Working with Justin and Team Taparra was one of the best experiences we've had in a real estate transaction. Their level of care, communication, and thoroughness truly made us feel like we were their only clients. In reality, I know they are incredibly busy but you would never feel that from the attention they give. The team kept everything organized and transparent through multiple forms of communication. They consistently summarized progress, next steps, and anything we needed to know in a clear and simple way. Their approach allowed us to stay updated without feeling like we had to manage or track every little detail ourselves. As full-time working parents with three young kids, that level of support and effective communication made a huge difference for us. We always felt supported, informed, and confident that things were being handled thoroughly behind the scenes. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a professional, highly organized team that genuinely cares about their clients. read more

Justin & his staff "Team Taparra" has been simply amazing with the sale of our family home in Waipahu. There were a lot of challenges where other realtors I believe would not be able to handle and probably would quit. But they did not, they were persistent and was always quick to find a solution. At the end of the day house was sold at the price he gaged at and we could not be more greatful. Passed by the house the day before it was sold and it looked so peaceful as if my mom knew it was going to be in good hands. God sent us an Angel and I know my mom is smiling with him from up above. Great job team, forever greatful & God bless. read more

Working with Justin Taparra made our home selling experience remarkably smooth from start to finish. His excellent communication kept us informed at every step, and we never felt left in the dark about where things stood in the process. Justin's knowledge and experience in real estate were evident in how he understood exactly what we were looking for and guided us accordingly. His professionalism and attention to our specific needs made what could have been a stressful transaction feel manageable and well-handled. We're very happy with the entire experience and would highly recommend Justin to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. read more

Before I begin this review, I would like to say that I am from the mainland and needed to sell my family home. I called and left messages with a few realtors and Justin was the only one that returned my call. I explained to him the situation and he immediately assured me that he will take on this challenge. Because scheduling to go back home to clean was difficult, Justin again reassured me that he will ease any stress. I totally recommend him and his team. read more

Team Taparra has done remarkable work for my family of 4! We began our house looking journey in May of 2025 and we are finally settled in our newly designed house in Kapolei. This journey has been stressful but at the end, a blessing and a new chapter for us. Without the guidance, support, and encouragement from Justin and his team, none of this would have been possible! Their communication, dedication, and commitment is thus-far "top tier". We highly recommend and encourage those who are looking to buying a house, go to the GOAT, Justin Taparra! read more

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From day one, Justin made the home-selling process incredibly easy and stress-free for us. His communication was exceptional--he kept us informed at every stage of the transaction, answered every question we had promptly and thoroughly, and went above and beyond to ensure we felt comfortable and confident throughout the entire experience. Justin's responsiveness and attention to detail made what could have been an overwhelming process feel seamless and well-managed. His top-level service truly reflects his experience, professionalism, and deep market knowledge, and the results far exceeded our expectations. Working with Justin was hands-down the best decision we made, and we recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking for an agent who genuinely cares about their clients. read more

We were referred to Justin and his team by a friend who knows him both personally and professionally. Since we live in Texas, we knew selling our property from out of state would come with its own set of challenges. From day one, Justin and his incredible team went above and beyond to ensure clear, consistent communication and a seamless experience. Our home was tenant-occupied at the time, and Justin took the initiative to coordinate directly with our property manager, guiding the move-out process and even encouraging our tenants to explore homeownership opportunities. Once the home was vacated, Justin and his team walked us through every step of the selling process--arranging inspections, suggesting valuable improvements to boost market appeal, and acting as our on-island point person for anything that came up. When our home was ready to hit the market, Justin and his team didn't hesitate to dedicate their weekends to showings and making sure the home was always in top shape. Even though the process took a bit longer than expected, they coached us through every option with care, always prioritizing our best interest and long-term well-being. In the end, we successfully sold our home and couldn't be happier with the outcome. Justin and the entire Taparra Team made what could have been a stressful experience incredibly smooth--especially considering the distance. We're truly grateful for their professionalism, responsiveness, and unwavering dedication. We would absolutely work with them again and highly recommend Team Tappara to anyone looking to buy, sell, or rent. Their efficiency, passion, and commitment are simply unmatched! read more

Justin and Sam are true professionals but with a personal touch that's hard to find these days. Highly recommend!

