Promoting Healthy Living and Living the Good Life on Maui, Hawaii.
“It’s truly a beautiful lifestyle, when you can watch the sun rise over Haleakala and watch the sun set over the ocean soothed with the trade winds at your back ”. Jeannie
Truly understanding what it means to be a client in a real estate endeavor is the foundation of my business. As a trusted Maui real estate advisor, I have a deep respect for what a buyer and seller go thru in a real estate transaction. It is one of the most important personal and financial decisions one may make in their life. It also can be an emotional process. So not only understanding that on an intellectual level but also on a deeper more personal level motivates me to strive for excellence every step of the way for all my clients….
When an asset has so many emotional ties to one’s personal and financial life, it is sometimes easy to forget the bigger picture and lose objectivity. When it involves your personal lifestyle, it can be easy to get sidetracked. That’s where my professionalism and objective understanding can be crucial for your success. There are many variables in a real estate transaction, not to mention, many legal responsibilities. So, my many years of experience backed by a top-notch brokers’ team has proven to be of the utmost importance. WHO YOU WORK WITH MATTERS.
Understanding the market with all its nuances is my full-time professional focus. It is by no means a part-time gig. You have to be in the field every day to continue to learn and INTERPRET the overall market.
For Sellers:
If you are a seller, then you want someone to first understand your needs, time- line and goals. To do this you need a professional to guide you with integrity, who will communicate with you honestly and openly. You want your property to be marketed productively and beautifully, no matter the price range. My background in design with an “eye” for aesthetics has proven advantages. It means your property will be shown with effective marketing and communication skills, utilizing some of the latest technology. You also want your property to receive CUSTOMIZED attention. Every property is unique and your agent must take the time to incorporate your individual selling proposition in order to maximize your investment. Then finally, you should have an agent who knows how to negotiate and guide you with transparency while having your goals in mind.
For Buyers:
If you are a buyer, then you want someone to truly listen to what you are looking for and to understand the lifestyle you so desire. That means sometimes being shown properties to consider which you may not have considered previously. Why do I say that? Because after years of experience, sometimes what people are looking for on an island may not be what they actually want. Maui is incredibly unique and diverse. Understanding how one lives in different parts of Maui is so important. For instance, a property secluded in some parts of Maui where the jungle is romantic & beautiful can be the perfect backdrop for many people, but is it yours if you desire community? That is just one of many questions to consider. If you are a buyer, you want an agent who is patient and willing to sit down and take the time to recalculate your needs, if required. My many years of experience have taught me much in understanding the needs and wants of buyers. Having an assertive and proactive agent on your side for your negotiations is a prerequisite for your success.
I have spent now over 16 years helping buyers and sellers navigate successfully through this ever-changing market. From the 2005-2006 euphoria, to 2008 housing crisis, to short sales and foreclosures, to market rebound, pandemic- to euphoria again; there is not much I haven’t seen. I have successfully sold condo vacation rentals, luxury vacation homes, houses to first-time home buyers, oceanfront luxury homes, farmland, multi-family units, commercial property and vacant land. As you can see my background is varied and therefore can be valuable to you.
My track record of production is a culmination of dedication to the field of real estate, driving to be better every day, and in the process, discovering what it really means to be of service.
Personally speaking, I had no idea how much I would enjoy all the people I have met throughout my career. How can one experience that and not feel incredibly honored to be a part of their lives…I come back to these words. I am grateful and humbled by the relationships and the success that included overcoming challenges as well. Sometimes those challenges actually are opportunities to show up as your best self, think outside the box and walk your talk!
I dedicated my career to not only being productive but also to the pursuit of learning more each day. I started my career under a top producing Broker with very high standards, then worked with the first affiliation on Maui with Christies Great Estates team in NYC, and now for the past 10 years with my brokers Robert Dein and Ken Hayo. They are top in the field when it comes to everything real estate! Surrounding and learning from the best is important. A term I learned called “Kaizen”, is my underlying motto. In short, it means “to continuously improve”. This has led me to have consistent top 5-star client reviews and also to receive the highest honor given by Realtors Association of Maui, which was REALTOR® Salesperson of the Year in 2018. This is a peer voted award. One can only be awarded once in their career.
In addition to Realtor Association of Maui “Realtor Salesperson of the Year” I have received the following significant designations and credentials:
· CRS credentials (Council of Residential Specialist) is the highest credential awarded to residential sales agents, managers and brokers. “A CRS REALTOR® is a Certified Residential Specialist – one of the top 3 percent of real estate agents in the U.S. CRS agents have more experience and training than the average REALTOR® and they are part of a community of REALTORS® dedicated to improving the real estate industry for homebuyers and sellers everywhere.”
· RENE: Real Estate Negotiation Expert
· SRS: Sellers Representative Specialist
· GREEN: NAR’s Green Designation is designed for agents looking to learn about issues of energy efficiency and sustainability in real estate.
· ePRO: NAR’s e-PRO® certification program helps REALTORS® master the advanced digital marketing techniques of today.
· Guild CLHMS: Guild Member of Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist R
· Ongoing education…to stay in the forefront
My background includes attending New York University, Parsons School of Design, working for Eileen Fisher Inc. and creating my own design company (retail and service). I moved to Maui in 2000 and it has been my home ever since.
I believe in being a communitarian. Below is a brief list of my current and past involvements:
- Past VP and Board Member of Maui Hospital Foundation (6 years)
- Committee Member of Wishing Well Foundation
- Chair of Realtor Assoc. of Maui Member Services
- Past Director-at-Large of Realtor Assoc. of Maui
On my time away from my work, I love to swim, jog, hike, read, play pickleball, have dinner parties (attend them too!), constantly redesign my abode, and go to fabulous restaurants (I am a bit of a foodie). I am inspired by people who love what they do! I am a mother of 4 and I feel incredibly grateful and in awe of the human beings that they are. It has helped me to have the fortitude, flexibility and to constantly grow in love. I also have an incredible partner whose sincere kindness is so reassuring. His optimism and view on life gives breath to our continuously evolving relationship. Also, our mutual love of Pickleball and the NBA is a bonus! Like with many things, it is not always easy, but if you are truly committed then you can get to the other side of “not easy”. Like they said the “extra mile is never crowded”.
My clients have come from so many varied backgrounds, from technology, financial, medical, entrepreneurs, and retirees. Fortune 500 companies to dedicated teachers. Artists to accountants. From the far east, Europe, S. America, to our local community. Maui’s beauty and lure has attracted a wide spectrum of people, which I feel humbled to know and honored to serve.
So, what’s the next step? Call me and we can start a conversation. No pressure, no obligation. 808-276-1832
Or, if you would like a consultation, then It would be my pleasure to have a confidential and no obligation meeting with you either in person, by phone or teleconference call and discuss your Maui real estate goals.
I look forward to serving you as your Trusted and Pro-active Maui Real Estate advisor,
Respectfully,
Jeannie Kong-Evarts REALTOR®(S) RS-68054
“Real estate is more than just wood and stucco. It’s a place to be ourselves. It is a place to express our uniqueness. A place to make memories and live out our lives. It can be our sanctuary. This is one of the reason’s why I am passionate about being in this business. I never take it for granted and always am so appreciative and honored to be part of my client’s lives…Jeannie”
Jeannie Kong-Evarts REALTOR®(S)
RS-68054
Direct Line: 808-276-1832
Email: Jeannie@JeannieKong.com
Maui Real Estate Advisors, LLC
161 Wailea Ike Place A-102
Wailea, Maui, HI 96753
Article written about Jeannie Kong-Evarts in the Maui News!
