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 .

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!

Due to an unfortunate family issue we had to vacate our home. We were on a tight schedule and…read morereally needed to find a place to move to right away. John was super helpful in finding the right place to move to in a very short time. Being newbies at home buying, John was there every step of the way to guide us, making sure that all the details were taken care of. John always communicated very clearly and concisely, each time confirming that we knew exactly what to do. Due to his help we were able to close and move in to our new place very quickly. Thank you John for all your help. We appreciate it greatly.

Great company to go with if you are looking to buy a new home. They are there for you form start to…read morefinish making sure everything is in order. They are also very personal and spend a lot of one on one time with you to find out what you really want in your new home. If I ever get around to buying again I would definitely use them again or recommend anyone looking to use them.

Pat was amazing throughout the entire process. We trusted him so much that we didn't have to worry…read moreabout anything even while buying from out of state. He cares about his clients and put in the extra effort to make the buying a breeze. He worked with us on our budget in helped us to find the perfect place in the exact are we wanted. Pat worked with the selling agent to ensure a smooth process, and got us all the information we needed to buy and move in without hassle. Seriously hooked us up and got us back home to Hawai'i :) 100% recommend.

Working with Patrick Kauanoe Lum and the entire team at 808Living.com was an absolute pleasure. His…read moreexceptional service and expertise made my luxury condo purchase in Waikiki a seamless and successful experience. From the very beginning, Patrick's professionalism and personalized approach set him apart. His wealth of knowledge about the local market is unparalleled, and it was clear he was in tune with the latest trends and listings. This expertise gave me complete confidence in his guidance every step of the way. One of the most impressive aspects was Patrick's lightning-fast communication. He was quick to respond to my questions and concerns, which made me feel like a top priority. His dedication to personalized service is evident, as he has helped more than 250 families find homes on Oahu, and you feel that experience firsthand. He is also a master negotiator. I never had to worry about a thing because Patrick handled all negotiations with the seller on my behalf, securing an excellent deal for me. I wholeheartedly recommend Patrick to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. He truly has your back.

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.

Trevor Benn and Sean Melton recently assisted us with a successful complex sale of a large mixed…read moreuse commercial/residential property. Their service was impeccable and their expertise and experience were without compare. They were there to assist us with every step and were always available and reachable at a moment's notice whenever we needed them. We could not have secured or seen this sale through without them and we unconditionally and unequivocally recommend them without reservation.

I wanted to buy a specific size unit in a specific Kakaako building. Trevor kept his eye out for…read moreme until the exact unit came on the market even though it took a couple of years. He reached out to me the day it was listed, we put our offer in within 24 hours, were in contract 2 days later and closed in less than a month. I can't thank Trevor enough for helping my wife and I to buy exactly what we wanted and to never give up on finding our unit for us. If we ever sell or buy again we will defiantly use Trevor's services. He is the best realtor that we have ever worked with!

George has been the most professional and dedicated agent and friend. My wife and I purchased a…read moreshort-term rental Property through George using a 1031 Exchange. He guided us through all the steps, beginning with a complete understanding of a STR and the rules and regulations. George gave us comprehensive showings of all the properties available that we had any interest in. And, in many cases, multiple showings of the same properties. He educated us on the many Pros & Cons of each location and the history of each one. No one can match George's expertise. He's been supportive and incredibly helpful, always available and willing to respond. This is the agent you want to use for your real estate purchase. We'll be using George again for several other STRs. We intend to purchase in the future.

George was an absolute pleasure to work with--definitely a great experience overall. If it's your…read morefirst time coming to Hawaii and you're thinking about buying real estate, George is 100% the guy you want to talk to. He's professional, knowledgeable, and always gives solid opinions about the Hawaii market. Super fast to respond, really easy to communicate with, and everything from start to finish was smooth. Highly recommend!

With my recent purchase at A'ali'i I couldn't be more pleased with the professionalism that Travis…read moreprovided. He gave me all the information I needed and answered all of my questions in a very timely manner. Buying a unit at A'ali'i or any property is a big life decision and Travis made it easy to pull the trigger. We've had really great communication from the start and that is something I appreciate from him. I work in the medical field and have no knowledge about real estate but Travis knows his stuff! I would give him more than 5 stars if I could. I really recommend Travis and have no doubt you will too once you've talked to him. A+++

Working with Travis McGaughy was the best experience anyone could ask for. His attention to detail…read moreof what I was asking for while purchasing Aalii was amazing. He made feel so comfortable that this is what I was looking for and fits my needs. If anyone is looking to purchase a place I definitely recommend going through Travis McGaughy. He will not disappoint.