Testimonials
Real Feedback from Our Clients
Here’s what some of our Happy Sellers have said about working with us. If you need a fast and easy transaction without the hassle of listing, we’re the team for you.
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We are an old couple who have done and seen a lot. However, we have never sold a house. We dreaded dealing with real estate agents and following their advice for improvements, piles of paperwork, personal involvement, and ‘house showings.’
A Hawaii Home Buyers ad solved our “fears” and resulted in a beautiful, easy alternative. We sold the house fast, at a fair price, and with near zero effort and cost on our part. Thank you, way to go! We are happy and plan a big family vacation.
**Mr. & Mrs. R. Von Heeringen, Kauai, HI**
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I received multiple offers weekly over the past several years to sell my home. Once I was ready to do so, I called multiple numbers. Although I received many competitive offers, Hawaii Home Buyers felt right. They viewed the home, gave me an honest, expected quote without low-balling, and made the process simple and fast with no games or gimmicks.
Win-win for everyone involved and much appreciated. Thank you!
**T. Peterson, Maui, HI**
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Doug, thank you again for working with us on the Robinson Property. It was a great experience from start to finish. The whole process exceeded my expectations. Communication is very important and your team has exemplary skills in that area. All the best.
**Greg B, Honolulu, HI**
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For us to get a fair price and all this convenience and walk through it in under 3 weeks is pretty amazing.
**Bonnie & Charlie M., Hilo, HI**
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Thank you for the most pleasant & professional real estate transaction I’ve experienced in a long long time! Stellar performance starting with you, Doug; then, Lisa, so helpful and friendly on the phone; then Kristen, so quick to respond to my phone calls, questions & concerns; then Valerie & others at Title 365. Very helpful & customer-friendly.
Lastly, easy, efficient & personable when he stopped by to inspect the house. You’ve assembled a great team, Doug. They serve you well! Thank you for being so understanding of the situation here! Much appreciated. You can ensure that I will refer you every chance I get & then some!
I still can’t believe that we closed on time with no issues. When does that ever happen anymore?
Super job to you all!
**Marilyn M, Lahaina, HI**
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Best experience in selling a property. From the agreed-on price to close of escrow. Good communication with little effort from me. I highly recommend it.
**Laura O, Kailua, HI**
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Our experience was top-notch from beginning to end. Everyone treated both my mom and me with courtesy and just helped out in getting all of the documents in order so that the sale would go smoothly.
Lisa Parker, Valerie Barker, and Brian Stroh rocked when we had even the smallest question or issue. We were offered top dollar for mom’s house and escrow began immediately, no hassle, nothing, just simply worked with us. Thank you all for such a great experience in what was a hard decision to make in selling the family home.
**Julie & Glenna S, Kaneohe, HI**
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We still can’t believe how simple the process was for us. Doug always returned calls and did what he said he would do. We would highly recommend working with him.
**John L, Waipahu, HI**
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After a loss in my family, I needed to sell the house quickly. Kristen, Valerie, and Doug were more than helpful. I thought that because my situation was unique and out of the ordinary that the experience was going to be less than enjoyable. However, they handled the situation with extreme professionalism.
**Nikkie R, Pearl City, HI**
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Living in South Carolina and trying to sell a house (probate) in Hawaii over the phone, I expected some monumental problems or at least some conflict of promises. Your staff “Lisa” sent me the contract to buy the house “as-is” and the process moved to the escrow company for completion with little or no pain. I felt the price was fair and consistent with the condition of the house. I wish more things in life would be this pleasant. Thank you!
**Richard S, Kauai, HI**
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After it was all settled and done, it was definitely the right call to sell to Doug & Hawaii Home Buyers.
**Isabel W., Maui, HI**
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The selling of our home went very smoothly. All done very quickly & professionally. You gave us a great bid making it easier to decide on which buyer to go with.
**Richard N, Hilo, HI**
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Lisa was wonderful. She was very responsive and efficient at keeping us updated every step of the way. From the moment I talked to her, I felt that she truly cared about our situation. That feeling continued after talking to Gavino and Doug. Thank you all!
