Team Lally- Hawaii Real Estate

Top 3 Things to Know When Getting a VA Loan

It's time once again for another jam packed edition of the Team Lally Hawaii Real Estate Show. Today we are covering a lot of topics, including the top 3 things you need to know when getting a VA loan. We are also excited to be joined by Travis Branch to talk about the ins and outs of dealing with the IRS, as well as some ways to save and compound your money. Travis suggests filing your taxes on time - and if not - always having a tax professional to help pay liabilities. We will also be joined by a few of our agents who have some beautiful listings with open houses coming soon. To hear the show in its entirety, click play!

Here's How to Beat out Buyers on Your Dream Home!

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Multiple offer situations are becoming more and more common in Hawaii, so today we want to offer you some tips on how to win them. Here are four ways to make your offer as strong as cash:

1. Let the seller pick the closing date

Whether or not they want to close quickly or have it be delayed, delegating this choice to the seller is a smart way to make your offer stand out.

2. Keep your offer clean and simple

Don’t muddy it up with contingencies or terms. If you want the home when pitted against other buyers, keeping your offer clean is the way to go.

3. Have a good cover letter

A good cover letter can pull on the heart and mind of a seller. Sometimes it’s more than dollars and cents that compel buyers, and we can help you write a fantastic cover letter.

4. Our Love it or Leave it Program

If you don’t absolutely love the home we help you buy, we will sell it for free within 6 months of the closing date. Call us for more details about this.

By following these tips, you will go into your home purchase wielding the knowledge of how to craft a very strong offer. If you have any questions for us at all, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to speaking with you!

Jack Legal, President, and Nelso Higa, Director Strategic Development/Government Affairs, of Honolulu board of Realtors

Jack Legal (President) and Nelso Higa (Director Strategic Development/Government Affairs), of the Honolulu Board of Realtors, discuss how the organization exists for the ethical and professional success of its members.. They also discussed the current issues such as Real Property Tax and its various challenges. They also spoke about how home buyers and sellers should make sure that their agents and Realtors are part of the Honolulu Board of Realtors. Why? This organization makes sure that agents and Realtors are accountable for their actions and well educated on real estate industry.

Professional Surfer Danny Kalahiki, Owner and Chef of Like Poke

It's time once again for another edition of the Team Lally Radio Show. Of course we have the latest and greatest information in real estate, from the latest market trends to predictions about the future of interest rates. In addition this, we are also going to be talking about a wide range of topics outside the real estate spectrum, from what your rights are when you get pulled over by police in Hawaii to the finer points of Poke cuisine.

We are excited to be joined by the owner of Like Poke, Danny Kalahiki, a former professional surfer who is now a culinary professional cranking out delicious seafood dishes in his lunch wagon. To hear Danny's story, and to get all the info you need to know about the Hawaii real estate market, listen to the entire show here!

Team Lally Interviews Joshua Rosen Co-Owner of BungoBox Hawaii

Hawaii is such a unique and beautiful place. Being the most isolated island chain in the world, there is a deep appreciation among its people for the ‘aina (Hawaiian word for land).

Growing up in Honolulu, Joshua recognized that trash didn’t just disappear, but that it was destined to spend the foreseeable future in a landfill, or put on a boat to be sent to the mainland for recycling.

This was a tremendous influence on Joshua Rosen’s decision to open a BungoBox franchise on the island of Oahu. He recognized the need for the BungoBox solution in his home state, which has finite resources and land.

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Team Lally Testimonials

Genette - "We bought one house and sold that with them, and then bought the current house that we're in, and now we're selling this one. We always had a good experience, so when it came time to sell this one, really we didn't give it a second thought. We just called Ray Wolmers, who we've worked with before, and just got him on board right away. It just seems like with everything they handle every detail, and I love the "team" concept; that there's always somebody who handles everything. They never miss a detail. We did have one instance with our original house where we had the termite inspection, and they actually found termites. We had to have the house tented as that was just one of those where I was so glad they handled all the details for us and got it taken care of. They got it scheduled when we needed it scheduled and found a good price for it. It was just amazing. I wouldn't even consider another realtor here in Hawaii, because they handle everything and they're very professional. They just have always taken care of everything."

