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Step into 895 square feet of bliss in
this 2 Bed / 2 Bath ground floor condo.
With unparalleled views of Keauhou Bay,
and the golf course at your lanai, this
condo is close to all the best activities
in Keauhou. Successful as a rental, this
unit is exceptional as a home!
NEW LISTING
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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!
SPACIOUS PENTHOUSE
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7 78-6831 Alii Dr. Ste. 163, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Each o ce independently owned and operated
BAYVIEW ESTATES LUXURY
Enter through lead glassed doors to a home of amazing
beauty in finish and architecture, drawing you to magnificent
blue ocean views. This home blends privacy with exclusivity
featuring 3 Bd / 3 Baths. The gourmet kitchen includes
island with prep sink/disposal. A single level luxury home
that comes truly turn-key furnished, situated on a quiet
cul-de-sac that’s as peaceful as the glass tiled waterfall.
MLS 615094 $1,425,000
KONA COFFEE VILLAS
Live an enchanted life with this newly
remodeled condo. This 2 Bed/2 Bath unit
features a loft , jaw-dropping views, pool,
and tennis courts, this condo is in one of the
most desirable complexes in all of Kona. Now
Solar added for extra savings!
MLS 616609 $319,000
DELIGHTFUL KEAUHOU CONDO
MLS 616608 $350,000
JUST SOLD
MLS 612657 $1,099,000
Enjoy serenity South of Kona, while only being
moments from Kona via the Ali‘i Bypass road.
Features include 46 acres of fertile ranch land,
unparalleled views, and a self-sustaining Hawaiian
style cottage. Subdivided, ask about 21.4 vacant
acres available for separate purchase.
NEW LISTING
CASA DEL SOL
An extraordinary fully furnished custom
villa! Ener 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 $2,100,000
LUXURY ESTATE
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!
JUST SOLD
MLS 611738 $929,000
SELF SUSTAINING RANCH
MLS 616681 $6,900,000
REDUCED
HALE PAPA LANI RETREAT
MLS 611052 $1,699,000
KOHALA RANCH SENSATION
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
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 $1,799,000
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, 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, Kona-
HomesandRentals.com, is up and running
and features all their listings plus longterm
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
remain 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
Featured Broker Joseph Garcia, BIC, Christina Sotelo, BA
Real Estate West Hawaii
“Live Big.”
May 11, 2018 | West Hawaii Real Estate | ©2018 West Hawaii Real Estate distributed bi-weekly in West Hawaii Today. Published May 11, 2018.
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