Services

Buying:

• Education on the buying process, requirements, and market on Oahu
• Identification of properties through industry knowledge, research, and securing of showings
• Evaluation based on property condition, data and market expertise 
• Strategic offer development based on comparative market analysis, review of available and obtained records and documentation and projected competitive interest 
• Negotiation of purchase price, financing, timelines, contingencies, terms, inspections and credits, and transaction and closing costs
• Escrow strategy and management
  • Transaction management - coordination of key timelines and vendors and partners according to contract
  • Consultation - provide guidance related to due diligence - title reports, deeds and recorded agreements, permit packets, disclosures, covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs), condo docs, surveys, and appraisals 
  • Inspection strategy - facilitation and guidance through specialized assessments and quantification and negotiation of potential credits
• Representation and collaboration with cooperating brokerage professionals, lenders, escrow, and title representatives to ensure that contract due dates and requirements are fulfilled

Selling:

• Education on the sales process, requirements, and market on Oahu
• Initial due diligence of your property to be sold by previewing the home, researching property records, historical data, and neighborhood details, and conducting a comparative market analysis
• Sales strategy - advise on price and sales strategy based on initial due diligence, industry expertise, market conditions, and anticipated interest
• Property preparation - Ensure that your property generates the strongest sale price possible by obtaining and presenting quotes for recommended scopes of work. Provide project management and quality assurance of approved prep work (ex: interior and exterior paint, flooring, and staging)
• Marketing - drive awareness of your property via the creation of compelling marketing content and execution of campaigns across digital platforms (multiple listing services, real estate websites, social media, email campaigns), print media, and physical signage
• Showcase your property - conduct broker’s and public open houses, private showings, and virtual tours.  Maximize interest and perceived value by highlighting unique or competitive attributes, crafting key selling points based on potential buyer’s needs, establishing rapport with cooperating real estate agents and effectively addressing resulting inquiries 
• Offer assessment based on comparative market analysis, projected competitive interest, and earlier due diligence
• Negotiation of offer acceptance price, timelines, contingencies, terms, credit requests, and transaction and closing costs
• Escrow strategy and transaction management
  • Consultation and negotiation in regards to transaction terms and buyer requests, such as a delivery of a detailed seller’s real property disclosure, potential credit requests, and execution of other purchase contract conditions
  • Guidance through escrow and buyer due diligence - title reports, deeds and recorded agreements, permit packets, disclosures, C&Rs, condo docs, surveys, appraisals, etc
  • Assessment of inspections report findings and resulting remediation proposals and costs to develop and present proposed counter-strategy
• Representation and collaboration with cooperating brokerage professionals, lenders, escrow, and title representatives to ensure that contract due dates and requirements are fulfilled

Future Growth:

To support the advancement of, and collaboration within, Hawaii's real estate industry, Jessica also -

• Engages and serves in industry groups such as Honolulu Board of REALTORS (HBR), HBR's Young Professionals Network (YPN) of O'ahu, and the Hawai'i Association of REALTORS (HAR), as part of their volunteer social media branding task force
• Develops relationships and liaison with lenders, real estate professionals, property managers, tenants, City & County departments, inspectors, appraisers, vendors, architects, and legal, escrow and title professionals to service clients and execute contractual obligations
• Prioritizes remaining at the forefront of the real estate market by actively reviewing industry reports and board communication, pursuing continuing education credits, networking with real estate professionals, researching and previewing market inventory as well as upcoming new developments

Expect Better

Buying

Whether it’s your first home or if you’re an experienced buyer, purchasing a home is a complex process. By working with me, you’ll find a home in the neighborhood where you want to live, one that fits your budget and meets your goals for features, quality and value. Once you’ve found the home that’s right for you, I will guide you through the process of making an offer; negotiating the terms of the sale; getting your potential purchase inspected, repaired and appraised; and closing the sale.   When you work with me, you will:

Selling

Helping find a buyer for your home is only one facet of a real estate professional’s job. There are many more aspects including explaining the basic real estate practices and principles and all the related paperwork, Performing a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to help determine your home’s value, helping to prepare your home for sale, listing your home, marketing your home, keeping you informed throughout the process. When the sale begins, it’s important to work with someone who will assist you with the paperwork, negotiate on your behalf, make sure deadlines are met, and work with the escrow company.

By working with me, you will: