Guiding you through property transaction on Kauai
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Kauai Real Estate Guide
Sell or buy your Kauai home
Mayu and Craig have teamed up with Kauai Realty, Inc. Get the best property deals on the island by checking out our list of the top neighborhoods on the island. If you have particular real estate questions, please don’t hesitate to give us a call.
If you are selling, or buying, we will professionally guide you through the transaction process, working in your best interest. We have time for you.
Homes for Sale
Market Statistics
Neighborhood Highlights
Area Recommendations
Your Kauai REALTOR®
Aloha! I'm Mayu Tomizawa
My vision is to be the most reliable guide to successful real estate transaction on Kauai. Timeliness and detailedness are character traits of mine naturally. Competitive but honest is the position I choose to take during my dealings.
My passions include the study and practice of Hula and swimming in the ocean. I enjoy Kauai’s warm weather and various microclimates.
Originally from Japan, I also enjoy cooking Japanese food, and sharing the dishes and recipes with friends and colleagues, while also enjoying their renditions of traditional Japanese food.
Your Kauai REALTOR®
Aloha! I'm Craig Hudson
My task is to connect sellers and buyers of condos and homes while guiding my clients through the sometimes tricky transaction process within the county of Kauai and the state of Hawaii.
My passions are surfing and hiking. I also enjoy the ongoing practice of Kajukenbo. Mayu and I met in Japan where we enjoyed snowboarding together and where I was published several times in Japanese snowboarding magazines, including a notable descent of Mt. Tsurugi (剱岳). Mayu’s cooking is my favorite on the island.
Prior to my work as a Realtor, I spent 18 years in the semiconductor automated test equipment industry, living in the Bay Area for a about 4 of those years, and the subsequent 14 years working between Asia and the U.S. from my home office in Hawaii.
Notable properties
Featured Homes
$1,200,000
6420 PUUPILO RD A
$1,200,000
3211 HAPA RD
$1,189,007
7030 HOLOPONO PL
$1,150,000
6273 WAIPOULI RD
$1,139,000
2611 KIAHUNA PLANTATION DR 2B
$1,100,000
4310 KALAHEO DR
$1,050,000
6105-D OLOHENA RD 2
$998,000
6273 WAIPOULI RD
$989,000
5760 LOKELANI RD
$949,000
3267 JERVES ST
$935,000
6373 AHELE DR
$929,000
5881 KINI PL I
$915,000
3770 Ala'oli Way 3108
$895,000
465 MOLO ST
$895,000
3845 UAKEA PL
$884,500
4880 LANI RD
$870,000
1831 POIPU RD 720
$819,000
5821 HAUIKI RD 1
$799,000
6468 OPAEKAA RD A
$798,888
188 LIHAU ST 0001
The Process
Kauai Condo & Home Transaction
Overview of selling or buying on Kauai.
LOCAL MARKET KNOWLEDGE FOR THE SELLER & BUYER
Buyers need to find the best house within their budget, in the most appropriate neighborhood, and to validate the condition of the property.
GETTING STARTED
Buyer's also need to have data to know what the market demands in terms of price and purchase conditions.
TRANSACTION PROCESS
What is often overlooked, is that the same standard purchase agreement is designed to also help protect the seller from liability. A 'clean' transaction is what is desired, with both parties knowing the property appropriately.
Choose a Realtor agent for your side and enter into an agreement using the standard form approved by the Hawaii Association of Realtors.
CONCLUDING THE PROCESS
The schedule along the way is negotiated not only with the buyer and seller, but also with third parties including appraisers, surveyors, inspectors and others. This can be very time consuming and cumbersome on Kauai, with some third party vendors limited in number and unable to be flexible with scheduling. Do you need to extend the schedule for closing because of this? Your agent should be helping to align the activities.
When all align in a timely manner, the transaction process is concluded for the benefit of both sellers and buyers.
Featured Neighborhoods
Explore Kauai with a local expert!
Our list of the best residential neighborhoods and communities in the island of Kauai.
Our Reviews
See what people are saying about us
We value the business that our customers provide and we take pride in the quality of our work. We’ve compiled a list of testimonials given to us by some of our most recent clients that you can review at your convenience.
From the Blog
Kauai Real Estate Tips & Insights
Nightly Rate? – Kauai Vacation Rental
How are you to determine your nightly rate, weekly rate, or monthly rate?
DISPELLING REFINANCING MYTHS
“Refinancing” is a scary word for many people, but that shouldn’t be the case for you. For many homeowners, refinancing can not only lower your
Ramen
Food. Forget about real estate. It’s all about the food! Yes, there are libations to consider, but setting that aside for now, food is what
To The Beach (after Mayu’s open house)
What a wonderful thing Poipu Kai Resort is! Just stroll past the tennis courts to the beach whenever you like! Manualoha is just one of
CASH IN
When a property appraises for less than the purchase price, it can complicate the transaction. Appraisals are trusted by lenders to best reflect the market
Neighborhood Spotlight: Lihue, HI
Despite its urbanization, Lihue, Kauai’s capital city, has kept its island charm. There is an abundance of ways to enjoy the outdoors and get active
Kauai Closing Costs – Don’t Be Taken by Surprise!
Closing costs on Kauai and across the US are inevitable. Most people are only vaguely familiar with home-buying and home-selling expenses. Closing costs are, after
Flood Insurance Needed?
Before purchasing a property with “ADU potential” or “ARU potential”, as often represented by seller’s or their agents, consider the parking.
ADU, ARU & Parking
Before purchasing a property with “ADU potential” or “ARU potential”, as often represented by seller’s or their agents, consider the parking.
K1 vs. K2
In Hawaii it is customary that the seller pays for the survey. Do you know the difference between K1 “Staking (Boundary Points)” and the K2
THREE THINGS
Many of you may be veterans to home ownership. Others, perhaps not. But let us mention three simple items that may be overlooked when shopping
Homeowner’s Property Tax Exemption
Kauai’s Real Property Assessment Division allows until September 30th for home owners to file for a home exemption from Real Property Tax. A form to
Sewer, Septic & Cesspool
Cesspools and septic systems. Wow, what a fun subject, right? On the island of Kauai we have a lot of these. However, there are a few
Cost of Living on Kauai
Learn the latest cost of living on Kauai, which includes the cost of living index info, housing, food, transportation, & more. Cost of living, in
Remote Living & Working
Kauai offers a great opportunity to work remotely. Situated between Asia and the West Coast of the continental U.S. with direct flights to the mainland
Welcome to Kauai Realty
Mayu and Craig have teamed up to offer you the best real estate transaction guidance on the island of Kauai. Our real estate services are