My journey in real estate began in 1994 with East Oahu Realty, where I had the privilege of serving as President until our meaningful merger with Hawaii Life. Over the years, I've been fortunate to represent clients across a wide range of properties—from small condominiums to oceanfront estates. Regardless of size or price point, my goal has always remained the same: to provide every client with professional, ethical, and personalized service.
Real estate has never just been about transactions for me, it’s about helping people create a solid foundation in the islands, a true home base that brings peace, security, and lasting value to their lives.
What brings me the greatest fulfillment is the trust that you place in me, allowing me to help you navigate one of life’s most important decisions. That trust has not only led to successful partnerships, but also to meaningful friendships that I deeply cherish.
Outside of work, I find balance and purpose through community involvement, ocean activities, and time with loved ones. I’m especially grateful to continue serving our neighborhoods through programs like Adopt A Highway and the American Red Cross.
Mahalo nui loa for being a part of this journey. I look forward to continuing to serve you with heart and integrity.
Extremely thankful for my Hawaii Life!
I can be reached at (808) 781-6600 or KimSoares@HawaiiLife.com.
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What my clients are saying...
We were fortunate to be able to have Kim as our realtor. She is one-of-a-kind... very thoughtful, hardworking, efficient and definitely goes above and beyond. Thanks to her, everything moved along smoothly and rapidly.
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,