Featured Brokers Joseph Garcia, BIC, Christina Sotelo, BA 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 Company Wide 2015 Top Producer KOHALA BY THE SEA PHOTO VOLTAIC $2,688,000 MLS 290294 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 A TROPICAL PARADISE $1,595,000 MLS 291996 An extraordinary estate home awaits you! Be embraced by the magnificent panoramic ocean views! Amazing beauty in high finish and top notch architecture, including high ceilings, gourmet kitchen, pool with wonderful appliances. 3 bed / 4.5 baths CASA DEL SOL PHOTO VOLTAIC KEAUHOU ESTATES BEAUTY $1,299,000 MLS 288683 Captivating panoramic ocean view! Luxurious custom finishes throughout , including honed limestone flooring, and an oversized expansive lanai. 6 car garage! Lots of storage! 3 Bd / 2.5 Baths FABULOUS VACATION RENTAL $899,000 MLS 287471 LUXURIOUS ESTATE PHOTO VOLTAIC Stunning fully furnished custom estate residence of amazing architecture capitalizing on the aweinspiring Loaded with fine finishes, large glass window features, fabulous pocket doors! 4 Bd / 4 Baths On the golf course in Keauhou! A gated estate! Step into this lovely Keauhou residence with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in the main home and a wonderful 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom guest house, all on the 11th fairway of the Kona OCEANFRONT LUXURY $10,500,000 MLS 292652 Encompassing 4.87 acres of pristine land, this tropical retreat is magical and panoramic from the big and expansive open floor plans, capitalizing on the blue ocean views, to the exquisite detail of luxurious finish throughout. 9 Bd / 10 full, 3 half baths PANORAMIC SPECTACULAR! SOLD $525,000 MLS 291274 Stunning 180 degree view of the entire Kona coastline! The main level is boasting with views of the coastline and Kona sunsets from the master bedroom. The mother in law quarters located downstairs offers two bedrooms and one bathroom as well as ocean views! 4 Bd / 2 Full, 1 half baths 2,688,000 291996 Country Club! HEEIA BAY $1,499,000 MLS 280423 A hidden gem looking right into the Bay! Custom Luxury! Pool! Step into this beautiful estate residence on the amazing Heeia Bay that resonates pure luxury! Come see this rarely available location! 4 Bd / 3.5 Baths MAKALEI ESTATES $2,500,000 MLS 290293 Sweeping Ocean Views! Luxury in every direction and top notch architecture with high end finishes. The 5,028 sq. ft. main house has 3 bedroom suites. Step outside to the beautifully appointed guest house with a kitchenette and pocket doors. Also a 1/1 studio above the garage with a kitchenette. 6 Bd / 5 Full Baths, 2 Half baths $1,399,000 MLS 289028 ocean and tropical landscape views! SPACIOUS PENTHOUSE SOLD $499,000 MLS 292087 This stunning condo is bright and cheery, and comes fully furnished and turnkey! Tennis Courts, Pool/Spa, a Workout Facility, Billiards Table, Ping Pong Table, Meeting Rooms with Full Kitchen, Grand Room for those fun occasions, and so much more! 3 Bd / 2 baths REDUCED $2,399,000 MLS 288186 An extraordinary fully furnished custom villa! Enter through one of two gates, into your own sanctuary of beauty with amazing ocean views! This home captures the spectacular Lyman’s Bay for surfing and a beautiful coastline with unbelievable sunsets! 5 bed / 5.2 baths PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS! $1,199,000 MLS 292164 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 bed / 3 baths West Hawaii Real Estate | April 13, 2016 3 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 word-of-mouth from satisfied clients. Christina Sotelo, RA, is Garcia’s daughter and partner. Kona Real Estate Management specializes in the management of longterm rentals, home check services and real estate sales. Their new website, soon to be launched, will feature listings and 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 vacation-property 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 KonaJoe1@hawaii.rr.com Real Estate West Hawaii “Live Big.” April 13, 2016 | West Hawaii Real Estate | ©2016 West Hawaii Real Estate distributed bi-weekly in West Hawaii Today. Published April 13, 2016. 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