We had to move to the mainland to be near family as we get older. We hated to leave our beloved…read moreHawaii but knew our first call to sell our condo would be to Linda. She went far above and beyond to stage and sell our condo. She ran the comps so we had no worries and she was there for us through the Kona lows and the earthquake to be sure our condo came out on top and our sale went through as planned. She earns and deserved every bit of her commission! Linda simply is the best agent around and that's why she became our friend as well!

This is the second property that Linda helped us purchase on the Big Island and we couldn't be more…read morepleased with the process and experience. She is extremely knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and attentive. She understands that the home buying process can be stressful, and her calming demeanor ensured that we were able to ride out the highs and lows of our short search so that we were able to close on a property that met our needs. We highly recommend Linda for all your realty needs.

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!

We accidentally found Brynn Bailey as we started our search for property for sale on the Big Island…read moreof Hawaii. And we are SO glad that we did. Her website allowed us to select filters and areas and to view homes that were for sale that matched our search criteria. She reached out to us and asked if she could be of any assistance either with our online search or in person. As it turned out, we were planning a trip to the island to scout out a few areas in person. We decided that it would be benificial to have the help of a realtor. Again, we are SO glad that we did. Brynn Bailey is a fantastic realtor, a one of a kind, hands down, the best real estate agent that we have ever worked with !! She was not only very professional and knowledgeable both about real estate in general, and also each of all the different areas that we had expressed an interest in. She was able to tell us both the pros and cons of different neighborhoods and she knew different climates and lava zones that needed to be considered. She was able to put together a wide range of houses that met the criteria that we had given her, and offered information about the process of buying a house in Hawaii and she was also up to date with all the changes having to do with buyers' agent and sellers' agents' contracts. And she worked tirelessly, listening to all of our feedback about the many houses that she had showed us, and then she found the perfect house... the home of our dreams !!! And she worked nonstop with the buyers' agents and was able to help negotiate a workable deal. But her help didn't end there, she assisted in finding a mortgage broker, and she stepped in to represent us and handle many of the items needed for closing, like setting up the house inspection and even being there for the inspection and final walk through (as we were back on the mainland and actually out of the country during most of the time leading up to the closing. And even after closing, she has been able to assist us with information about shipping and moving companies. So, I just can't say enough good things about Brynn... professional, friendly, knowledgeable, hard working, and now not only do we have our new 'dream home', we also have new friend that we stay in contact with as we start our new life in the slice of paradise that she help make possible for us. We whole heartly recommend Brynn Bailey to anyone in need of any real estate services. She gets an 11 on a scale of 1 to 10 in our book !! Thank you Brynn for all of your hard work, and your great advice and assistance throughout the process, Richard and Todd

From the owner: Hi! For me, real estate is all about people—building relationships that last a lifetime. As a…read morelifetime local of Kona, I'm here to connect you with the perfect property, whether you are a first time homebuyer or an investor, and guide you through every step of the journey. With a passion for helping everyone find that perfect property that fits their needs, I prioritize listening to your wants and desires and understanding your unique preferences to create a personal experience that will establish the trust that is needed for a successful relationship. My goal is not just to close a deal but to create a meaningful connection that endures beyond the transaction. When I am not doing all things real estate, you can find me wrangling my two pre teens, being their Uber driver, pretending I am a master chef, traveling as much as we can and mastering the art of DIY.

Sold our condo with Phyliss in like one day! She helped with everything from staging to filling out…read morepapers to the closing. Very knowledgeable on all the ins and outs of the sale. Went above and beyond on whatever needed to get done! Very professional yet friendly and a comfort to us in a stressful time. We highly recommend her! Dave & Kathie

From the owner: "My mission is to provide premium real estate services through personal connections with integrity…read moreand determination for the residents and investors of Hawaii ".

My review is based on customer service -- I appreciate the prompt response I received for my…read moreinquiry about a photo session.

She was on time and picked us a great beach to take sunset pictures on. She was friendly and worked…read morewith us until she thought the shots were just right. Would recommend her.

