Real Estate Careers and Training Podcast with the Lally Team

It's time once again for another jam packed edition of the Team Lally Hawaii Real Estate Show. Today we are covering a lot of topics, including the top 3 things you need to know when getting a VA loan. We are also excited to be joined by Travis Branch to talk about the ins and outs of dealing with the IRS, as well as some ways to save and compound your money. Travis suggests filing your taxes on time - and if not - always having a tax professional to help pay liabilities. We will also be joined by a few of our agents who have some beautiful listings with open houses coming soon. To hear the show in its entirety, click play!

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation  Call us at (808) 426-7211 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation Patrick grew up in Honolulu, graduated from The Kamehameha Schools, and earned a Hotel Management degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. While in Las Vegas, he developed a passion for real estate and purchased his first home. After working at various resorts and casinos throughout the U.S., Canada, and Australia, he learned the importance of strong communication and how to deliver the best in five-star customer service. After working for The Ritz-Carlton in Las Vegas, he followed the luxury brand to Washington, D.C., where he learned from one of the most dynamic sales teams in the business. He then entered the field of residential property management, led sales teams at multiple Class A communities, and earned a Sales Associate of the Quarter award, among 100+ competitors. He later moved into a District Sales Manager role, where his experience in marketing, contract negotiation, and working efficiently with third party vendors proved successful. He later purchased his second home in Washington, D.C. Now that he's back home in Honolulu, he looks forward to helping you find your dream home.

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Call us at (808) 426-7211 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation Multiple offer situations are becoming more and more common in Hawaii, so today we want to offer you some tips on how to win them. Here are four ways to make your offer as strong as cash: 1. Let the seller pick the closing dateWhether or not they want to close quickly or have it be delayed, delegating this choice to the  seller is a smart way to make your offer stand out. 2. Keep your offer clean and simpleDon’t muddy it up with contingencies or terms. If you want the home when pitted against other buyers, keeping your offer clean is the way to go. 3. Have a good cover letterA good cover letter can pull on the heart and mind of a seller. Sometimes it’s more than dollars and cents that compel buyers, and we can help you write a fantastic cover letter. 4. Our Love it or Leave it Program If you don’t absolutely love the home we help you buy, we will sell it for free within 6 months of the closing date. Call us for more details about this. By following these tips, you will go into your home purchase wielding the knowledge of how to craft a very strong offer. If you have any questions for us at all, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to speaking with you!

Jack Legal (President) and Nelso Higa (Director Strategic Development/Government Affairs), of the Honolulu Board of Realtors, discuss how the organization exists for the ethical and professional success of its members.. They also discussed the current issues such as Real Property Tax and its various challenges. They also spoke about how home buyers and sellers should make sure that their agents and Realtors are part of the Honolulu Board of Realtors. Why? This organization makes sure that agents and Realtors are accountable for their actions and well educated on real estate industry.

It's time once again for another edition of the Team Lally Radio Show. Of course we have the latest and greatest information in real estate, from the latest market trends to predictions about the future of interest rates. In addition this, we are also going to be talking about a wide range of topics outside the real estate spectrum, from what your rights are when you get pulled over by police in Hawaii to the finer points of Poke cuisine.  We are excited to be joined by the owner of  Like Poke,  Danny Kalahiki, a former professional surfer who is now a culinary professional cranking out delicious seafood dishes in his lunch wagon. To hear Danny's story, and to get all the info you need to know about the Hawaii real estate market, listen to the entire show here!

Hawaii is such a unique and beautiful place. Being the most isolated island chain in the world, there is a deep appreciation among its people for the ‘aina (Hawaiian word for land). Growing up in Honolulu, Joshua recognized that trash didn’t just disappear, but that it was destined to spend the foreseeable future in a landfill, or put on a boat to be sent to the mainland for recycling.  This was a tremendous influence on Joshua Rosen’s decision to open a BungoBox franchise on the island of Oahu. He recognized the need for the BungoBox solution in his home state, which has finite resources and land.

