This review is submitted in regards to Casey Lentz of Royal Realty. While I write this to offer my opinions of Casey specifically, I understand that it takes an incredible team to allow someone to flourish, and given how incredible Casey is, my thanks and appreciation is also extended to the entire Royal Realty team, in particular Casey's broker and Royal Realty owner, Jacqueline Little. ******************************************************************************************** OUTSTANDING!!! TRULY EXEMPLARY!!! Casey Lentz is THE IDEAL REAL ESTATE AGENT, PROPERTY MANAGER, AND OVERALL EXECUTOR OF YOUR INTERESTS IN YOUR STEAD, BAR NONE!!!! To provide some context from where this review is coming from, as a personal habit, I NEVER write reviews on anything or anyone. As such, being moved to write one regarding Casey is definitely saying something. I cannot adequately capture in words the extent to which Casey will go to ensure that my BEST interests are served, sometimes before I even realize it myself! I know that I am literarily incapable of adequately describing how well Casey manages all of my real estate interests in Hawaii, across the board, from financing, to property management, to market speculation and advice, to you-name-it! He is the COMPLETE PACKAGE and an absolute PROFESSIONAL WITHOUT PEER. Honestly, I hesitate to recommend him so highly as I know he only has so much time in a given day and he will ensure your goals are met with the entirety of his soul, so much so that I have no idea how he ensures that every client of his is taken care of so well! Casey is an "early-to-rise-and-get-after-it" kind of guy, and ALWAYS maintains an extremely POSITIVE and UPLIFTING attitude. Simply being in his presence or speaking with him on the phone makes my day, even if the news isn't great (such is the "bizness," if you know what I mean). But with Casey, news is always delivered with such tact, thoughtfulness, but above all, COMPLETE HONESTY, that it truly makes one have a renewed faith in humanity! As a 20+ year career U.S. Naval Officer, I can emphatically state that I would give anything to have a man like Casey wear the cloth of our nation. He far and away can outperform anyone I've ever met with his innovative, tenacious, dedicated, motivated, and deeply committed and compassionate character and work ethic. Casey is a man of INTEGRITY and HONOR, traits all too rare in the world, let alone the realm of Real Estate! In my opinion, one cannot offer any better endorsement of another, but that is Casey, without exception! Know that when you enter into a working relationship with Casey, and bring all of yourself to the table, you will only be greeted in like kind, and will have an advocate, a watchdog, a champion of your every goal on your side for life. HE'S THAT GOOD!!! Thank you, Casey, for everything you've done for me over the years! More than anything I would have ever expected anyone to do for me, including my own blood! I owe you more than words can express and thank every day that I have the honor and privilege of being your friend, brother, and business associate! read more

I am a former client of Royal Realty, and Crystal Posiulai was my property manager. When I started with Crystal, I was in dire need of a new property manager. I was new to renting out my property/my beautiful, well-kept home of 20 yrs, and my first property management company felt dishonest, unorganized and lacked integrity. I had been so stressed for about 8 months. When I transitioned to Crystal: 1) I had a very difficult, unreasonable tenant renting my property that was approved by my former property manager without input from me. They turned out to be a nightmare to deal with. 2) My former property manager was charging me for constant repairs every month, and I would only find out months later. Many repairs were unnecessary and cost hundreds each month. My invoices were incorrect and delayed. I felt I was being taken advantage of financially. Crystal was a breath of fresh air from day one. She was empathetic to my situation and assured me she would handle everything with the transition and taking over. The process went very smoothly, and she knew exactly how to handle my difficult tenant, who was very demanding and often threatened legal action against me for erroneous, untrue accusations. She also handled talking to my former property management company and ensured that process was seamless. Crystal visited my rental home to assess the condition, introduce herself to my current tenant, took very detailed photos of my property, negotiated the new lease with the tenants and was efficient, honest, caring and organized. I found out my former property manager did not execute basic things that should have been done. Throughout my time with Crystal as my property manager, I knew I could count on her and trust her knowledge and expertise. As soon as Crystal took over, all the unnecessary repairs stopped. There were no issues. I received the full amount each month I was supposed to. Any issues that came up with the tenant, she handled with grace and ease. It was night and day from the former property manager. It was with great sadness that I eventually had to cancel my contract, and only for financial reasons and had nothing to do with the awesome service of Crystal. Even with the cancellation, everything went so smoothly. She assisted me with onboarding my new tenants, provided me with all the documents, did a thorough walk-through of the home documenting anything and took updated photos of the home again in great detail. She continued to offer her support and any questions I may have and has been so gracious. I want to relay how valuable of an employee you have in Crystal. I am so thankful for her dedicated service, down-to-earth personality, positive attitude, and amazing negotiation skills dealing with my former tenant, who we had to charge part of her deposit for things she did to my home. Crystal handled a very delicate situation with professionalism and grace. Thank you, Crystal, for all your help. You restored my faith in property management. God Bless you, your family and the work you do for others. Keep that beautiful smile of yours and aloha spirit! read more

