Why you need a top real estate agent in Honolulu, HI
In Honolulu, in general, homes sit on the housing market for 81 days. Out of the 3,803 active real estate agents, the average agents only work with 31 properties while the top 3% of agents work with 142. See how top real estate agents in Honolulu compare on other aspects of the real estate business.
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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 database shows that Sissy has completed 88 transactions since 2011, representing the buyer in 57% of those transactions and the seller in 43% of them. Year to year Sissy ranks in the top 5% of O’ahu agents, her experience comprises of transactions with high-end luxury homes to first time home buyers, and rest assured you can count on her professionalism, integrity and discretion.
"Sissy was extremely professional and assisted with the sale of our property, making the long-distanc..."
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Jaymes Song is one of the Top 100 agents in the state of Hawaii. He is committed to providing the highest level of service, professionalism and client care. Jaymes has closed more than $100 million in transactions in the past 3 years alone. He leads Team Song, a highly-select group of five licensed agents. In 2018, Hawaii Business Magazine honored Jaymes as one of the Top 100 Realtors in Hawaii in both sales volume and transactions for the second year in a row. He is consistently ranked the Top 1% of all Better Homes agents nationwide and earned the Emerald Elite Award for his production, the highest honor given by BHGRE. He was twice named “Hawaii’s Best” Realtor (2014, ’13) by readers of Honolulu Star-Advertiser, the largest newspaper in Hawaii. He was also named “Best in Real Estate” by HONOLULU Magazine (2019-14). Jaymes is the real estate columnist for the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. A native of Seattle, Jaymes was introduced to real estate at a young age by his immigrant parents, who invested in real estate to provide a better life for their children. Jaymes moved to Hawaii in 1997 and now lives in the Portlock area with his wife Becky and three children. Their children attend Punahou School and Mid-Pacific Institute. Jaymes is active in the Rotary and the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce and other organizations. A former journalist, Jaymes was a reporter at The Orange County (Calif.) Register and the Honolulu Star-Bulletin, quickly rising thorough the ranks to overseeing news and operations for Hawaii and the Pacific Rim for The Associated Press. He covered everything from deadly natural disasters to presidents, making his mark as an aggressive, innovative, award-winning newsman. Jaymes is committed to keeping the same philosophy as he educates clients with the most up-to-date and comprehensive information so they can make the best and most informed decision.
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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 needs. With a highly successful track record, his professionalism, commitment to client service, and market knowledge has consistently earned awards throughout his career. He was born and raised in Iowa and have gained a great deal of insight into the unique characteristics of Oahu’s neighborhoods since moving to Oahu for military service in 1995. He credits the great experience he had with his first real estate purchase to his Realtor at that time. He strives to provide that same pleasant experience to each of his clients. Prior to his commitment as a real estate professional, he honed his customer service, financial analysis, sales & marketing, and negotiation skills at Bank of Hawaii, General Electric, Frito Lay, and the US Army. He utilizes the knowledge, experience, and lessons learned at those industry leading organizations to help his clients succeed in achieving their real estate goals. His clients, in all price ranges and property types, rely on him for his experience, attention to detail, care, and confidentiality. He believes strongly in giving back to the community. He is a volunteer instructor at the Hawaii Home Ownership Center, a regular donor at the Blood Bank of Hawaii, and regularly donate to other community organizations.
"Tom helped me to find and buy a condo. He took the time to understand what is important for me and m..."
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Mathew Ngo is a licensed real estate agent in Hawaii and is currently with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage Realty in Honolulu. HomeLight ranks Mathew as one of the top 7% of agents in Honolulu for successfully selling homes and as one of the top agents for single family homes. Our database shows that Mathew has completed 280+ transactions since 2006 totaling over $140+ million in sales volume, representing the buyer in 40% of those transactions and the seller in 60% of them.
- Top Producer 2020
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Jeff Char is a top-producing agent who combines excellent service with a consultative approach to real estate. He is recognized among the Top 2% of 12,000 Better Homes agents nationwide with over $32 Million in sales. Jeff specializes in serving members of the military and senior communities. He is a native to Oahu, a graduate of Kamehameha Schools (Kapalama). Jeff enjoys staying active: surfing, paddling outrigger canoe, and cycling.
