If you need help or in need of a good, honest, efficient Realtor, then Cory is your man. He is very nice and will understand your situation that you need him for. He is very trustworthy, listens and will explain everything along the way. He does high quality work with a good team at Locations. He will listen to you and share his current market knowledge that will help you out on your decision making. He will work with you to get the sale or buying process done as fast as possible. He adds a value added trait that is unprecedented in the Realtor business, he will care about you. I highly recommend him to anyone. read more

If you are in need of a real estate expert - Cory is the person you need to help in any transactions. Cory is a true professional. He listens to your needs and your situation; he then helps you navigate through the process while trying to meet your goals. Cory communicated with us during the entire process and even AFTER!! Cory Takata comes HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! read more

Cory is the ultimate professional who posses a vast amount of knowledge in his profession. It was a pleasure working with him as his guidance provided for a great experience in selling our home. Mahalo Cory. read more

We couldn't be any happier with the way Cory handled our sale and purchase. Cory was always available -- from early in the morning to late at night -- to answer any questions we had. What we appreciated most about Cory was his honesty throughout the process. As a young realtor, one would think that he would be hungry for sales and trying to sell us everything we were interested in. However, he was just the opposite. He gave us an honest run-down of the pros and cons of each property we expressed interest in, and he gave us his honest opinion about whether we were buying a good value. Thanks to this approach, we feel that we settled on the perfect property. I have already recommended Cory to my friends, and I've done so with absolute confidence that he will serve them as well as he has served us. read more

If you want a trustworthy, professional, exquisite realtor, Cory Takata is the realtor you never knew you needed! When my wife and I decided it was time to buy a home, Cory was the first person we contacted. I met Cory a few years back when he was cleaning up after a open house and asking a few real estate questions. He was so knowledgeable and professional, and he gave that "oh, I can trust this guy with my life" feeling. Beginning of 2020, my wife and I decided, alright, we're buying a home and contacted Cory immediately. He made us feel comfortable with our initial meeting with him, as we described to him what we were looking for in a home. Week after week, Cory would be looking out for newly listed properties that fit our description and sent them to us instantly. We went through various home viewings and multiple offers before we were able to close, but each step of the way, he was there for us, always giving us encouragement when we weren't selected for the home. The biggest plus about Cory is that he doesn't want you to get ripped off. He was honest about some homes, how they may not be worth it, because of x, y, and z. Cory Takata is a genuine, honest, enthusiastic realtor who made the home buying process nearly stress-free. You won't regret using him has your realtor. We closed on our new home on 12/14/2020 all thanks to Cory! We cant wait to work with him again if we ever decide to sell/buy! Thanks again Cory, for being the best! The Kim family appreciates you, always! read more

Cory Takata is the epitome of what a realtor should be. Cory assisted me not only with my second home purchase in August 2022, but also with my first home purchase in 2014, which was a dream come true for me. I was Cory's first client when he started at Locations. Although he never had any prior experience selling real estate, you would think that you were working with a pro. He was confident in his dealings with me and very professional throughout by constantly keeping in touch with me at all hours of the day with my questions and concerns. I had started my search for another home during pre-Covid times, but I decided to wait until the pandemic settled down. Unfortunately, my decision to stop searching was a bad one, as home prices skyrocketed and the competition became fierce. But when I informed Cory that I was ready to purchase another home, Cory was ready and willing to help me again. Within two weeks of contacting Cory, I was selected as a prospective buyer and I was on my way to purchase my second home. I know how difficult and competitive it was out there to be considered, and I strongly believe that I wouldn't have been chosen if it wasn't for Cory's assistance and expertise. Now from 2014 to 2022, the technology of Locations has improved tremendously. With the help of Cory and Team Jenni (especially Kelsey), the process seemed effortless on my end. And Cory was there to always make sure that the paperwork and any transaction needed was done on a timely manner. Within a month's time, the closing process was completed. I am a 30-year business owner, and I consider Cory as my "Realtor for Life" and a true friend. I feel Cory has always looked out for my best interests, and I would not hesitate to recommend Cory to anyone looking to sell or buy a home. I am certain that Cory will treat them with the utmost respect and integrity as he has shown me. read more

My wife and I met Cory four years ago when he helped us buy our first home. It was such a smooth and easy process that there was no question we'd work with him again when we decided to upgrade and move into a bigger home. Cory was able to provide even better service this time around. He was present with us through the entire process and really went out of his way to make sure we had all our questions answered and were updated. He has a great network and introduced us to other great businesses such as B&B Mortgage, Building Specs Hawaii, Maliu Plumbing, and Progressive Electric to put together a team to address all the needs of our home purchase from getting a mortgage to addressing all our home inspection issues. All in all, Cory has been wonderful to work with, super knowledgeable, and his sincerity really exhibits how much he cares about the well-being of his clients. Highly recommend! read more

