"Tehani is by far the BEST REALTOR I've ever worked with. She listens carefully and instantly knew what we were looking for. She patiently took us through many homes on the Big Island and we finally decided to build our own house on BEAUTIFUL oceanfront property. Tehani dealt with a crazy homeowner and a realtor who was downright rude with grace ..."

"Tehani is by far the BEST REALTOR I've ever worked with. She listens carefully and instantly knew what we were looking for. She patiently took us through many homes on the Big Island and we finally decided to build our own house on BEAUTIFUL oceanfront property. Tehani dealt with a crazy homeowner and a realtor who was downright rude with grace and courtesy. She is truly a beautiful person inside and out. I'm lucky to have her as my close hoaloha in our new neighborhood!"

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— Bara G.

"Tehani is the perfect agent for knowledge of the entire Big Island. She brought her wealth of experience and expertise to full use in our search for the perfect Hawaiian property. Tehani not only found us a property but became our first Hawaiian friend. She looks after you before, during, and even after the sale. I can think of no higher recomme..."

"Tehani is the perfect agent for knowledge of the entire Big Island. She brought her wealth of experience and expertise to full use in our search for the perfect Hawaiian property. Tehani not only found us a property but became our first Hawaiian friend. She looks after you before, during, and even after the sale. I can think of no higher recommendation than to consider us very lucky to have found Tehani."

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— Dug K.

"Tehani was absolutely everything you would hope for and more! Answered every question we had, spent as much time with us as we needed, and was very patient and professional. If you’re looking for someone that would fulfill all your real estate needs, she is the one!! Thank you, Tehani, so much!"

— Yana V.

"My experience working with Tehani was fantastic, to say the least. She was very responsive and helpful in the whole process. Being a first-time homebuyer, I was nervous, but Tehani made everything smooth. Tehani crushed it and looking forward to working with her in the future!"

— Brandon W.

"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..."

"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-inclusive agent!"

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— Michelle

"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

"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 h..."

"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 or sell a property on the Big Island."

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— Thomas C.

"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..."

"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 buying a property chosen in another state with great negotiation skills and advice. Definitely recommended as your go-to real estate agent team in Hawaii!"

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— Wong S.

"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..."

"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 unique advantage of seeing things in the house and property that most will not. This alone paid dividends as he was able to advise me on which properties will serve my needs best. Kekoa is a pleasure to work with. He was very responsive to every email, call, and text. I felt as if I was his only client. He made the time to answer all of my questions and represent my best interest. Mahalo to Kekoa. If you choose him as your realtor, you will not be disappointed. I highly recommend Kekoa!"

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— Brandon O.

"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 workin..."

"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; he made sure we were all on the same page and helped us get the number we needed from the sale as the market took on the turbulence of higher interest rates. From start to finish, Kekoa was a pleasure to work with and handled us and our sale with care and priority."

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— Phelicia M.

"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 profession..."

"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 hurt that he knows almost everyone on the big island. Trust him, it was an awesome decision for us! For anything on the Big Island, I'll be turning to him!"

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— Jacob K.

"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 b..."

"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 me, checking if there is anything he could help me with. I would recommend Kekoa to anyone interested in purchasing real estate on the Big Island."

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— Larry K.

"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 ..."

"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!"

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— Amy E.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

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

— Terri L.

"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..."

"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 buying a property chosen in another state with great negotiation skills and advice. Definitely recommended as your go-to real estate agent team in Hawaii!"

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— Wong S.

"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

"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 ne..."

"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 market and investment properties helps us understand the questions and concerns. I have met other realtors who I usually faced with unprofessionalism, impatience, and money-driven without your rights as a buyer in mind. Meeting Trinh was like finally being able to find the right person that we can trust. With the rising interest rate, we decided to pause the purchasing process. We definitely work with Trinh again and will recommend her to everyone we know."

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— Alison A.

"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..."

"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 buying a property chosen in another state with great negotiation skills and advice. Definitely recommended as your go-to real estate agent team in Hawaii!"

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— Wong S.

"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, ..."

"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."

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— Adam A.

"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.

"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..."

"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 of the Big Island. Super trustworthy too! She got us our house and we are thrilled."

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— Jennifer B.

"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..."

"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 recommend Lailan for all your Real Estate needs."

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— Lani L.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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 perfectl..."

"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 provide valuable insights about the local market. We wanted someone born and raised here as they truly understand every area on this magical island. What impressed me the most was her attention to detail and commitment to ensuring every aspect of the transaction went smoothly. From negotiating the best deal to handling all the paperwork, Lailan made the entire process stress-free and enjoyable. I highly recommend Lailan to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Her expertise, professionalism, and genuine care for her clients make her an outstanding realtor. Thank you, Lailan for helping my family find our dream home!"

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— Rosana A.

"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 coordi..."

"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 offer and the hard work began. Her creative solutions to roadblocks that arose saved the sale on multiple occasions. We now own a condo in Hawaii! She and her team were always available via email, text, or phone. No question was too small and she always provided a response. We highly recommend Lailan for your real estate agent needs."

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— Buyer

"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

"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 perfectl..."

"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 provide valuable insights about the local market. We wanted someone born and raised here as they truly understand every area on this magical island. What impressed me the most was her attention to detail and commitment to ensuring every aspect of the transaction went smoothly. From negotiating the best deal to handling all the paperwork, Lailan made the entire process stress-free and enjoyable. I highly recommend Lailan to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Her expertise, professionalism, and genuine care for her clients make her an outstanding realtor. Thank you, Lailan for helping my family find our dream home!"

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— Rosana A.

"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.

"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, helpi..."

"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 knowledge of the market was unparalleled, and she guided me through every step of the process with confidence and ease. She is an amazing resource and her willingness to help us after the sale speaks volumes. Thanks to Lailan and her team, I am now a proud owner of an ocean-view home. I highly recommend her to anyone in search of a top-notch real estate broker. I look forward to working with her in the near future."

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— Buyer

"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..."

"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 buying a property chosen in another state with great negotiation skills and advice. Definitely recommended as your go-to real estate agent team in Hawaii!"

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— Wong S.

"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 ma..."

"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, and is committed to finding us a new home. She's been a pleasure to work with!"

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— Hanna B.

"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 ..."

"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!"

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— Kacie K.

"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..."

"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 buying a property chosen in another state with great negotiation skills and advice. Definitely recommended as your go-to real estate agent team in Hawaii!"

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— Wong S.

"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 wi..."

"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 her stuff and was able to negotiate an incredible deal on my behalf. Sincerely, Ann Thacker - Houston, Texas"

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— Ann T.

"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..."

"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."

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— Micah M.

"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..."

"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 buying a property chosen in another state with great negotiation skills and advice. Definitely recommended as your go-to real estate agent team in Hawaii!"

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— Wong S.