Jim Karlovsky

I have had the pleasure of working with Jim over several years as we prepared the Kauai home for sale. Jim provided essential improvement advice and market valuation. His knowledge of the local market is second to none as exemplified by the fact on listing our property the well-qualified buyer was secured in a matter of days at full price. Jim responds immediately to all questions and has put together well thought out marketing strategies. Add in Jim is genuine, so very personable and worked diligently to ensure a successful transaction. As a licensed broker in the Midwest, I highly recommend Jim for any island real estate need and as a resource for your future Kauai market exploration.

Jim was very insightful about timing the ups and downs of the real estate market and offered several options to consider when listing. Jim took excellent photos for MLS and communicated frequently with other realtors regarding the property. This showed us that he knew not only how to generate interest from potential buyers in our condo, but also, how to maintain that interest after the first viewing. Jim was very knowledgeable about the HI real estate contracts received from potential buyers. After accepting an offer, he was resourceful in assisting us to remove contingencies and acquiring numerous documents requested from the Title Company. Working with Jim was a pleasure and led to a successful sale."

We had a wonderful real estate shopping experience with Jim. We weren't so sure if we'd find a unit that met our requirements since we've looked around for 3 years now and a lot of properties were a disappointment. Jim came through because he listened and understood what we needed. In the end it was really surprising and we can't believe we finally found a place in paradise. Jim is really great to work with since he goes through the process of really understanding what we were looking for. Most importantly, he made sure we took our time to absorb and understand the potential of each property. Communication during the process of our closing is of great importance to me and Jim certainly did not disappoint."

"I had a difficult condo to sell in that it was a lease-hold with 20 years left on the lease, with lease rents that continued to escalate every 10 years, with no option of a buy out of the lease with the lease holder. The condo was situated in a development with million dollar views to the south and west on the north shore of Kauai. Mr. Karlovsky spent countless hours explaining the lease hold process to hundreds of potential buyers. We did get a great offer very quickly, unfortunately, the loan for the buyers fell through very close to the closing date, and Jim had to start the process all over again. He always worked with professionalism and dedication to achieving a sale, and again spoke with hundreds of potential buyers, most, just lookers. We sold the condo, in spite of the odds, Jim always had positive feedback and a smile on his face through-out the process. I would recommend him highly to those that are interested in quality work, positive outcomes, and a thorough knowledge of Kauai, and all its potential as a viable real estate market."

"Jim is simply the best. I would work with no other. We had an ongoing relationship for 8 months on the phone before I ever stepped foot in Hawaii to look for homes. He didn't know for sure whether I would buy, yet he educated me on the process, answered every single question I had, sent me free information all the time. Was very dedicated from beginning to end without ever knowing I would be a client for sure. I have rarely seen a person be such a giver, so honest, diligent and with such integrity. How much I recommend him does not fit into language."

"We cannot imagine a better representative. Jim is dedicated to the profession, works extremely hard, has outstanding personal skills, and an appreciation for technical details and the local market. Early on, he nurtured a relationship with us to learn our tastes and desires for prospective homes on the north shore of Kauai. Throughout the process, he championed our position in some pretty challenging negotiations with the sellers and their agent. He excelled at listening, presenting the benefits to all parties in favor of moving forward. It was reassuring to learn about his solid training in law, but we were most impressed with his extensive experience in real estate, his people skills, and his desire to best represent our interests. He was very good at managing expectations of all parties, including ours. He also has excellent relationships with various types of inspectors and repair people. He always entered negotiations with a solid foundation in fact. It was important for us to understand exactly what we would be getting (basically a fixer/upper), what it would cost to repair and maintain the property, and why the discount in asking price (including our counter offers), already reflected many of these issues. After closing, Jim continued to work with us in arranging repairs of electrical and roof issues. A year afterwards, we can conclude with conviction that our purchase was quite a bargain. We continue stay in touch with Jim. Recently, he voluntarily helped to expertly guide us in negotiations with the state of Hawaii to reduce our initial tax-assessment base by 15% for this real estate. If we ever decide to sell, Jim will get the call. "

"Jim is a true gentleman who treats everyone with patience, dignity, and respect. His knowledge is extensive, and he presents what he knows to the client so that the client is up to date on current real estate affairs. He handles every transaction with the highest level of integrity. Jim will go above and beyond his job description to provide you with the best possible care. Jim would never encourage anyone to list with him or to buy from him unless that person was personally convinced that was there best plan of action. There is never any pressure from Jim. Last but not least he has a keen perception and understanding of how to approach people in a diplomatic fashion. This is an innate skill that is difficult for many to achieve. I cannot recommend Jim too highly."