The Ellison Team as our Listing Broker went over and above! From Staging, professional photographer…read moreand marketing to providing advice based on local and years of professional knowledge! You are our go to for purchases, sales and especially referrals. Honesty, Integrity and Sincerity!

I have used Steve Ellison as my Hawaii Realtor for nearly 20 years. He and his team have assisted…read moreme on 7 real estate transactions both listings and purchases, from land to oceanfront condos to resort townhomes. First and foremost, Steve is honest. You can always count on the truth from Steve, even if it means he will lose a commission. He values his clients over money. This to me is the most important attribute when you are dealing with one of the largest investments of your lifetime. His knowledge of the Hawaii real estate market is unmatched and he is a superb negotiator. The result is you will get five star representation and you can be sure that you will be getting the best deal possible whether buying or selling. I highly recommend you use Steve Ellison for your next Hawaii real estate purchase or sale. You will not regret it.

Worst real estate experience ever. We should have known things were going to hell when the missile…read morecrisis happened on the day of the home inspection (January 13th). For the record, I have my Hawaii Real Estate license so I'm familiar with Hawaii Real Estate laws, etc. Since we were relatively new to the Big Island and because my license was inactive at the time, we asked an agent to represent us after we met her at an open house. Several weeks into the transaction, she hung up on my wife after my wife scolded her about a few things, her follow skills up were poor because she didn't update us on many things in a timely manner (We had to follow up with the lender on many occasions), she gave me the number for the water company to turn on the water although it specifically states in the listing that the water is on a private system, and the main reason I am voicing my dissatisfaction is because she texted me saying that WE (My wife and I) had to pick up the keys from the sellers agent which was located 60 miles away. What agent makes the client pick up the keys after recordation? When my wife went to pick up the keys two days ago, she blew out two tires on our car as she was coming home and luckily she wasn't severely injured. Thankfully, three local residents pulled to the side of the road and gave her a ride to the police station. We are now $1650 lighter in the wallet because our agent didn't do her job. Had she picked up the keys or contacted someone to drop off the keys to us, this incident would have never happened. Needless to say, the BIC at Island Home Realty will be getting a tow truck and Lex Brodie invoice shortly. This transaction took almost 85 days to close due to several screwups by the agent, lender and even escrow. I am embarrassed to have a Hawaii Real Estate license based on how this transaction went down. Code of ethics mean nothing to most real estate agents today. In closing, Escrow called me the day after we signed the CD's saying that we owed them more money. The entire transaction was a disaster from start to finish. Our agent came highly recommended although I'm not sure why. I did more work than she did thus I'm more deserving of the commission than she is. The BIC, Charlie Parry seems to be a nice person based on my conversations with him. Unfortunately, he has his work cut out.

Savanna Scott was wonderful to work with. She is very professional and her knowledge of the real…read moreestate market is unmatched. I look forward to working with her again in the future and recommending my friends and family to her for real estate services in Kailua-Kona.

Erika was amazing when it came to selling our home. She was always present and always amazing at…read morecommunication. All my questions were answered promptly and she never left us hanging. We loved her so much 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!

I worked with three realtors in Kona before landing a more long term relationship with Penn and we…read moreultimately closed on a home in Holualoa. Here are my reasons for recommending him: 1) He was extremely responsive throughout the whole process. Other realtors I've worked with took days to respond and sometimes missed messages completely. Penn rarely took more than an hour. 2) He wasn't pushy at all. In fact, one of the homes we looked at early on, he actually warned me to proceed with great caution. He will look at comps and always be willing to advise me to walk if the price doesn't seem right -- during a huge seller's market. 3) He had Mike and NextHome backing him up. Whenever appropriate, he leveraged his broker for second opinion and I felt this is much better than working with a single, more 'established' realtor that is spread way too thin in a busy market. Most importantly, he struck me as just a genuine, good man. He had empathy for his other clients who were struggling during this competitive market. He had empathy for me, when I was having second thoughts multiple times throughout the process. He even had empathy for the sellers who seemed to be going through rough times. That might feel a little strange to mainlanders (like myself) that envision successful realtors to be cutthroat and strategic, but Kona is a small town on an island. He's deeply rooted in the community, many of the triathletes around the island admire him, and now, so do I.

Resourceful, delightful, professional and knowledgeable. These are all words I want to associate…read morewith Penn Henderson and his team. He fulfilled my real estate needs with a dedicated and passionate approach. It is obvious he is well known, networked and respected on this land of paradise. Please let Penn help you also make your dreams come true. -Jonathan M.

