Jason recently helped me purchase a condo. He is a great agent that guided me through the process,…read moreas this was my first time purchasing my own place. It's important to have someone experienced because there's so much paperwork and he was able to catch a missing statement in my deed. If I had any questions I would email him and he responded very quickly. He also would just check in with me from time to time for updates. I really appreciate the help you provided Jason! Thank you!

Jason has helped me through two home purchases and one sale. He was very responsive and guided me…read morethrough the entire process from start to finish. He assisted me finding a place that met my budget and what I wanted in a home, helped me compare mortgage lenders, and even small things such as cleaning up the home I was selling. I highly recommend Jason for anyone who needs help purchasing or selling a home.

Anthony, Where to start I could go on!!…read more Most importantly if you are looking for a Trustworthy all around skilled Professional look no further I highly recommend Anthony. From start to finish throughout my Selling process in this challenging market he has always made me feel very reassured and that things were always moving in a positive direction as smoothly as possible. Lastly with the amount of skills he possesses as being an all around handyman is an added asset that can help save you lots of money through your home process one less thing to worry about for sure. We couldn't have done it or asked for a better Agent than himself #BestRealtor #AlwaysGoingAbove&Beyond

Anthony was an incredible realtor to work with. My husband and I just recently sold our condo in…read moreOahu and he guided us every step of the way. He was so quick to respond to our messages and calls and got back to us so efficiently and effectively anytime we had questions about the selling process. If you are looking for a great realtor who is in your corner and happy to help you buy or sell he is your guy! We loved him so much when we bought our place that we also had him help us sell it! We are so grateful for Anthony!

Charlene and the rest of the Tongg + Partners team completely knocked it out of the park. Frankly,…read moremy wife and I hold ourselves and others to a very high standard, especially on something as consequential as the selling our ($900,000) home. It is incredibly rare that I would give someone a 5/5 star rating across the board, but there is no doubt in my mind that it was incredibly well deserved in this instance. From the start, Charlene stood out from all of the other brokers that we interviewed. Her warm personality, knowledge of the market, professional demeanor, and attention to detail was very impressive. I knew this was a person that would be willing to work hard to earn my trust. Her marketing strategy was very impressive, and her willingness to put 'skin in the game' convinced me that she would be the best choice to sell our home. Despite a pretty cool housing market, we received six offers within one week of listing our home! Additionally, all of the offers were either at, or above, full ask! I don't believe there is any way this would have happened without Char's extremely aggressive and successful marketing strategy. Of note, our escrow process went incredibly smooth, and this was directly attributable to the efforts of Charlene's team. They stayed on top of every detail and kept us informed the entire time. If you want to hire a 1% commission broker - I wish you the best of luck. If you want the piece of mind of hiring the best broker, with the best team, and a proven track record, I strongly encourage you to contact Charlene Tongg!

Closed and done! I gotta thank my Realtor (now friend) Elayne for all her hard work and patience…read morewith us through this process. Moving from the mainland and working with us remotely and then working w my husband still in mainland was a challenge and we got it done! All with the help of the Tongg group amazing support team. The high level of prompt communication and truly felt like our transaction was important to them. They pointed us in the right direction for ALL our needs locally and we were not disappointed. Would def do business with them in the future and would recommend their services to anyone in need of purchasing or selling their home ***update*** 8 months later and i still stand by by my original review and then some! Tongg and partners have become Ohana for us. You will experience the true meaning of aloha as you make your new home in Hawaii! Highly recommend.

I found Elizabeth by doing a search on the internet from Virginia, by searching on top agents on…read moreOahu. She lived up to that reputation from day one that I started working with her. I came to Oahu in January for a house hunting trip where she met me and gauged my interest in types of homes I wanted based on my budget, location and size of home, (she adjusted my expectations coming from the mainland!) and took me out to neighborhoods that met my desires and we narrowed down locations and neighborhoods over the next four days. When I went back to the mainland, she conducted a few video tours of homes for me prior to my relocating here permanently in February, when the search began in earnest. Shortly after my arrival here, the COVID crisis began and it became difficult to view homes in person and the inventory of homes shrank as well, but that only seemed to make Elizabeth work smarter not harder. She asked me to open my search terms up a little as well, and within a few days we found the house of my dreams and I'm extremely thankful for her persistence, literally amidst a crisis. And her patience, for dealing with me. Elizabeth also recommended a lender who was able to get me an EXCELLENT percentage rate on a Jumbo loan. That's part of her overall service. Elizabeth is the ultimate Real Estate professional. From the day I contacted her until I got here and closed on a home she was there for me at any time of day. You won't find a better agent on the Islands. Larry W Cartier

I would like to thank Elizabeth for making my home purchase such a breeze! From start to finish,…read moreyou always had a positive attitude and you were absolutely great at answering our questions and I appreciated you keeping us in the loop. We can across a few issues however I didn't have to worry because you handled the issues like a pro! Thank you so much for everything it was a pleasure working with you and if I buy another home, you will be my realtor!!

Darcy was easy to work with, he cares about helping his clients find the right place, and offers a…read moregreat rebate for buyers. I would highly recommend him to anyone making a real estate purchase.

Darcy Thiele from Hoku Real Estate was instrumental in closing our deal in a highly desired…read morecomplex. We unfortunately were buying our townhouse when the market was hot and there was a lot of competition with other buyers. Darcy held our hand during the bidding wars and was able get the townhouse at the top of our list under market value. He is a very thorough, kind, proactive and knowledgeable person. It is hard to find realtors who don't run on "Island Time." During our home buying process, I was worried he wasn't getting enough time with his family because he was so quick to answer emails and problem solve issues. Besides his strong work ethic, it is pretty incredible he shares half of his commission with you. You can the rebate subtracted in your closing costs. It was a blessing having to come up with less cash since we had an expensive move from California. I am very critical of realtors since I have worked in the commercial real estate industry for almost 9 years and own 4 properties. I have to give a lot of praise to Darcy for his professionalism and passion for superior customer service.

