Featured Broker Joseph Garcia, BIC, Christina Sotelo, BA 808-896-9000 West Hawaii Real Estate | May 10, 2017 3 kathy@oceans1.com 78-6831 Alii Dr. Ste. 163, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Each o ce independently owned and operated Kathy J. Christiansen, Broker INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE Hawaii Business Top 100 Realtors Enter this home through a private gated entrance to amazing ocean vistas just in front of you! The warm and cozy living area is open and inviting and flows to the stunning pool and spa by way of over sized pocket door systems. 4 Bd / 2.5 Baths. An extraordinary estate residence awaits you as you enter a beautiful gated entrance into this charming small development of just 8 parcels, nestled in one the most desirable area’s of Kailua-Kona in Historical Holualoa. 4 Bd / 4.5 Baths. SPACIOUS PENTHOUSE I‘OLANI LUXURY MLS 605851 $1,499,000 CUSTOM SPECTACULAR MLS 299272 $2,295,000 KEAUHOU ESTATES Beautiful furnished Keauhou estates home with panoramic Kailua bay and ocean views! Situated on a private, elevated corner lot, this single level home has unobstructed views and privacy from every direction. 3 Bd/ 3 and 2 half Baths. REDUCED MLS 288683 $949,000 OCEANFRONT LUXURY Encompassing 4.87 acres of pristine land, this tropical retreat is magical and panoramic. Exquisite detail of luxurious finish throughout. Includes 2, ten acre parcels. 9 Bd / 10 Full, 3 Half Baths. MLS 292652 $9,995,000 OCEANFRONT SPECTACULAR Successful oceanfront, fully furnished, turnkey rental! Step through the gated courtyard to a front entrance of blue ocean just in front of you as you’re mesmerized by the stunning coastline. 3 Bed/3 Baths. MLS 606606 $1,995,000 PANORAMIC OCEANVIEWS Beautiful estate residence overlooking the Kona Coast and Kailua Bay! Well maintained tropical landscape overlooking a stunning pool setting with fabulous plantings and lavish mature trees. 3 Bd / 3 Baths. MLS 292164 $1,099,000 5 ACRE HORSE RANCH Fabulous Hawaiiana Ranch with an oversized arena and barn with 2 padded horse stalls! Luxurious fi nishes and architecture in all directions, with magnificent ocean and Kailua Bay views. 3 Bd / 3 and two Half Baths + Separate Guest Quarters. MLS 602778 $3,900,000 CASA DEL SOL An extraordinary fully furnished custom villa! Enter through one of two gates, into your own sanctuary of beauty with amazing ocean views! This home includes two 10 acre parcels and captures the spectacular Lyman’s Bay! 5 Bd / 5.5 Baths. MLS 288186 $2,199,000 OCEANFRONT STUNNER Step into this extraordinary, oceanfront residence and enjoy pure oceanfront luxury at its best! This turnkey stunner has some of the very best oceanfront views. You’ll see tropical fish swimming in the surf and Spinner dolphins frolicking just in front of you. 2 Bd / 2 Baths. MLS 601570 $899,000 KOHALA BY THE SEA Sweeping panoramic ocean views! Pool and spa! Photo voltaic! Whale watching at its very best! Extraordinary luxury residence nestled and perched up just above the magnificent blue ocean! Top of the line finishes and gated! 4 Bd /3 Full Baths, 2 Half Baths. REDUCED PHOTOVOLTAIC MLS 290294 $2,399,000 4 7 NEW LISTING NEW LISTING SOLD When it comes to running a successful real estate brokerage, Joseph Garcia and Christina Sotelo rely on the oldest, but most important trick in the book: Good, old-fashioned customer service. Garcia is the owner and broker-incharge of Kona Real Estate Management, a small, professional real estate company that has been growing quickly because of wordof mouth from satisfied clients. Christina Sotelo, BA, is Garcia’s daughter and partner. Kona Real Estate Management specializes in the management of long-term rentals, home check services and real estate sales. Their new website, KonaHomesandRentals. com, is up and running and features all their listings plus long-term rentals. Garcia began his real estate career in 1972 and has been in the profession for 30 years on Hawaii Island. Sotelo obtained her broker’s license more than a year ago, and has long been involved in the family business. “She’s been my right-hand person ever since high school,” said Garcia. “My clients like having her there. One of us is always available and we both know everything that’s going on.” Garcia, who has sold properties on all of the Hawaiian Islands, specializes in Kona homes and condos. He has also handled lease to fee-simple conversions and 1031 exchanges, and is experienced with helping investors. Many of his clients remained loyal to him for years to handle multiple sales. Frequent communication is essential throughout every step of a transaction, he says. Learning as much as possible about a property is key. “When you buy a piece of property, it’s a big investment,” said Garcia. “You need to know everything about it.” When it comes to representing sellers, Garcia makes sure properties are marketed on the multiple listing systems, including Zillow, Trulia and in West Hawaii Today. Word of mouth is also highly effective. Before a new listing hits the market, Garcia informs colleagues, who often find a buyer quickly. Impressed by Garcia and Sotelo’s service, many clients continuously urged them to go into property management. “They knew us, they trusted us, and they wanted us to handle their Hawaii affairs,” explained Garcia. Kona Real Estate Management now manages between 60 and 65 condominiums and 15 houses. As in real estate sales, careful communication is maintained with property owners. Customized service gives clients the freedom to make decisions about their property. “We manage their property as if it is our own,” he said. “We give it that personal touch.” The company also performs vacationproperty inspections to provide peace of mind while owners are away. This service is customized to each client. Cleanings can be arranged before owners arrive; refrigerators can be stocked with provisions for the first day back on the island. “When people get what they want, whether it’s a house, an apartment or a rental, it’s a joy to know how happy they are; that’s what we like to see,” said Garcia. CONTACT: Joseph A. Garcia, BIC Christina Sotelo, BA Kona Real Estate Management 329-3121 KonaHomesandRentals.com KonaJoe1@hawaii.rr.com Real Estate West Hawaii “Live Big.” May 10, 2017 | West Hawaii Real Estate | ©2017 West Hawaii Real Estate distributed bi-weekly in West Hawaii Today. Published May 10, 2017. 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