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Larry is a top 1% producer for the Better Homes and Gardens network nationwide and has worked on buying and selling properties from $59K to over $3 million. Larry has also received the prestigious Best of Zillow designation awarded to only 6% of all agents nationwide based on customer experiences. Agents with the Best of Zillow are shown to close 40 percent more often than other agents meaning that whether you are looking to buy or sell you are in great hands. Larry has experience in transacting on a vast range of properties including single family homes, condos, townhouses, apartment complexes, parking stalls, and even storage units. Whether the home is a brand-new penthouse unit or a fixer upper home, Larry has a vast vendor network that can assist in prepping your home for sale, quantifying issues discovered during escrow, or completing repairs and renovations after purchase. An experienced professional in the public and private sector, Larry brings a "people first" attitude to everything he does. His strengths in negotiating and market analysis coupled with his professional customer service are proven and will be an invaluable asset when representing you during your transactions. His business acumen developed through complex contract negotiations, vendor management, due diligence, and inside and outside sales make him a versatile agent whether he is representing you as a seller or a buyer. Contact him today and get the concierge level service you deserve!
- Top Negotiator 2020
- Top Producer 2020
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Ed has been in the real estate space over 30 years, working as an independent realtor, with a large local firm, a Kapiolani Residence team member, and now as founder and principal broker at ONE Pacific Realty. A recipient of multiple top awards including the Mahalo Award, Leading Edge Award, Excellence Circle Award, and Honolulu Magazine's "Best Real Estate Professionals" Award, Ed is a proven agent with a deep knowledge of local neighborhoods and the Hawaii market. Whether assisting first-time buyers, luxury clients, or astute investors, from new developments to existing re-sales, Ed gives every buyer or seller the personal attention they deserve. Known for his timely communication, skillful negotiations and step-by-step guidance throughout the entire transaction to closing and beyond. Ed comes highly recommended and respected by his clients and colleagues alike, while constantly working with integrity, heart, and a genuine commitment to each client's success.
Colin is recognized as one of the Top 100 Realtors in the State of Hawaii and Top 50 on the island of Oahu in terms of most home sale transactions. This places him in the Top 1% of all realtors on the island. His team is also ranked in the Top 1% of all Real Estate Teams in the Nation with Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate. He has been voted “Best In Real Estate” by Honolulu Magazine 8 years in a row and is also an Aloha Aina Award Nominee for 8 years in a row. As a former Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA*), Colin is able to use his past professional financial and accounting experiences to help both Buyers and Sellers with one of their biggest financial transactions of their life.
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I take great pride in putting the needs of my clients first while providing the very best service possible. Born and raised on Oahu, I utilize my extensive knowledge of local neighborhoods, strong negotiation skills, dedicated team and technical expertise to help my clients reach their real estate goals. Whether you are buying or selling, my team and I will do everything we can to make the real estate process a smooth and stress-free experience, and more importantly get you results.
Lianne Higa brings a wealth of knowledge and over 20 years of experience to the Hawaii real estate market. Her areas of expertise include residential sales, high end residential project management, commercial leasing, and property management. She understands the local market and stays abreast of the ever changing industry standards and trends. In early 2020, Lianne earned her Master’s degree in Real Estate from Realtor University, helping her differentiate herself from other realtors. She has a passion for assisting her clients in achieving their real estate goals and is committed to understanding her client’s needs, delivering quality service and professionalism to clients, other realtors, and professionals in the business. In addition, Lianne has strong negotiating skills and a solid understanding of the purchase contract. She also works with contractors, handymen, and other vendors and coordinates any repairs or updates needed to prepare your home to sell. Lianne prides herself in exceeding her client’s expectations. Whether you are a first-time buyer or have purchased properties before, Lianne is your agent!
"From the initial contact, Lianne inspired confidence and continually and consistently exhibited a hi..."
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Top Honolulu real estate agent stats at a glance
Honolulu, HI has 1.7x 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. Honolulu’s top 3% of agents do 142 real estate transactions per year. Compare that to the average agent who does transactions a year — the top agent completes 78.2% more transactions! And that level of experience pays off for buyers and sellers alike.
Top Seller's Agents
Top seller's agents in Honolulu work with 1.8x more properties, gain sellers 4.4% on sales, and move homes off the market 33.32 days quicker when compared with average seller's agents.
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Top Buyer's Agents
The top real estate agents in Honolulu help buy 1.8x more homes than average agents in the same area. Top agents, on average, also save home buyers $104,262 during the buying process.
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Lower is better
Ratings and reviews of top real estate agents in Honolulu, HI
Recent reviews for Honolulu real estate agents and REALTORS
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Find the best agent or REALTOR® for your favorite Honolulu neighborhood
Based on the available transaction data for homes bought and sold in Honolulu,top agents are frequently doing deals in Waikiki, Ala Moana, and Makiki - Lower Punchbowl - Tantalu.
Waikiki
Active Agents | 1,489 |
Time on Market | 105 |
Avg. Sale Price | $462,367 |
Ala Moana
Active Agents | 1,305 |
Time on Market | 108 |
Avg. Sale Price | $927,897 |
Makiki - Lower Punchbowl - Tantalu
Active Agents | 1,025 |
Time on Market | 94 |
Avg. Sale Price | $478,538 |