**Caren C, Lihue, HI**
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Doug, Valerie, Lisa, and Kristen;
Thank you all for the help and professional work that you all have done for me to sell my home so quickly. It was a pleasure doing business with you all. I will definitely refer your company to anyone that wants to sell their property. By the way—thank you so much for the cup of coffee—I’ve not had a Starbucks before—now I know why—$5????
**Joyce S, Kailua-Kona, HI**
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Doug’s approach to buying is simple and straightforward. He took the hassle OUT of a monumental task. When I had questions he followed up promptly. Doug was very accommodating. He is a man of his word. It seems too good to be true… but it IS true!
**Victoria H, Hilo, HI**
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This process & working with Doug & his team was smooth & easy!
What a relief to not worry about moving tenants out, fixing up the home, & then having to pay a realtor & closing costs. Instead, just filled out easy escrow paperwork & got a check in the mail all within 30 days! Would recommend highly!
P.S. I did already refer you to Bonnie Y., so she may be calling you!
**Linda E, Kihei, HI**
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The whole experience was FANTASTIC! My parents would be so happy also! Thanks for your kindness at a difficult time!
**Sherrie C, Honolulu, HI**
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I’m very very glad we got ahold of you Doug. I appreciate everything you did. You were really on top of things.
**Anita S., Kapolei, HI**
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Doug,
I can’t thank you enough for your great attitude, patience, and professionalism! When you first contacted me I wanted nothing to do with you or anyone else who tried to call me about the sale of my property.
After talking with you, you eased some doubts. I still had some hesitations to sell but you told me it’s real easy and you’ll be able to walk me through almost all of it.
I’m so glad I listened to you! You saved me thousands in realtor fees!!
**Richard L, Kahului, HI**
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Three years ago, I sold my Hawaii property to Doug and his wife, Andrea. The transaction was simple, quick, and very fair. Our communications have been forthright and pleasant. It is a joy to now count them as friends also.
It is without hesitation that I highly recommend the Van Soests to anyone who is considering them for a real estate transaction. They are fine people with high ethics and proven performance.
**Kerry J, Honolulu, HI**
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Easiest sale I ever made. Things went so smoothly. It was amazing. Thanks!
**Ronald F, Wailuku, HI**
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We are very pleased with the way you worked with us on selling our rented home in Lihue. The transaction was smooth and easy and simple. We like your way of doing business. Our renters were also pleased with the transition and seemed to like you as well.
We particularly appreciated the help of the escrow in assisting us in completing all the necessary paperwork. We’ll be sure to recommend you to any of our Hawaii friends when they want to sell their homes.
**Mike & Virginia F, Lihue, HI**
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I would just like to express my gratitude in making the selling of my house a flexible and worry-free process. Doug was very patient and worked with my time frame in my moving process. It was a pleasure to work with this company.
It has helped me experience some financial freedom with my debts and allowed me to move forward with another home for my growing family. I will definitely refer friends, family, and/or co-workers if they have any opportunities to sell their home.
I am very thankful for the fast, flexible service. Thank you so much!!
**Cecilia S, Hilo, HI**
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Hawaii Home Buyers is an awesome company. They were there all the time through the whole process. I would highly recommend this organization to anyone that wants efficient results at a bargain price. Hawaii Home Buyers all the way.
**Jeffrey C, Honolulu, HI**
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When I first saw you and after you started talking to us I felt good. I felt like you did your homework.
**Rose & Arlene S., Hilo, HI**
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I had to sell my Dad’s condo when he died in Hawaii. I lived 3000 miles away and knew no one in Hawaii. Got a letter from Doug Van Soest, and called him. After a couple of phone conversations about selling my condo, I knew he was the right choice. I needed a
trustworthy, sensitive professional person to take care of the selling of the condo- Doug Van Soest did an amazing job! Thanks again!
**John H, Kihei, HI**