I cannot recommend Justin and his team enough! From our very first interaction, it was clear that Justin is very hard-working and dedicated to his clients. He did out first initial phone call at 9pm at night and sent us a market analysis the next day. Even though my sisters and I were selling just our mom's tiny condo, his whole team still worked tirelessly on our behalf, as if he was selling a mansion for us. His whole team was always available to answer our questions anytime of day--whether through text messages, phone calls, or emails--promptly and always with a friendly demeanor. He uses technology to the fullest as well, sending professional weekly video updates and personalized text voicemails that kept us in the loop and addressed any concerns we had. This was so useful because my sisters and I live in 3 different cities and 2 different time zones so coordinating meetings to discuss issues would've been otherwise very difficult. His whole team is very experienced and they have a comprehensive client checklist that was incredibly thorough. We felt very well taken care of during this stressful time. Justin is just a sincere, good-hearted person. He is honest and advocated for our family. He guided us in making some difficult decisions with care and integrity. We felt we could trust Justin and his team every step of the way. If you're looking for a realtor who is hardworking, attentive, and genuinely cares about their clients, look no further! We will definitely be recommending them to friends and family! Thank you Team Taparra! read more

I can't even begin to express how amazing my experience was working with Justin and his team throughout my entire home-buying journey! Moving from the mainland to Hawaii can be daunting, but Justin made the entire process not only smooth but enjoyable. When we first arrived, Justin helped us find a rental property while we settled in. He was incredibly patient with us as we explored different areas and figured out what we really wanted in a home. I was a bit nervous about the whole process, but Justin's passion and knowledge put me at ease right from the start. He answered every question, no matter how small, and made sure we understood every step. Once we were ready to buy, Justin was there every step of the way. He helped us transition seamlessly from renting to purchasing a home in Ewa, and we are now about to close earlier than expected! This whole experience has been so much less stressful than I could have imagined, all thanks to his dedication and expertise. He really knows the area inside and out, and his passion for helping people find their perfect homes is evident in everything he does. One of the things I appreciated the most was how approachable and accommodating Justin was. We could talk to him about anything, whether it was about the house, the neighborhood, or even just personal things that came up along the way. He's a great communicator and genuinely cares about his clients. Not only did Justin help us find the perfect house, but he also connected us with some amazing, affordable contractors. He has great relationships with local professionals and was able to give us trusted recommendations for any work we needed to do on the house. This extra support has been invaluable. Additionally, we worked with Justin's mom, Shannon, for our loan. Shannon was just as fantastic as Justin! She made the financial side of the process so much easier to understand and guided us through the paperwork without a hitch. It really felt like a one-stop shop for everything we needed to make this home purchase happen. I can't thank Justin, Shannon, and the entire team enough for all of their help. They went above and beyond to ensure we got exactly what we wanted and even managed to speed up the process so that we could close earlier than expected. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, passionate, and genuinely helpful realtor, Justin is your guy! Highly recommend working with him and his team - you won't be disappointed! Thank you, Justin! read more

Our initial meeting w/Team Taparra was via zoom (C19 still in full effect!). Justin & Raphael listened to our wants vs needs & our search immediately began. We demanded a location near our current home, more closets, an extra bedroom & some sort of a yard for pets & leisure. Justin sent us many listings that matched our desires & were within our price range (we were adamant about not hitting our top $!!). My husband & I weren't in a real rush to move so we'd check out a few homes here & there. We set our minds that we'd take our time & possibly find something in late 2022. Lo & behold, when you're not really looking, it pops up on you! From the congratulations call that our bid was accepted to the ease of meeting up with Sam when we began escrow, this has been an absolutely simple & painless experience (a few hiccups on our end @ no fault to the Team!). Lisa has been consistent in keeping us abreast on our timeline & Dolly managed our inspection seamlessly. Hands down, I couldn't have had a better experience. These guys treat you like family!! Mahalo Team Taparra!! read more

