Buying or selling on Oʻahu? Here's how I'd do it.
The same step-by-step plan I'd give my own family, with practical tips I share with clients every week. No pressure, just a clear path.
Certified Full-Service Professional™ (CFSP), a Buffini & Company designation focused on full-service care before, during, and after every transaction.
Military Relocation Professional (MRP™), a National Association of REALTORS® certification focused on helping military service members, veterans, and their families buy and sell homes, including PCS moves and VA loans.
Five steps from first call to keys
Whether it's your first home or your fifth, resale or new construction, I handle the details from first call to keys, and I'm still here after you move in.
Talk story first
We start with a relaxed conversation about your goals, your timeline, and what a normal week looks like for you. Before we tour, we'll sign a written buyer agreement that spells out what I do for you and how I'm paid.
Get pre-approved, not just pre-qualified
A full pre-approval gives you a real number and makes your offer stronger. I'm happy to introduce you to lenders who know Oʻahu and VA loans well. They are independent, and you choose who to work with.
Choose an area for real life
Drive it at rush hour. Commute times, school options, and base access can shape your whole day on Oʻahu, so we look at how you'll actually live.
Tour smart, then write a clean offer
We compare homes side by side with honest pros and cons. Then I write a clear offer and work out the details with the listing agent to get you the strongest price and terms.
Inspect, close, and get your keys
Inspections, disclosures, appraisal, and escrow all run on deadlines. My team tracks every one and keeps you posted, so nothing slips through the cracks.
Not sure where to start?
Tell me what you're looking for, and I'll send homes that actually fit your list.
Get matched to the right homeHave orders to Hawaiʻi?
I'm a Military Relocation Professional (MRP). We can start with video calls and live video tours before you arrive, and I'll walk you through the timeline one step at a time.
- VA loan basics, explained simply
- BAH as a reference, not a rule
- Live video tours from the mainland
- The areas near each base
Free tools to plan your move
Neighborhood Explorer
Twelve Oʻahu communities side by side, with drive times to the bases, schools, parks and transit.
Compare areasRent vs. buy calculator
See what a home could cost each month and how renting and buying compare over time.
Run the numbersRelocation Center
A moving checklist, an arrival guide, pet quarantine steps and a short plan for your move.
Start hereFive steps to a smooth sale
Selling is more than a sign in the yard. As a CFSP, I manage the details for you, from prep to closing and beyond.
Know your number
I'll prepare a real price range from recent sales near you, plus an estimate of what you'd walk away with after costs.
Prepare the home
I handle the prep. You get a short, prioritized list, and I line up trusted pros for repairs, paint, cleaning, and staging, schedule the work, and check it before photos. The vendors are independent, and you choose who to hire.
Market it well
A complete marketing plan with professional photos and video, print pieces, social media, and my referral network puts your home in front of the right buyers. If a listing needs a fresh push, I don't sit and wait.
Review offers and negotiate
I carefully review and present every offer, with a net sheet that shows what you'd walk away with. The highest number isn't always the strongest offer.
Close with no surprises
From escrow to the recording date, my team tracks deadlines and keeps you informed at every step. After closing, I'm still here for whatever you need next.
What's my home worth?
A real price range from me, not a website guess. No obligation to list.
Request my home valueHome prep tip sources: 2025 Remodeling Impact Report (NAR and NARI) and 2025 Cost vs. Value Report (Zonda). Results vary by home.
Powered by NotablePrep your home now, repay when it sells1
Listing with me through Coldwell Banker Realty? Market Ready Concierge, powered by Notable, can help cover the projects that get your home ready to show.
- Covers most home-prep projectsRepairs, painting, flooring, staging, cleaning, and moving.
- Use any contractor or vendorWork with the people you already know and trust.
- Quick online applicationSee what you qualify for, with no impact to your credit to apply.
- Repay at closingRepay through a simple step when your home closes.1
Ask me if it fits your sale, or see notablehome.com/myconcierge.
1 A loan from Notable, not from me or Coldwell Banker Realty. Interest and fees apply. Due at closing, if your listing agreement ends, or 12 months after the loan starts, whichever comes first. Subject to credit approval and eligibility.
See full terms and disclosures
1 Interest applies. Loan funds, interest, and fees are due upon closing of the sale of your home, termination or expiration of your listing agreement, suspension of the loan, loan acceleration or twelve months after loan origination, whichever is sooner. Notwithstanding the Loan Repayment Date in the loan agreement, an origination fee will apply, and interest will continue to accrue until the loan is repaid in full. Subject to the terms of your loan agreement, as well as Notable’s terms and conditions (Notablehome.com/terms)
Rules & Exclusions apply. No guarantees or warranty of results are provided. Subject to additional terms and conditions. Interest may apply. All property enhancement services are provided by the applicable service providers.
The Concierge loan program is provided by Notable, a company engaged through a services agreement with affiliated companies of Compass International Holdings. Compass International Holdings is the ultimate parent company of the listing brokerage, and of the franchisors who are making the offering available to franchisee members of their networks. Concierge loans are made by either Notable Finance, LLC (NMLS# 1824748), an affiliated lender of Notable Finance, LLC, or Quorum Federal Credit Union. Notable Finance, LLC loans are made or arranged pursuant to a California Finance Lenders Law license. Loan eligibility is not guaranteed, credit limits vary, and all loans are subject to credit approval and underwriting by Notable. Neither Compass International Holdings, nor any of its respective franchisees, affiliated brokerages, or affiliated companies, is providing loans, or any property enhancement product or service in connection with the Concierge program. Fees or interest may apply. Subject to the terms of your loan agreement, as well as Notable’s terms and conditions (Notablehome.com/terms). This information is provided for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation, recommendation, offer or promise to provide services. Neither Compass International Holdings nor its affiliated brokerages, franchisees or affiliated companies are offering legal, financial or other professional advice.
Should I buy first or sell first?
It depends on your equity, your timeline, and how much overlap you're comfortable with. We'll lay out both paths side by side so you can choose with clear eyes.
Do I need 20% down?
Not always. Many loan programs ask for less, and eligible VA buyers may be able to buy with no down payment. A lender can confirm exactly what fits you.
Can I buy from the mainland?
Yes. We can start with video calls and live video tours, and I'll be your eyes and ears here until you land.
Do you help with new construction homes?
Yes. I help buyers with new construction homes as well as resale. The builder's sales team works for the builder, so I'm there for you: comparing new and resale options, walking through the builder's contract and timeline, and advocating for you all the way to closing. Let me know before your first visit to a sales office, since some builders have agent registration rules.
What is a CFSP?
Certified Full-Service Professional™ (CFSP) is a designation from Buffini & Company. It covers full-service training in buyer and seller representation, negotiation, marketing, and client care. For you, it means a clear explanation of my services and how I'm paid, plus hands-on help before, during, and after your sale or purchase.
What does it cost to talk with you?
Nothing. A first conversation is free, and there's no commitment.
Whatever's next, let's map it out together.
Coffee, a call, or a quick text. We'll talk through your options with no pressure.
CFSP and Certified Full-Service Professional are trademarks of Buffini & Company. MRP and Military Relocation Professional are trademarks of REBAC. REALTOR® is a registered collective membership mark of the National Association of REALTORS®.
Every step leads to closing day
You will always know what comes next, from the first call to the day you sign. Questions are welcome at every step.
Selling too? See the stepsWhat great listing photos look like
Bright rooms, outdoor living and the view. A few shots from past sales on Oʻahu.