We are very honored and blessed to have met with such an astounding and amazing property manager ever - Mrs. Monica Kamaka-Cooper!! She has been and still is a delightful blessing to my husband & I and family from the day one when we first met Monica for a showing. Her warmth smile and her enthusiasm moved our hearts then and there,and we felt as if we've known each other for a very long time. In other words, she was like part of our ohana since forever!! She showed us the place, we felt in love with it, (but super nervous that we might not get it) gave us some papers to sign turns to us and said it with confident- Don't worry I will get back with you folks on Monday and we will move on from there. From that moment, on that very first day we met, my husband and I felt as if "we were touched by an angel"!! SHE is truly a blessing to our family, and we thank God for sending her our way!! Monday came (we were so nervous & unsure) we met up with Monica sign the final papers and she gave us the keys and said- you can move in anytime!!WOW!! That was super fast!! She is good! All these thoughts roaming around our minds, We were speechless and overwhelmed with such a breathtaking experience with such a phenomenal soul, MONICA!!! She is an amazing strong loving woman in her professions and career. Who is very much professional, intelligent and very knowledgeable in what she does. Very prompt and reliable person who is always there for us when there's an issue with our unit or we have questions. She will go beyond and above and more in any ways she can to help you out. She is one special kind of a person that is hard to find nowadays. 5 stars rating is not enough but I will say Monica always keep it 110% with you if you need help. We highly recommended her! Not only she's our property manager but she is part of our ohana now and we want to say - Mahalo Nui! Thank You! Monica for all your hard work and your passion in your career and Thank You for being a blessing to our family! God bless! read more

I had an outstanding experience renting through Royal Realty. From the very beginning, their team was professional, responsive, and consistently communicated throughout my tenancy. Whenever I had a question or needed assistance, I received timely updates and felt like I was treated with genuine respect and care. It's refreshing to work with a property management company that values transparency and keeps tenants informed every step of the way. Things in life don't always go as expected or planned, so it's refreshing to rent from a company that leads with both professionalism and compassion. During an unexpected season in my life, Royal Realty treated me with understanding, respect, and genuine empathy rather than making me feel like just another tenant. They took the time to communicate, work with me, and handle the situation with grace, which made a difficult time much more manageable. That level of kindness and integrity is rare, and it's something I will always appreciate. It's not often one can see a service fee and feel like the value of service is much greater than charged. One of the things that impressed me most was how efficiently maintenance requests were handled. Repairs were addressed promptly, and the maintenance team was courteous, knowledgeable, and respectful of my home. It was clear that Royal Realty takes pride in maintaining their properties and ensuring their tenants have a positive living experience. I would confidently recommend Royal Realty to anyone looking for a landlord that prioritizes excellent service, clear communication, and dependable property management. read more

We were trying to find an apartment for my daughter and her friend. We are from out of state and moving onto the island. We had been dealing with a progression unresponsive landlords or had viewed rental units only to have them rented to someone else promptly after our showings. I answered a craigslist add for a one bedroom apartment. Shari Sodetani was the contact person. Shari answered both and email and text messages the same day. After a few texts she just asked if she could call and we discussed both our situation as well as the situation of the rental unit she was representing. The conversation was way beyond what we had experienced with other properties. Since we were remote she set up a zoom meeting for her to meet our daughters, show us the location and then review the needs of the client. At the end of the meeting I think she did a very good job of trying to express the desires of her client as well as showing her understanding of the needs of our daughters. We did not end up renting this unit because a another unit at the same price became available which was two bedrooms. It is not often I write reviews, and even less often I would write a review from a service we ultimately didn't use. In the end it was a tough decision and after the attentiveness which Shari showed us we actually had some regret we wouldn't have her as our manager. If I was in a similar situation I would definitely call on her again. read more

