You need an agent who listens, moves fast and will help set you up for success in today’s real estate market.

BUYER’S EXPERIENCE

Search For Homes
Need to Sell, Too?

Other Services:

Selling
Buying
Asset Performance Test
Invest
Senior Downsize or Relocation
Real Estate Plan
Legacy Planning
Trust and Probate Sales
Concierge Services

STEP 1

FIRST, LET'S MEET AND DISCUSS YOUR GOALS

Let's discuss your vision, priorities, and what you're seeking in your future home or investment property. Do you also need to sell your current property? We can help with that.

Our Seller Experience

STEP 2

CUSTOMIZED HOME SEARCH & PRE-APPROVAL

We'll filter out the noise, presenting you with homes that align with your aspirations. It's also time to get pre-approved and ensure we're searching within a healthy price range.

STEP 3

THE FUN PART: VISITING POTENTIAL HOMES

Whether you're envisioning your life in a new home or assessing the potential of an investment property, we'll walk through handpicked options tailored just for you. If you can't be there in person, I can tour the properties on your behalf and provide live virtual showings.

  • A Maui coastal property positioned above ocean cliffs and surrounded by greenery, illustrating elevation, coastal exposure, and terrain features that affect long-term value and development constraints.
  • Aerial view of a Maui coastal home with a gray roof and surrounding tropical landscaping, overlooking the ocean with nearby cliffs and mountain backdrops that influence view value, elevation, and coastal desirability.
  • Aerial view of a Maui residential property with a metal roof, covered porch, and large backyard, highlighting outdoor living space, construction type, and landscaped lot features important to residential buyers.
  • A single-story Maui home with a tile roof, rooftop solar panels, driveway, and outdoor patio seating, emphasizing energy efficiency, one-level living, and functional home layout valued in the local market.
  • Aerial view of a Maui residence in Wailea with nearby road access, open land, and ocean proximity, illustrating transportation access, surrounding land use, and location factors that impact daily living and property value.
  • A Maui home in Lahaina, Kaanapali with a wooden outdoor deck surrounded by palm trees and tropical landscaping, representing indoor-outdoor living and lifestyle features commonly sought in island residential properties.
  • A small hillside Maui, Haiku home surrounded by dense vegetation and accessed by a winding road, highlighting elevation, privacy, and access considerations common in upcountry and rural residential areas.

STEP 4

NEGOTIATING THE OFFER

Leveraging market knowledge, we'll negotiate terms that are favorable to you.

STEP 5

FINALIZING THE PURCHASE

We'll guide you through inspections, appraisals, and all the final steps leading to the closing table.

STEP 6

CELEBRATING YOUR NEW HOME

Pop the champagne! Let's celebrate your new beginning—whether you're settling into a place you can call your own or we've just added another exceptional property to your investment portfolio. Here's to your continued success!

Schedule a Buyer Consultation
  • A rainbow over Maui’s green mountain terrain, reflecting local weather patterns, elevation-driven climate zones, and the natural environment that influences lifestyle and land use across the island.

    7 Ways to Cancel Escrow (Without Losing Your Earnest Deposit)

    Did you know that once you’re in escrow in Hawaii, you still have multiple protections? Here are 7 ways you can safely cancel the deal and keep your deposit if things don’t line up.

    Learn More
  • Open ocean waters off Maui with distant land visible on the horizon, illustrating island geography, shipping lanes, and the surrounding marine environment tied to coastal living.

    1. J-1 Home Inspection Period

    You have the right to inspect the property. If anything doesn’t sit right—condition, repairs, costs—you can cancel during this period and keep your deposit.

    Learn More
  • A Maui beach scene with palm trees, sandy shoreline, and calm ocean conditions, representing coastal lifestyle access and proximity to recreational shoreline amenities valued by residents and buyers.

    2. Clear Title Requirement

    If the title report reveals liens, ownership disputes, or other defects the seller can’t fix, you can walk away without losing your earnest money.

    Learn More

  • 3. Seller’s Disclosure Review (SRPDS)

    Sellers must disclose known issues with the property. You typically have 10 days to review their disclosure and cancel if something is unacceptable.

    Learn More
  • Calm ocean conditions off the Maui coastline, reflecting typical shoreline environments and the visual appeal associated with coastal residential and recreational areas.

    4. Condo/HOA Docs

    Buying a condo or property with an association? You’ll get financials, rules, and meeting minutes to review. If you don’t like what you see, you can cancel within the review period.

    Learn More
  • A Hawaiian green sea turtle swimming in Maui’s nearshore waters, representing the protected marine environment and coastal ecosystem that shapes shoreline regulations and oceanfront living.

    5. Financing Contingency (Loan Approval)

    If you’re financing and your loan isn’t approved despite a good-faith effort, you can cancel and your deposit is returned.

    Learn More
  • A sandy Maui beach with calm ocean conditions and palm-lined shoreline, illustrating everyday beach access and coastal lifestyle amenities associated with island living.

    6. Property Appraisal Contingency

    If the home doesn’t appraise at or above the purchase price and the seller won’t adjust, you can cancel and keep your deposit.

    Learn More
  • An aerial view of Maui’s white sand shoreline and turquoise ocean waters, highlighting coastal geography and shoreline conditions relevant to ocean-adjacent properties.

    7. Property Condition or Seller Breach

    If the seller fails to keep the property in the same condition, doesn’t complete agreed repairs, or breaches the contract, you can cancel and retain your earnest deposit.

    Learn More
The St John Group logo featuring a pineapple on a black background with red text reading Hawaii real estate, representing a locally rooted Maui real estate brand focused on trust and island expertise.

ULTIMATE HAWAII BUYERS GUIDE

From an island breakdown to market trends and a roadmap of the buying process, our step-by-step guide to buying real estate in Hawaii is a free resource geared at taking buying a home from stressful to enjoyable. Enter your email for access to the ultimate buyer's guide.

For more information, see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

MORTGAGE CALCULATOR

GET A COMPREHENSIVE MORTGAGE ESTIMATE

Use this home loan calculator to estimate your total mortgage payment, including taxes and insurance.

START HERE

SCHEDULE A BUYER CONSULTATION

LET'S FIND A TIME TO TALK ABOUT YOUR NEXT HOME

No matter where you're at in the home buying process, we would love to hear from you and see how we can help.

Let's Connect