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've bought and sold several homes before, and working with Joe and Rolando was by far the best…read morerealtor experience I've had! With Joe, you're so much more than a client; you become trusted friends. Joe and Rolando will ensure you find the right home, at the right price, and it'll be fun along the way!

Michelle Lum with Royal Realty has been my property manager for the past 4 years, and I have had a…read moregreat experience as a tenant. She is very responsive, professional, and easy to communicate with. Whenever maintenance issues or work orders come up, she handles them quickly and fairly, which I really appreciate. She has made the rental experience smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend Michelle to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy property manager.

We just recently moved out of a property we were renting from them about a week ago. We only moved…read morebecause we were looking for a bigger place. We were hoping Royalty Realty had something available for what we were looking for (sadly they didn't at the time) since we've had the best experience over the past 4 years with them. Our amazing property manager Michelle Lum made living in one of their units such a joy. Any little issue that came up she was right there and always so helpful every step of the way. We appreciate everything they've done for us, especially her, and making our living experience so comfortable. We will definitely always check back in with Michelle for our future property needs. Thank you for the last 4 amazing years. Aloha!

Such desirable listings, too many applicants applying that they often have to close their listings…read moreprematurely - one cant help but wonder how they are picking the best tenants out of the batch. They have an option to join waitlists for these properties but dont get your hopes up if you find a beautiful property at an amazing price - it might just disappear before your eyes.

Shannon was outstanding to work with. On top of selling our home, we made a big move out of state…read more Shannon helped alleviate the stress of these big changes by keeping us up to date and informed with what we needed to know. She was knowledgeable, had great communication, and we had no doubts about putting our trust in her. We can't recommend Shannon and Blue Cove Properties enough!

I spent the last 9 months working with Derek and Aiden getting my home ready to sell. I came in…read morelike a lot of sellers - full of anxiety, high price expectations, and a bunch of rehab projects that needed completed on the house. Derek and Aiden were professional but still fun to work with. They were able to connect me with the necessary contractors and help manage multiple projects to completion (interior paint, flooring, bathroom upgrades, exterior paint.) They also helped me price the home realistically. Multiple offers were received the week after the open house. End result is the home sold over the listing price with an early close. Derek and his team are great - I couldn't be happier!

Over the past few months I had the privilege of working with the Core Team Hawaii to look for a…read morehome to purchase here on Oahu and I could not be more happy with my experience. I worked with Kenny Baisley in particular, and I would recommend him to anyone without a doubt. My landlord in Hawaii actually referred me to the Core Team after I had a few not so good experiences with previous realtors in Hawaii (even though they had great reviews). Considering I primarily worked with Kenny during the home hunt, this review is mostly about my experience working with him. From our first interaction during our first showing, I knew it was going to be a good fit. I would go as far to say that Kenny is the type of guy that can make anything a good fit because he actually cares, and it shows. Over the course of a couple months, we dialed in what I was looking for in a property considering there was both a residence and investment consideration, and as we would walk through properties he would see things from my perspective (as any agent representing a client should), and mention ways the property could make sense as well as being extremely thorough with identifying things that may come up as red flags during inspection and homeownership thereafter. Even when the search wasn't going so well because I was very picky about what I was looking for (and inventory wasn't great in the areas I liked), Kenny was proactive with sending me possibilities and asking for feedback on them. Throughout the home hunt, Kenny always returned my calls and was super helpful with any questions I had, which frankly was not something I experienced with other agents that had 5 star ratings. Honestly, I think it's a problem that there are so many agents that have only 5 star reviews, so if I could give a 6 star review here I would. Ultimately, if you're looking to do real estate on Oahu, the Core Team is your best bet. I would confidently recommend them to anyone and I look forward to the next opportunity I get to work with Kenny and the team on a real estate deal.

Made numerous attempts via telephone, online contact forms for assistance on their available rental…read moreproperties & simply no luck! Website is very eye catching with all the promises they uphold as a property management company to both property owners and tenants. Unfortunately no urgency to reply or make you feel taken care of as a potential customer.

Thomas had such great reviews that he was the first person I called to list my rental. I am in the…read morecountry on the Windward side in Kaaawa and he basically told me he was not interested in my property because it did not fit into his "portfolio." Never bothered to even come and look at my beautiful rental. He would give me no further explanation. Also, he did state that he did not like to lease properties where the owner was on site. Thomas replied to my review. Apparently, he did not listen to understand what it is that I was renting. I said that it was on the ground floor and that we live on the second floor. It is a 500 square-foot one bedroom apartment. Not a room in our home.

I have worked with Gino for many years. Experienced in FHA, VA and conventional appraisals, he…read moredoes excellent work and is always professional. If you need someone who will work with you and does an incredibly thorough job on his appraisals, he is the best and very knowledgable at what he does.

From the owner: Experience since 1983.read more

If you've ever worked with a property manager, clear and proactive communication can be a struggle…read more With Thomas, we have not only experienced fantastic and proactive communication, but also that he is knowledgeable, friendly and cheerful is an added bonus. As a veteran, he is also very considerate of that and offers great service for members of the forces.

Worst property manager that I have ever dealt with in my life. Poor people skills. I don't…read moreunderstand how someone like this can hold a real estate license and be in the people business.

My wife and I began working with Sandwich Isles Realty six (6) years ago to uncover opportunities…read morefor ourselves regarding extended vacation leases. Our contact at Sandwich Isles Realty is Kimo Smigielski. We have continued, over the years, to utilize Kimo's expertise for leases and have also worked with him in evaluating property on Oahu for purchase. Kimo consistently demonstrates an extensive knowledge of all available properties for our consideration. He has been flawless in ensuring each of our inquiries is handled with perfection...from our very first inquiry to our most recent one. When considering real estate purchases, Kimo's ability to research, schedule and communicate with us has repeatedly shown us his skills in the real estate marketplace. We have been and continue to be delighted with Kimo and the ease we experience in dealing with him. During our personal careers we have relocated and purchased homes 18 different times, thereby gaining a broad knowledge of the skills needed in a real estate professional when purchasing a property. We find that Kimo possesses exemplary skills in communication and in follow-up. He definitely meets all our real estate needs. We would never consider another real estate professional on Oahu because of the terrific service and personal attention we consistently receive from Kimo....when looking for a professional you can trust, you should call Kimo Smigielski. He won't let you down!

From the owner: Serving all Hawaii since 1991read more

We worked with Walt and Arla Harvey. They were excellent, we…read morehad a very difficult short sale transaction and they helped us every step of the way. They communicate frequently and know what they are doing. We were very happy with their service. They explained everything in detail, and were always available when we had questions. We tried to sell our home ourselves at first, and are soooooo glad we found them to be our agents!

Puanani Hardwick of this office is amazing! She was our buyer's agent, and helped us through…read morebuying our first condo with clear explanations of the process and patience with our very long and ever-changing home search (we want a condo in town... or maybe a house in Kailua... or maybe a townhouse in Hawaii Kai... or maybe a condo in town). She was very knowledgeable about the Hawaii housing market and was always available to talk to during the stressful escrow process. It's hard to find someone you trust with such a big purchase; I feel really lucky to have had her help us. I would recommend her whole-heartedly to anyone who is looking to buy or sell a home.