Aloha Rick,

We want to thank you for the exceptional service you demonstrated during the sale of our homes. Your energetic and upbeat attitude reassured us from the very beginning that the job would be done no matter what the consequences or problems were. You were thorough and very professional, keeping us abreast with all the updated information and requirements that needed to be done and we thank you for that.

It took a while with all the ups and downs we all went through, but in the end it got SOLD, yeh!!

We had a great experience with Assist-2-Sell and Staff members, also made a great realtor friend Mr. Rick Emens.

Your company is great for Kauai, very professional in every way and we highly recommend Assist-2-Sell to all who are seeking a company that will work for you.

Mahalo,

Terrance & Angie Parker (Saved $12,500)



Just a quick note to let you know how totally pleased we were with the way your organization handled the sale of our condo and most particuliarly, the service we received from Janine.
From the beginning of the process to the end, Jannine gave us confidence in that we were dealing with a company with our best interests at heart. At all times she kept us completely informed, not only of things specific to showing and interest in our condo, but to the Kauai realty market as a whole. With this information and her expert advice, we were able to make what we felt were sound and informed decisions in the marketing our condo and getting it sold in what you know is now a tough market. Having bought and sold homes in the past I can assure that this is the first time we felt that not only were we dealing with a real estate professional of the highest caliber, but with a friend as well.
I have related our experience to numerous friends on the island and given you guys our highest recommendation as the company to go to to sell property. The money we saved in dealing with your company was great, but it was the service that made all the difference.
Please feel free to use this testimonial to let others know how pleased we were.

Pete & Laretta Geren (Saved $6,205)



We are extremely pleased with the services of Janine Hashitate and Assist 2 Sell. We had our home listed with a big name non discount real estate company for three months with very few showings and no offers. After becoming frustrated with the situation and getting very little feedback from our realtor, we decided to call Janine. In our first meeting she brought us detailed market research of homes that were selling and not selling in our area, and had a no nonsense pricing and marketing plan that she felt would get our home sold. Within the first week of listing with Janine and Assist 2 Sell we felt the quality of service was for greater than we received with our previous realtor. Janine kept us up to date with new listings and price changes in our area, as well as where we were advertising our home. We had showings scheduled quickly and had an offer which we accepted after only one week of listing with Assist 2 Sell. Janine was with us every step of the way throughout escrow, and made us feel comfortable in our real estate transaction. At closing we saved $24,880 in realtor commissions, but feel we received better than full commission service. We highly recommend Janine Hashitate and Assist 2 Sell to anyone buying or selling property on Kauai.

Erin & Kelly Moulton (Saved $24,880)



Aloha Janine,

As you know, we listed our home for sale with Assist-2-Sell at the suggestion of a friend. What a great choice we made!

We want to send a sincere MAHALO for the exceptional service you, Rick and Patti Rae provided. Your energy and positive attitude during the seemingly non-stop showings were awesome. There's no reason to wonder why we wished you could have temporarily moved your office into our home. Not only were you there at all times, but your cheerful outlook made you a joy to be with.

The advertisements you placed were of high quality and very effective, and we were grateful to receive copies of the various publications. In fact, you are an excellent photographer and the website images were great.

The feedback you provided after each showing was extremely helpful. Additionally, your guidance in the calculation of a listing price, your expertise in negotiating a rather unique sales contract and your continuous attention to detail throughout the escrow process were also greatly appreciated.

Yes, we saved money on the commission (over $10,000!), but that isn't the only reason we will recommend you and the staff at Assist-2-Sell to all of our friends and neighbors. We'll have to also call attention to the superb service and professionalism we experienced.

James & Sarah Sakai (Saved $10,930)



We listed our home with Rick Emens on a recommendation from a friend. Rick had sold her house after only a month listing it, when a full-priced broker had had the property for over a year prior.

There were three houses on our block for sale within the same price range. Rick sold our house months before the other two, and we averaged three times the showings of the other properties. We received exactly what we had hoped for our property, over 92.5% of asking price. (We had actually been shooting for an ideal of 90% of asking, as that was above average in our neighborhood, so we felt very fortunate.)

