He can mix friendly with professional. Its amazing how he finds balance between the two…read more We were his tenants for a year and during that year, he made everything easy and comfortable for us. Im planning on starting my own rental portfolio and I definitely would Darren to be my manager too.

I've been with Darrens Team since the original owner interviewed him! Liz is a rock star addition…read more Together, they're gifts that keep on giving! & trust, we've been through it - they're straight forward & help you take care of the house you've made a home. My keiki that grew up in this house now live next door & I'll simply say this ... I'm at peace moving on. Consistent, considerate, helpful & sincerely appreciated & that's an understatement!

Hands down, this company is the best property manager we've ever had. Mike Ablan made the…read moreonboarding process so easy. He found tenants for us almost immediately. Their whole team has been so good at communicating with us on repairs. Unfortunately, after 2 years, we had to have a family member move into the unit. I was a bit worried about telling Mike, but he was totally understanding about the whole situation. Not only is Mike extremely efficient, as an added bonus he's a really nice guy. We're going to miss working with him.

Mine was a simple inquiry for information on property management fees. The response was to set up a…read morecall. Fees should be straightforward. Busy people who work all day, particularly in healthcare, aren't typically available for a "call" during the day. I have a very desirable property and this was a disappointment - apparently I am not the only reviewer that asked a simple question and got nothing.

Laura Fleming and her team were absolutely amazing! We were on the fence about selling our first…read morehome in Hawai'i. That home was so special to us, and selling it was not an easy decision. Laura came highly recommended by our property manager, who had managed our home for several years--and now we know why. Please check out my review for Hawaii Pacific Property in Kapolei if you are looking for a good team to manage your home. From the start Laura was professional, organized, and extremely thorough. What stood out most about Laura was her empathy. She never pushed us to sell but truly listened and supported us through the process. Although we had exhausted all the options to make it work, I still had hope that somehow someway we could keep our beloved home. When we finally decided to sell she made a great personable presentation. Her presentation included clear charts, graphs, and market comparisons that made the process easy to understand and gave us full confidence in her strategy. Costs were upfront from the beginning. We were also in the process of purchasing another home on the mainland and had interviewed several realtors--and no one matched the caliber of Laura and her team. Their professionalism, communication, and genuine care set them apart. The communication was outstanding. We were notified every time someone viewed our home, and we received weekly email updates on how many times our listing had been viewed online, what homes sold in the area, . Laura personally called my husband or me every Monday with updates, and her team sent weekly seller reports with clear next steps. Everything was seamless, using DocuSign, Zoom, and other digital tools that made the entire process smooth and stress-free, even while we were on the mainland. We are so grateful to Laura and her team for guiding us step by step and making this sale such a positive experience. Highly recommend if you want a team who is professional, compassionate, and reliable!

I initially contacted Team Lally because Chat told me about their Guaranteed Sale Program, which…read moretheir website promotes as a way to sell your home quickly -- or they'll buy it. The website makes it sound straightforward and gives the impression that you can confidently move forward with purchasing another home. I mentioned this directly to Alesia Borja (MRP, SRES, PSA) before our Zoom meeting. As a listing partner with those credentials, I expected her to understand the program and explain how it works. Instead, the meeting turned into a long one-hour listing presentation, and the Guaranteed Sale Program was not discussed at all, even though that was the main reason I contacted them. Her follow-up response was that she would "connect me with the broker for clarity" and that the program is not designed for sellers who want a home sold in 30 days. That felt like my question was sidestepped rather than answered. Adding to the confusion, my husband listens to Adrienne Lally and Attilio Leonardi on their Saturday morning radio show, where they consistently say that "if they cannot sell your home, they will buy it." That messaging is very clear, yet the explanation I received suggested the reality may be much more limited. Because of that, the Guaranteed Sale Program felt more like a marketing hook to draw people in rather than something clearly explained upfront. Pros: Organized general listing presentation. Cons: The Guaranteed Sale Program, heavily promoted on their website and radio show, is not what it appears to be. Despite this being the main reason I contacted them, the program was not discussed at all during the meeting. Adrienne knew I already have a realtor, who would facilitate my purchase while Team Lally would sell my home, yet the program was still sidestepped. No follow-up has been received.

Monika Kauhi made my families dream of owning a home in Hawai'i a reality! We interviewed quite a…read morefew other real estate professionals and none compared to her knowledge, professionalism, tenacity and genuine heart in fullfilling her customer's wants and needs. She was paitent in answering ALL of our questions and conccerns (which were many). She was there to guide us step by step until we got the keys to our new home and even now as the Landlord to our rental. Monika has proven to be an expert on Hawai'i real estate. She is trustworthy, honest and genuine. There is no other real estate professional I would recommend above her.