Jacqueline is our new property manager in Royal Realty, but I've known her for years--back when she quickly resolved issues for us while working with the former property manager. From the start, I've deeply respected and admired her. She is not only a genuinely kind-hearted person but also incredibly generous and someone with great integrity. As a property manager, she is exceptionally responsible, and as a company manager, she demonstrates strong leadership and vision. She truly cares about her clients. When we were looking to rent out our house last October, she went above and beyond to help us secure reliable tenants, ensuring our home wouldn't sit vacant through the holiday season. She never saw our necessary major repairs as an inconvenience or a complication to managing our property. Instead, she actively helped us find suitable contractors. Although we ultimately went with a contractor recommended by a friend, her expertise was still incredibly valuable to us. Her dedication and effort meant so much to us, and we trust her completely. I highly recommend Jacqueline to any homeowner in need of a property manager. However, she keeps a very busy schedule, so I'm not sure how many new clients she can take on. That said, if she can't personally manage your property, I have no doubt she will connect you with the best fit within her company. read more

Most real estate companies offer property management services, so it was definitely to my benefit that I had many to choose from when I was looking for a property manager for my unit. Out of everyone who replied to my inquiry, I'm so grateful that Arthur from Royal Realty contacted me. I consider myself very lucky to have found him! I've never met a professional like Arthur. I was a bit skeptical at first about hiring him to help manage my property as he sounded a bit too good to be true -- but I AM SO GLAD I DID!   His communication skills were what impressed me the most, initially. He was clear with his action plan, answered my MANY questions before I even had the chance to ask, and it was so apparent that he - for the lack of better words, knew what he was doing.   Although I'm sure he is quite busy, there has never been a "delay" in his response to my questions or requests. I admire how he seems to balance his many responsibilities well, as he treated my property management needs as if I was priority - all the while, getting everything else he needed to get done for other clients as well. It has only been a few weeks since he put my unit on the rental market, but he has already exceeded my expectations by finding a tenant for the price I was hoping for. I can't ask for a better Property Manager! read more

I had lived the last 5 years under the management of Royal Realty. I have used many management companies over the years and Royal Realty was by far the best but that is due to my property manager, Lynell Hart. She was always available and fast to respond to any request or need that I had. Early during the pandemic I had lost my job and Lynell was quick in her response in regards to all my concerns. She was even kind enough to help with my application for rental assistance. I ended up moving out of my unit to live with my partner. It wasn't the best time to leave with it being the end of the year in addition to COVID. Finding a professional cleaner (which is required per lease) was extremely difficult. I had called/inquired with over 20 professional cleaners to no availability. I mentioned this to Lynell and she was able to get a cleaner in right away. If you are looking for a reliable landlord with a HART (see what I did there?), I would highly recommend Royal Realty. I was so happy during my time there and I truly hope to utilize them again whether it be for renting a property or for property management. They are extremely professional in addition to actually caring about their tenants. Thank you Royal Realty and Lynell for everything! With Warm Aloha, Cameron Frithsen read more

I have had several property managers on the mainland and here in Hawaii and can say vehemently that Casey Lentz is the best property manager I have had. He had been recommended to me and when my life was changing due to my husband's illness, I asked Casey if he would be willing to be my agent for the my rental property. I consider myself a good judge of people and after we introduced ourselves within a few minutes I trusted him totally. I mention trust as I had been financially compromised on several occasions by other agents by thousands of dollars. So, as you might judge I tend to be rather hands on. I have never felt a negative judgement from Casey for a suggestion or decision, and, in fact, I consistently seek his advice. He will tell me what he thinks, what I might consider, and because he has so much experience and superb decorative taste, I am glad to defer. He routinely tells me he will "take care of it" and I am so very grateful. I have never regretted any decision he has made nor have I ever regretted asking him to be my agent. He is patient and caring. He has gone the extra mile for me during my major life changes and I would consider selling my property before trying to replace him! Thank you Casey and Royal Realty!!! read more