Rick was prompt, efficient, and always quick to return calls. He was always willing to do an open house or anything that would help increase showings. Updates in advertising were quick and we had exposure in all the media outlets available to the full-service brokers. We had ample warning on all showings, as well as prompt service dealing with details while in escrow. Our escrow closed without a hitch, seven days before schedule, and that included resolving some fairly complex CPR details. (Agricultural condo docs, for those not familiar with them.)

In short, I'd happily list another property with Rick and would recommend his services to anyone who actually wants to get their property sold. The only thing discount about Assist 2 Sell's service was the commission we paid.

Christopher Moore (Saved $50,000)



Choosing a realtor is not something that I would call an easy job. With so many to choose from and so many "new to the island" it is a bit overwhelming. I wanted a realtor who "truly" knows Kauai and who understands the "local" style and that the selling of ones home is not all about the dollar. Many other facets of a transaction need to be taken into account. Rick understood my point of view and worked with me every step of the way to ensure that I as well as the buyer would turn my home into their own. He understands the market and is an upfront and realistic personality who tells it like it is. I have worked with other realtors in the past and yes paid the ridiculous commissions. That is something I will never do again. Rick is the "real deal" in every aspect of the word. Rick is the only one to call for all of your real estate needs. Rick and his staff are the best!

Aloha!
Maile (Saved $28,000)



Janine was our agent for our recent condo sale. From day one Janine was a positive influence for us during this depressed market. She was responsive and intuitive in every situation. Janine shows confidence in her ability and it rubs off on her clients. That is a good quality in the real estate business. Thanks Janine.

Larry & Janet Rauchut (Saved $7,955)



Dear Rick,

Mahalo nui loa for all your hard work and professionalism. I knew you would end up with the sale, it was just a matter of time.

Again, thank you Rick.

Rosie Holt (Saved $12,330)



Using Assist to Sell on Kauai was one of the best moves we ever made. Rick gave us great, knowledgable, first class service. We would never have guessed it was a discount agency by the time and attention to detail that we received. We believe it was superior to so-called full service agencies that we have used in the past. I know one initial reservation we had is that it might limit the number of potential buyers and that maybe other real estate agencies would be reluctant to bring their clients. However, this was not the case at all! Being real estate investors, as well as homeowners; we have bought and sold many, many times and have never had more potential buyers. We especially appreciated that Rick kept in constant contact with us and was always readily available or returned our calls immediately--even when we were off-island. We had a great experience with Assist to Sell, saved alot of money and can't imagine we would ever use anyone else in the future.

The Deverills (Saved $34,125)



Rick Emens sold our house in less than 30 days despite the slow-down in the market! He is knowledgeable, attentive, accessible and fun! We’ve completed several real property transactions with “full commission” agents and brokers who discouraged us from using a “discount” real estate broker. Yet, none of those people worked as hard for us as Rick Emens -- he out performed them all! The old saying “you get what you pay for” is NOT always the case – and we definitely got MORE than we paid using Rick to sell our property!! “Full commission” brokers: Beware – you’ve got trouble, and his name is Rick Emens!!! There is NOTHING discounted about Rick’s service and expertise. We recommend Rick to everyone! He is terrific!!

The Barry's (Saved $15,175)



Aloha Rick,

I want to sincerely thank you for the exceptional service you demonstrated during the sale of our Kauai house! Your energetic and upbeat attitude reassured me from the very start. In this fast-paced world, where people need to protect themselves from anything and everything, you were a breath of fresh air.

Rick, you exceeded all my expectations. Your knowledge and stellar work ethic took the pressure off the whole process. You kept me, my brother, and sisters informed—even on weekends and holidays. You stayed on top of everything.

As for the sale, you found a buyer in less than a month and got the full listing price. In the end, you saved us a whopping $30,000!

Thank you for all your efforts. It has been a pleasure having you as our realtor. I would recommend you in a heartbeat—you put the Aloha back into business!

Mucho Mahalos!
Shirley S. Garcia (Saved $29,950)



Dear Rick,
Isaac and I just wanted to say "Thank You" again for providing us with professional real estate servicies at an affordable price. You allowed us to price our home competetively so that it sold right away. The money we saved will help make our future plans a reality. We tell everyone about Assist 2 Sell!
With Much Aloha,
Michele and Isaac Osborne (Saved $22,005)



Hi Rick!

