Working with Daniel and Cari Anne was an excellent experience. I was referred to them from one of…read moremy realtor friends who doesn't operate on Oahu, which was a shame in one sense because I love working with my friend, but I gained a team with these two and Taniguchi & Associates that was more than exemplary.  The wife and I toured a bunch of places the day we spent on island with Daniel and Cari Anne, they set up our showings in an order that made sense to flow with our schedules and traffic and while we did put bids on some of the places we saw in-person, ultimately, we ended up buying a unit that they did a video tour with us while we were back home in Kona. We were 100% confident after having seen places in-person with them that they knew exactly what we were looking for and when the perfect place went up for sale, I didn't feel the need to grab a flight as it would only delay the process. Also, while some realtors prefer if you use "their lender" Daniel never even brought this up as I've been using the same guy for over a decade and even he mentioned that Daniel was super easy to work with, very responsive and would love to do business with him in the future, which mirrors my experience. Daniel also has solid relationships with other realtors on island, but when it came to negotiating (the initial offer, the counter, the post inspection, everything), he was a true professional and did not let any personal friendships interfere with getting us some big wins, this guy knows what he is doing. No doubt, when the time comes, I know who I am going with, Daniel, Cari Anne, Taniguchi & Associates.

We needed to sell a very attractive and updated condo in Waikiki. After interviewing several realty…read morecompanies we chose Erik Taniguchi of Keller Williams. He was very easy to work with, respected our opinions, and understood the current market exceptionally well. And the company had good access to the higher end Japanese buyers market. Erik's staff worked with us to stage the unit very well and used an exceptional photographer. The listing looked great. We sold the unit within a week for full price. Erik resolved the various negotiation issues completely in our favor and closed the sale quickly with a full cash offer. We were completely satisfied with everyone in his office. We highly recommend Erik Taniguchi and his staff.

Brandon Sakata IS THE BEST!!!!!…read more He is professional, thoughtful, a great listener, and an excellent problem solver. He leverages his extensive relationships throughout the real estate community to set his clients up for success. Brandon recently assisted us with the sale of an investment property during a slow condo market. He helped us navigate potential pitfalls and devise a clear strategy. His research was invaluable, and having him as a resource was truly priceless. Throughout the process, he worked closely with our tenant to ensure they were comfortable. He coordinated with vendors for photography, built a strong social media presence, and gathered the necessary information to host successful open houses. Thanks to his efforts, we received several offers above the asking price within a week. Brandon takes the stress out of managing all the moving parts. He kept us informed every step of the way, building a level of trust that exceeded our expectations. He is now helping us with a new purchase, and we couldn't be happier! I highly recommend having a conversation with him to see what he brings to the table.

Brandon is "the Best Ever." His qualities include, but are not limited to: effective negotiations,…read morebeing a great listener, quick responses, market knowledge, and representing my interests throughout the process. Most of all, he knew the different neighborhoods. Brandon's professionalism was outstanding. I am blessed to have an agent who took the time to assist me with my home on Oahu. A huge "MAHALO" to him and the Compass Team.

This was my first experience buying a home and it couldn't have been better! Brandon came highly…read morerecommended by a friend who has worked with him multiple times in the past. I was very impressed at how organized and thorough he and his team were to ensure the process went smoothly and that we had all the information we needed before closing. The team was always available to answer questions and willing to help us search for answers to our questions, even ones we hadn't thought to ask! The experience and service was top notch and I would highly recommend this team for any home buyers on Oahu!

Our family has used Brandon Lau and his team three times now. Brandon is knowledgeable,…read moreexperienced, and professional. I think his team is an excellent support to him and therefore to the customer. Brandon made sure every detail was taken care of. I'm on the West Coast and not on the island, and he was able to handle more than one uncomfortable situation so that I didn't have to. My feeling is, if you hire Brandon to sell your property or to purchase one, you will be pleased with the ease of your transaction .

