If you’re thinking of starting a career in real estate, we invite you to our upcoming career night.
Are you thinking of embarking on a real estate career? You’re in luck: We have a career night coming up on May 4 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. This career night will be happening virtually via Zoom. We’ll answer all the questions you have about what it takes to have a successful real estate career. For all the details, be sure to visit hawaiicareernight.com. We look forward to seeing you. Stay safe and aloha!
Stress levels can be high this time of year.The
cure is compassion. When we focus on others, our concerns become
less important. Generosity is good for your body, mind, and spirit. Today, the
director of Project Hawaii, Inc., Magin Patrik discusses how to get involved
with her organization. Project Hawaii's mission is to enhance the lives of homeless
children and help them throughout the year.The goal is to help these kids escape
the cycle of poverty that they are born into.
With Christmas ahead, you can help provide gifts, clothing,
shoes, and toys to these children. Project Hawaii Inc. will have toy drives set
up this weekend in Pearl City and Kane'Ohe.
Throughout the year, we accept donations for hygiene products,
food boxes, clothing, and school assistance.The primary goal is to keep these
children focused on school, and Project Hawaii Inc. replenishes school supplies
for these children.
If you have any questions, check out the Project Hawaii Inc. website. Magin will also be joining us on our radio show, so be sure to tune in
on Saturday at 11:00 a.m on AM830 KHVH.
As always, if you have any questions about real estate, give us
a call or send us an email. We would be happy to help you!
Kapono R. Kobylanski was born in Honolulu, HI, and he grew
up in Waipahu, HI. He is a mixed plate, and is made up of 10 different
ethnicities including Hawaiian, Polish, Filipino, Irish, Scottish, Portuguese,
Chinese, English, American Indian, and Spanish.
Kapono was fortunate to attend 8 public schools all over the island from
K-10th grade, and then he went to and graduated from Kamehameha
Schools in 2001. He got a full scholarship to attend the University of La Verne
(ULV) in Southern California, where he received a Bachelor’s of Science Degree
with a Concentration in Finance and a Speech Communication minor. Kapono
graduated in the top 7% of his class receiving Magna Cum Laude and Departmental
Honors status.
He started his Finance career working for numerous big-named
companies, and then he became the Financial Analyst at First American Title
Company for six years. On the side, Kapono pursued a
modeling and acting career for a few years, and the pinnacle of that venture
was winning the title of the 6th annual Mr. Philippines USA’09
competition.
While juggling a part-time
and full-time career, he went back to ULV where he got a Master of Business
Administration (MBA) degree with a Concentration in Accounting. Kapono loves
travelling, and he was able to travel across the United States and around the
world. His experiences in life helps him to understand all people he interacts
with. He got his feet wet with real
estate when he bought and sold a home in Rialto, CA.
His mom & family were featured
on A&E’s hit show, Intervention (An EmmyAward-winning Americantelevisionseries), as the first family to be from Oahu, HI
on the show. Kapono was a pivotal person
for getting his family on the show, and they strategically overcame the odds
that were stacked against them (1 out of 4.83 million chance of making the
show per year).
After living in Southern California for about 11 years, he returned home
to Oahu, HI to be near his family and friends back in June 2013. He became the
Accounting Manager for Kalihi-Palama Health Center. Kapono then bought a condo in Makiki (Honolulu,
HI) with his wife, and he is a proud step-father with a healthy baby boy coming too.
After pursuing a successful career in Finance
& Accounting for over 10 years, he decided to follow his passion by
becoming a Realtor. Kapono believes that real estate is the best investment
anyone can make bar none. He wants to help everyone achieve their
dreams through obtaining real estate, and Kapono comes to you with over 14 years of
proven Excellence!
His newest challenge is being a Buyer’s Specialist with
TEAM LALLY of Keller Williams Honolulu. Kapono
positioned himself to work alongside TEAM LALLY, the #1 real estate team in
Hawaii, because he believes you deserve to have unparalleled service with all
of your real estate needs. Kapono brings a professional aloha spirit to all of
his interactions, and he has a deep understanding of the neighborhoods across
the island. His family & friends know him as Pono, and he would be honored
for you to refer to him as Pono. When you work with Pono, you will actually
live PONO and you will experience:
Phenomenalcustomer service
Outstanding communication
Noteworthyneighborhood expert knowledge
Outrageously genuine professionalism
Pono is devoted & delighted to serve you! He is
powered by TEAM LALLY, and they will deliver to you exceptional service in buying,
selling or investing in real estate.
Feel free to call/text him anytime on his personal cell phone at (808)
497-9367 or by email at kapono@teamlally.com.
Today we welcome Duke Kimhan, Property Management Manager, and discuss if you should accept partial payments from property tenant and rent guarantee's. First Adrienne and Attilio chat about BOLD (Business Objective Life by Design) quotes. Pastor Roy and Team Lally introduces "Camp Agape" and its yearly events. Camp Agape helps kids of incarcerated parents by conducting a yearly camp, surfing, playing games and horseback riding.
