James Karlovsky

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I live on the mainland and were interested in purchasing an investment property in Kauai. Jim was very engaged, professional and informative from the very start of the process. He helped me to sort through the available properties and was able to provide a great deal of local knowledge about the properties. Also, Jim was proactive in suggesting properties which I had not initially identified, one of which turned out to be the property we ultimately decided to purchase. During the escrow timeframe, Jim was very proactive in managing a complex process and kept us informed every step of the way. Also, even post-close, Jim was more than willing to help me answer questions that came up.Needless to say, I would highly recommend Jim if you are looking for a realtor in Kauai!

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We have been working with Jim for a couple of years looking for our perfect house in Hawaii.He has been the perfect fit for us. His attention to detail, actively listening and understanding what our needs were, and fast response made him stand out. He has a wealth of knowledge of the entire island and a great understanding of value.We cannot recommend Jim highly enough. He has been a pleasure to work with and is a class act.

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We have been working with Jim for a couple of years looking for our perfect house in Hawaii.He has been the perfect fit for us. His attention to detail, actively listening and understanding what our needs were, and fast response made him stand out. He has a wealth of knowledge of the entire island and a great understanding of value.We cannot recommend Jim highly enough. He has been a pleasure to work with and is a class act.

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Jim is an absolute pleasure to work with. He listed our home on Kauai and represented us as the sellers of our property on the North Shore. As a Licensed Real Estate Broker in Florida, I have very high standards and expectations from realtors. Jim exceeded my expectations in every way. He kept us informed of our progress, is an innovative and creative marketer, and works long hours to assure customer satisfaction. There is no need for you to look any further than Jim Karlovsky for your Kauai real estate needs.

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Jim is one of the most knowledgeable and best organized agent on Kauai. He has extensive knowledge about local building codes and environment issues. He also wants to help you find the absolute right home and not just sell you on whats on the market.Highly recommend using Jim for buy or sell side transactions!

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Many real estate agents practice on Kauai. From our experience as buyers, Jim Karlovsky is a great choice. We cannot imagine a better representative. He is dedicated to the profession, works extremely hard, has outstanding personal skills, and an appreciation for technical details and the local market. Early on, he nurtured a relationship with us to learn our tastes and desires for prospective homes on the north shore of Kauai. Throughout the process, he championed our position in some pretty challenging negotiations with the sellers and their agent. He excelled at listening, presenting the benefits to all parties in favor of moving forward. It was reassuring to learn about his solid training in law, but we were most impressed with his extensive experience in real estate (google his background), his people skills, and his desire to best represent our interests. He was very good at managing expectations of all parties, including ours. He also has excellent relationships with various types of inspectors and repair people. He always entered negotiations with a solid foundation in fact. It was important for us to understand exactly what we would be getting (basically a fixer/upper), what it would cost to repair and maintain the property, and why the discount in asking price (including our counter offers), already reflected many of these issues. After closing, Jim continued to work with us in arranging repairs of electrical and roof issues. A year afterwards, we can conclude with conviction that our purchase was quite a bargain. We continue stay in touch with Jim. Recently, he voluntarily helped to expertly guide us in negotiations with the state of Hawaii to reduce our initial tax-assessment base by 15% for this real estate. If we ever decide to sell, Jim will get the call.

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Jim was very insightful about timing the ups and downs of the real estate market and offered several options to consider when listing. Jim took excellent photos for MLS and communicated frequently with other realtors regarding the property. This showed us that he knew not only how to generate interest from potential buyers in our condo, but also, how to maintain that interest after the first viewing. Jim was very knowledgeable about the HI real estate contracts received from potential buyers. After accepting an offer, he was resourceful in assisting us to remove contingencies and acquiring numerous documents requested from the Title Company.Working with Jim was a pleasure and led to a successful sale.

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Jim is an extremely friendly and professional guy. He marketed our home superbly and we received an over-asking price offer within 2-3 weeks. I always felt that he put our interests first, especially as he kept the deal on track during a lengthy escrow. I am not a fan of the realty profession in general, but Jim is a star! We were very well served by letting him represent us.

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I have had the pleasure of working with Jim over several years as we prepared the Kauai home for sale. Jim provided essential improvement advice and market valuation. His knowledge of the local market is second to none as exemplified by the fact on listing our property the well-qualified buyer was secured in a matter of days at full price. Jim responds immediately to all questions and has put together well thought out marketing strategies. Add in Jim is genuine, so very personable and worked diligently to ensure a successful transaction. As a licensed broker in the Midwest, I highly recommend Jim for any island real estate need and as a resource for your future Kauai market exploration.

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Jim was quite a resource to have in my position living off island and needing to sell a home on the island of Kauai. There were numerous small details that I needed assistance with in order for the process to go smoothly and Jim was there without reservations whatsoever to handle many of these things. I can say with confidence that Jim will go beyond the call of duty and get the job done! if I again have the need to buy or sell a home/property in Hawaii, Jim will be the first person that I call.