Charissa not only helped us find a great home for our growing family but also taught me everything…read moreI didn't know about the real estate process. Buying a house is terrifying the first time because I didn't know what to expect, the contract language was confusing, and I didn't understand everything that the process entailed. Charissa made me cheat sheets with real estate vocab, answered all of my questions (usually more than once ), and went out of her way to reach out often while we were in waiting periods to provide updates. It is scary to sign away all the money you've been saving for so many years so I am beyond grateful that we had a realtor who treated us like family and not just a customer. You can tell she truly cares about you finding the perfect home and she isn't just in this for the money. I'll be recommending her to all of my friends!

Working with Charissa for the first time was an absolute pleasure, and I certainly hope it won't be…read moremy last. From start to finish, her communication was flawless, keeping everyone aligned and informed throughout the entire transaction. What stood out most was her top-notch dedication to taking care of our Buyer; she truly went above and beyond to ensure a smooth and successful experience. Thank you, Charissa, for your outstanding professionalism and hard work. I am incredibly grateful for your partnership and look forward to working together again in the future!

Russ Trinidad is excellent, trustworthy, dependable, and honest. He is the perfect type of real…read moreestate professional you want handling one of the most important and expensive decisions in your life -- where you will live. I am very picky with my housing needs, as a military officer experienced with multiple moves, homes owned, and homes rented (as renter and landlord). Last summer when I had to sell my Waikele house that I rented out for over 20 years, I chose Russ to represent me, instead of the outstanding real estate company that managed this rental house (this company represented me when I initially purchased this house over 20 years ago). I needed an extra special real estate professional, as I was expecting a difficult sale in late 2022. The tenant unexpectedly passed away, the Hawaii housing market crashed, mortgage rates hit historic highs, and the house was in need of major renovations. After interviewing several highly recommended real estate professionals, including those that UpNest arranged for me, I discovered Russ. It was only after extensive interviews that I discovered what a hidden gem Russ was. The low number of customer reviews on the various real estate websites do not do Russ justice. The result? As I live on the mainland and had not returned to Hawaii for 15 years, I had to rely on Russ to handle 100% of my house renovation and house sale in Hawaii. Russ handled $100K of upgrades to the entire house -- from new roof to new everything inside. He even offered his own personal muscle power to deal with an unexpected plumbing issue that was easy enough for him to handle, instead of paying the contractors additional money to modify the work order that I already paid for. Despite the challenging market, Russ successfully sold the house shortly after opening for almost 7 figures -- much more than I expected. Critical to the sale was all of the sales strategy development, planning, and execution needed to achieve a sales win in a challenging real estate market. Though I am extremely picky, Russ continually earned my trust with his constant updates, immediate solutions to arising issues, and sound judgment, that I deferred most of the decisions to Russ the deeper we got into the renovations. I would have posted this much much sooner after the sale, if it had not been for other personal issues I had to deal with first. Hopefully this depth of this review can get across what an incredible real estate professional that Russ is. And what a good man he is -- somebody that I would absolutely vouch for and recommend to friends and family to handle your real estate needs.

I rented a apartment/condo through Russ T. at Pacific Realty Ventures and have nothing but…read morepositives to say. From day 1, I knew that I was in good hands and Russ always made me feel comfortable throughout the rental process. Like another reviewer said, you can tell he is a family man and genuinely cares for his clients. I would recommend PRV to anyone looking for Real estate services in Hawaii, and would be happy to be a repeat customer.

Tim Tengan stuck by us through thick and thin as we searched for our home. Through pregnancy, job…read moreloss and indecisiveness Tim was patient, understanding and always willing to change strategies. My husband and I jumped into buying a home. We decided to show up at random open houses hoping that we would recognize our perfect home when we walked through the door. No such thing happened. We went to an open house on a Sunday in Pearl City and met Tim as he readied the house for showing. We were the typical first time wannabe home buyers, critiquing the paint, the flooring, the sizes of the room and the state of the appliances and bathroom. Tim talked to us and immediately zeroed in on the important stuff: what were we looking for? What is important to us, location or size of the home? Were we looking to remodel or were we looking for a place that was move-in ready? Tim's personality gelled with ours immediately. He is genuine, trustworthy and has a more "local" personality for our taste. He wasn't pushy at all and after speaking to us asked if we were working with a particular realtor. We asked if he was available. He did warn us that in the real estate market, houses move fast. He does his due diligence in getting the latest homes on the market and letting his clients know immediately when they're available. He has even driven clients on their lunch break to see a home! When we started working with Tim we were newlyweds. As we continued our search we found out we were pregnant. Tim continued to scour the housing market for homes that fit in our budget (a never ending fluctuation as we considered our finances) and was not disheartened at all when we told him that we wanted to see something in the 250K and below range. When baby came we took a hiatus from our search and Tim would still contact us periodically to see how we were doing and if we were ready to roll. Through the arduous process of home ownership Tim has seen us through even the roughest times (2 weeks from getting our keys and my husband lost his job). If you are looking for a realtor who will work with your best interests in mind, I highly recommend Tim Tengan.

It has been a pleasant experience working with Tim and Lisa. They have helped me with 3…read moretransactions, both buying and selling. They are very knowledgeable about the market throughout the island and will make the process of looking for, and choosing a home as pleasant as possible =). Will continue to use their services in the future and highly recommend them.