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!
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 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.
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!
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.
One of the things we have learned is that
good marketing takes effort. One thing we like to do at Team Lally is put
together a VIP open house.
We invite all the neighbors to a special opening. These events
are typically held on Friday evenings between 5 pm and 7 pm. We send out about
300 postcards to the surrounding homes, and then we call all these homes and
personally invite them. On the day of the event, we will knock on some doors
and personally invite the neighbors once more. Our VIP open houses usually feature a wine tasting, and
sometimes, we have live jazz music by our very own Howard Nett. The VIP open house is held in addition to the public open house
on Sunday. The VIP open house is just one of the 89 marketing steps that we use
to make more money for our sellers.
At Team Lally, we believe you deserve the best level of service.
If you are looking for a real estate team that will go to work for you, call us
to book a time and visit us in the office.
"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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"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!
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In today's radio show, Adrienne and Attilio are joined by Cindy Perkins from Top Gun Painting. Cindy talks about how she became involved with Top Gun Painting. The services at Top Gun Painting include painting for residential and commercial properties, furniture refurbishment, water-proofing, and more. Cindy explains that they will do anything you need to make your house look beautiful. The versatility at Top Gun Painting is truly what sets them apart from other painting companies.
We're currently in a low inventory market with high demand, which is great if you're thinking about selling your home. However, this does not mean getting a high price for your home will be easy!
We spend over $16,000 a month on marketing, and we put that to work for our clients. The average agent's marketing budget is only the size of a car payment! The bottom line is, we get more people looking at your home than the average agent. Who wouldn't want that?
When you list with us, we make recommendations on what you can do to maximize value. Because of our experience of selling over 100 homes a year, we know exactly what buyers want. Our marketing, plus a low inventory situation, will get your home maximum exposure - and more exposure means a better chance of generating multiple offers!
Once you generate multiple offers, you need to prioritize them by superiority. Remember, the offer with the highest price is not always the superior offer; the amount of money down, financing, and other terms can be just as important! Here are some tips on how to review an offer:
Is the Buyer Pre-approved or Pre-qualified for a Mortgage?
Contrary to popular belief, a seller with a pre-qualification is simply not as good as one that has been pre-approved. It is an important thing to consider when looking at an offer and the difference can easily make or break your transaction. When a buyer has been pre-approved, the lender has reviewed and verified all the important aspects of the financial transaction.
How Much Money Are They Bringing to the Closing Table?
As our marketplace leans heavier and heavier toward a seller-centric environment, the issue of how much down payment they will be able to make will come up more and more. When a buyer has more money down on their purchase, it is definitely a stronger offer than one where the buyers have less at stake. Look for a letter or statement from the bank demonstrating their ability to cover the funds promised as a down payment.
Is There a Contingency To Sell Another Home First?
Many buyers have a home to sell first before they can move forward with a new purchase. In the offer you receive from these buyers, you will likely see a contingency upon the sale of their home. When comparing multiple offers, if one buyer is able to buy your home without needing to sell their home – the chance of other problems or mistakes will reduce significantly.
How Far Out Is the Closing Date?
The ideal closing date is about 45 to 60 days from the date of accepted agreement. When you start getting into closing dates that go out two months or more, there tend to be more problems. A lot can happen in that much time, whether a job change, life change or even a change of heart – so if there is an offer with a closer closing date, that would definitely be the stronger choice.
We hope you found some of this information helpful. As always, we look forward to assisting you with all your real estate needs and, in the interim, if you would like to learn more about today’s hot real estate topics, catch us on Saturday mornings on AM830 KHVH. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
In today's radio show we are joined by Robbie Dean form Maui Real Estate Advisers. Robbie will be discussing the issue of clean air, and his aim is to make the community a safer and healthier place to live. He addresses the affect of cane-burning on the community, which can pollute the air and cause respiratory issues. Robert invites you to join in a forum where they will discuss solutions that will be good for the entire community.
In today's radio show we are joined by a very special guest:retired Fire Chief Attilio K. Leonardi, the father of Attilio! Mr. Leonardi discusses what life was like serving on the Honolulu Fire Department, which is one of the top fire departments in the nation, and he also tells us what it was like being a father at the same time.
"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!
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In today's radio show, Adrienne and Attilio are joined by Ethan Lee, an associate in Pacific Business Valuation LLC. Mr. Lee discusses what exactly business valuation is, which is an analysis using financial data and historic performance data. These are both good indicators for finding the present and future value of a business. They can also identify risks a business may experience in the future.
"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!"
In today's radio show Adrienne and Attilio are joined by newly crowned Mrs. Hawaii 2015: Caroline Absalom. Mrs. Hawaii shares her experience in the competition and how she became friends with the other contestants. Mrs. Hawaii shares her thoughts on what real empowerment for women is, how beauty is inside and out, and her influence on her family and her community - no matter what one's age or status is in life.
