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FOR BUYERS, I bring a good understanding of what it is moving from the mainland to Hawaii which agents who have lived here a long time may not completely understand. There are more challenges moving to Hawaii than within the mainland. For instance, when I moved here I couldn't get quick and clear answers of why some properties pay around 3x more property taxes than others, why you can’t build a pool on the ocean side of a house, or why you may have to pay an extra 7.25% tax on the total value of the house when you decide to sell it in the future.

I have good knowledge of the Windward side of Oahu, particularly Kailua-Lanikai, including things like beaches, tides, winds, walking/hiking/biking areas, as well as schools, restaurants, shopping, and amenities. Wind, for instance, is an important consideration because many homes do not have air conditioning and a cool breeze can make a world of a difference. While in Oahu I have lived in four different locations and now in Lanikai, next to Kailua.

I bring practical experience in identifying good investment properties, particularly if you are thinking of vacation rentals or relinquishing a 1031 exchange investment property for a personal residence in Hawaii and want to continue differing paying those taxes. Yes, you read it correctly, for a personal residence! Call me to find out how.

FOR SELLERS, find the "Goodvibes" of your home and don't list before you read this: Homes may not have Goodwill (intangible additional value) like businesses do, but they can certainly have Goodvibes which are usually the result of smart changes in floor layout, furniture location, aesthetics, ergonomics, outdoor spaces and other aspects of a home that can be easily changed. These Goodvibes are intangible additional values of your home and will positively impact the selling price of it.

With my wife Bea, we can help you find those Goodvibes in your house whether you are selling now or in the future. We are a husband-wife team with years of experience and many projects, all with positive financial returns. Bea is a graduate of residential design with a masters in ergonomics and this knowledge is available to you free of charge.  We are here to help you make smart and valuable home changes and earn your trust.  Even if you decide not to sell your home, any changes you implement will make you and your friends feel better in your home and make you proud.

A little bit about me … I am an engineer, entrepreneur and experienced real estate agent who felt a heart-calling to move to Oahu, Hawaii in 2021. Before Hawaii we lived for fifteen years in Sedona, AZ, where I was practicing real estate as a Top 3% Sotheby’s agent.  With my wife Bea, a graduate in residential design, we purchase homes and remodeled them for sale or vacation rental. I’m a US citizen born in Chile, fluent in Spanish. In 2021, I was rated a Top 1% US Hispanic Real Estate agent. I enjoy spending time with my family, the outdoors, hiking, beach, gardening, reading, meditation, and Tai-Chi. Looking forward to talking to you soon!