Testimonials

In early 2024, I needed a real estate agent to sell my condo in Keauhou. To find an agent I interviewed 2 local realtors who had recently sold properties at my complex. I chose Peggy Kent (Remax) based on her experience, professionalism and the sales approach that she outlined for me. It was a wise decision, since there were several problems to completing the sale which were not expected. Working with the buyer’s agent and their lenders, Peggy was instrumental in finding and implementing reasonable solutions. During these negotiations, I felt fully confident in the advise received from Peggy and that my best interests were being faithfully represented. In addition to representing me in the sale, Peggy even went the ‘extra mile’ by suggesting ways to arrange transport of personal belongings back to the mainland.

Selling a property I’d owned for 37 years in West Hawaii and having to leave paradise was not easy for me, but Peggy’s kind help and guidence throughout the sale were greatly appreciated. I would highly recommend Peggy for either your sale or purchase of real estate in the West Hawaii local.

- Richard W.

This letter will serve as our very high letter of recommendation for our Real Estate Agent Peggy Kent!  

What else can we say, WE LOVE PEGGY! Peggy swooped in and took us under her wing with the purchase of our new villa/condo in the Waikoloa Colony Villas community.  We have worked with many real estate agents in the past and can say with confidence that Peggy is the best real estate agent we have ever used.  This was our first venture in purchasing real estate in Hawaii, and although we were overwhelmed at first, Peggy took charge and it turned out to be our simplest real estate purchase thus far, anywhere!  We can't say enough about her confidence, knowledge & professionalism in the industry.  She is very conscientious and tenacious, always keeping her clients best interests in mind. 

We bought our property, sight unseen, and never thought once that Peggy was giving us incorrect information.  Peggy face-timed with us for our walk through and pointed out every single detail, good, bad or ugly.  We felt as if we were there.  She took the time to explain every small detail to us.  

Peggy was extremely responsive to our questions, often responding immediately to our texts & emails, regardless what time of the day it was.  Early morning, late night, it seemed like Peggy responded almost immediately, always.  

She showed great attention to the details enabling the transaction to get done.  We have the highest level of confidence in her.  Our transaction went very smoothy and we closed on time.  

Peggy gave us amazing recommendations for insurance, inspections, loan officers, property manager information, you name it, Peggy has the connections!

We both feel so appreciative and thankful that we stumbled across Peggy and both consider her a friend that we will always keep in touch with. — Mike & Jonni Horton, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Buying a condominium in Hawaii was the most expensive venture my wife and I have ever done virtually. There was risk in not seeing the property live, however there was also risk in delaying an offer to buy with the very hot market in Hawaii at the time. Were it not for the outstanding real estate service by Peggy Kent, this risk is something that my wife and I would likely not have accepted. Peggy knew clearly the property we were looking for. She was very objective in her evaluation and description of the condo unit. She was very timely in her communications with us. She gave clear communication on offer to purchase and guiding us through to the very end till the property was in our names. My wife and I have never experienced as seamless a property transaction as this and all without an actual visit onsite.

We highly recommend Peggy Kent for any real estate needs on the big island of Hawaii. — Robert Beldavs, physician, Canada

I recently sold my condominium in Keauhou, Hawaii. Thanks to the representation of an outstanding Realtor, Peggy Kent, owner of Re/Max, Lava Luxury Realty, a complicated sale involving ADA issues was handled skillfully. As an absentee owner, Peggy arranged everything for me. She packed, stored and donated my personal belongings. Peggy contracted for repairs, purchasing necessary updates and she advertised and staged the unit beautifully. At every step toward sale, Peggy was the consummate professional.

Peggy, you are unbelievable and I am so grateful. — Susan Jane Hoyez

Peggy Kent was referred to us by a close friend of ours. She had sold his condo a few months earlier, and he was really pleased with the service and the astuteness of this agent. We were living in Shanghai at the time as ex-pats but had always dreamed of having a place in Hawaii. Peggy was very patient, spending the time to show us all of the resort areas on the Big Island and she even connected us with a local lender for financing. After deciding where we wanted to own, she went to work to find a seller in the complex we wanted. She was successful in finding a seller and putting a deal together. The deal involved a leaseback which she handled with ease. She allowed us to ship packages for the condo to her home prior to closing and helped us find retailers around the island to procure the things we needed. She even arranged for another agent in her office, who is a leasing manager, to set us up with all the permits we needed to vacation rent our condo. We would highly recommend her as a full service agent to tackle even the most difficult of assignments. — Theresa & Mike

Thank you for the excellent job you did in selling our home in Kona. You provided a very professional analysis of the market that informed our decision, then executed seamlessly in selling it. Our return far exceeded expectations. Thank you. — Bill & Loretta S.  CCV 317

Hi Peggy,

Thank you for the excellent job you did in selling our home in Kona. You provided a very professional analyses of the market that informed our decision, then executed seamlessly in selling it. Our return far exceeded expectations. Thank you! — Bill Stride 

Our realtor, Peggy Kent, has been an amazing person to work with during our move! She has gone above and beyond to make our transition to the Big island as easy as possible. She has been a blessing!

Peggy Kent is the best realtor with whom we have have ever worked! She kept in constant contact with us during the whole buying process and always had our best interest at heart. We would highly recommend her without reservation!

It’s hard to condense into two or three sentences how much you have blessed us! Let me know if you need anything else. — Karen