I contacted Jim in October of 2022 about a rental he had listed. At the time, my wife and I were still on the mainland preparing for our move and trying to navigate the very difficult task of securing housing. Even over the phone, Jim's spirit of Aloha shone through! The rental he had wasn't going to work for us, but our conversation just stuck with me, like talking to an old, trusted friend, so I called him back. It can sometimes be difficult to trust people in our modern day, but my gut told me Jim was authentic and trustworthy. Glad I followed my gut!
Jim helped us every step of the way in purchasing our home. In very short order (we visited for a few days about a month before our move), he helped find potential properties, set up viewings, and submitted an offer on the one we wanted. He knows how everything works here, which is different than where we came from, and helped us understand all the nuances to buying in Hawaii.
He is very knowledgeable about the entire Big Island, knows lot's of people (who all have nothing but kind words to say about him), and did so much more for us than I ever would have expected. He helped us find a vehicle and temporary housing while waiting for our house to close, and even helped us after the purchase with some repairs the house needed. And he continues to be available for pretty much anything!
Jim is the real deal. You can tell that he just really enjoys helping people. I feel very fortunate that I made that phone call and at this point, I consider him a friend. I would highly recommend Jim to anyone looking to move to the Big Island! Thank you so much for everything!