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.

We worked with Brandon to find our first home, and he made the whole process way smoother than we…read moreexpected. He really listened to what we were looking for, was super easy to talk to, and never made us feel rushed or pressured. He always kept us updated, gave solid advice, and knew a lot about the different neighborhoods we were looking at. We found a place we love, and we're stoked. Definitely recommend Brandon if you're looking for someone who knows their stuff and makes the process feel way less stressful.

My experience with the O-Team as a first-time homebuyer was truly exceptional. Being in my early…read more20s and an active-duty service member who joined the military right out of high school, I had very little understanding of the home-buying process. From learning about different loan options to understanding the true costs associated with closing and down payments, there was a lot I didn't know. Fortunately, the O-Team regularly hosts first-time homebuyer seminars that provide valuable insight into the process. They break down common misconceptions, explain what buyers should expect, and offer practical advice on what to do--and what to avoid. I highly recommend these seminars to anyone considering purchasing a home. After attending their seminars and seeing the level of knowledge, professionalism, and genuine care that Joe and his team bring to their clients, I knew they were the team I wanted to work with. Throughout the entire process, they made everything feel seamless and were always available to answer any questions I had, no matter how small or insignificant I thought they might be. What truly sets the O-Team apart is their commitment to their clients beyond the closing table. Their support doesn't end when you receive your keys--they continue to check in, offer guidance, and celebrate your success as a homeowner. They make you feel like family throughout the journey and long after the purchase is complete. I am incredibly grateful for their support and would confidently recommend the O-Team to any friends, family members, or fellow service members looking to buy a home.

I've bought and sold several homes before, and working with Joe and Rolando was by far the best…read morerealtor experience I've had! With Joe, you're so much more than a client; you become trusted friends. Joe and Rolando will ensure you find the right home, at the right price, and it'll be fun along the way!

Michelle was the perfect guide for buying a home in Hawaii. From the initial consultation to…read moreidentify our preferences, through to closing she worked tirelessly to help us buy our dream home. During a drawn-out escrow period, as issues with the property were uncovered, she identified solutions and kept our hopes up when a successful close seemed out of the question. We heartily recommend Michelle Wood to help guide you through your successful home purchase.

Michele is an incredibly hardworking and knowledgeable agent committed to support and guide you…read morethrough your real estate journey. My wife and I appreciated her invaluable thoroughness, follow up and sense of urgency that allowed us to make timely decisions. We highly recommend Michele and her team!! Andy A.

As you know, everyone knows a realtor, friends, family, etc. I needed a realtor to help my sister…read morebuy a condo in Hawaii, she been living in Las Vegas for the past 25 years. My good friend referred me to Sissy . Some day she will be moving back here to Hawaii. 2023 is the time to buy real-estate. Because of the interest rate is higher, people cannot afford the mortgage. In 2021 & 2022 there were a bidding war on any property you were interested to buy. Not anymore for 2023. Found a nice Condo, got $50,000 off asking price. Closed in 2-months. Since my sister lives in Las Vegas, I did all the negotiations, her job was to wire the money and sign documents on her phone, apparently because she not a Tec person she doesn't know how to sign the legal paperwork and send it back to Hawaii. That where Sissy Sosner came in, she actually called another realtor to help my sister, The other realtor drove to my sister house to help her, Now that what I call customer service. She did pretty much everything to make the transaction very easy. I highly recommend her if you need a realtor. Aloha, Derek

Carole Manuwa, I'm telling you, great great agent!…read more You couldn't ask for a better person to represent you as a buyer or a seller. We recently decided to buy though we weren't quite ready, and after meeting and working with Carole she helped us get in to the perfect unit in record time. 65 days from search to keys in hand, even in this crazy market and we only had 10% down! Please do yourself a service and call Carole as soon as you're ready to list or buy. You will be glad you did.