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Thank you so much Justin and Dez for the amazing work and helping us secure our condo. Me and my wife felt comfortable and was really grateful for all the valuable help that Justin and Dez were able to give. Team Taparra made the home buying process very easy and I would love to continue to work with them in the future. Thank you so much!! read more

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This review has to be my most satisfied and happiest Yelp review. What can I say? Justin and Team Taparra got the job done. Plain and simple! Trying to sell my mother's property, we were a bit worried about 4 or 5 other units being listed in the same apartment complex. With Justin's team's exception marketing support and quality work, we were able to get the offer at the price we want and everything just went quickly and smoothly. Not to mention, our unit was the only unit that was sold out of all the units in the apartment complex with the highest listed price. I am still amazed and thankful for Team Taparra for getting the job done! Living in San Francisco, I expected a slower progress due to the time difference and my busy work schedule. That was not an issue for Justin and his team. He always communicated first and responded back on the same day. Expected timeline always got pushed forward (which is usually opposite from what I hear in real estate sales), because Justin's team was always on top of everything. Justin made the whole process really smooth and easy trying to help my mom who isn't fluent in English. I highly highly recommend Team Taparra if you are trying to buy or sell a property, because I know who I would be contacting for my next one. Thank you very much once again Justin for your team's exceptional work! read more

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I have worked with a few Real Estate Agents in the past but Team Taparra headed by Justin Taparra really sets the bar high. Our goal was to buy a home 1 year from now and after two months of working with them, we were able to find our ideal home and close escrow! We are thoroughly impressed with Justin's knowledge of the different communities and his ability to navigate/negotiate with the other party. He understands the volatile market and his client's needs. Special recognition to Samuel Palompo & Joanna Mabalot who provided extra support and remained available throughout the process. They were all always a text, email or call away. We felt cared for and appreciate the weekly updates and responsiveness of the team. Such great work ethics and great confidence that really takes Real Estate representation to the next level. The Opalach's Highly recommend Team Taparra for your next home transaction. read more

Team Taparra did such a awesome job with the sale of our house. They are very informative and helpful in every step of the sale. They go above and beyond to make the sale go smoothly with no wrinkles in between. There is no better realtor on island that could surpass Team Taparra. Sold our house in less than a week after it has been listed. And the connections that they have makes you feel like family not a client. Mahalo Team Taparra Respectfully, The Santos Family read more

Working with Justin and his team was such a delight. They made every step of my house-selling process incredibly simple. They were thorough, communicative, and on top of everything! These are genuinely good people looking out for the best interests of their customers. I will be recommending Justin and his team to everyone I can! read more

We used Team Taparra for the sell of our property recently inherited. I do highly recommend using this amazing and awesome team. They were always available and quick to attend to our every need regarding the sell. The whole process was quite smooth and done in a short period of time. From the first meeting at the property, to the final closing, we were treated with much respect and patience, something I truly needed since this has been quite an emotional experience to go thru. Mahalo again Team Taparra and Justin....I'm not only proud to call you my realtor, I'm also very proud to call you ohana! read more

Team Taparra was very professional and very helpful with selling our home. The team was very responsive when asking questions or had concerns. The best realty company I have ever worked with. Thanks Team Taparra you guys rock! read more

