If you’re lucky enough to receive multiple offers on your home, the decision can feel overwhelming. While it’s tempting to focus only on the highest price, other factors can significantly impact your overall experience and future plans. Take your time—you have a choice, and the right one is within reach. Here are some key factors […]
Selling
How Buyers Representation Agreements are Affecting Kauai Real Estate
February 21, 2025 – 10:10 am
As of August 17, 2024 Buyers are required to sign buyers representation agreements before viewing property with a real estate agent. This law is still new and I still have many questions. How things worked in the good ole days In the good ole’ days it was optional for Realtors to have their clients sign […]
Kauai Best Places to Live, The Different Kapa’a Neighborhoods List
February 4, 2025 – 3:06 pm
Kapa’a Town is located on the east side of the Kaua’i Island. According to the United States Census Bureau it is the most populated town on the island. having approximately 11,652 residents in 2020. It is probably the largest geographically too. Because of this there are different sub-neighborhoods that range from beach areas to areas […]
Imposter Sellers Trying to Trick Listing Agents – Real Estate Scam
May 26, 2022 – 10:50 am
A month ago… I got an email from Aaron Ramson (False name to protect the real owner’s identity). Aaron went on to say that he wanted to sell his property a vacant piece of land in Koloa. Like any real estate agent, I was excited about a new listing lead. I immediately looked up the […]
What to Fix When Selling A House – Where to Spend Your Time and Energy
December 6, 2021 – 1:23 pm
Doing updates and repairs to a property can bring a properties value up. However doing certain things can not pay off as expected. Meaning the cost of the repair/remodel can outweigh the amount of money the seller would be getting in return. Therefore many people are left with the question of what to fix and […]
11 Home Seller Closing Costs in Hawaii To Expect When Selling Your Property
August 16, 2021 – 1:12 pm
Thinking about selling your Kauai home? This blog goes over seller closing costs in Hawaii. There are costs that get accrued when selling a property. Luckily in a quickly appreciating market on Kauai the seller can usually easily cover their closing costs. This blog will give you a general idea of closing costs when selling […]
1031 tax deferred exchange
April 30, 2019 – 3:57 pm
Are you debating if you should do a 1031 tax deferred exchange? A 1031 exchange is a way that the Internal Revenue Code allows taxpayers to sell a property while deferring capital gains tax if they purchase a like kind property. Here are the 4 reasons people do 1031 tax deferred exchanges: To delay/avoid capital […]
5 Awesome Tips For Selling A Vacation Home on Kauai
September 23, 2018 – 12:57 pm
Read my top tips for selling a vacation home on Kauai. These are easy tips that will go a long way. Every seller wants to get the most amount of money for their property when selling right? These tips will definitely help with selling a vacation rental home on Kauai or really anywhere! I’ve […]
CPR Developer Sales in Hawaii
October 21, 2015 – 11:23 am
When creating a CPR there are a few things the developer needs to do before selling the property for the first time. Refer to my previous blog for the definition of a CPR. These legal requirements need to be completed in order to sell. A developer is a person who develops a real estate condominium […]
Improving a Pre-FIRM Home on Kauai
March 20, 2015 – 1:00 pm
In my last blog I explained Pre-FIRM homes are homes built before Nov. 4, 1981. This date is when the county of Kauai joined the National Flood Insurance Program. Anything built after Nov. 4, 1981 is considered Post-FIRM. Pre-FIRM homes are “Grand fathered” and may not conform to present day code. These Pre-FIRM homes are allowed […]
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