Featured Brokers Joseph Garcia, BIC, Christina Sotelo, BA When it comes to running a successful real estate brokerage, Joseph Garcia and Christina Sotelo rely on the oldest, 808-896-9000 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 LUXURY ESTATE KOHALA RANCH SENSATION Delight in the luxuriant Mauna Lani Resort. Only moments from the beach, and fabulous amenities, this 2 BD/2 Bath turnkey condo can be used as a vacation rental, or as a primary residence. With 2 championship golf courses so close, this property is a hole-in-one! NEW LISTING NEW LISTING SPACIOUS PENTHOUSE PUAKEA BAY ESTATES Located just past the ocean’s edge atop the cliffs of Puakea Bay, this 12,927sf estate features 9 beds, 10 full/3 half baths, and amenities including a pool, dry and steam saunas, tennis court, and a separate guest residence. Located within the exclusive Puakea Bay Estates gated community, this property includes 2 adjoining 10-acre parcels to create your ideal personal Hawaiian paradise. MLS 292652 $9,995,000 4 7 Set in the highly desirable Heathers of the Kohala Ranch, this 4 BD/3.5 Bath home is a tremendous value. Spend the day enjoying endless views on this privately gated and fenced 3.14 Acre Custom Estate, or keep cool relaxing in the swimming pool! NEW LISTING Featuring panoramic ocean views this Peggy Chestnut custom built home includes two separate living areas, and is a complete work of art. Every room in this 4 BD/3 Bath luxury estate is fashioned to inspire the senses. Surrounded by an acre of fruit trees, this home truly has everything! NEW LISTING 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 $2,900,000 OCEANFRONT VACATION RENTAL The eye catching oceanfront stunner on Alii Drive captures the essence of oceanfront living. NO yard maintenance on this one as the building is three stories of pure ocean delight! Situated on the water’s edge, this 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom oceanfront estate captures incredible ocean views in all directions! 4 Bd / 4 Baths. MLS 607771 $1,999,999 OCEANFRONT STUNNER Step into this extraordinary, non-rented, oceanfront residence and enjoy the sounds and feeling of pure oceanfront luxury at its best! This turnkey stunner has some of the very best oceanfront views, from Kailua Bay for the cruise ships, to the Sheraton and the mouth of Keauhou Bay. 2 Bd / 2 Baths. MLS 601570 $899,000 HALE PAPA LANI RETREAT Situated only minutes from Kailua Kona, this Gated 5 Bd / 5 Bath Hawaiian plantation estate is situated on 5.53 meticulously manicured acres. This property boasts 2 additional separate cottages, a pool, fruit trees, garden paths, and water features. Incredible Ocean and Bay views! NEW LISTING MLS 611052 $1,850,000 JUST SOLD JUST SOLD OCEANFRONT SPECTACULAR Successful oceanfront, fully furnished, vacation 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 $1,895,000 Experience the verdant luxury of South Kona with this 3 bd / 3 Bath with an office, South Kona Estate. Situated on 2.28 Acres, the residence is surrounded with coffee plants, fruit trees, and much more. The property also boasts views from Keauhou to South Point that will be sure to amaze and inspire you every day! Very close to Keauhou, shopping and beach activities! MLS 611738 $929,000 MLS 612657 $1,299,000 HUALALAI VISTAS MLS 612148 $1,395,000 MAUNA LANI BRILLIANCE MLS 611736 $649,900 West Hawaii Real Estate | December 8, 2017 3 Real Estate West Hawaii “Live Big.” December 8, 2017 | West Hawaii Real Estate | ©2017 West Hawaii Real Estate distributed bi-weekly in West Hawaii Today. Published December 8, 2017. A publication of the West Hawaii Today Advertising Department. | Questions or comments: Kelly Bolyard, Head of Advertising • kbolyard@westhawaiitoday.com 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 word-of-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
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