Brandon came highly recommended by a trusted friend, and he exceeded our expectations on every…read morelevel. My husband and I were highly motivated to sell our condo and we knew we were facing a challenging market. From our very first meeting, Brandon was well prepared and knowledgeable, while also taking the time to listen to our expectations and goals. Brandon's expertise helped us price our condo strategically, and we received a cash offer within the first 2 weeks. He was also extremely helpful throughout the negotiation process and went above and beyond to help us navigate the many details and questions that came up along the way. Brandon is professional, responsive and easy to work with. He made himself available when we needed him and went out of his way to meet with us at our convenience. We were confident that we could trust him with every detail making the selling process much less stressful. We highly recommend Brandon 5 stars!

Brandon Sakata IS THE BEST!!!!!…read more He is professional, thoughtful, a great listener, and an excellent problem solver. He leverages his extensive relationships throughout the real estate community to set his clients up for success. Brandon recently assisted us with the sale of an investment property during a slow condo market. He helped us navigate potential pitfalls and devise a clear strategy. His research was invaluable, and having him as a resource was truly priceless. Throughout the process, he worked closely with our tenant to ensure they were comfortable. He coordinated with vendors for photography, built a strong social media presence, and gathered the necessary information to host successful open houses. Thanks to his efforts, we received several offers above the asking price within a week. Brandon takes the stress out of managing all the moving parts. He kept us informed every step of the way, building a level of trust that exceeded our expectations. He is now helping us with a new purchase, and we couldn't be happier! I highly recommend having a conversation with him to see what he brings to the table.

Just closed the sale of my condo in Honolulu yesterday--exactly one month after I first reached out…read moreto Joe and his team about listing it. Amazingly smooth process from start to finish. While I was away from the island, Joe stayed on top of everything--from listing and maintenance to inspections and final closing. I truly appreciate his hard work, responsiveness, and dedication throughout the entire process. Thank you Joe, for making the sale so seamless!

If you're reading this, I strongly encourage you to reach out to Joe and his team. Like someone…read moreelse wrote in their review: "Their professionalism is unmatched, especially their care for details." I couldn't agree more. I worked with another real estate agent before Joe and the difference was night and day. Not only did I need to sell my Hawaii property long distance, the market at the time was challenging and the apartment building was scheduled for repiping. But Joe and his team came through every step of the way. From the beginning, they provided a clear break down of costs vs. expected actual net profit and offered various options for marketing packages. Finally, when my unit sold, they provided weekly updates of the current timeline till closing. If you're still reading this, just take one meeting with Joe and you'll know.

I recently moved to Hawaii from AZ and was introduced to Michelle by a friend while still in…read moretransition. Michelle assisted me with choosing the right list of properties to look at before even arriving to Oahu. In about a week of intense searching, we were able to find my ideal home. Michelle was very patient with me trying to make a perfect choice between 3 ideal ones ( after looking at about a dozen properties ). We made sure I found the best lender for my home, just in time for me to move in before my temporary lease ended. Throughout the process, Michelle and her team were in touch with me on almost a daily basis; I was surprised that she was able to address some of my concerns before I even voiced them. In very short time, I now own a new perfect home. Thank you Michelle and co. !! Sami

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.

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.

My husband and I have been trying to find a rental that will accept our multiple pets for awhile…read morenow and have experienced that majority of the agents with other companies do not reply to any of our calls, emails, and/or texts. They don't even acknowledge that we reached out or applied. When a rental became available with Royal Realty, I immediately called the agent listed for the rental expecting no answer. However, he answered the phone immediately and was very pleasant and helpful! I was shocked! I told him, "Wow, thank you for even answering your phone! Most agents completely ignore my emails and calls." Rodney has consistently communicated with me throughout the viewing and application process. He has been the ONLY agent that has done so throughout our three months of hunting for a rental for our family. Just about when I was going to give up on finding a rental, we met Rodney today in person to view the rental and he was so kind and thorough. He explained every part of the home and even took us around the property to show us where the shared units were located, ones that we were not applying for, but that we would be sharing the space with. He took the time to get to know us as people and made us feel seen and welcomed. Most agents we've seen in person unlock the door and just tell us, "Okay you can go look inside" and never really talk to us or show us around. He was very transparent about the application process and the owners needing time to decide if they would be willing to accept our multiple pets. I told Rodney regardless of the outcome, I truly appreciated his timely and consistent communication with us and meeting him today. We are hopeful that the owners will accept our family and multiple pets, but even if not, our experience with Rodney makes us want to find a rental with this company since we know they will take care of us and our needs. Mahalo nui, Rodney!

Renter Beware: Avoid This Property Management Company…read more I rented through this agency for over 4 years, always paid on time, and left the apartment in better condition than when I moved in. Despite this, they withheld most my security deposit and tried to charge me for furniture that was never even provided in the unit. This wasn't an isolated incident of poor service -- I had requested replacement curtains after mine fell apart, and it took the agency over a year to follow through. Communication was consistently unresponsive and unprofessional throughout my tenancy. What makes this worse is that I now own a rental property myself. Having seen how this company treats tenants, I would never use them -- not as a renter, and not as an owner looking for a property management company. They seem far more interested in squeezing every dollar from deposits than treating good tenants fairly. If you're considering renting from this agency, think twice. And if you're a property owner considering hiring them to manage your property, look elsewhere.

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

Kimo is my go-to real estate broker on Oʻahu! I recommend him to all my friends and family because…read moreof his decades of experience, deep market knowledge, and unwavering professionalism. What I appreciate most about Kimo is that he's a straight shooter--he'll tell you honestly which properties are the best long-term investments based on your unique financial goals. I've referred several friends to Kimo, and every one of them has been thrilled with their purchase. It feels amazing to know my recommendation led them to a place they love and an investment they're proud of. Kimo is incredibly savvy when it comes to real estate, and I wouldn't trust anyone else with such an important decision.

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.