Home Remodeling Pros just finished a complete renovation of our kitchen, and we are totally…read moreimpressed with their work. They transformed our 35-year-old white melamine and Formica kitchen to sleek, flat-panel wood cabinets, new granite countertops (our choice), all new appliances, and porcelain coated cast iron sinks. They did such a quick job of it, it was amazing. There was nothing they couldn't do; they didn't need to sub-contract anything. They were able to troubleshoot every problem that came along, and resolve it without fuss. They kept us informed daily. Communication was excellent. Clean-up was complete. The team was good humored, highly skilled, and sensitive to our need for privacy -- we were present for the entire project. Highly recommend this group for renovations, both minor and major. The biggest bonus? The cost was very reasonable.

I try not to buy into the "grade inflation" in online reviews, but this company gets a long list of…read more5 stars for every aspect of the work they performed. I'm going to be as specific as possible, so you see what I mean. This was a complex project. The house is gigantic, near the ocean, and built like a hotel. It has had very little maintenance since it was completed 35 years ago. Basically, all the windows and doors needed replacement. Greg, the owner of the company, is a smart guy with many years of construction experience. He is a tough negotiator in dealing with suppliers, and was able to keep costs down even lower than we expected. He has detailed knowledge about the pros and cons of a wide range of window and door brands. He told us honestly upfront how certain of our plans would be better if reformulated. For example, we wanted to remodel as needed to incorporate "big doors" facing the ocean. Greg introduced us to Service aluminum doors with narrow frames that slide and stack in one direction, so the opening appears to be very generous. (Those doors, incidentally, slide noiselessly with one finger. Also, the screens are literally invisible; we thought someone was coming back to install the screens, but they were already in place.) We're happy to say that every recommendation Greg made was right on target. Andre, the foreman on the job, is another smart guy, a certified engineer with a flexible and creative approach to problems encountered on the job. He worked in Germany for several years, and brought that country's high construction standards with him. Andre worked well with his crew. They seemed genuinely to like each other. There was no losing of tempers! Every time I looked out to see this group working, I thought well-oiled machine. The crew made fast work of the job. It was estimated by others to take 3 months, but they finished it in 3 weeks. Each step was performed competently, and checked to ensure there would be no leaks or wobbles. The crew had to level large sections of window banks, and they came up with solutions as they worked, so the product is perfectly level and straight. It also looks fabulous! The crew found mold under the trim on a sliding door installation, so they had to remove a sizeable section of the wall surrounding the door frame. They treated the mold and got the area ready to re-apply stucco and sheetrock. The repair is so good that it will not be visible. They found mold under the WTW carpet facing the ocean sliding doors. They pulled up a large section of carpet so they could remove/treat the mold. We now know that a whole carpet replacement is in our future. We wouldn't have known had they not been so thorough. As the work progressed, Greg checked in regularly to make sure everything was going as planned. Andre checked with us daily to make sure we were happy with the work and not inconvenienced. The crew cleaned up daily and then thoroughly at the close of the job. They kept noise to a minimum, and warned us in advance when the work would necessarily be loud. The work crew was remarkably well-mannered and good-natured. There were no bad attitudes. There was no smoking or trashing of the yard. The workers showed up on time on a regular schedule. Every worker had a high level of concern about noise and other inconvenience. Just as the job was being completed, I had to have surgery. When I got home, the crew presented me with a deluxe post-surgery gift basket! This wasn't a bribe; they already knew they were going to get a great recommendation. It was just further testimony to their excellence.

I trust Lava Rock Realty for managing my property. Timely, efficient, great value and dedicated to…read moreprotecting our investment property on the Big Island - Waikoloa area. I've had a few nightmare property mangers, saw the reviews for Lava Rock and read-through the negative postings and was inspired by Lava Rock's management & professionalism. They have reputable resources and the local experience to assist our tenants and us-on another island property owners.

Written from absentee landlord's perspective. The Best…read moreProperty Manager that I have used on the Big Island of Hawaii. Ask them for my contact. I'll chat with you on the phone if you have questions. But you promise not to give them so much business that they can't keep up. I've used Coldwell Banker Property Management, Clark Property Management, Resident Rentals, and a couple others that I've forgotten the names of and I've spoken to many other managers. This is not about vacation rentals. Regular long term rentals.