Our real estate experience with Erik Taniguchi and his wonderful team of Cari Anne, Daniel, Kristen…read moreand Cacia at Taniguchi & Associates was nothing short of extraordinary. What we accomplished together was a Section 1031 like-kind exchange with our Ewa Beach condo the relinquished property and our replacement property a brand new luxury condo in The Ward Park Village. First Erik referred us to a great no fee(yes, NO FEE) 1031 Exchange Facilitator who expertly guided us through the exchange process and saved us $4-5K in fees. His team then advised us through some tricky stages for the Ewa Beach condo sale which was wonderfully staged by Cacia Taniguchi the home staging expert. With the sale of our Ewa Beach condo closed, we now entered a new phase, with time ticking for the worrisome 45 day and 180 day 1031 exchange deadlines. No sweat, with Cari Anne we easily met the 45 day requirement with The Park Ward Village unit under contract within one week after the Ewa Beach condo closing. Big shout outs to Cari Anne Nada, Daniel Lucariello and Kristen Young for shepherding us to the finish line of our Park Ward Village 30 day closing. We highly recommend Erik Taniguchi & Associates and his great team, mahalo!

My wife and I put our trust in Erik and his team to sell our home this summer - and they delivered…read more100%. We have bought and sold several homes over the years, and this one was easily the best one. They made the home selling experience very smooth and positive from start to finish. Erik will be our realtor for our next one, too. He has certainly earned it. Erik has a tried and proven blueprint for success. He followed the professional marketing plan he designed for us and Cacia beautifully staged our home. Everything Erik said would happen, indeed happened - multiple offers, well over the asking price. We could not have been happier with the results. Communication was clear and consistent and we knew where we were in the escrow timeline from start to finish. When we had a question, Erik was always available for us. We owe a great deal of gratitude to the team at Taniguchi and Associates.

I honestly don't even know where to start! From our very first consultation all the way to closing,…read moreJustin Taparra & Team were there every step of the way. As first time homebuyers, my husband and I had so many questions and at times, felt overwhelmed, but they made the entire process feel so smooth, organized, and stress-free. Justin did an exceptional job guiding us, reminding us of important steps, answering our questions, and making sure we understood everything along the way. What really stood out to us was how genuine and caring he was, he even took the time to answer our questions outside of office hours. He truly felt more like a friend than just our real estate agent. Buying our first home was such a huge milestone for us, and we are beyond grateful that we found Justin and his amazing team to be part of this journey. They made what could have been an overwhelming experience into something amazing, exciting, and even fun! Thank you, Justin & Team, for helping us make our dream of becoming homeowners a reality. We are truly grateful for everything you've done for us! HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND Justin Taparra & Team! If you're thinking about buying a home, you're in great hands with them! 5 stars is not enough!

We first met Justin and Uncle Ralph ( his dad lol) early 2020. My husband and I at the time were…read moreyoung in our twenties, but they took the time to really share knowledge with us about buying a home here in Hawai'i. Which lead us to buying our first town home/condo in the midst of COVID. It was always about having a plan and they provided that "mindset". 6 years later, Justin and his team kept us on track with that same plan from 2020--we are now in a SF detached home, with a fenced yard and 3 bedrooms here on O'ahu.. Like Justin told me "see no need move mainland now LOL". They've treated us like family over the years; educating us with the fine details of real estate; taxes, expenses, budget breakdowns, utilities, even a handyman, AND good Sushi spots for date night :) Justin and his team continue to show there exceptional consistency by following up and maintaining that rapport with us occasionally. If he's not available Sam or Dez are there and we appreciate them as well. Mahalo to Justin and his solid team!