Our experience with Raphael Taparra & Justin Taparra - Century 21 Homefinders was amazing! Having Justin and his great team as our realtors made the entire process of buying an art studio easy and very pleasant. Their friendly approach, professionalism, and constant communication made us feel confident and comfortable with the entire process. Our project wasn't a large one, but Justin and his team went above and beyond for us to have the best experience and the best results. So pleasant to meet people who are not only professional but dedicated and cordial, attentive to every detail. It was important for us to find such a great team, and now we are happy to recommend them to our friends. Thank you so much, dear Justin, Sam, and the team! You are truly amazing, and cooperating with you was a great pleasure! Mahalo Nui Loa, much Aloha, and very best to you! read more

It was a pleasure working with Justin and Raphael Taparra to sell my condo this year. We listed in 2020 during the pandemic at the worst time and Justin and his team did his best for us at the time to schedule and prepare for showings. We ended up not selling and decided to revisit in the future. Fast forward to April 2021 and the return of tourism we decided to list again with team Taparra. We found the right buyer and team Tappara facilitated a smooth closing! I am very satisfied with their service. I recommend their team to others looking to sell investment properties in Hawaii. Mahalo again team Tappara! read more

Um, yes. Yessss. If you need a successful and amazing experience in home searching, this is your guy. My husband and I are super ecstatic about the fact that Justin was able to help us when we were in a tough situation, and finding a good home where our kids and our dog could thrive. We were able to find something within our price range/budget, desired area, and have all the things we wanted in a home. And even extra space for the price! What a freakin' steal. He and his team have been amazing since we arrived on the island, from day 1 meeting up with them to now. They have amazing communication, up to date on their home information, and are the best at what they do, and we truly appreciate everything. They'll find you something nice and totally be worth the price, unlike those other realtors who try and sell you run down places, or the old shack down the street for $1 billion dollars. You won't regret it, I promise. read more

Contacted Justin about a listing we had put a application in for, he said he would work on it the next day. We never heard back from him so we reached out to him 3 days later and he informed us that the unit we wanted had been rented to someone else. I guess he couldn't be bothered to send us a text letting us know the unit had been rented to someone else. read more

Raphael & Justin Tappara at Century 21 are the BEST!!! Located in Waipio Gentry this family of real estate professionals are exceptionally knowledgeable & painless to work with. This father & son combo Raphael Taparra and Justin Tappara are such friendly locals and true experts in the industry - they will likely exceed your expectations! I enjoy working with this Century 21 location and highly recommend you do to! read more

As a first-time buyer from another state, I had many doubts about purchasing a property. Since the moment I spoke with Justin over the phone, I knew he is a right guy to guide me through the process: friendly, efficient, fast and attentive to all details! In a WEEK we had several viewings that led to the accepted offer for my dream home! Justin Taparra and his team were very professional on each of the stages of the escrow process, providing clear reports and dates for me, taking care of the paperwork, as well as answering my questions promptly. I can't thank them enough! And guess what? I'm so ready to move in!!! :) Anyone in search of the best real estate agents in Oahu need look no further: they are right here, one click or one call away! Seriously. read more

Justin and the rest of Team Taparra are simply outstanding. I can't say enough wonderful things about the entire team, but here are few points anyways; Works efficiently, responds quickly within 24 hours regards if it is a weekend or holiday (in all forms of communication, email, text, phone call), ensures that you understand every facet of the home buying process, & works with other amazing companies (home inspection, home insurance, etc.) who ensure high quality services. The entire purchasing process was completed within a month and within a day of closing he already starting the marketing and logistical process to rent out the property! His work ethic simply speaks for itself, insanely quick yet still producing 5-STAR quality work! Justin goes beyond what I could have ever envisioned for the ideal realtor. He genuinely cares about his clients and goes the extra steps to educate us on the home buying process, the benefits of home ownership, and ways to best take advantage of it! I HIGHLY recommend Team Taparra for any of your realty needs; buying, selling, or renting out of any property! read more