Evalani was awesome, not the greatest sellers market when we decided to sell so there was a little…read morebit of stress for sure but Evalani was great to work with, she allowed our input and gave the guidance we needed to find a buyer at a price we were satisfied with. I would recommend Mika Realty, a smaller personalized Realtor that I guarantee look out for you more than some of the bigger outfits. Mahalo Evalani!!!

My husband and I have been trying to find a rental that will accept our multiple pets for awhile…read morenow and have experienced that majority of the agents with other companies do not reply to any of our calls, emails, and/or texts. They don't even acknowledge that we reached out or applied. When a rental became available with Royal Realty, I immediately called the agent listed for the rental expecting no answer. However, he answered the phone immediately and was very pleasant and helpful! I was shocked! I told him, "Wow, thank you for even answering your phone! Most agents completely ignore my emails and calls." Rodney has consistently communicated with me throughout the viewing and application process. He has been the ONLY agent that has done so throughout our three months of hunting for a rental for our family. Just about when I was going to give up on finding a rental, we met Rodney today in person to view the rental and he was so kind and thorough. He explained every part of the home and even took us around the property to show us where the shared units were located, ones that we were not applying for, but that we would be sharing the space with. He took the time to get to know us as people and made us feel seen and welcomed. Most agents we've seen in person unlock the door and just tell us, "Okay you can go look inside" and never really talk to us or show us around. He was very transparent about the application process and the owners needing time to decide if they would be willing to accept our multiple pets. I told Rodney regardless of the outcome, I truly appreciated his timely and consistent communication with us and meeting him today. We are hopeful that the owners will accept our family and multiple pets, but even if not, our experience with Rodney makes us want to find a rental with this company since we know they will take care of us and our needs. Mahalo nui, Rodney!

Renter Beware: Avoid This Property Management Company…read more I rented through this agency for over 4 years, always paid on time, and left the apartment in better condition than when I moved in. Despite this, they withheld most my security deposit and tried to charge me for furniture that was never even provided in the unit. This wasn't an isolated incident of poor service -- I had requested replacement curtains after mine fell apart, and it took the agency over a year to follow through. Communication was consistently unresponsive and unprofessional throughout my tenancy. What makes this worse is that I now own a rental property myself. Having seen how this company treats tenants, I would never use them -- not as a renter, and not as an owner looking for a property management company. They seem far more interested in squeezing every dollar from deposits than treating good tenants fairly. If you're considering renting from this agency, think twice. And if you're a property owner considering hiring them to manage your property, look elsewhere.

I needed help searching for a place to live within a specific zip code/ price range/ bedroom amount…read moreand Kendall went above and beyond to help fulfill my house search. Not only is he quick at responding to emails but he also provided me with personalized links containing many different house options that met my standards. Kendall is a very reliable and kind person, I will most definitely be referring him to others. thank you so much Kendall, Jordann!

Kendall got back to me immediately when I requested his help- I'm so grateful and impressed that…read moreI'm leaving this review before I even reply back to him haha! But seriously, I am relocatiing from Washington state, and it has been extremely difficult to find an apartment in Honolulu, especially from a distance! So excited to be working with you, thank you Kendall.

I was planning a destination wedding and needed a place for my family and family-in-law to stay in…read more We knew we wanted to stay in Ko Olina, but needed an actual townhouse to rent. From a Google search, I found that Ola Properties had a nice online listing of all their rental properties online, this made things much easier than bouncing different addresses off through the phone. Furthermore, they show actual pictures of each of their rental homes online, so you can see how the interior is furnished (trust me, this makes a BIG difference!). I should mention that that the minimum rental period is 30 days though. Doesn't mean you actually have to be there for the whole month, but you do need to pay for a whole month at a time. At the time of my search, we only stayed for part of the month, but it still benefited us to go use Ola Properties. I mainly contacted Debi and she was awesome. With the 6-hr difference between us, we primarily contacted through email, but we were able to catch each other when we needed it. When we arrived, we were promptly greeted and given a tour of each house we rented. If there were any issues, we could call and/or text at any time. Even after we left, Debi was very helpful in answering my questions regarding our deposit. If we ever come back to Ko Olina, I'll definitely use Ola Properties again! Thanks Debi!