We rarely write many reviews, but Celester Thomas (Principle Real Estate Broker) and Erika Richards…read more(listing agent) earns it. We received a VALPAC Ad for SOLDIER-TO-SOLDIER HAWAII REALITY, LLC and contacted Celester, who was kind enough to review our rental home although the renters had several months left on the lease. Once the renters moved out, we had the property thoroughly cleaned, with necessary repairs completed. Celester had the property professionally photographed and listed literally within a few days after notification in early March 2024 of our intention to sell. It closed at the end of May 2024. Most of our communication was with Erika. She always kept us informed of everything - all the showings, inspections, parties of interest communications, escrow info, etc. We had many many questions which she answered or found the answer timely. Memorable events: The SOLDIER TO SOLDIER HAWAII REALITY, LLC is a solid company. We needed to find someone to professionally line the kitchen cabinets & drawers. Laurie, the photographer, helped us tremendously get that done. About one week prior to closing, the buyer (who was a realtor) sent the Home Inspection Report. The buyer sent a document to sign stating: "The buyer is willing to approve /release/ satisfy 3-1 for the SELLERS CREDIT OF" $6,500 for the noted finding." Really? The findings were mostly minor things like toilet base loose, bathroom shut off valve leak, need for "missing GFCI or AFCI outlets", etc. Although we were ready to repair, Celester knew the cost was over-inflated. We do not know what he did, but after a few days, the buyer sent a Waiver-of-Inspection Report document via DocuSign. We knew right then and there that Celester and Erika were representing the seller and protecting our finances. The following is not a fault of the Realtors, but our opportunity share a Title company issue. We didn't see the Title Guaranty of Hawaii, LLC Escrow - Estimate Seller's Statement until the afternoon prior to closing! If would have been good to review it to have time to question some of the charges that we thought should be for the buyer. We did call Title Guaranty immediately, but of the items of question were essentially already set for closing. The Sellers Final Packet was sent after closing the next day. The Final Packet line "Balance due TO seller" differed by over $146K TO seller than the Estimate Seller's Statement! We were happy to see that. LESSION: Insist escrow share the Estimate Statement at least a week prior to closing. In summary, Celester and Erika (both prior service Veterans) both exemplified military values of professionalism and pride in their line of work. Especially noted was honesty and prompt attention to our needs. They KNOW and DELIVER exemplary customer service. We saved thousands and thousands by contracting with them, plus they gave to notched service to us. We recommend Celester and Erike and their SOLDIER TO SOLDIER team to anyone! God Bless America! MC COL, USAR (ret)

Long time customer. Ever since I met Celester I no go anywhere else when it comes to real state…read moreneeds but SOLDIER to SOLDIER. His attention to detail as well as excellent customer service here or on the BIG island is unparalleled. Recently we have been looking at properties in Hilo and it has been a challenge, his team, Sherry, Patricia to name a few are there when we need them. Kudos to U! No wonder Y when it comes to real state there is nowhere else to go but Celester Thomas' SOLDIER to SOLDIER. Highly recommend him 'n his team as they will take care o' VETERANS as well as anyone else that is in need o' good sound advise.

Ryan was our Realtor when we were moving here to Hawaii. We knew little about the islands but knew…read morewhat kind of house we wanted. Ryan adjusted to our changing schedules, was knowledgeable about all the areas we were looking at and just could not be happier with the whole process. We just closed and Ryan was there for the whole process and we still rely on him for local recommendations. Thanks Ryan!

***RYAN IS A 5-STAR REAL ESTATE AGENT!***…read more Ryan helped us bring our year-long home-buying journey to a close. We used our VA home loan, and between our jobs and personal lives, we went through periods of interest and availability, and looked at houses on-island, on other-islands, and took breaks to company properties on the mainland. We wanted to get it right, and after going through three real-estate agents, we found Ryan. Let me tell you why he's great: Ryan was well-informed about all of our home options, home improvement questions, future investment options, and best home owner practices. If he was uncertain, he had a resource to help get us out answer. He was always helpful, kind, and understanding, which is incredible for folks who have little kids/have busy lives. In the end, Ryan was able to help negotiate a $25k seller credit outcome, where we actually received money back at closing. Ryan worked really hard to address all of our concerns, and ensured we ended up with the best outcome. 10/10!!

The whole team is so amazing! They're very patient, listened to what was important to us and…read moreencouraged questions to make sure we were all on the same page. Not once did we feel any pressure because their communication was on point. I'm so happy to have had worked with Matty, Shingo, Brian and the rest of the team! They turned a stressful process into a really positive journey! Thank you!

I've worked with many realtors and Mathew and his team are the best. They go above and beyond with…read morecommunication and service. I cannot recommend them highly enough! From start to finish, they made the entire process smooth, and stress-free. What impressed me most was their communication and always being available to answer questions, explain each step clearly, and provide honest advice. They truly listened to my needs and went above and beyond to ensure I found the perfect home. If you're looking for a realtor who is not only skilled and knowledgeable but also genuinely cares about their clients, I highly recommend Mathew and his team. I would work with them again in the future!