Kailua, HI has 1.6x real estate agents, so how do you know who’s right for you? HomeLight looks at each agent’s historical performance data to identify those that will get you the best results. Kailua’s top 3% of agents do 213 real estate transactions per year. Compare that to the average agent who does transactions a year — the top agent completes 79.0% more transactions! And that level of experience pays off for buyers and sellers alike.
Top Kailua REALTOR® Rankings
Top Agents List updated on July 17th, 2024
Transactions: High to Low
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Jaymes Song is ranked by RealTrends as being in the Top 1.5% of 1.6 million agents in the United States. He is also among the Top 100 agents in the state of Hawaii. He is committed to providing the highest level of service, professionalism and client care. He leads Team Song, a highly-select group of five licensed a...
Home Transactions
49
Average Price Point
$920K
Years of Experience
12
Tom Presler has been a full time Realtor on Oahu since 2007. He specializes in assisting investor clients from all over the world achieve their investment goals with commercial and residential properties. As a US Army Veteran and relocation specialist, He also enjoys helping military families with their real estate...
Tom Presler's reviews
"Tom helped me to find and buy a condo. He took the time to understand what is important for me and made sure I understood the whole buying process. I felt comfortable and confident the whole way. When I found the perfect place for me, I was competing with other buyers. Tom helped me to write the winning offer includ..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
30
Average Price Point
$670K
Years of Experience
17
Sissy is a licensed real estate agent in Hawaii and is currently with Coldwell Banker Pacific Prop. in Honolulu. Sissy's coverage area includes Honolulu and Kaneohe. HomeLight ranks Sissy as one of the top 4% of agents who sell homes fast and as one of the top 1% of agents who sell homes for top dollar. Our datab...
Sissy Sosner's reviews
"Sissy was extremely professional and assisted with the sale of our property, making the long-distance transactions and paperwork a breeze! She went above and beyond in every sense. After the sale, I used Sissy again to purchase another property. She is so easy to get along with and is a delight to work with!..." see more reviews
Home Transactions
7
Average Price Point
$1.6M
Years of Experience
13
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How we select the best Kailua agents
At HomeLight, our vision is a world where every real estate transaction is simple, certain, and satisfying.
We've analyzed transaction data of local real estate agents and REALTORS® across 6 distinct metrics to recommend a few of Kailua's top Real Estate Agents.
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Top real estate agents stats at a glance
HomeLight can match you with real estate agents in the top 3% of performers who, on average, sell 1.4x faster and for 192.2% more money.
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Based on the available transaction data for homes bought and sold in Kailua, top agents are frequently doing deals in and Kailua.
Kailua
Active Agents1156
Time on Market103 days
Avg. Sale Price$1,068,805
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Client FAQs
What does a top real estate agent do?
Top real estate agents have more local expertise, prepare in-depth market analyses, and have industry connections that you can’t find by yourself. They know your neighborhood like the back of their hand and use their market knowledge to sell your home faster than the average agent and for money.
What should you look for when interviewing a real estate agent in Kailua?
When you sell a house, your real estate agent becomes your business partner, financial advisor, and emotional support system. It’s crucial to partner with someone you trust, so make sure you’re looking for an agent who can answer all of your questions with confidence during the interview. During this process, you want to get to know the agent’s business and find out how well they know the area. You’re listening for things that signal experience, expertise in your community, and workload. Selling a home takes an enormous amount of work, so you need an agent who’s got a plan for prep, pricing, and marketing and who is ready to roll up their sleeves to get the job done.
How important is it to hire a top real estate agent in Kailua?
Our data shows that the top 5% of listing agents sell homes for as much as (+9%) more than the average real estate agent. A great agent makes a difference when you buy a house, too: We’ve found that the top 5% of buyer's agents on average save their clients 2.5% more on their home purchase. So, whether you’re in the market to find your dream home or sell your house at a great price, the right agent matters. We encourage you to connect with a top real estate agent if you’re buying or selling a home in Kailua, HI.
When is the right time to hire a real estate agent in Kailua?
The best window to contact an agent to sell your home is anywhere from three to six months in advance of your list date. When you start the search for an agent several months before hitting the market, there’s plenty of time to find the best agent, make key renovations, and market your home effectively, all of which are essential steps in selling your home for a great price. You can also hire an agent based on the best time to sell in Kailua to take advantage of seasonal and cyclical trends in the market.
The right time to hire a real estate agent depends on the temperature of the housing market. For example, the best time to sell in Kailua is in May. And since it takes around 3 months to close on a home, you should list in February. We recommend that you hire a real estate agent as soon as you're thinking of selling your home. Generally speaking, that's anywhere from 3 to 6 months prior to your desired move date.
What is the average real estate agent commission for agents in Kailua?
While individual real estate agent commissions do vary, most real estate agents in Kailua work for 6% of the home price.
Why should I use HomeLight to find a Kailua real estate agent?
HomeLight analyzes all real estate agent in Kailua to bring you custom, unbiased, data-driven recommendations. We use actual home sales transaction data to compare Kailua real estate agent and will only introduce you to the top performing agents. They do not pay to advertise on our site and we do not pay to list them. To give you the best object recommendations, we consider things like: how fast a real estate agent sells, how many properties they work on, how much money they save or earn their clients, and what cities and neighborhoods they specialize in. You can trust that we’ll match you with the right agents for your needs.