Testimonials

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Last Fall (2023) we needed to find a property in Hawaii as an investment /1031 exchange property. When searching, Steve Moody came up as one of the top realtors in Hawaii. Upon calling, we immediately connected, and he began guiding us towards the best property choices. Steve is a Buyers realtor and had our best interests at heart. He actually sells property on 3 islands Kauai, Maui and the Big Island. He guided us toward the Big Island where we were able to get the most for our dollar.  We made an offer on a unit in The  Fairway Villas at Waikoloa. Since we were not able to go and look at the property, he flew over to the Big Island and investigated it for us. Otherwise, the sellers would not have sold it to us unseen. Steve went the extra mile and kept going above and beyond our expectations. He is certainly one of the best realtors we have ever used, and every step of the way was there for us answering our many questions. He always answered the phone and sincerely cared that we were satisfied. We were very happy with his service, his level of real estate knowledge and his honesty. We highly recommend Steve when looking for property on the Hawaiian islands. We certainly would use him again when in need of Hawaiian real estate.

Lynn and Van 

Sedona, Arizona

 

Steve is an invaluable buyer’s agent. The best of the best! We highly recommend him!

We have purchased over 22 properties in the last 20 years continually turning to Steve for industry knowledge, negotiation strategies and cost-benefit analysis of properties. He has diligently scoured the market to identify unique oceanfront and ocean-view properties to invest in – many of which we would have overlooked due to them being obscure and/or pocket listings. He has helped us achieve our goals in Hawaii over the years.

We have written specifics of our journey below – so you can get an idea of the amazing guidance that Steve has provided. It’s a big long, but worth a read!

 KAUAI Properties

- Our first purchase was a lot in a subdivision in Ha’ena on Kauai developed by renowned actor Sylvester Stallone. Steve found the listing, helped us secure the purchase, and navigate the logistics of building a vacation rental home on the lot.  Due to the success of this location as an investment, we purchased 2 additional beachfront lots in this same project and another nearby lot.

-A few years later Steve showed us properties in Hanalei Town and we purchased 2 vacation rental homes that were very successful rentals.

-Next, we bought a dramatic ocean-view vacation condo in the Princeville Resort, along with 2 vacant lots.

-Seacliff Plantation is a quality private gated project in Kilauea, and we bought a 3-acre ocean-view parcel in the subdivision.

-One of our best purchases was a beachfront lot in ‘Aliomanu. We made an offer that was countered on the Friday before the Super Bowl. We had until Tuesday to respond. Steve pointed out that the counteroffer could be withdrawn if we waited until Tuesday to sign the counteroffer. We decided to listen to his advice and signed the counter. The lot next to the one we purchased went into escrow over the weekend and the buyer wanted to also buy the lot we had put under contract. We were very lucky we listened to Steve.

-What’s more, Steve led us to Kukui’ula. It is the finest quality subdivision on Kauai. We purchased a top-row ocean-view lot in the project. We really enjoyed using the world-class club and amenities on our family trips to Kauai.

BIG ISLAND Properties

We expanded our investments to the Big Island per Steve’s recommendation. Steve was able to sustain the same level of industry knowledge across different islands – which can be hard to do since every island has its own unique economy and draws different types of tourism.

-We met Steve on the island and he took us directly to the World Class Kohala Coast. At the time there was a new development, Pauoa Beach Subdivision (located on the water between what is now the Auberge Resort and the Fairmont Orchid Hotel in the Mauna Lani Resort). This project was an amazing investment and we purchased the FIRST residence sold in Pauoa! A few years later we also purchased a vacant lot in the subdivision.

-Steve found unique properties with vast ocean and mountain views in the Upcountry as well. We purchased 3 five-acre lots in a private gated project and 2 nearby vacant lots.

 MAUI Properties

Next, we expanded our investments to Maui. Steve continued to deliver as the best buyer’s agent around.

-Steve led us to find a lucrative investment; a 3 bedroom oceanfront vacation rental at Honua Kai in North Ka’anapali Beach. Because we were new to investing on Maui, we set our sights in Wailea and my wife and I were insistent on a different project. Steve collected data on the Wailea property and also presented us with information on a new project – Honua Kai.  We are so thankful to Steve for doing this research and due diligence on our behalf because it has proved to be successful. And, after owning this unit and seeing the cash flow, we ended up purchasing 3 more units in Honua Kai.

We have been very pleased that we have trusted Steve with his research, identification of one-of-a-kind properties and shrewd negotiation skills. Steve is the most knowledgeable agent we have ever had the pleasure of working with and we would highly recommend him as your buyer’s agent.

Carl and Cyndi 

Tacoma, Washington

 

 I have purchased 3 properties on Kauai using Steve as my buyer’s agent. The first a lot, one lot from the bluff on the Northshore. A house near the beach on the Westside. Then a multifamily/commercial property. Steve was always there when I needed his advice or assistance.

Steve has also been my agent in purchasing property on the Big Island. I have bought a 20 acre parcel with ocean views and a stream in a private gated project on the Hamakua Coast. Two ocean view parcels of 5 and 10 acres in a gated community on the Kohala Coast. A residence in Waikoloa Village just inland from the world class resorts of Mauna Lani and Mauna Kea and a large acreage  property that will be a legacy property for my family.

 Steve is a very knowledgeable agent and the first person I call when I need Real Estate advice. I would highly recommend using Steve as a buyer’s agent.

 Sol

 Big Island, Hawaii

 

We were selling an investment property and needed an exchange property. We contacted Bill, a highly respected Realtor in the Seattle area and a trusted family relative.

