“Thank you very much for your help from purchase to sale. We had various problems with the sale, but we would like to express our deepest gratitude to Sisi and Etsuko (responsible for Translation) for their careful support from start to finish. Owning real estate in a foreign country is a bit scary for me as I can only speak my native language, but I am very happy that I was able to provide information on the problems and issues that I encountered each time, and that we were able to resolve them together. . I feel very lucky to have met two people I can trust. Thank you very much for your help. I would like to work with you again if the opportunity arises.”
“購入から売却まで非常にお世話になりました。売却に際し、様々な問題がありましたが、Sisiと悦子さんには終始丁寧に対応して頂きましたことを深く御礼申し上げます。異国の地で不動産を所有するということは、母国語しか話せない私にとっては不安がつきまといますが、問題点や課題点をその都度情報提供して頂き共に解決できましたことをとても嬉しく思います。信頼できるお二人に出会えた事がとても幸運だと思っております。この度は本当にお世話になりありがとうございました。また機会があれば一緒にお仕事させて頂きたいと思っています。”
-N.Kobayashi, Mizunokai Japan Corporation., Sold Kahala Home in 2023 (10 day Escrow).
“Based upon her educational background and her experience in the Hawaii real estate market, we decided to interview SiSi as a possible listing agent for our Waikiki condo. At our first meeting she impressed us with her professionalism and her interpersonal skill. She was a excellent listener, empathized and understood our concerns and preferences as sellers, and articulated the listing and selling process in a way that was clear, understandable and accurate. After we listed with SiSi, she proved to be responsible, diligent, able to delegate effectively to her team members, well organized and consistent. Commitments and expectations that were set were were met, without fail. Her negotiation skills and problem solving skills were excellent. Her excellent communication skills kept everyone involved “on the same page”. She presented the property in the best possible way, using her staging ability and her excellent marketing strategy and knowledge of today’s internet sales environment. Anyone looking for a qualified realtor in the 21st century should choose SiSi. She is the answer.“
— Loren & Faith B., Sold a Condo home in 2019 in Honolulu, HI
“Initially, I wasn’t sure if I was ready to purchase an investment property. I was looking at Leasehold for a quick return. Sisi listened and didn’t try to discourage even though I know the many advantages of Fee Simple. Sisi showed me many different properties so I could compare and see what renters are looking for. I ran into some issues due to strict rules purchasing a Condo-Tel. Sisi had my best interest at heart. She made sure I was indeed ready to purchase, and not just focused on “Closing The Deal.” Sisi truly enjoys the entire process of helping you find what you’re looking for. Perfectionist, attention to detail, inability to leave things unfinished, Sisi WILL get things done!! If you have high expectations, I highly recommend Sisi Takaki!!!!”
— Amy Z., Bought a Condo home in 2018 in Honolulu, HI
“With the advent of the Internet and Real Estate apps, I never thought a local real estate agent was valuable beside processing the contract. Well, Sisi Takaki threw that preconceived notion out the window. I recently engage Sisi to help me find an office space in Hawaii. With the online research done, I mentioned to her my requirement and what I've seen online. She patiently listened to my requirements and the ideas I've had for the office space. She then researched and provided all the listings that fit my criteria. She quickly won my trust with her professionalism, reliable communication, meticulous research, and total transparency throughout the process. This was done while I wasn't in Hawaii. Never could have done this without Sisi. Mahalo Sisi!!”
— Francis, Sold a Townhouse home in 2018 in Honolulu, HI.
“Sisi is a very talented and knowledgeable realtor that always puts her clients needs first. She exceeds expectations and is quick to respond to a text, email, or voicemail no matter what time of day. She is friendly, personable and approachable. She makes you feel comfortable during a very stressful process. Sisi examines every aspect of the deal to make sure her clients are protected. I will always continue to recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a house. She is the best.”
— Lisa B., Bought and sold a Single Family home in 2020 in Honolulu, HI
“Sisi truly cared and was a joy to work with ! Though we were working long-distance, purchasing a Hawaiian property from our home in California (with its inherent logistical challenges), Sisi managed to make the process pleasant and smooth. I highly recommend her very professional services.”
— Jane and Amr (California), Bought a Multi Family home in 2017 in Honolulu, HI.
“Sisi was very responsive and kept us informed throughout the whole process. This was our first home purchase experience so her expertise and thoughtfulness were very helpful. She provided us with good options and recommendations, which helped us to make timely decisions that ultimately allowed us to purchase a home we are pleased with.”
— Yueck L., Bought a Condo home in 2015 in Honolulu, HI.
“Sisi is a very knowledgeable, friendly, outgoing Realtor. She provided excellent customer service and quick responses whenever we needed help and kept us informed throughout the entire process. We are definitely going to use her in the future if we are ready to purchase another house!”
— Sheryl (Honolulu), Showed home in 2014 in Downtown, Honolulu, HI 96817
“Sisi followed up and reminded us on the many deadlines we had to meet which was a huge help. You don't realize how many documents are involved in home buying until you're up to your eyes in it. Having a knowledgeable real estate agent makes all the difference in the world. She also was flexible and worked around our busy schedule. She even put on her courier hat when we didn't have time to drop off a check ourselves, picking up and dropping it off at the escrow office. Sisi is friendly and upbeat which makes the sometimes frustrating and confusing process a lot easier to handle. I always felt better after talking it through with her. She was able to break it down to my level of understanding without making me feel like an idiot. I highly recommend Sisi Takaki for your next real estate transaction. She'll go above and beyond for you & your family!”
— Pauleens, Bought and sold a Single Family home in 2014 in Honolulu, HI.
“There is so much to say about the excellent work that Sisi Takaki and her team, especially Christie and Kimberly, did for us! Everything from start to finish was streamlined and clear, and they were excellent about communication, giving frequent updates by email or text as needed, and also handling things behind the scenes so that we didn't have to deal with them whenever possible. Document or contract signings were easy with Docusign electronic signatures, which was great, especially because we live on the east coast! For the inspection, they scheduled the summary debrief with our inspector over Facetime, so that we could meet the inspector, see the inside of the unit again and see all of the areas identified for repair or further investigation. The inspector Sisi found was excellent and he helped us understand the condition of our unit in a much deeper way, and with that information, we were able to negotiate further credits with the seller. Regarding negotiating the price and terms of the purchase, Sisi helped to represent us well from the very beginning, as our offer was chosen over a higher all-cash offer, and then later as it came to negotiating credits Sisi and her team prepared a well-researched explanation as to our requests, (e.g. requesting repair quotes and collecting costs of items needing replacement) resulting in seller credits. As perspective, our mortgage advisor also commented in amazement about Sisi's negotiation skills, because our purchase price kept coming down! You definitely want her on your team, she is fantastic. Sisi is extremely trustworthy, which I think is the most important quality. I always felt completely in her care, and that she or her team was on top of every little detail. I trusted her implicitly, again, being far away during this whole transaction, I just knew that she would represent me well, be respectful to counterparties, etc. I wouldn't have done the transaction without her help. In terms of communication, she is very responsive and always made herself available to me, even on weekends though I felt bad - she would say "this is my job!" She always was positive and ready to take on the next steps to move things forward. I felt in continuous conversation with her whether it was by email, text, phone, etc. Despite seemingly working so hard for her clients, I also know that she is also such a wonderful family person, with a loving family and kids, and so very approachable and relatable. This is a high performing top-notch team, and I whole-heartedly recommend Sisi and her team for any purchase/sale of property! They are professional, smart, and you can trust them to get the job done well and done right!”
— Lori C (New York City), Bought a Townhouse home in 2016 in Honolulu, HI
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