on. They go the extra mile in property searches, setting up viewing and inspection appointments, and dealing professionally with the seller's agent and the sellers. Connections to references for resources to guide toward escrow close made a smooth transaction to buyi...

— Wong S.

What Our Clients Say

Our experience with Tehani was wonderful. Her service was professional and above expectations at every point along the way. She went out of her way to facilitate an unexpected early closing while we were traveling away from Hawaii. Among other things, she removed our remaining belongings and completed a last-minute cleanup so the closing could happen. I strongly recommend Tehani to anyone looking to buy ...

— Thomas C.

What Our Clients Say

I had the pleasure of working with Lailan Bento from Hawai’i Development Group. I couldn’t be more impressed from start to finish. Her professionalism, expertise, and dedication to finding me the perfect home and investment property was evident. Customer service is her highest priority. She listened attentively to my needs and preferences, helping us search until we found the perfect property. Her knowle...

— Buyer

What Our Clients Say

Lailan and Puka are a dream team! We were challenging buyers and Lailan and her team were so incredibly patient, responsive, kind, honest and extremely knowledgeable. I doubt our sale would have gone through without them and their constant support and guidance. We would highly recommend Lailan and Puka.

— Mich K.

What Our Clients Say

I had the pleasure of working with Puka during my homebuying journey, and I can’t recommend her enough. From day one I was made to feel like family, her warmth, patience, and genuine care went beyond business. In addition to being a genuine human being Puka was also incredibly attentive throughout the entire process. She listened carefully to my needs, preferences, and concerns, ensuring that every step ...

— Buyer

What Our Clients Say

I had the pleasure of working with Lailan Bento during my recent home purchase, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From the very beginning, she demonstrated exceptional professionalism, knowledge, and dedication. Lailan took the time to understand our needs and preferences, showing me numerous properties that fit my criteria perfectly. She was always available to answer my questions and provi...

— Rosana A.

What Our Clients Say

Puka is really top of the top! We have dealt with agents on 4 of the world’s continents and she is truly unmatched. Her engagement, expertise, energy, efficiency, and personality were so remarkable we over and over were in awe and gratitude. She made sure everything was in order in advance for a smooth and fast selling process, she updated us on all the policies of safety that were required for our prope...

— Kaze M.

What Our Clients Say

Having Lailan and her team help us find and buy our home has been such a blessing! They are very knowledgeable and super helpful. They were ready for every question we had. Our experience has been great from start to finish!

— Buyer

What Our Clients Say

We chose Lailan as our buyer’s agent based on her online information and it was a great choice! We asked her to set up several viewings with only a few days’ notice and she arranged them with no issues. She even had a pocket listing to view. When we decided on the property we wanted, she and her team went to work, writing up the offer and coordinating with the Seller’s agent. We accepted the counter offe...

— Buyer

What Our Clients Say

Erika was amazing when it came to selling our home. She was always present and always amazing at communication. All my questions were answered promptly and she never left us hanging. We loved her so much that we also used her to buy our new home! You won’t regret using her as your real estate agent. Very professional, courteous, and kind. Thank you, Erika!

— Kacie K.

What Our Clients Say

I had the pleasure of working with Lailan Bento during my recent home purchase, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From the very beginning, she demonstrated exceptional professionalism, knowledge, and dedication. Lailan took the time to understand our needs and preferences, showing me numerous properties that fit my criteria perfectly. She was always available to answer my questions and provi...

— Rosana A.

What Our Clients Say

The absolute go-to person for everything real estate in Hawaii! She knows the big island, the culture, the customs and is the person you want on your team.

— Steve K.

What Our Clients Say

Lailan Bento has a big heart and expertise in Hawaii Real Estate and property development. I was delighted to have her as a guest on the "Life Changing Questions For Business Owners" podcast, she speaks with passion, and clarity and brings implementable value.

— Kevin B.

What Our Clients Say

Lailan is amazing! Had a great experience working with her and having her on the Velvet Venture podcast! I would highly recommend working with her.

— Aidan S.

What Our Clients Say

Lailan is an island girl with forward thinking. Each time I have dealt with her in purchases or referrals she is professional and exceeds the limitations where most agents may quit or give up. She is knowledgeable about Hawaii Real Estate and market trends to get the win-win for buyers and sellers. From the mountain to the ocean, on the Windward or Leeward side, she's the one to contact. I highly recomme...

— Lani L.

What Our Clients Say

Lailan was a blessing in what could have been a really stressful process trying to buy a house near Kailua-Kona while living and working on the mainland. She was a rock! She is hardworking, and professional, great personality to work with, and is super knowledgeable about real estate and so much more. We recommend her without hesitation and will work with her again if we ever buy or sell on the west side...

— Jennifer B.

What Our Clients Say

Lailan did an incredible job guiding us through the process of purchasing our property in Kona. She is incredibly knowledgeable of the Kona market and she responded quickly to all of our questions. We are grateful for her assistance in making our Hawai'i dream come true and highly recommend her!

— Matt I.

