Still the best real estate website for Oahu. It provides all the stats I want to know about a…read morepotential property. Fastest way to get notified of listings in the specific buildings of interest. The real estate agents I've dealt with use it to get quicker summaries than the crappy platform they have to use.

I found OahuRE while searching for a flat rate listing service. I was already going to loose a…read morelittle money in this tough seller's market and wanted to minimize the losses. Being somewhat experienced with real estate, I felt I could handle much of the sale myself. OahuRE does give you options. For 2% they will provide full service listing. However the $3,500 flat listing is much more limited in services they provide. In fact they will never even set foot on your property. Therefore, I would consider this service only for condos, and probably only the larger buildings where there are lots of comps and lots of sales. I do not believe real estate agents provide much value, certainly not approaching 2.5-3% commission when it comes to condos. They don't need to deal with many of the issues and complexities that single family home sales face. In my particular building, there have been constant sales, and it was pretty easy to judge what was a fair price based on these recent sales. The main things that affect price are upgrades, view, condition of unit, and square footage/parking. As such, I firmly do not believe that a full service realtor would have gotten me more money. OahuRE has this flat fee listing thing fairly automated. The Broker In Charge, Bryn, will answer if need be, but usually you are dealing with his team. For every step of the way they have advise documents to help. YOU NEED TO BE WILLING TO DO A LOT OF STUFF ON YOUR OWN. Many things are common sense. Do a really good job cleaning, or pay someone to do it; Fix everything that is broken; etc. Nobody is really going to be here to hold your hand with this flat rate service. If your place shows poorly don't expect someone to buy it. OahuRE highly recommended professional photos, and referred me to a great photographer who charged only $175. Do not cheap out here. This was sage advise. I'm in a trade where I know a lot of realtors. Out of 5 showings I knew 3 of the realtors, so I might have had an easier time than most because of this. I simply communicated directly with the buyer's agent which isn't really something that is recommended nor something realtors are supposed to do. I don't think it would have made much of a difference to the sale, but it sped a lot of things up as there was a lot of back and forth. In the end, I didn't get my listing price, but I knew I probably wouldn't get that. You need to list at a reasonable number and be willing to negotiate a little in a tough seller market. However, I did save about $14k in seller agent commissions so the extra work was definitely worth it. Before considering a flat rate listing, you really need to think about if you are up for the extra work and if you have the skill set to do a lot of the work that the seller's agent would ordinarily do. Some people definitely do not want the hassle. But $14k is $14k and I felt it was worth it. One thing I really wish I had the foresight to negotiate out of the sales contract was the termite inspection which cost over $600. Absolutely ludicrous for a concrete and steel building. What a scam. I would use Bryn at OahuRE in the future.

Save your time, money and heartache, and look somewhere else. I had used Cen Pac for several of…read moreyears with no problem. Well then came the storm from hell. 3 out of 3 properties incurred various stages of neglect and half @$$ repairs done by a so called handyman. Rent not collected on time as well as other utilities not accountable. Check out of Tenant not done properly with no accountability by either party. Lacking of paperwork, checking of unit conditions annually. Only good thing is the friendliness.

Need a super property manager. Go see Gavin. Easy to work with and tells it like it is. You won't…read moreget a more hardworking advocate for your rental property.

Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get" -Forrest Gump…read more However, there are times when a situation changes because of one person's kindness and compassion. Darlene Higa was godsend to my son's search for an apartment. IMO she makes decisions holistically and has a high degree of compassion care. Our community is blessed to have her in the housing marketplace. Thank you Darlene!

Lurline was quick to respond to my inquiries. All questions answered. Received great customer…read moreservice ask the way through.

The absolute best property management company in Hawaii!!! Lani Properties has taken great care of…read moremy rental properties on Oahu for many years. I do not have to worry about anything. And am extremely appreciative to have their services. They are number one!!! "No ka oi !!!" A Big Grateful Thanks to the Lani Properties ohana!!!

Don't expect to get your deposit back. Every little detail will be scrutinized and little to no…read moregrace will be given. Clearly they have been burned one too many times by bad tennants. Unfortunately, I had to break my lease they clearly communicated with me there would be a $400 move out charge and I need to keep utilities on. I gave them 3 months notice and they waited until a week after I moved out to tell me I wouldn't get my full deposit back and wouldn't get the money I paid up front for the next month. They told me I was fortunate since I had two months left of my rent. Knowing this I could have stayed at property but since we were already moved out there was nothing I could do but accept the outcome. Two stars because Clinton (I think) was very helpful and communicative.

I recently had the pleasure of working with Shari Hooks, and the level of service I received was…read moretruly outstanding. It was evident that Shari loves being a realtor and is a professional at it. She has been a realtor for 18 years and have a special place in her heart for military families. She is personable and is a great communicator. From our first conversation to posting closing, she was genuinely open to every discussion, following up on concerns, questions, and repairs, to achieve the best outcome moving this purchase transaction to escrow closing. AND, what makes this review so unusual is that Shari represented the Seller's agent! As the Buyer I felt comfortable in representing myself in the transaction. I couldn't be happier with the experience and highly recommend Shari Hooks to anyone buying or selling a home. As for me, the next time I'm looking for a realtor, Shari is on the top of my contact list.

Shari Hooks is a true Ambassador of ALOHA! I was an absolute perfect stranger reaching out from the…read moreMainland trying to find a helping hand and a kind heart. Shari Hooks answered my call. I think I tried 1,000 calls and Shari is the one who answered. Shari isn't just 1 in 1,000 kind of person. Shari is a 1 in a MILLION kind of human. Shari is unyielding in sharing her plethora of knowledge about anything and everything on or about Oahu. There should be a library with her name on it as the knowledge and wisdom Shari has so kindly & generously shared with me has been priceless! Life changing I would say. Shari offered her time, her incredible positive energy and her support to a perfect stranger like we were childhood friends. I truly have never experienced this level of kindness and generosity in my entire life. Shari Hooks is truly an Ambassador of ALOHA! MAHALO NUI LOA SHARI!

