About Us

Thanks for checking out The Hawaii Real Estate Report blog.

We are experts in the following areas:

• Knowledge of the purchase and sale process
• Responsiveness
• Knowledge of the real estate market
• Communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• People skills
• Knowledge of the Honolulu/Oahu area
• Real estate related technology
• Condo conversion, Subdivision and small property development

This blog is to post information about Hawaii Real Estate that can not be put on the website or on the TV show due to the time-sensitive nature of the information.

We will be posting Hawaii Real Estate tips, trends, knowledge, and hot real estate deals.

Please stay tuned and please feel free to comment and discuss.
While we love a great discussion and a difference of opinion, we will not tolerate Spam nor abusive behavior.

Also, that is up to us to decide. We will be fair but please be civil.

Thanks and Aloha!

-Jeff

About us:

Jeff Orig, Realtor-Associate – I’m a full time active Realtor Associate with Abe Lee Realty. I’m also one of the hosts and producers of the TV Show, the Hawaii Real Estate Report on OC16. I’m a condo conversion and subdivision specialist with a background in film, TV, photography, and web design. Good skills to have when you need to sell a property. (Sorry, had to do a little plug)

Scott Sakata, Realtor and Broker-in-Charge with Abe Lee Realty. He co-hosts with Jeff Orig, The Hawaii Real Estate Report.

Scott grew up in Kaneohe and was a product of the public school system graduating from Castle High School. After receiving his bachelor of business degree at the University of Hawaii, Scott moved to Japan and lived there for almost 3 years teaching English while also learning the Japanese language. After returning to Hawaii, he worked at a major hotel assisting the Japanese guests and then was a sales manager for the world’s leading luxury retailer that catered to the traveling public.

With his passion for helping people, Scott got licensed in 1999 from Abe Lee’s pre-licensing class. He started off doing the business part-time. But while working with his very first client he felt it wasn’t fair that he couldn’t meet his client when they wanted to because he was working at his “other” job. Realizing that helping buyers and sellers with probably their biggest investment in their lifetime and that it required his utmost attention and effort, he became a full-time real estate agent in 2000.

When Scott isn’t serving his real estate clients, he occasionally takes time enjoying the summer south swell on his bodyboard. More often, you’ll find him at a local gym or hiking up the Koko Head trail. “Staying fit and healthy is part of our island lifestyle,” Scott notes. He’s an avid reader, consuming self-improvement books in particular. And, along with walking “Bettis”, his AKC champion American Staffordshire Terrier, Scott and his wife Debbie enjoy going to the movies. Scott is also a long-time Pittsburgh Steeler fan.

Experiencing first-hand the highs and lows of the past real estate market cycles, Scott draws on his comprehensive knowledge of Oahu to assemble and present all the information clients need. He sits down with his clients to handle their questions and help them evaluate all aspects of their move suggesting a uniquely tailored approach with specific outcomes in mind. Then he follows through step-by-step, adjusting the plan as necessary and providing regular progress reports.

For Sellers Scott has 3 goals:

1) To get the seller where they need to go on time

2) Make the transaction as smooth as possible

3) Put the seller in the strongest negotiating position possible.

For Buyers, the goal is to find a home:

1) That best suits their needs

2) In the best location

3) At the best price.

So when it’s time to sell or buy a condominium, townhouse, single-family home or investment property on Oahu, contact one of Oahu’s premier real estate professionals. Scott Sakata has All the Right Answers for Your Success.

Let Scott and Jeff help you with all your real estate needs. Call them today to schedule a complimentary consultation.

Here are a few testimonials from our satisfied clients:

“You performed to my expectations. I never doubted your expertise or suggestions (in selling our home). I always felt that you had our best interest. You have a realistic approach (to your services) and your timeliness and attention to detail kept me at ease. I believe you get what you pay for. Do NOT sell your services “cheap”. People are willing to pay more for good service”
~Glen Gokan

“The first realtor only showed us places beyond our price range. We were very happy to find out that not all realtors were this way. Scott was the best we could have hoped for! All questions were answered very quickly, which saved us a lot of time. Don’t change a thing!”
~Dave & Kristina Hwang

“We live in California and by using Scott’s House-Hunting Service, we would receive weekly and sometimes daily reports on homes that matched our criteria, we were able to find our second home without physically having to be there until we found something that we were interested in. It was a great time saver. Scott was always willing to get us more information on our choices or to help us if we were just looking for suggestions. We highly recommend this great system to anyone who is looking for a home.”
~Denise Boisvert & Kim Jorgensen (2 properties purchased in 2006)

“I have used Scott to buy and sell property, and I plan to continue using him in the future. Scott’s level of service and professionalism is invaluable to buyers and sellers alike. Scott provided a comprehensive overview of the selling process at the get-go.  I appreciated Scott’s flexibility in scheduling appointments, ability and willingness to do all of the leg work, and he was responsive and attentive to my interests, priorities and concerns.”
~Margaret C. Ishida

2001-Purchased home
“Being one year new to Hawaii, and the obstacles presented to us by an institution that we had counted on for financing, we would not have been able to buy the property had you not pointed us in the right direction. You and all those associated with the sale, and everything that goes with the process are highly motivated and sincerely caring people. I congratulate you for your choice of business associates. Scott, thank you sincerely for all your help. We now have a friend in the real estate business.”
2004-Sold home
“Thanks for your help in every respect. Just like the time before, the process was really painless.”
~Robert & Cynthia Fernandez

“Scott Sakata is one of the BEST Buyers agents I’ve ever worked with. He’s the type of guy who takes his job very seriously and will go the extra mile. It’s been a pleasure to work with Scott. He helped me find the deals that I was looking for and at the same time taught me how to pronounce awkward Hawaiian street names. With Scott’s help, I was able to close several good deals. (Over 60 properties bought since 2001).”
~Thank you,
Y. Benaroya
California Investor