What Our Clients Say

Lailan is exactly the kind of realtor you want to have when buying your first home. She was an incredible asset and friend to us during the purchase of our first home. She made us feel like we were her only client—she was responsive, thorough, and strategic. We couldn’t have navigated this process without her. She is excellent at what she does, and I’d recommend her without any hesitation.

— Adam A.

What Our Clients Say

I don't usually take the time to write reviews, but I would highly recommend Erika Misiak as your real estate agent (if you're a seller or a buyer). As a seller, she was thorough, detail-oriented, organized, communicative, and committed to getting my listing sold (which she did in less than two weeks). Now, as a buyer, she stays on top of the market, sends us the most up-to-date listings on a daily basis...

— Hanna B.

What Our Clients Say

Kelly is simply the best real estate agent I know. She exceeded every expectation that we had when helping us sell our home. She is very easy to work with and will go the extra mile for you. She has extensive knowledge of our local real estate market and was very responsive when we had any questions or concerns. We loved that she treated us like family and admired her and her team's passion and drive.

— Micah M.

What Our Clients Say

Run don't walk to contract with Kelly Valenzuela for your real estate needs. I was blown away by the service and attention she exhibited during the listing and sale of my property in Kona, HI. It was seamless. Kelly did much more than was expected and was hands-on throughout the process. I live in Texas so everything was handled long distance without any complications. I highly recommend Kelly. She knows...

— Ann T.

What Our Clients Say

Erika was so awesome! I was at a loss as to what to do. Erika was very professional and patient with us. She is very knowledgeable about the process and the area. I can’t recommend her enough.

— Buyer | Seller

What Our Clients Say

I worked with Trinh to find an investment property on the Big Island. Trinh was immensely patient to work with me to find a property, show the place via a video call, and make a video link for us to share with other investors. Trinh gave us the necessary information and honest opinions about the place (whether small or big, good conditions or needs an upgrade, etc). Her experience with the local rental m...

— Alison A.

What Our Clients Say

We are deeply appreciative and graceful for the help of Trish to buy our property. She treats us as friends instead of customers. She is experienced, knowledgeable, and thorough, and her advice is to the point, and straightforward. We would not hesitate to call on her again on our next endeavor.

— Buyer

What Our Clients Say

Tehani was a delight to work with and she helped us navigate the closing process on the island. We came in for a short vacation, found a home, put in an offer, and successfully closed in just over 30 days. I'm beyond grateful for Tehani's help with the entire process. She even recommended contractors and helped us navigate a lease for the garage apartment. I can highly recommend Tehani as an all-inclusiv...

— Michelle

What Our Clients Say

Pukanala helped me sell two properties on the big island. She was knowledgeable about the local market and got the ball rolling immediately. After a couple of low-ball offers from opportunists, she negotiated with a serious buyer to increase his bid to something we could accept. She is a go-getter, has integrity (honest, does what she says), has great communication, and gives feedback without being pushy...

— Cooper C.

What Our Clients Say

Puka is without question the best realtor we’ve worked with and encountered many on Oahu. We were first-time homebuyers, and she constantly went above and beyond our expectations, answering every single question about the process, and finding or recommending services. She communicated with us regularly, giving us updates about what was going on in the process, and contacted us immediately if action was n...

— Buyer

What Our Clients Say

We just bought our first new home from Puka. We could not be happier. From start to finish Puka is always available to answer any of your questions. It is so reassuring to work with her. Having grown up on the island, she knows the island like a close friend. She is highly knowledgeable about all the details of different subdivisions in all areas of the island. She is down to earth and truly emanates alo...

— Diane

What Our Clients Say

When I reached out to the realtor world to sell my house Pukanala was the first to reach out and immediately I knew that she was the one. She was professional and polite. Very knowledgeable of the market and graciously showed me a realistic market analysis and where my house would fit in the price range. She made me feel like family and it seemed like getting the right buyer for my house was her only pri...

— Seller

What Our Clients Say

Kekoa was absolutely wonderful to work with and sold out land very fast. Thank you, Kekoa!

— Terri L.

What Our Clients Say

Kekoa is an excellent realtor. He had good advice, was very easy to deal with, and handled the sale swiftly and professionally. Mahalo!

— Kris M.

What Our Clients Say

When I say Kekoa is one solid braddah I mean he treats you like 'ohana. I would recommend Kekoa to anyone looking into buying or selling. He made everything so easy and did so much more than what is expected.

— Ah S.

What Our Clients Say

Kekoa was a total lifesaver when it came to selling our house. He went the extra mile, using his own resources to ensure a speedy sale, and made the whole process feel effortless. Working with him was like having a friend on the inside. I'm so grateful for his dedication!

— Jacob T.

What Our Clients Say

Working with Kekoa felt like working with ‘ohana. We never felt as if he had an agenda and always had our best interest at heart. Kekoa always went over and beyond with what is expected and I truly appreciate him throughout the whole home buying process. Mahalo piha Kekoa!

— Kele S.

What Our Clients Say

Kekoa was awesome to work with. He was professional and personable. He made me aware of out-of-state fees. It helped us come up with a fare price for our property based off of comps. Keep us informed of the process every step of the way. I would highly recommend him as a real estate agent. Thank you Kekoa for all you did.