If you are a first time home buyer, busy professional working Monday to Friday, call Justin Taparra to help you. My biggest regret is not getting in touch sooner with Justin, putting off the buying process until rates were going up because buying a house for the first time seemed so daunting to me. Justin will take the time to walk you through the process (even after hours at 7pm-8pm). Justin is the person because of his superior knowledge, professionalism and great personality. He also has a great team supporting him. Justin's work ethic is remarkable, which seems to be a family trait. His mother at Aloha Lending Services, picked up the phone after 5pm during our first encounter with her. She walked us through the loan process which was smooth without glitches. Shannon always took the time to reply to questions, even during weekends. Attention to detail, going that extra mile in all they do made all the difference in our buying process: Justin put together a bid for us after getting off the airplane from a trip, and to the final detail of outbidding multiple buyers by 1000 USD to get the house we wanted. Thank you for your help! Strongly recommended will definitely call Justin again when we decide to buy other properties in the future. read more

If I could give Justin and the rest of his team at Team Taparra more than 5 stars, I would in a heartbeat. I've never felt more at ease. They work around the clock to make sure everything is well taken care of. They are also quick to respond and always do so in a friendly and professional manner. I have the utmost confidence in Justin and his team. read more

Amazing customer service, courteous and knowledgable staff, and the passion to help people in need of finding a home; Justin Taparra and team were top notch and absolutely incredible. They truly made the process of finding and buying a property a breeze! I personally didn't know much about home buying but Justin was very attentive and made the more difficult loads of information make sense. While others would likely just make matters worse with an overcomplicated explanation, Justin always made it a priority to not only tell me... but really help me understand exactly what was going on. Justin always kept in mind what my husband and I wanted in our dream home, and now, here we are today: enjoying our new home with the magnificent view! Thank you so much Justin!! read more

Justin and team were there every step of the way to make the process of finding and buying a property with ease. Justin is very attentive and always listened to me and my wife's wants and needs. He is responsive in a timely manner and courteous. With this competitive market and fewer properties for sale in Hawaii at this time, he made sure to keep us up to date if there were any properties that popped up to our liking. Even when we were busy working and couldn't see the properties, Justin made sure to go to the properties and take videos as if we were there in person. How many realtors could you say go that far to help out their clients? Thank you again Justin and team for everything. It's greatly appreciated and we were able to secure our dream home. read more

Thank you Team Taparra & Associates in our search for our very first home! Really appreciate all the updates, answers to our questions, your patience during our search & throughout the entire process! We are very fortunate to finally have a home to call our own. Thank you for making a local Veteran's dream come true! Mahalo Nui Loa, kc read more

Recently closed on the sale of our home in KoOlina and this father and son duo made the entire process smooth & stress free. It was easy as 1-2-3. Listed our home, went into escrow and closed. Would highly recommend them to any future seller or buyer. Thank you so much Team Taparra! read more

I have lived here in Hawaii now since 2007. I never thought of home ownership based on the price points of property here in Hawaii. It was by chance I met Justin Taparra over a year ago. He came into my office for his new 2019 Volvo XC40 and from that point he introduced himself and shared with me his line of work and his family business. The rest is GOLD!! We are homeowners and we are feeling very blessed and thankful.. I must send a shout out to Justin, Shannon, and Melanie and the whole crew at Aloha Lending Service and Century 21 Homefinders of Hawaii. I suggest sitting down with this group of talented professionals and allow them to help you understand the home purchasing process here in Hawaii. Then allow them to simply guide you on the road to making your homeownership dreams come true!! One Love! Darryl aka (Dimple D) read more