Bill told us he had clients who owned four units in a top-quality beachfront resort on Maui and connected us with them. They informed us about Honua Kai and encouraged us to look at it. They are savvy real estate investors and they put us in contact with Steve their agent, who had sold them 22 properties in Hawaii over the last 20 years.

Steve works as a buyer’s agent and after visiting with him we quickly realized the advantages of using Steve as our agent. Steve assisted us in finding a luxury ocean view unit. Steve was there for us through the escrow and followed through with us to a successful closing. Steve is a top-notch agent, and we were so satisfied with the transaction that when we decided to purchase a second unit at Honua Kai, and we chose to work with Steve again. Steve is professional, experienced, honest and always communicates thoroughly.  We would highly recommend using Steve as a buyer’s agent.

 Will and Abby

 Boise, Idaho

 

Most real estate Buyers do not pay enough attention to the selection of their realtor.   Proper selection of a Realtor to represent you as the Buyer, rather than a Realtor who represents the Seller, is a HUGE advantage.  I was lucky enough to meet Steve Moody, an Outstanding Exclusive Buyers Agent, at an Open House on Kauai years ago.  Since then I have purchased several properties utilizing his years of experience, expert advice, and his undivided allegiance to me as the Buyer rather than to the Seller.

It took my wife and I several years of looking and comparing before we could decide on our first Hawaii property purchase.  Steve Moody was great in that he was patient with us, showed us many properties over time, giving good advice at every step.  And unlike Realtors obligated to represent Sellers, Steve gave us honest opinions at each step, often pointing out the disadvantages of a particular property.  And sometimes pointing out to us less obvious great opportunities.  Eventually he helped us discover a great deal that fit us perfectly on Kauai.

After years of working with Steve, he became a personal friend.  It was only then that I discovered Steve’s Real Estate experience and knowledge of the Big Island and Maui.  After touring several areas on Big Island with Steve I was surprised to find that he could provide details on various neighborhoods where he would, or would not, suggest purchasing property.  It is amazing some of the good deals he has pointed out.  I am now the proud owner of land on the Big Island too.

As an Exclusive Buyers Agent Steve Moody would be hard to beat.  His advice, based on nearly 40 years as a Realtor in Hawaii, is invaluable.  And what other realtor has this kind of experience spread across Kauai, Maui, and Big Island that allows him to judge values across the different islands?  So simply TALK TO STEVE and judge for yourself if his experience and expertise is of value to you.

Bill and Sharon

Eagle River, Alaska

 

 I have used Steve as my buyer’s agent as I have found him to be one of the most knowledgeable agents I have worked with. His market knowledge has guided me on Real Estate purchases here on Kauai and on the Big Island.

I purchased 3 lots in the Princeville Resort here on Kauai and was very satisfied with the acquisitions.

I am in the financial planning business, and I was interested in additional opportunities. Steve suggested I consider The Big Island. After considering the options I decided to move forward on the Big Island.

I purchased 3 five acre ocean view lots in the private gated project of Kohala Ranch.

I then started looking in the resorts on the world renowned Kohala Coast. I was considering the Top Quality resorts of Mauna Lani and Mauna Kea. I finally decided to purchase in the Waiulaula project in Mauna Kea and the Villages at Mauna Lani.

I have found Steve to be professional, knowledgeable, and responsive. I would highly recommend him as a buyer’s agent.

Ritch  

Wailua, Hawaii

 

We were looking for a special property on Kauai with great ocean views, when we were fortunate to meet Steve. When we told him what we wanted in a property, he told us he knew a property that he thought would work for us. The property was the Pali Ke Kua condominiums in the Princeville Resort. The unit we purchased was a 2 bedroom unit with a world class view over Hideaways beach down the North Shore of Kauai with the much sought after Bali Hai view. Steve was always responsive and guided us through a successful and very rewarding closing. We really enjoyed the time we have spent with Steve, during the purchase and on our subsequent trips to Kauai. You cannot go wrong with Steve as a buyer’s agent.

Jeff and Priscilla

Richmond, Texas

 

We were interested in a residence in Hanalei with walking distance to the beach. Steve had been working with us trying to find the right house. The home we finally purchased was 3 houses from the beach, with a very private backyard for a house so close to the water. Steve was a great help dealing with the issues we encountered during the escrow. The property has been a good vacation rental and a great place to stay when we are on Kauai. Steve is a highly knowledgeable agent, and we would recommend him as a Realtor you can trust to be there when you need an agent working for you.

Bill and Rose

Clinton Washington

 

The first property I purchased with Steve was a lot in a beachfront subdivision in Haena on Kauai. Steve had a client interested in buying the lot and I was considering upgrading to a beachfront lot. Steve’s client purchased the lot I owned, and I used Steve as my buyer’s agent to purchase the breach front lot. I have been purchasing Real Estate as an investment and this was one of my best. Steve knew this subdivision very well and his knowledge was very helpful in my purchases. He is a very experienced agent and always he is always looking out for his clients best interests.

Steve

Kalihiwai, Kaui Hawaii

 

Working with Steve Moody was an absolute pleasure. His extensive knowledge of the Hawaii real estate market, combined with his commitment to finding the perfect home for his clients, made our buying experience smooth and stress-free. Steve listened to our needs, provided valuable insights, and guided us through the process with professionalism and care. His attention to detail and dedication to ensuring our satisfaction truly set him apart. Thanks to Steve, we found our dream home, a Kukui'ula Club Villa  in paradise, and we couldn't be happier. We highly recommend Steve to anyone looking to buy or sell property in Hawaii!

S. Chang

H. Cheng

Los Altos California