Mr. Bill Avoids Getting SQUISHED with TeamLallyRentals.com

Aloha everyone! Today, we wanted to show you a sneak peek at how we record our radio show!

Investment properties are a great way to earn money. There’s more to it, though then just finding a tenant and collecting rent every month. As an owner of an investment property, you are now a landlord. Do you know all the codes and regulations of being a landlord?

Did you know that Hawaii law favors the tenant? What does that mean? If circumstances bring you to court, most of the time the tenant is favored, leaving you with all the costs and repairs for damages.

Don’t worry, though. The Team Lally Property Management Team can help you. We have a team of experts to manage your property. Check out our interview with our property manager, Duke KimHan and find out more.

Our Property Management Team does more than just help you take care of the program. We also have our Guaranteed Rent program. If we don’t lease your home in 60 days, we will pay the rent! If you’d like to find out more just visit www.RentGuaranteed.com or give us a call at 455.9223

Listen to the Team Lally Real Estate Show - Home of the Guaranteed SOLD Program or We’ll Buy It - every Saturday at 11AM - 12PM on KHVH 830 and KIKI 990.

And don't forget to pick up your Thanksgiving pie! You can sign up here to receive a delicious pumpkin or apple pie or just give us a call by Friday, November 22nd. We will have it ready for pick up the Wednesday before Thanksgiving from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Pie in the Face for Who? Free Pie for You!

Welcome back to our video blog!

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and what would Turkey Day be without some delicious pie? We wanted to show our appreciation by giving each of our past and present clients a pumpkin or apple pie!

If you would like one of these homemade desserts, just give us a call by Friday, Nov. 22nd. We will be sure to have your pie ready for pick up on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving from 3:00-7:00 p.m.

Make sure you come to our new office! We recently moved to an office located in the James Campbell Building across from the Kapolei Regional Park and the Police Station.  Click here to view a map.

When you stop by to pick up your pie you're automatically entered in a drawing for a new iPad mini! If you want an extra chance to win and help Women in Need give us a video testimonial. Just answer a few questions for us on video! Here is a list of those questions:

What was the situation you had that caused you to seek out our services?
What was it like working with us?
Now that we've helped you with your transaction, what was the biggest takeaway/benefit/life changing experience?
What stood out most about your real estate experience with Team Lally?
What was your favorite part of the real estate process with Team Lally?

For every video testimonial or review on Yelp, Trulia, Zillow, or Angie's List we receive between now and the end of the year we will donate $25 to our favorite nonprofit charity, Women In Need. If you would like to find out more about this charity please click here.

Remember, being stuck in the middle of a bad real estate transaction can feel like getting a pie in the face! We promise we won’t make a mess of your real estate transaction.

Listen to the Team Lally Real Estate Show - Home of the Guaranteed SOLD Program or We’ll Buy It - every Saturday at 11AM - 12PM on KHVH 830 and KIKI 990.

If you know of anyone interested in having a GREAT real estate experience please give us a call!

Thank You for Your Support and Happy Thanksgiving!

Team Lally Lost at Sea - Land Ho!

Welcome back!

We have great news! In order to give you the best service possible, we’ve opened our own office. If you would like to stop by and visit, our address is 1001 Kamokila Blvd. Suite 106 Kapolei, HI 96707

It’s just between the police station and the library, and directly across from the James Campbell building.

As a past client you get the VIP treatment! You can make free copies, send a fax, have Internet access, use our notary services and so much more.

If our office isn’t at a convenient location for you, we have access to offices all over Oahu and the neighboring islands to make meeting with you as convenient as possible! Thanks for watching!

And remember to listen to the Team Lally Real Estate Show every Saturday at 11am on Oahu on AM830 KHVH  - and at 8AM on Maui on 1110AM KAOI

If we can’t sell your home in the agreed upon time and or price we will have it bought for CASH!

Real Steel Dominates and Defeats Wood Yet Again!

Today we are sitting in our beautiful Lauana Kai Listing. It's an ocean front vacation rental here in Kihei Maui.

Deciding to build your home can be overwhelming. There are decisions to make about which type of countertops, which windows are the best, etc.

Well, we hope to make one decision a little easier for you. Did you know that more than 70 percent of the new-home construction in Hawaii uses cold-steel frame studs in place of traditional wooden two x fours?

Hawaii leads the nation in Steel-Framed homes. According to a recent article in the Hawaii Business Magazine by John Stickler, Tim Waite of Hawaii Steel Alliance says there are five major benefits to using steel instead of wood.

1. Steel has greater tensile strength and therefore needs fewer studs than wood.
2. Unlike wood, steal does not warp, shrink or rot.
3. Steel is termite proof and lasts for a long period.
4. Steel-framed buildings receive better fire ratings.
5. You can still go green! 66.2 percent of steel is recycled.

Hopefully these five benefits to steel-framed building helps you in your new home-construction!

And remember listen to the www.teamlallyrealestateshow.com on every Saturday from 11am on Oahu on AM830 KHVH and at 8am on Maui on KAOI AM1110.

If we can’t sell your home in the agreed upon time and or price, we will have it bought for CASH!

Thanks for watching and Aloha!

Was SpongeBob SquarePants your last Realtor? Here are tips to AVOID that!

