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The Importance of Customer Service in Real Estate

Dani's Personalized Solutions and Lifelong Support for Your Real Estate Journey
Posted by Dani Dooley on June 11, 2024 in  For Buyers  For Sellers  Selling Your House
In the fast-paced world of real estate, exceptional customer service is not just a luxury; it's a necessity. I understand that buying or selling a property is a significant life event and so my mission is to provide personalized, comprehensive support to my clients, ensuring a seamless and stress-free (or as low stress as possible) experience. Here’s why exceptional customer service is paramount in real estate and how I go above and beyond to meet my clients' needs. Personalization: Tailoring Services to Ind... read more
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Thinking of Selling this Year? Why it's Crucial to Start Working with Your Agent Now

Do you want to sell your home for more money, faster? Read on.
Posted by Dani Dooley on January 19, 2024 in  Dani Dooley  Education  For Sellers  Home Inspections  Home Maintenance  Residential  Seller Tips  Selling Your House  Staging  Tips
Are you thinking about selling your home this year? Selling is a significant decision with many moving parts. As a property owner on Kauai, understanding the unique dynamics of the real estate market here is key to a successful sale. In this blog post, we'll explore why it's essential to start working with your real estate agent early in the process, shedding light on buyer expectations, deferred maintenance challenges, and crucial aspects of the purchase contract. Unveiling Buyer Expectations One common challenge... read more

Land Use Zones and Limitations on the Island of Kauai

Understanding the Island's Zoning Regulations and How They Impact Your Real Estate Investments
Posted by Kirkham Dooley on September 27, 2023 in  agriculture  Buyer Tips  commercial  Condominium  Condotel  Education  First Time Home Buyers  For Buyers  For Sellers  industrial  Kauai  Kauai County  Open  plantation camps  Residential  Resort Properties  Zoning
Aloha all! Kirkham here, writing the blog post today! Being as new as I am to real-estate, one of the many questions I find myself asking my mom, Dani, is what certain zoning codes mean. I’ve evidently asked her this question so many times she’s having me write a blog post about it so I am finally forced to do the research myself. I hope this will turn out to be a good learning experience for all of us! In Kauai, there are 8 types of zoning districts:Residential – RResort – RRCommercial &nda... read more

It’s that time again: Kauai Property Tax Use Forms are Due!

September 30th is the annual deadline for submitting your Kauai property tax use and exemptions forms. Don't miss the date.
Posted by Dani Dooley on September 18, 2023 in  About Kauai  Buyer Tips  FAQs  Home Maintenance  Homeownership  Investors  mortgage  NEWS  Property Taxes  Seller Tips  Taxes  Tips
Do you think you pay too much in property taxes? You might be right! Take a minute to open this map and find your property:https://kauaigis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/sidebar/index.html?appid=f88686a2ee5345769db6caed17b82625. If you are a full-time Kauai resident living in your property and it is not yellow or orange on this map you are probably paying TOO MUCH property tax. Yikes! Here’s how you fix it. The deadline to file your Kauai County Property Tax forms is September 30th. These forms are used to det... read more

Demystifying Settlement Fees

Navigating the Costs of Closing a Real Estate Deal
Posted by Dani Dooley on August 29, 2023 in  Buyer Tips  Escrow  Seller Tips
If closing a real estate deal is like finishing a puzzle, then settlement fees are the last few pieces to fit in. But you shouldn’t wait until the end to figure out what they are! Settlement fees are the costs you pay for all the services you employed over the course of your real estate transaction, from Realtor commissions to Notary fees. These fees are due at closing and are commonly deducted from the Seller’s proceeds, and wrapped into the down payment or loan for the Buyer. The fees aren’t alw... read more