Casey Lentz ,Director of Luxury Rentals in Hawaii in partnership with Jacqueline Little , owner of Royal Realty llc in Honolulu , is the Best Concierge of Hospitality and realty services you could trust your Hawaii Vacation property to. Casey equipped with MBA skills and my highest regard in social skills and follow through. You will have the greatest experience on both sides of the Vaca rental property experience as a hosting, owner, visiting guests, seller or buyer, Casey Lentz is absolutely the Best. Come visit the on the web at CiiRus or Royal Realty honolulu property listing # ( CL5 ) at Discovery Bay 1717 ( Condo next to the Ala Moana mall , overlooking the famous Illika next to Elvis' fav the Hilton Waikiki Beach for a taste of their Royal services where you're the King. They offer all range$ of personal comfort , amenities, location conveniences. I love the Island love treatment me and my guests get from Casey, where you are friends and family with Aloha as my guests and Royalty with Casey. I personally rate him 5 Stars , JDHawaii66@gmail.com or contact Casey at lentzrealty@gmail.com for the Royal Vacation treatment . mahalo JDH read more

Disappointed with Charges and Communication I would not recommend this company based on my recent experience. After moving out of the apartment, I was surprised to find that $690 of our security deposit was withheld for what was described as a "minor dent" on the fridge door. Given that the damage was minimal and cosmetic, I believe this charge is excessive and not in line with typical expectations for normal wear and tear. Additionally, part of our security deposit was applied to cover utilities for the final month, a charge that was never discussed or agreed upon beforehand. This was not addressed during the exit walk-through, and we were not informed in advance that this would be part of the arrangement, nor was it in the lease. I also had concerns about the inspection process. There were no issues flagged at the time regarding the fridge. However, the inspection report later indicated a "Minor Ding" on the fridge door, which was not mentioned during the walk-through. I found the communication and handling of these issues to be less than satisfactory. Based on my experience, I would advise caution when considering this company. read more

Great service, great attitude, great realtor. Casey provides wonderful service with a fast response time. He has experience with the area and was able to help me find the perfect home and area to move into. The whole house buying process was made very smooth and easy. There were a lot of things I had to research when buying my house, and any time I had a question or wanted clarification on a part of the process or the potential value of a home, he was patient and willing to help. I felt comfortable asking him anything. Casey is a solid team player. He worked with my schedule and was always available, responding within minutes. One thing that made a huge difference was he helped me get in contact with a different lender that offered a significantly better interest rate on my home loan, saving me tens of thousands of dollars. Casey also knows the ins and outs of anything you can do with a property. I know that if I need work or remodelling done in the future I can go to him for advice or finding the best company to work with. I would recommend him to anyone. Thank you Casey! read more

Jacqueline Little and staff do an amazing job! She took over my condo from a lame property manager an did excellent job from renovation to quickly finding a new tenant. Apparently basic things like courtesy, being available for communication, and getting stuff done in a timely manner is too hard for a lot of property managers...You will NOT have these issues with Jacqueline. After my previous tenant moved out, she gave some renovation suggestions which I opted to do and had contractors available to do the work asap. Everything is well documented from the contractor that was used, cost, and scheduling. A lot of online sites was used to market the unit and they also created a video walk through. I was regularly updated on showings which was important to me in case we needed to adjust the rental price. It' been a couple of months and have had no issues. Payment is on time and I'm given a detailed invoice. I should add that I'm working overseas and have never met Jacqueline in person. Everything that was done was through phone and emails. Highly recommended and will work with again! read more

Jacqueline Little has proven time and time, again that she is a dedicated professional. She takes the time to listen to concerns and is quick and decisive when it comes to helping us, as tenants. All this while managing the company and all the clients she has. Working with her is a refreshing experience, instilling a true sense of confidence. When we have an issue she there with solutions. She is candid and relatable. We do our part and she does hers. It's a simple concept but not one that is easy to come by in our experience. After years of dealing with other companies that gave a poor impression of the real estate industry in Hawaii, Jacqueline has reversed that sigma and presents a fine example of what the industry should stand for. I give her and the company 5 stars, a rating that is well deserved. If anyone asks who I go with I am more than happy to say, Royal Realty. I highly recommend them for anyone who is looking into any facet of real estate. If you want to get stuff done, if you want the results you are looking for, Royal Realty is, hands down, the way to go. read more

