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F P 808-896-9000 kathy@oceans1.com Kathy J. Christiansen, Broker INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE A TROPICAL PARADISE 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. MLS 291996 $1,595,000 78-6831 Alii Dr. Ste. 163, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Each o ce independently owned and operated Company Wide 2015 Top Producer Hawaii Business Top 100 Realtors 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 captures the spectacular Lyman’s Bay for surfi ng and a beautiful coastline with unbelievable sunsets! 5 Bd/5.5 Baths. MLS 288186 $2,349,900 OCEANFRONT LUXURY 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. MLS 292653 $10,500,000 EXTRAORDINARY LUXURY “Exceptional” is the word that comes to mind for this extraordinary value in Keauhou Estates! Casual luxury living at its finest with amazing finishes throughout. Improvements abound in this magical resort quality built tropical retreat, from stunning tropical wood flooring in the expansive living room to natural stone work that flows out to the covered lanai’s and grand pool area. 3 Bd/ 2.5 Baths MLS 296538 $1,199,000 PHOTOVOLTAIC NEW LISTING 7 West Hawaii Real Estate | July 20, 2016 3 When Sue Brown assists a buyer or seller, she takes their very best interests to heart and reacts accordingly. This approach has served her well during her 13 years in the real estate business, as evidenced by being the island’s top producing Realtor since 2009 for North & South Kona (the area extending from the Kona Airport through to the South Kona/Ka‘u district’s boundary). In 2007, Sue was chosen as Realtor of the Year by the West Hawaii Association of Realtors. In 2011, 2014 and 2016 she was listed among the state of Hawaii’s Top 100 Realtors by Hawaii Business Magazine. In addition, she was also recognized by Hawaii Business Magazine for Most Transactions in 2015 and 2016. According to Sue, much of her success to date has come from having a positive attitude and from being a longtime and active resident of Kona. Sue credits referrals from satisfied clients as being a prime reason for her success. Sue moved to West Hawaii 34 years ago from Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, Australia, with her husband Hilary and two young sons. Soon after arriving in South Kona, she saw the need for a preschool. And so began a 20-year career teaching children the importance of honesty, integrity, trust and respect. As Sue points out, these same core values apply very much in the real estate business. She credits her listening, negotiating skills, patience and empathy to her former students, many of whom have become her clients today. Sue transitioned from teaching to full-time real estate in 2003 with the same enthusiasm to serve the community. She is of the opinion that when you love what you do, it becomes your life and it feels like fun rather than work. In 2006, Hilary retired as president of Macfarms of Hawaii to become Sue’s real estate partner. He specializes in farms and land while Sue enjoys the challenge offered by all forms of real estate. Recently Sue launched her own brokerage firm: Sue Brown Realty & Associates. Joining Sue and Hilary is their son Tim and his wife Allyson, both of whom spent their pre-college years in Kona. Tim has a background in finance while Allyson’s background is in accounting. When Sue is not assisting a client, she can be seen on the tennis courts chasing yellow balls. Sue is co-captaining a 4.0 ladies tennis team, “Team Alohi.” The team recently placed first in a Sectional’s tournament in Maui and will be representing Hawaii in a national tournament in October. Sue’s soft, gentle approach makes her clients feel comfortable and confident. Her patience, tenacity, problem solving skills and willingness to really listen ensure her client’s goals will be met. Whether marketing a property for a seller or searching for a home for a buyer, Sue equally enjoys the journey and the adventures along the way. CONTACT: Sue Brown, RB, ABR Sue Brown Realty & Associates 808-936-7588 www.suebrownhawaii.com Featured Broker Sue Brown, RB Real Estate West Hawaii “Live Big.” July 20, 2016 | West Hawaii Real Estate | ©2016 West Hawaii Real Estate distributed bi-weekly in West Hawaii Today. Published July 20, 2016. A publication of the West Hawaii Today Advertising Department. | Questions or comments: Andrea Jasper, Advertising Features Writer • ajasper@westhawaiitoday.com


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