We bought our home while we were still living on the mainland, so everything had to be done…read moreremotely. Choosing David was one of the best decisions we made. From the beginning, he made the entire process easy. He visited properties for us, sent detailed videos, answered our questions quickly, and kept us updated without us even having to ask. What stood out most was that we never felt pressured. David was always honest, fair, and professional. He explained everything clearly, answered all of our questions, and gave us the information we needed to make our own decisions. As a military veteran, he understands the PCS process and was also very knowledgeable about our VA loan assumption. Moving is usually stressful, but David made the entire home-buying process feel smooth and stress-free. When we finally arrived in Hawaii, there wasn't a single surprise. The house was exactly as he had described it, which says a lot about how thorough and transparent he was throughout the entire process. We completely trust David. Whether we buy, sell, or rent a property in Hawaii in the future, he'll be the first person we call. We highly recommend him. もしハワイでお家の購入を考えている方がいたら、Davidさんは本当におすすめです。とても優しくて丁寧に、最後までしっかりサポートしてくれます!

Working with Hawaii Military Realty was an outstanding experience from start to finish. As a…read morefirst-time homebuyer, I had a lot of questions and wasn't familiar with the process, but David made the entire process feel manageable. He was patient, knowledgeable, honest, and always took the time to explain everything clearly. David and his son, Cameron, were an incredible team. They were both responsive, professional, and genuinely cared about helping me find the right home. Throughout the process, they kept me updated, answered every question I had, and were always available whenever I needed guidance. I couldn't be happier with my new home, and I highly recommend David and Cameron Kucic to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. If you're looking for people who genuinely care about their clients and go above and beyond, you won't find a better team.

Update: Just a couple fact checks.... I provided a picture…read moreof Raeni's text. This shows she scheduled a time for us to pick up the keys early. She said at your office "that's what we do here at remax to help our tenants out" I even asked her if I owed her more rent for moving in early. So do not blame that on us. When we moved in the place was a mess. I also contacted Jay the previous tenant and she also stated when she moved in the place was a mess and the owners father would come by and just band-aid everything (also, if anyone wonders, Jay was the tenant just before us. You can see her review on Facebook for Aloha Remax) Second fact... The 7k check I got was an agreed on contract. You and the owner wanted my family of 5 to pick up and move again after we lived in the property for only a week. That was not a gift, it was an agreement. I get 4800 and my deposit back and you get a empty house to sell. The owner and I both had a huge compromise in that matter. Don't pat yourself on the back. Also we told you guys on June 3rd about mold in the kitchen and the bathroom. Not one single company came to remove said mold in the whole month we were there. We moved out on July 5th. You had two companies provide quotes, but the owners father who does not specialize in mold decided he was going to do one of his band aid fixes. We said no, we would like a professional to fix the mold issue and moved out of that mold infested place. Also your Gift ( cheap wine and box of chocolates) was nice. But when you rent out a $2300 home at least have the place clean when someone moves in. I have a few hundred pictures I can gladly upload on that. Then when you follow that up with never cleaning the air conditioner and never removing the mold and fixing the water damaged wall that was dripping from when you flush the toilet (Gross). It's hard to be thankful for cheap wine and chocolate. But thanks for the health hazard. Much love We rented a house through Remax at 95-1034 Ainamakua Dr. Apt 17A. We only lived there for a month as the owner wanted to sell. In that month, we dealt with Mold and numerous other issues. (We had 3 mold inspectors confirm it was mold) this house is up for sale right now. So please have the downstairs bathroom ceiling carefully inspected along with the kitchen. There is also water damage from the upstairs toilet leaking. I say all this because they love to put Band-Aids over big problems instead of actually fixing things. Before you sign anything with them, make sure you have this house carefully inspected. I would also have an air quality test done. Also, be aware, we showed up while the cleaners for the rental property were there and it was Ray's wife an son. Very strange. But just a side note.

Buying and/or selling a property can be an intense and stressful time, however with Margie Jose by…read moreour side, we had a smooth and assuring buying and selling experience. Margie has represented my family and I on multiple occasions and with each real estate transaction, we had the same awesome and consistent service. Margie went above and beyond our expectations, as she even checks in on us even after everything is said and done. If you are looking for a trustworthy agent who will guide you appropriately throughout your housing journey, I can wholeheartedly say that you will not regret your decision in having Margie as your real estate agent. Much mahalo Margie for the awesome service! ~Orden 'Ohana

Sold My Oceanfront Home in Hawaii…read more Selling my Hawaii home was a great experience largely because of Ben Fieman and his staff from Compass. They were so professional as well as responsive and caring. Ben was also great at using social media to maximize the marketing of my home. If you are looking to work with a great realtor to sell your home, I highly recommend Ben Fieman. You will be very happy that you did!

I couldn't have asked for a better realtor than Ben Fieman. From start to finish, he was…read moreknowledgeable, professional, responsive, and made the entire selling process much less stressful by keeping me informed every step of the way. His expertise, marketing strategy, and attention to detail helped me sell my condo for $40,000 over the asking price, even while many other units in my building were struggling to sell. I truly appreciated his honesty, dedication, and commitment to getting the best possible outcome for me. I'm incredibly grateful for all of his hard work and would highly recommend Ben to anyone looking for a realtor who genuinely cares about his clients and delivers exceptional results. Thank you, Ben!