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Kim Soares
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(808) 781-6600
I began working with East Oahu Realty in 1994 and became a licensed agent soon after. I then became President at East Oahu Realty, until our merger with Hawaii Life.
I have been successfully representing buyers and sellers from small condos, to ocean front estates. I aim to approach any buying or selling experience with the same degree of professional detail - with all properties. I focus on providing excellent service while maintaining a strong business integrity.
As a real estate agent, I have found that helping my clients invest in a property gives them a solid home base in the islands. This in turn brings them a level of peace, comfort and long lasting security for their family and their future.
My passion for serving others at the highest ethical standards has been a common goal throughout my personal and professional life. I strive to exhibit values that help my clients have the most fulfilling and seamless experience possible.
This journey has not only garnered me with the opportunity to have significant professional relationships, but long lasting and meaningful friendships as well.
During leisurely time with myself, family or friends, I enjoy reading, beach/highway clean-ups, hiking, boogie boarding, SUP, whale watching, pilates, listening to music and traveling. I also really enjoy organizing events for our community. I am an active volunteer with Adopt A Highway, The Maunalua, Triangle, Koko Kai Community Association (MTKKCA), and the American Red Cross - Sound The Alarm program.
Extremely thankful for my Hawaii Life!
I can be reached at (808) 781-6600 or KimSoares@HawaiiLife.com.
Aloha,
Kim
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What my clients are saying...
Kim made the process so seamless but we know how hard she worked behind the scenes. We also want to thank Jay for sprucing up the house and moving the heavy stepping stones. We truly appreciate their hard work.
Kim and Mariliz are a dream duo whose wondrous performance deserves recognition. Before their arrival, expectations and sales approach were mismanaged. The previous realtor had the listing for nine months and could only produce two weak offers, the highest at $2.6m. The listing was at $3.1m.
When Kim and Mariliz came on board, they had a clear strategy which was quickly executed. Because of their trust and strong relationships within the industry, they lined up five contractors and inspectors to immediately work on the house. Within days (except for the critical inspection report which took longer) the work and reports were completed. The contractors and inspectors did not receive any deposit or have any agreement with me. They dropped everything and proceeded because Kim and Mariliz's word is good as gold. They put their reputations on the line that I would pay their invoices the day upon receipt. It is heartening to know that a handshake still has weight and meaning.
Watching them perform a master class in positioning and selling was a delight. They immediately generated significant, serious interest. Twenty-five parties attended the first and only Open House. Within one week, two parties submitted clean offers which they revised twice in competition with escalation clauses. With flawless timing, Kim and Mariliz asked both parties to submit their best and final offer. The winning bid was $3.25m, higher than the adjusted list and appraisal price of $2.9m. With this Hawai'i Life team, the sale achieved a $350k premium to the list price and $850k more than the previous realtor.
AIM - Action In Motion
- Kim and Mariliz have house key access April 05
- Lined up five contractors and inspectors to complete cleaning, painting, and reports
- MLS live April 25
- First Open House April 28
- Closing June 14
The transaction was quick and seamless due to the intense preparation and transparent, pro-active communication with all parties. No hiccups. No disappointing delays.
I have dealt with numerous realtors and transactions the past 20 years including in Asia, Australia, and Europe. Kim and Mariliz's experience, attitude, work ethic, integrity, and level of care rank at the top. They outperformed on selling my Honolulu condominium in 2021. In 2025 I will place my Diamond Head property in their exceptional hands.
Please, if you have any doubt or questions, contact me.
Sincerely,