Your Big Island real estate partner — honest, local and on your side.
No mainland corporate owners. Just honest representation, sharp negotiation, and deep island know-how.
Buy on Hawaiʻi Island with a Local Broker
Find better deals. Avoid costly surprises. Close with confidence.
Work with a brokerage that's local—neighborhood by neighborhood, lava zone by lava zone.
We combine deep local intel, tough negotiation, and meticulous due diligence to help you buy the right property at the right price.
*call now to work with danielle or Text 808-365-6262
Danielle McKim, RB-23461 • 30+ years on island • 100% locally owned & operated
Why buy with a local brokerage (INDEPENDENT)
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We know which properties sell under the “average,” and which views command a premium—without paying for fluff.
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Deal flow others miss: Off-market, coming-soon, stale listings, price-reduced sleepers, probate/estate, and owner-finance opportunities.
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Serious due diligence: we look at the properties permits, past tax class, wastewater and a host of other items most agents miss. we watch out for our clients best interests.
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Negotiation with teeth: We target leverage points (days on market, inspection findings, financing terms, occupancy) to move price and terms in your favor.
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Speed + clarity: Straight answers, quick communication, honesty and killer negotiation.
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we dig in and get dirty.
a few examples of sales
sold 48/38 iconic resort kalani honua. seller financing was used. lava zone 1! this was a tough escrow but i got it closed.
$3,350,000
sold: town home in hilo. the seller had a handyman turned squatter. we got the squattor out & sold it all in a few months. va loan. local buyer $465,000
sold: single family older oceanfront off market property. this was not an easy sale as the waste water system was failed and the ocean wall was not finaled. I was able to get a credit for this and my clients have turned this into a gorgeous STVR.
How we find you a better deal
Find better deals. Avoid costly surprises. Close with confidence.
1) Targeted search, we "cherry pick" properties that meet your criteria.
We have a criteria interview (use, budget, timeline, must-haves/never-haves), then pull both listed and off market inventory that fits.
2) Off-market & local network.
Contractors, lenders, escrow officers, short term property managers, long-time owners—our network surfaces properties before they hit the crowd.
3) Data + story.
We combine comps with on-the-ground context: micro-location quirks, seller motivation, days-since-price-cut, and condition flags.
4) Offer strategy that wins.
Price isn’t the whole game; we shape terms (timelines, contingencies, rent-backs, credits) to beat higher offers without overpaying.
5) Inspection leverage.
We use findings to secure repairs or credits—or to walk away fast if the risk isn’t worth it.