I moved to Honolulu in 2017 and was living in Wainae, commuting back and forth to Waikiki for work for about 3 months. The commute was so long, about 2 hours each. I decided to move in to Waikiki but was having a very hard time finding something quiet, clean and affordable. My sister decided to also move in to Waikiki so we both searched for a while when ky sister finally found this cute apartment, off the road, sort of like an in-law house near Moilili. We got in touch immediately to Royal Realtor Jaqueline little, who was so quicknto respond and showed us the place immediately, within a week we were moved in. Jaqueline was very professional and showednus much Aloha. Never did we have to request services more than once, she was quicknto help us out with any needs. My lease was up thenfollowing year and i was Shocked when we actually got most of our deposit back because itnseems.most other realtors nickle and dime you. Thank you Jaqueline and Royal Realtor, i will always refer my friend s to you. Thanks for making my Hawaiian adventure amazing. read more

With Casey's incredible support, we recently purchased the perfect home in the perfect neighborhood for us. What was expected to be a straight forward experience ultimately morphed into a year-long, often tumultuous endeavor. Through it all, Casey carefully listened and observed, researched all available options, and created and implemented a strategy that resulted in an amazing outcome. Admittedly, we are every realtor's "Nightmare Buyer": champagne taste on a beer budget, and loosely defined "must haves" that change often. Despite this, we were ultimately successful due to Casey's rare combination of skills and personality traits that truly set him apart from other realtors: tremendous knowledge of the current market and emerging trends, amazing organizational and communication skills, and a calm, professional, approachable demeanor that make him extremely easy to work with. Casey is truly a credit to Royal Realty and the real estate profession. We are so thankful for his representation and cannot recommend him highly enough. read more

This is a review of Royal Realty and in specifically for Shari Sodetani! I came into contact with Shari while I was very frustrated, had low confidence and felt helpless. I had all ready dealt with 3 agents over the past month and none of them were willing to help me with my desires to rent an apartment. Within one conversation with Shari she turned my frown upside down. She went above and beyond to help me due to my unique circumstances. She went out of her way to make sure that she had the ability to help me and get me what I needed. She worked fast and efficiently to help me complete my dream of living in Hawaii. Her team also had a heavy hand in helping me as well. I truly could not say enough good things about Shari Sodetani and everyone who works at Royal Realty. If you are looking at professionalism that will get back to you in a quick manner, treat you with respect and put all your concerns at ease. Royal Realty is the place for you. Thanks again for everything, keep up the amazing work read more

I had the pleasure of working with Hayden Fobel and Casey Lentz of Royal Realty, LLC on a recent transaction, and I can't say enough good things about them. From day one, they were friendly, approachable, and always on top of things. They did a great job keeping everyone in the loop and made what could have been a stressful process feel smooth and manageable. Anytime a challenge came up, Hayden and Casey handled it with a positive attitude and a solutions-first mindset, which made all the difference. As someone who works with many real estate agents, I truly appreciate how genuine and professional they are. Hayden and Casey are the kind of agents you can trust to look out for their clients while also working seamlessly with everyone involved in the transaction. I'm really looking forward to working with them again and would happily recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. - Daryn Ogino, President, Smart Money Hawaii read more

As a medical professional, I do not have enough time to management my investment properties. My long time property manager decided to quit. I had to look for a new one. I looked at the Yelp reviews and the only company that has all 5 star ratings is Royal Realty. So I decided to give the company a call. The receptionist took my number and in 2 minutes, Bryon Gibbens called me back. He was accommodating in meeting with me on the weekend (other management companies open from Mondays to Fridays only). I was very impressed with his professionalism and knowledge during the meeting To top it off, he is a hard working and dedicated realtor. He is constantly communicating with me via texts, phone calls, and emails. I only hired him for 1 week but he had already advertised and shown my properties to interested renters. I like his energetic approach. I am very happy and blessed to have found Bryon Gibbens to manage my properties read more