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Call us at (808) 426-7211 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation One of the things we have learned is that good marketing takes effort. One thing we like to do at Team Lally is put together a VIP open house.  We invite all the neighbors to a special opening. These events are typically held on Friday evenings between 5 pm and 7 pm. We send out about 300 postcards to the surrounding homes, and then we call all these homes and personally invite them. On the day of the event, we will knock on some doors and personally invite the neighbors once more. Our VIP open houses usually feature a wine tasting, and sometimes, we have live jazz music by our very own Howard Nett. The VIP open house is held in addition to the public open house on Sunday. The VIP open house is just one of the 89 marketing steps that we use to make more money for our sellers. At Team Lally, we believe you deserve the best level of service. If you are looking for a real estate team that will go to work for you, call us to book a time and visit us in the office.

Every week, Team Lally is committed to bringing you the latest in real estate news and the latest real estate strategies through our radio show. We have a very special show today with some very special guests, and we can't wait for you guys to take a listen.  First, we will be joined by Jim Owens of Hawaii VA loans who is going to talk to us about how he and his company make the loan process as simple and stress-free as possible for VA loan home buyers. Next, our property management specialist, Duke Kimhan, will join us to discuss what's happening in the property management area of the market. Duke also discusses his 30 days or less rent guarantee, where he will pay your rent if he doesn't find you a renter within 30 days. Then we will be joined by Momi, a former school teacher turned publisher, who will talk to us about her magazine and the type of impact it has had on her community. Finally, some members of our team will call in to give you the latest rundown on every segment of the market, so you are completely informed on what's happening in Hawaii real estate.  To get all of this information and more, click here (insert link to show) to listen to our show!

In today's radio show, Adrienne and Attilio are joined by Cindy Perkins from Top Gun Painting. Cindy talks about how she became involved with Top Gun Painting. The services at Top Gun Painting include painting for residential and commercial properties, furniture refurbishment, water-proofing, and more. Cindy explains that they will do anything you need to make your house look beautiful. The versatility at Top Gun Painting is truly what sets them apart from other painting companies. 

.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; height: auto; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Call us at (808) 426-7211 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation We're currently in a low inventory market with high demand, which is great if you're thinking about selling your home. However, this does not mean getting a high price for your home will be easy! We spend over $16,000 a month on marketing, and we put that to work for our clients. The average agent's marketing budget is only the size of a car payment! The bottom line is, we get more people looking at your home than the average agent. Who wouldn't want that? When you list with us, we make recommendations on what you can do to maximize value. Because of our experience of selling over 100 homes a year, we know exactly what buyers want. Our marketing, plus a low inventory situation, will get your home maximum exposure - and more exposure means a better chance of generating multiple offers!  Once you generate multiple offers, you need to prioritize them by superiority. Remember, the offer with the highest price is not always the superior offer; the amount of money down, financing, and other terms can be just as important! Here are some tips on how to review an offer: Is the Buyer Pre-approved or Pre-qualified for a Mortgage? Contrary to popular belief, a seller with a pre-qualification is simply not as good as one that has been pre-approved. It is an important thing to consider when looking at an offer and the difference can easily make or break your transaction. When a buyer has been pre-approved, the lender has reviewed and verified all the important aspects of the financial transaction.  How Much Money Are They Bringing to the Closing Table? As our marketplace leans heavier and heavier toward a seller-centric environment, the issue of how much down payment they will be able to make will come up more and more. When a buyer has more money down on their purchase, it is definitely a stronger offer than one where the buyers have less at stake. Look for a letter or statement from the bank demonstrating their ability to cover the funds promised as a down payment.  Is There a Contingency To Sell Another Home First? Many buyers have a home to sell first before they can move forward with a new purchase. In the offer you receive from these buyers, you will likely see a contingency upon the sale of their home. When comparing multiple offers, if one buyer is able to buy your home without needing to sell their home – the chance of other problems or mistakes will reduce significantly.  How Far Out Is the Closing Date? The ideal closing date is about 45 to 60 days from the date of accepted agreement. When you start getting into closing dates that go out two months or more, there tend to be more problems. A lot can happen in that much time, whether a job change, life change or even a change of heart – so if there is an offer with a closer closing date, that would definitely be the stronger choice. We hope you found some of this information helpful. As always, we look forward to assisting you with all your real estate needs and, in the interim, if you would like to learn more about today’s hot real estate topics, catch us on Saturday mornings on AM830 KHVH. We look forward to hearing from you soon!