Royal Realty's Michelle Lum changed my bad luck with property management and showed me that…read moreexperienced and professionalism still exists in this industry. She genuinely cares about her work and makes her clients a priority. After 3 months of vacancy, I switched PM's and hired Michelle to upgrade my kitchen and find tenants for my house. She understood the sense of urgency and with every conversation, she gained my trust and respect very quickly. With her extensive experience, she offered valuable insight, fiscal resolutions, preventative maintenance strategies, and went above and beyond my expectations, which is hard to accomplish, considering I am a PM and Realtor myself. She is intelligent, efficient, compassionate, and detail oriented. I am truly blessed to work with her and grateful for everything she has done for me.

Michelle Lum is the most helpful and thoughtful realtor / property manager we have ever had! She…read morehandles things immediately and respectfully. She works very hard to get things done and is very understanding and supportive through all kinds of situations. She's also just a really good person who you can tell is looking out for your best interests. Thank you so much !

Kimo is simply the best real estate agent you can find in the United States…read more We have owned property in Oregon Hawaii and currently in California and his knowledge, instinct and response time is second to none. Look no further. We just wish he was in California where we live now

Our house-hunting was complicated by being stationed in Japan, but Kimo made the 19-hour time…read moredifference feel like no big deal. He did live video walk-throughs when we could sync schedules, and recorded high-quality home tour videos when scheduling wasn't possible. He even frequently did both for the same property, so we could review at our leisure but also ask live questions. He also advised that we make an offer below asking price, and his number ended up being the house's exact appraised value. This saved us tens of thousands of dollars. Kimo was also highly responsive to text and call, and no question was too small. We cannot recommend Kimo highly enough!

Akino provided exemplary service throughout our home purchase journey in Honolulu. This was our…read morefirst real estate transaction in Hawaii and we were navigating the process from the mainland. Akino was prompt, professional, thorough and friendly as we dealt with a myriad of details surrounding the purchase, including a tricky inspection issue. We have recommended her to other family members and would trust her again with any future real estate venture.

Akino was there for us throughout the entire purchasing agreement process and the escrow. She…read moreanswered all of our questions and provided leads to vendors who were instrumental in repairs to the property. We recommend her highly!

I got recommended from a coworker of mine. He said she's an awesome realtor, work for your best…read moreinterest. He was not wrong. Bridget is such an amazing realtor. She cares about your need and will get what we want. We were able to got our first place with such an affordable price because of her. She also helped us with negotiation, all the paperwork and made the whole process going so smoothly. Not only she helps us with the whole process, she also recommends us awesome lenders and contractors. I absolutely trust her with purchasing a condo and once we sell it, we definitely give her a call.

Met Bridget at an open house and she was very friendly and knowledgeable about the home she was…read moreselling. She had a wonderful spirit about her. At that point we knew we wanted her to help us find a new home. She eventually found us a place and all during the process she kept us in the loop with what was happening, when items were due and what to expect. She was terrific and very knowledgeable of the area. I would highly recommend her if you are looking for a realtor for purchasing a new home or selling your current home on Oahu.

Buying the home of our dreams was not easy during this crazy market. After several failed attempts…read moreto be even considered as a buyer in the exact neighborhood we wanted, Tahiti helped us every step of the way. It wasn't easy and there were times where I thought things wouldn't work out but Tahiti always came up with a solution. She was available day/nights/weekends/holiday (4th of July) and answered us so quick that we always felt like we were her only customers. You definitely don't want to go through this process with just anyone! I am so very grateful and blessed to have had Tahiti and her team on our side. You will feel the same way too!!!!

Great team that will fight tooth and nail to get you the house you want. Also helped me get in…read morecontact with an amazing lender too. Loved working with them and I'm so glad I did.

Maria was great. She's a good listener which is a very valuable asset in a real estate agent. She…read morehad specific knowledge of areas and neighborhoods which was important in our decision making process.

Maria is very efficient on all our transactions and hard working. She responds very quickly on all…read moreour messages. She still continues to help us out even after the close of escrow.