— Dino C.

What Our Clients Say

We are so grateful to have the opportunity to work with Kekoa when selling our house and obtaining a new property. Kekoa is reliable and has a wealth of knowledge about both houses and land, as well as the surrounding area. Communication is by far one of Kekoa's strengths. He would check in with us often to make sure all of our needs were being met. I would highly recommend working with Kekoa! Mahalo Kekoa!

— Amy E.

What Our Clients Say

Kekoa Akana and Hawaii Development Group made the process of purchasing my property go very smoothly. My last interactions with real estate companies were nearly 50 years ago, and I was very concerned with going through this process again. From day one, Kekoa made me feel confident that he was taking care of all issues that would arise. I have been in my new home for two months now, and he still contacts...

— Larry K.

What Our Clients Say

If you're looking for a local professional to take care of one of the most exciting purchases of your life, call Kekoa! Besides being very easy to talk with, he has the knowledge and information you need. His communication is clear, and he will never sugarcoat anything. It felt like he was part of our family, using his network and his professional experience to get us the best options. It also doesn't hu...

— Jacob K.

What Our Clients Say

Kekoa was kind, knowledgeable, reliable, and went above and beyond to make sure all our bases were covered when it came to finding experts to make repairs, photographing the house, and making sure we were prepped and felt comfortable during each part of the sales process. I sold my house during my divorce, and Kekoa did an incredible job working with me and my former spouse at such a high stress moment;...

— Phelicia M.

What Our Clients Say

I was referred to Kekoa for a home purchase on the Big Island in 2023. From the very first interaction to closing, Kekoa was exceptional. We had originally put in an offer but it was placed as the backup offer. Kekoa went to bat and, through his persistence, relationships, knowledge of the market, and professionalism, was able to secure the home for us! Kekoa is also a home inspector and brings the uniqu...

— Brandon O.

What Our Clients Say

Fantastic business ethic. Amazing service skills. I will use Pukalani for any realtor needs that arise. She communicated every step of the way. Never let the ball drop. Communicated even outside of business hours when we needed an answer.

— Monica L.

What Our Clients Say

Pukanala was efficient and knowledgeable. She made my home purchase so flawless. She kept me updated weekly, which I never expected. I would recommend her to anyone. She is fantastic! Thank you, Puka, for everything. I now have my dream home.

— May

What Our Clients Say

As first-time home buyers, Puka made our experience an excellent one. She made sure we understood the entire process and answered any questions we had. She has great communication and is always on top of things. She is very dedicated and professional, and I would highly recommend her for your real estate needs. Thanks Puka!

— Jennifer L.

What Our Clients Say

It was an amazing experience working with Pukanala! She was extremely proficient and knowledgeable during our entire purchasing process. She absolutely loves her clients, and we felt so confident and informed the entire time—she even sent us a card and gift after we closed! We are so happy to have found you, Puka, and will definitely be recommending you to everyone! Mahalo for helping us accomplish this ...

— Chey & Saku K.

What Our Clients Say

When I reached out to the realtor world to sell my house, Pukanala was the first to reach out, and immediately I knew that she was the one. She was professional and polite. She was very knowledgeable of the market and graciously showed me a realistic market analysis and where my house would fit in the price range. She made me feel like family, and it seemed like getting the right buyer for my house was h...

— Troy R.

What Our Clients Say

Purchasing a home at ages 23 & 24 was daunting, but we would do it again 182618 if Puka was our realtor. Puka was there at every hour of the day to support us; she was awake at 5 am Hawaii time to communicate with mainland companies. For the last 2 1/2 months, she answered every question, every call, and every text. I never had a doubt in my mind that we would have to give up on the process of finding ou...

— Shaniah

What Our Clients Say

I had the pleasure of working with Puka as a first-time home buyer, and I can’t recommend her enough. From day one I was made to feel like family; her warmth, patience, and genuine care went beyond business. In addition to being a genuine human being, Puka was also incredibly attentive throughout the entire process. She listened carefully to my needs, preferences, and concerns, ensuring that every step ...

— Jen K.

What Our Clients Say

I don't even know where to start! I was referred to Puka by another highly recommended realtor, and I am so happy we reached out to her. We will be able to live our dream, and it wouldn't have happened without her. Since we are coming from the mainland, Puka had to take many videos and walk us through the whole process over email and over the phone. With us being first-time home buyers, she communicated ...

— Adrianna C.

What Our Clients Say

Pukanala was very thorough, professional, and patient. When we gave her our wish list, she went right to work, finding us some homes to look at. When that list changed, she didn't miss a beat and continued to email listings that she felt would be a good fit. We live on another island, so that presented an additional challenge, but not for Pukanala. Her communication skills are excellent, and her knowledg...

— Star L.

What Our Clients Say

We just bought our first new home from Puka. We could not be happier. From start to finish, Puka is always available to answer any of your questions. It is so reassuring to work with her. Having grown up on the island, she knows the island like a close friend. She is highly knowledgeable about all the details of different subdivisions in all areas of the island. She is down to earth and truly emanates ...

— Kristal and James W.

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