Lailan Bento is a true professional , with both the knowledge, and patience, to lead her clients…read morethrough the myriad of steps of either buying and selling real estate, in the unique market on The Big Island!

Lailan and her team have been wonderful to work with in purchasing our new home on the islands…read more Quick response times, always accessible for questions and concerns, offering so many resources depending on our needs.. and all with a friendly, open and accepting attitude. Thank you Lailan and team!

Garrett referred a shady guy to do home repairs on our home. After asking Garret twice if this guy…read morewas trustworthy, he gave us his word. The guy ended up ripping us off for $6000 cash!!! Garrett ignored our calls and texts. MaKes him look guilty of collaboration with this guy Keoki. Beware NOT TRUSTWORTHY!!!

What can I say? I can't speak highly enough of Garrett Gresham. He has a vast knowledge of real…read moreestate, construction, area markets, solid communication skills, and great negotiating skills. He is experienced and was very quick to respond to everything that I wanted to know in the process of buying. Buying today is harder than ever. This insane market of the past year and longer, quick response and action is vital. Every time I talked with Garrett he relieved much of the stress of the process because of his reliability and knowledge. He is able and willing to help solve any question you are facing during the process, from beginning to the end, and even provide help and knowledge after the deal. To be honest, without his experience and guidance, I wouldn't be in this home at such price and time without the difficulty of the process being eased by his abilities as a realtor. In the end I was not only successful in the purchase of my home, but Garrett and I established a friendship in the process. I can't speak highly enough .... Garrett is a five star real estate agent.

Kris Hazard is super impressive. When we sold our townhouse several years ago Kris was the person…read morerepresenting the buyer and she was no-nonsense, on point and did everything the right way to serve her client's best interests and helped her client obtain the propery when there were many other offers. Kris continues to offer expert assistance in supporting her client who uses his townhouse as both a vacation home and a vacation rental property. She has since helped this particular client's family member in a purchase that is now a beautiful vacation rental in the same complex. If you need help finding your ideal property or selling a home on this beautiful Big Island - Kris is easily your go-to person! I'd highly recommend her to any other clients interested in buying or selling! On behalf of myself and several other very selective owners (previous buyers/sellers) - thank you, Kris! Sandy K Kona 101 Vacation Rentals, LLC sandy@kona101.com

Amazing and awesome just starts to scratch the surface when working with Kris Hazard to find a new…read morehome. She listened to what we wanted, scanned listings to be sure they fit our particular criteria and forwarded them pronto, yet found exactly what we wanted in the area we'd hoped to live in record time. Kris was creative and inventive working around some unbelievably challenging situations that arose, but constantly kept us informed and wrapped us in true Aloha spirit.

I've bought investment properties before and assumed I knew what to expect when it came to STR and…read moresecond home financing, especially with a high income, low debt-to-income ratio, and excellent credit. But working with Zenon Issel at Mortgages In Hawaii opened my eyes to a whole new level of strategy. Zenon didn't just list loan types or rattle off numbers. He took the time to break down multiple options side-by-side, tailored specifically for the kind of property I was purchasing and my longer-term goals. He showed me how to approach a short-term rental in Kona completely differently than a long-term investment or second home, something even experienced investors often miss. Because of Zenon's approach, I ended up saving $66,000 on my down payment and cut $587 off my monthly mortgage. Over five years (with a smart refinance strategy he mapped out), that's a savings of over $101,200, that's not marketing fluff, that's real money and real equity I would have left on the table. What impressed me most wasn't just the numbers, though. It was his ability to take a high-level investment conversation and break it down into a smart, flexible plan, with comparisons across 3, 5, 10, and 20-year loan models. Zenon made it clear which loan fit which property, which timeline, and why. I walked away not just more confident in my purchase, but better educated as an investor. If you're buying property in Hawaii, whether it's a short-term rental, long-term investment, or second home, talk to Zenon at Mortgages In Hawaii. He's not just a mortgage broker, he's a true partner who understands this market inside and out.

I'm currently looking to buy a home in Kona, and Zenon has been amazing to work with. He helped me…read moreget pre-qualified quickly and walked me through several loan options that fit my situation. He's very knowledgeable and took the time to explain everything clearly. I really appreciate how supportive and responsive he's been throughout the process.