Maurice - "My results were very positive. Team Lally was very efficient and always kept me informed during every step of the process. I was never left in the dark wondering what was going on. She worked in the middle between myself and the escrow company or the lender and really just was my point of contact. She would explain any questions I had about the paperwork and kept me informed of what they needed from me. They really did a great job and I appreciated everything they did! "

Peter - "I had been looking at the search function on their website and then Cherie got in touch with me. We started scheduling houses to look at and as soon as I found anything I liked, she would schedule it immediately. She was always able to meet my schedule and willing to drive all over this island to find my house. The whole process went very smoothly! "

Paul - "Team Lally was really helpful and great to work with! They worked to my needs in what I was looking for and were very good at identifying houses that would be a good fit for us. Cherie, our agent was very patient and kept the same enthusiasm from the day I met her through the very last house we ended up purchasing. It was like a breath of fresh air with her professionalism throughout the entire process."

Shawn - "One person that really stood out to us during the whole process was Keli’i. It’s definitely a seller’s market here in Hawaii so houses are on and off the market very quickly. We expressed our frustrations about that with him and that night he was emailing us with prospective houses and times we could go look at them. He really took the initiative and reached out to us. I would recommend Team Lally fully."

Eric - "We had good results when we worked with Team Lally. Our first buyer unfortunately bailed out but it wasn’t for a lack of trying from Team Lally. They put in a lot of effort with their marketing and the exposure of the property. It was all great and they had really good customer service! "

Ryan - "I’ve worked with Team Lally twice now. I’m in the military and was stationed in Hawaii so I reached out to Team Lally to help me buy a home. They were helpful and we found a place quickly that I was happy with. After a few years I had to move for the military and plenty of times Adrienne was able to step in and helped me out when I needed someone to watch the house or find a renter. I didn’t want to rent it because I was coming back maybe 5 months later so Adrienne went out of her way to find someone that was trustworthy to stay there to watch my house and my dog until I came back. They were very understanding of my needs and able to find exactly what they could do to help me. "

Benito -"We were able to get into a house quickly, and it was a pleasant experience. Our Realtor, Kailyn, was constantly checking up with us. When we started to close, she made sure everything was done on time. On top of that, after we had moved in, the marketing manager came to the house to congratulate us. He brought us some gifts, too. I thought that was really great!"

Phil -"We bought a home and sold a home with them. Both experiences were excellent. They helped us with everything we didn’t understand. When I was looking to purchase a home, Adrienne herself picked me up and drove me around to look at homes. She was at our call whenever we wanted to look at a home!"

Brendan -"They were phenomenal! They were very quick to respond to all my phone calls and emails. They gave me great guidance on how to get the house prepped for the open house. We had an offer the first day, and a second offer the next day, and the house pretty much sold itself after that! Alesia Borja was great in the closing process. I had lots of questions because there were so many details that needed to be taken care of in order to close on time. She responded quickly and made lots of phone calls after hours in order to make sure the house closed on time!"

Geri -"I really enjoyed them helping me. We had a lot of paperwork going on at once, because we were selling a condo, purchasing a house, and doing the 1031 Exchange. They really helped out. I was in California, so there was a three hour time difference. I had a lot of questions, and some were pretty early in the morning for them, but they always got back to me promptly. When we were getting ready to sign the final papers, I noticed that the 1031 Exchange wasn’t on there. I got in touch with Alesia from Team Lally, and she helped me out. I enjoyed working with them, and I would do it again!"

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Top 3 Things to Know When Getting a VA Loan

Here's How to Beat out Buyers on Your Dream Home!

Jack Legal, President, and Nelso Higa, Director Strategic Development/Government Affairs, of Honolulu board of Realtors

Professional Surfer Danny Kalahiki, Owner and Chef of Like Poke

Team Lally Interviews Joshua Rosen Co-Owner of BungoBox Hawaii