Cory is an exceptional real estate agent in every way I can think of. We were so lucky to have found him! We met Cory over a year ago and he has been helping us to successfully buy a home we love. GREAT COMMUNICATION I remember the first time we met with Cory after picking him as our agent, did something that I think says a lot about him: he asked us what we look for in an agent and what was most important to us. I know people who have had bad experiences with other agents, so I think is was a great first conversation to have. Our answer to that question was that we thought communication was important, and I have to say Cory REALLY listened! He called/texted/emailed to make sure we were both always updated. Things can get complicated or start moving really fast, so it was a huge relief that I could so easily reach him with questions. NOT PUSHY Cory didn't push us to more expensive homes (I've heard of agents doing this to get a higher commission). In fact, we finally settled on a house that was perfectly in our comfort zone, and he even steered us away from houses that he thought wouldn't be good for us--he even did this for the more expensive houses. Cory didn't rush us into any decisions (other agents just want to get paid fast with minimal work but Cory wanted to help us find the perfect place!). In fact, Cory helped us figure out a smart timeline given what was going on in our lives. This is why it took over a hear of planning with Cory before we actually bought a house. HE LOOKS OUT FOR YOU I really appreciated all the honest feedback he gave for all the different properties. He pointed out flaws and potential issues so that we walked into everything with our eyes open. We had a complicated situation which made our offers on houses less attractive and therefore less likely to be accepted. He explained this to us and came up with a strategy to give us the best shot of success, and it worked! He was empathetic to how the process was affecting us. For example, we got bummed out about making an offer that wasn't accepted early on and because of that we just weren't in the headspace to find something we liked. He told us it's entirely understandable to feel that way and gave us some time to come to terms with the "loss" before moving on in our search. A GREAT RESOURCE Cory is super smart and gives such good advice! If you have a question (or task) that he can't personally answer (or do), he has great connections. Need a handyman? Cory knows a guy. Need an electrician? Plumber? Mortgage broker? Cory will hook you up with the best there is. We have been very happy with all the people he's connected us with (especially Jay Miller). Even after we bought the house, when we need something, Cory has made abundantly clear that he is still here for us. Overall, Cory is fantastic at his job. He works so hard for his clients! He made this huge daunting process so much easier! He took things off of our plates whenever and wherever he could. We are so grateful! read more

Brandon and I were so excited to be looking for our first home and we couldn't have been any happier with the service that we received through locations. Cory was so attentive and quick to respond. He really made this any easy process. He educated us on everything that we needed to know and made sure that we felt comfortable the whole way. Cory is so knowledgeable and he supported us in all of our decisions along the way. We will definitely recommend locations and Cory to any of our friends and family in the future. read more

We called listing agent Cory and let him know what we wanted and he took care of everything. Very thorough and followed up as needed, considerate with our schedule. Appreciate his professional knowledge to help us move forward with our purchase. Great working with him. read more

My fiancé and I wrote separate reviews because we each have so many great things to say about Cory! As a first time single-family home buyer, in a sense that I've never had to go through the A-Z processes of using the search engine, going to open houses, placing an offer, going through home inspections, and signing a million pieces of paperwork, I have never imagined an experience so seamless as the one we had with Cory as our realtor. Buying a home can be overwhelming, stressful, and confusing with all the different terminology, calculations, and timelines. However, when you have someone like Cory by your side, you need not worry. He will take the time to patiently explain the situation thoroughly until you fully understand. He is an extremely hard worker, and will not push you into a bad sale. He is 100% dedicated to the client and not for his own benefits. Diligent with texts, calls, and emails. I feel that anyone would be lucky to have Cory help them buy or sell a home for them. It was his confidence in us, himself, his team, and our goals that we were able to achieve a wonderful home on the East side at a very reasonable cost. Even after we closed, he followed up with us to make sure everything was okay and that we filed for our home exemption. It takes a lot of skill to execute a home purchase, and I'm thoroughly impressed with Cory's expertise in the industry. Highly recommended! Fiancé: Trustworthy, transparent, and reliable are just some of the words to describe our go-to Locations realtor, Cory Takata. I've known Cory on a personal level for the last 15 years through the surfing and retail industry. When I heard he moved over to the real estate game, I instantly knew he would be successful. I decided to reach out to him on a professional level after hearing many success stories from close friends and family. 7 months after our first casual coffee meeting at Salt Kakaako, we are the new single family homeowners in the wealthiest zip codes in Hawaii, 96821. This could not have been possible without the vision and communication between my fiancé, Cory, and I. This was especially difficult but rewarding as my fiancé and I planned for a 200 person wedding in August and dealt with a global pandemic. Nevertheless, Cory made the home buying process seamless. We were able to negotiate a substantial amount of credit(which helped us get a lower interest rate from our bank)from the sellers due to Cory's hard work. It's just a matter of time till Cory is promoted to partner and/or owns a real estate firm and will be too busy for the little guys. Mahalo Cory! read more

Cory is the consummate professional...smart, on the ball, and highly responsive to his clients. He gives great advice and truly cares about building a long-term relationship with his clients, as opposed to the one-and-done transactional approach many other brokers take. I would happily use Cory on future transactions and highly recommend him to others. read more

Cory was exceptional in helping my wife and I navigate a complicated sale process involving our condo on Oahu. He went the extra mile in researching comparable property sales and following through on our requests and his proposals. His knowledge and connections in arranging the most thorough and accurate appraisal proved invaluable. He was always very personable and we thoroughly enjoyed our business interactions with him. He has our highest recommendation and we would not hesitate to call upon him again for help in buying or selling a home or condo in Hawaii. read more

We are so impressed with Cory Takata. He is hard-working, knowledgeable, and always on top of things. As first-time home buyers we had a lot to learn. Thankfully, Cory made us feel comfortable, guiding us through each step and answering all our questions no matter how big or small. He took the time to go over all the properties we were interested in until we were confident we found the right one for our 'ohana. He helped us stand out, and we were able to put our best offer forward. We truly believe his commitment, and great relationships and connections were key in securing our home. He also had amazing resources for everything we needed, but it was his positivity and all around great attitude that made our home buying experience fun and stress-free! Cory Takata has a heart of gold and his passion for his work and genuine care for his clients is evident. We are grateful for this opportunity to have worked with him and know he will continue to provide the best service to others pursuing the home of their dreams. read more