As a first time home buyer, I knew nothing about the process of purchasing a home. I was recommended to Raphael and Justin from my mortgage lender, and within a couple of hours Raphael contacted me and we had a nice conversation over the phone. He took some time to learn a bit about me, and from there we discussed my home buying wants and needs. I was set up with an online real estate portal immediately, showing me up-to -date open houses that match my needs. Just a few days later, we went through open houses and I found the one. I want to say it was not more than two days after the open house, and we had our offer submitted and accepted by sellers! It is now about a month later and we already finished up closing!! Raphael and Justin were instrumental in every step of the home buying process. From the house showing all the way to the final walk through, Justin was in constant contact with me through phone calls, texts, and emails. They have an incredible team that made the entire process seamless for me. It was such a positive experience working with this team, and a real dream come true that I can say I now own a home! I very highly recommend Raphael, Justin, and the entire team at Century 21 Homefinders of Hawaii for all of your real estate needs. Mahalo Raphael, Justin, and team for your exceptional service!! read more

My husband and I are currently living in Japan, so finding a realtor that could be our eyes and whom we could totally trust is extremely important. Justin was professional all the way, communicative, and readily available despite of the time difference. Prior to closing, he did the walk through on our behalf, asked questions for us, took videos of the walk through and sent them to us so we could re-watch it if necessary. On closing day, he picked up the key and made sure the house is in good order. He offered to be available with the appliances delivery and even registered our new appliances for us online. Wow, that is definitely a realtor who goes the extra miles for his clients. I am most impressed among so many other things is Justin's ability to make time for us, always. He made it seemed like we are his only client in his life. We found Justin on Yelp, and after reading all the stellar reviews on him, we decided to give him a call. Our plan was to talk to a few realtors before making the decision, after our initial conversation with Justin, we didn't feel there was a need to talk to anyone else. Justin was instrumental in making our home buying process smooth and stress-free. He is fresh, energic and always on his A game. We are so happy to have found Justin Taparra! read more

FANTASTIC Experience from beginning to end! We've worked with many real estate agents over the years and can honestly say that Justin is the best! He is extremely responsive and gets back to us with answers right away. My husband and I were on vacation and reached out to several agents on Yelp during a busy holiday weekend. Justin was the Only one to respond to us and made time to show us a property even though we contacted him very last minute. He always made us feel important and put our best interest first. Justin and the entire Taparra family are amazing to work with and we highly recommend them! read more

2-4-6-8, who do we appreciate - Team Taparra! Thank you for taking care of us from understanding the value in investing in another property, to making the process so painless, we'd do it all over again! Yeay, never thought we'd be homeowners of an investment property! From the moment our nephew, Kainoa Chock brought us in to meet you, we felt nothing but pure honesty, care and professionalism from Team Taparra - Raphael and Justin and the entire Century 21 Team. Now that we're preparing for our next chapter, Team Taparra is STILL by our side. So, thank you for all your dedication and hard work - for us, making us feel like we're the only clients in your life. Truly blessed to have you with us during this chapter in our lives. read more

So grateful for Justin Taparra!! He was proficient and very well informed about the house market. Justin was honest with us, so we always could make an informative decision. He was professional and welcoming to my family. I appreciate his work ethic and commitment to such a big step in our lives. If you are looking for a home or are a first time home buyer like us, I highly recommend! You won't be disappointed. read more

Thank you so much for making it such a quick and easy process for my boyfriend. He was hesitant about buying a home and he felt right at home working with you. You made this process so much easier and I want to thank you! So excited to move into our new home read more

There's no words to describe the service provided by Raphael and Justin. It took us nearly 3 years to finally find our house that suited our needs. Throughout this time, they were very patient with us and always kept us updated. As busy as they were, they always made time for us and answered all our questions. I highly recommend Raphael and Justin Taparra for all your real estate needs!!!!..they are truly "Service Unsurpassed" above and beyond!!!!!....Mahalo nui loa read more

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If there were more than 5 stars, this team deserve more than we can ever imagine!!! Guys, team Taparra made our dreams come true!!! Justin was always a phone, text and email away. If you got questions he's super fast on responding. We are first time home buyers, don't know what to expect and made this home buying experience stress and worry free. We just wanted to say thank you so much Team Taparra and everyone who help made our dreams into reality. If anybody looking on buying a home. Team Taparra is the one!!! read more