Buying and selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most of us will make in our lifetime. You don’t want just anyone to represent you. When it comes time to choose a realtor, there are three key elements to consider.

Experience - The first is the realtor’s level of experience. There are a lot of realtors who are new to the game. Ask for the number of transactions they had last year. Team Lally is proud to have had 135 transactions in 2012 and we’ve helped 97 families this year buy and sell their home.

Marketing - One of the most important elements in real estate is marketing. Ask your realtor what their marketing budget is. Why is this so important? Marketing is what generates leads and gets great exposure for your home. We spend around $16,000 a month on marketing.

Team Support - Lastly, ask your agent whether they are part of a team. Real estate transactions involve hundreds of steps with different paperwork and other office duties. You want your realtor to be able to focus 100% on your home. It’s important that your realtor has an assistant or team to help. We have an administration team to help make sure nothing falls through the cracks.

These are three important things to consider when choosing your realtor. If you have any questions or are ready to buy or sell, please give us a call!

Listen to the www.teamlallyrealestateshow.com on every Saturday from 11-12 on AM830 and on Maui on 95.1FM

Seven Home Buying Tips

Welcome back to our video blog!

Looking for and buying a new home can be a headache. With countless resources, though, it’s easy to become an educated buyer. Be confident when making an offer by reading our Home Buying Tip Handbook.

We know that buying your first home, or any home for that matter, is a stressful time.  That’s why we want to share with you seven home buying tips to reduce and eliminate that stress!

1.    Find a good agent. Having an agent you trust and who can communicate effectively with you is the first step in finding your dream home.

2.    Check out prices. Visit websites like www.besthawaiirealestatesearch.com or www.TeamLally.com to find out prices of properties comparable to your dream home.

3.    Get preapproved. You want the seller to know you are a serious and qualified buyer.

If you live in Oahu and want to get preapproved, please visit Hawaii VA Loans or if you live in Maui, you can get preapproved here Axia Home Loans.

4.    Explore your neighborhood. If you find a home you like, find out what’s around: schools, shopping or emergency centers. Visit the home during different times of the day.

5.    Put your best foot forward first. Because we have such a hot market, it’s not unusual for sellers to get multiple offers. To make sure you stand out, make a competitive and fair offer with a list of comparables for support.

6.    Get it inspected. When your offer is accepted, make sure to get your new home inspected by a professional and follow up with any further inspections suggested: termite, structural, etc.

7.    Speak up! After the home buying consultation, don’t be afraid to ask us any questions you may have.

We hope these home buying tips make things easier for you when searching for your dream home! Want more information? Don’t worry we have a whole video series with 20 Things You must Know Absolutely Know About Buying a Home in Hawaii!

Remember to listen Team Lally Real Estate Show, Home of the Guaranteed Sold or We’ll Get Wet! It’s every Saturday at 11:00am on KHVH 830AM or 8:00am on 95.1

One more thing! We are looking for a buyers’ agent for our team! If you are excited about making money and being successful, give us a call!

Thanks and aloha!

Do You Have the Right Homeowner's Insurance?

Hi everyone! Welcome back to our video blog!

Today, we wanted to talk to you about the importance of having the right Homeowner’s Insurance and what it will cost. We have Bradley Maruyama from Allstate Insurance with us to answer some questions about how homeowner’s insurance works!

When you buy a home you need to keep your homeowner’s insurance in mind for your monthly budget. We asked Bradley a few questions! 

What can a homeowner expect to pay for a 2,000 square foot single family home in Hawaii? 

When you are looking for a home, it’s very important to find out how old the home is because the premium will be based on the year the home was built. Homes built in 1982 and prior will most likely be a single-wall constructed home, which will drive costs up with your homeowner’s and hurricane insurance. So, the average cost per year would be $1,800-$2,400 for a home that is built prior to 1982.

If your home is built after 1982, it will most likely be double-wall constructed and have hurricane clips. This will make your homeowner’s and hurricane insurance from $1,200-$1,400 a year. 

What exactly does the insurance cover, Bradley? 

Liability coverage will cover anything you are responsible for in a lawsuit up to $300,000. An example of this is if your dog escapes and bites someone, your Allstate Homeowner’s insurance will cover it.

It also covers personal property. What is considered personal property? If you turn your house upside down, anything that falls out would be considered personal property: television, couches, washing machine, etc.

The insurance will also cover ‘loss of use.’ If your house burns down and you do not have a place to live, you might wonder where you will stay, how will you pay for it? Rent Loss Insurance gives you money to rent a condo or a hotel while your home is being rebuilt for up to 12 months!

Most importantly, is the actual structure of your home. If the house burns down, we need to make sure we replace it exactly. 

Moment of truth Bradley, what does that actually mean? 

I always consider insurance a piece of paper until it’s actually redeemed. What do I mean by that? It’s the agent who brings value to the policy: when there’s a loss, a theft or an accident. How does your agent step up? Do they make you feel comfortable? Our agency takes pride in stepping up at your moment of hardship.

I have my home insured with Bradley and if the moment of truth should occur, I know I am in good hands. 

You can get in touch with Bradley at (808) 591-8016 or bradleymaruyama@allstate.com 

So remember to listen to the Team Lally Real Estate Show, home of the Guaranteed Sold Program or We’ll Buy it, every Saturday at 11a.m. on KHVH AM830.

Thanks and aloha!