Ola Properties was my property manager starting in 2021, back when Larry was still involved. Things…read moreran smoothly back then, but once ownership changed, the quality went downhill fast. The biggest issue was the lack of communication and transparency. Decisions were made without consulting us, and when we asked questions, the responses always seemed to prioritize Ola's internal agenda rather than what was best for our villa. We also started noticing a steady increase in fees. What used to be a simple structure with a few charges turned into a long list--transaction fees, credit card fees, even fees just to speak to someone live. It felt excessive and, at times, questionable. The breaking point was how they handled our belongings when we decided to leave. We requested our original linens back, but they had removed tags to make everything "community linens." When we finally received items, they didn't match, some were clearly older than what we originally had, and others still had tags from different units. It was disorganized and unacceptable. To make matters worse, we were promised replacements or compensation, but in the end, we were given poor-quality linens that didn't come close to what we had before. Communication during this process was frustrating--calls and concerns were often ignored or brushed off. There are good people working there, but overall, the leadership and management practices made it impossible for us to trust the company. The lack of respect and common courtesy for the people who employ them--and who they claim to serve--is appalling. Based on our experience, I would not return. I have the emails and receipts if they wanted to dispute my claims.

Thank you to my sister for recommending this team because they were an absolute dream to work with…read more As a first time buyer I had no clue what I was getting myself into, and doing my own research/ talking with friends and family only made me more confused. But after taking with Sean and Raullen, I was able to take the first steps and felt like I was finally heading in the right direction. Their team was in contact with me basically everyday from the initial calls to viewing, step by step they explained everything, and anytime I had questions or needed recommendations they were always there to answer. They work with the purpose of supporting you, and communicate so well between each other and the other key people it takes to close on home, that within a month or 2 I was signing and handed my keys!! It's been about a year since then, and I'm so thankful to them for being there and basically holding my hand through the whole process. I'll be sure to contact them again when the time comes! Thank you Sean and Raullen!!

Okay whatever makes you sleep better at night.. lies and unethical and thank you for "allowing" us…read moreto break a lease as living in the house lead to MAJOR health issues with our minor son from living in that nasty house that was infested with mold, mildew & rodents!. And then retaliate charging for normal wear and tear of a house falling apart. We have pictures too. Shameful No damage was done on the property, as stated on the invoice this is normal wear and tear. Also this is a two unit property shared garage cans. With another tenant who also used the garbage cans, where we even helped our senior lower unit tenant dump her garbage the day we moved out, And when we moved in the cans were full and we had to request it to be removed. We have emails showing the cans were full and removed with rental company. Returning property as it was found, no damage done to the property. Normal wear and tear on the invoice and some are not even real. Duck tape so rodents don't go in the house.. wear and tear! And all health issues gone since moving out Security deposit can not be deducted for no damage and just wear and tear, as seen on invoice to the property. The towel bar was like 40 years old! Sean and Cathy can kick rocks with slippers on. Extremely unprofessional and unethical.

We bought our home while we were still living on the mainland, so everything had to be done…read moreremotely. Choosing David was one of the best decisions we made. From the beginning, he made the entire process easy. He visited properties for us, sent detailed videos, answered our questions quickly, and kept us updated without us even having to ask. What stood out most was that we never felt pressured. David was always honest, fair, and professional. He explained everything clearly, answered all of our questions, and gave us the information we needed to make our own decisions. As a military veteran, he understands the PCS process and was also very knowledgeable about our VA loan assumption. Moving is usually stressful, but David made the entire home-buying process feel smooth and stress-free. When we finally arrived in Hawaii, there wasn't a single surprise. The house was exactly as he had described it, which says a lot about how thorough and transparent he was throughout the entire process. We completely trust David. Whether we buy, sell, or rent a property in Hawaii in the future, he'll be the first person we call. We highly recommend him. もしハワイでお家の購入を考えている方がいたら、Davidさんは本当におすすめです。とても優しくて丁寧に、最後までしっかりサポートしてくれます!

Working with Hawaii Military Realty was an outstanding experience from start to finish. As a…read morefirst-time homebuyer, I had a lot of questions and wasn't familiar with the process, but David made the entire process feel manageable. He was patient, knowledgeable, honest, and always took the time to explain everything clearly. David and his son, Cameron, were an incredible team. They were both responsive, professional, and genuinely cared about helping me find the right home. Throughout the process, they kept me updated, answered every question I had, and were always available whenever I needed guidance. I couldn't be happier with my new home, and I highly recommend David and Cameron Kucic to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. If you're looking for people who genuinely care about their clients and go above and beyond, you won't find a better team.