It has been six months since the closing of our home in Wailua Homesteads, Kauai.
We wanted to say, once again, THANK YOU for all your help with the sale.

We especially liked the feedback from the prospective buyers, to better present our house for sale. You were always there for us...just a phone call away !!

You, and your staff are caring professionals that go beyond the extra mile for the customer.
So, please accept our deepest appreciation to you and your staff !! We have never experienced the level of true professionalism, as well as Aloha spirit, that each of you represented in our interaction. From the onset of our agreement, to the follow up support and guidance through each detail, was truly remarkable.

Along with our business relationship, we always felt a closeness of friendship.

To get such quality for a bargain price, is truely rare in todays world. The Assist-2-Sell concept is the best !!!

With lots of aloha,
Carol & Jack Larkins

Carol & Jack Larkins ( Saved $20,355)



We were Rick's first customer with Assist-2- Sell. Having worked with him before to sell several condos, he was the only person to choose to assist us in selling our home. He was the same hard working guy with attention to details as he was when he was getting paid more. Our experience was wonderful and we saved over $47,500 compared to paying a 6% commission. Thanks again, Rick!

Dick & Carole Jacobsen (Saved $47,505)



Assist-2-Sell sold our home for more than the asking price. It took 1 open house and 2 offers arrived within hours of each other. This is the best deal in town. Not only are they a full service real estate office, but we saved over $16,000 in commissions! Rick and his staff kept us informed each step of the way. I'm telling all my friends, it's the only way to sell your property.....Full Service with Savings! When I buy I'm going to use Assist-2-Sell, too!

Darrell & Nadine Horner (Saved $16,005)



Rick,
It was meant to be! From meeting the both of you to the very end of closing, I've just been amazed and speechless at how everything unfolded. You have been the best!! Thank you for making it all happen. Have a happy holiday season.

Mahalo Plenty,
Joanne

Joanne McComber (Buyer)



Please accept our thanks and appreciation for helping us to sell our home and acreage on Kauai. We are well aware that this was not an easy sale to negotiate, particularly at the higher price levels we were seeking. Our house closed in less than 2 months and we realized 95% of our asking price. You were always available to us for any information we needed, as well as keeping the transaction on track and on time. My wife and I would not hesitate to recommend Assist 2 Sell, Island Style Properties, to our friends whenever they need representation in either listing or purchasing property on Kauai.

Sincerely,

The Brody's (Saved $27,492)



Assist-2-Sell Island Style Properties sold our 2 acre CPR lot for 100% of our asking price in a very short period of time. Rick Emens, the full service listing agent and broker, helped us with complicated financing, title services, boundary and other CPR questions and kept us informed and advised at all times. He was a pleasure to work with. Listing with Assist-2-Sell saved us over $20,000 in commissions! We highly recommend this company as our experience with Assist-2-Sell Island Style Properties was positive in every respect.

Mr. & Mrs. R. T. Marshman (Saved $23,205)



Rick and the Assist-2-sell team definitely exceeded our expectations. We were about to list our home with a conventional real estate company and at the last minute decided to meet with Rick. We are so happy that we made that decision. Rick was always just a phone call away ready to answer any question we had. Even though he was assisting many additional customers he made us feel like we were his only one. We left the island before our house had sold and during that time Rick continued to keep us up to date with the market and continued to market our home with the same vigor he had when we were on island. He was a truly wonderful person to work with and we would highly recommend the assist 2 sell team!

Thanks again for all of your hard work!


T. Eisner (Saved $26,750)



Rick,
When I first looked into using a discount brokerage to assist me in the sale of my home I was concerned about what I might be "giving up" in regards to service. You proved my concerns to be without merit. Your professionalism and tenacity were greatly appreciated not to mention the savings you afforded me. Your office should stand as a wake up call to the other brokers on island.
Thank you and I look forward to another
opportunity to utilize your services.


G. Schlender (Saved $15,975)



Aloha Rick,

I find myself extremely fortunate to have found a Broker who is not only honest, thorough and professional, but one who is kind, generous and willing to provide a Top Notch Service and extremely discounted rates. I have worked with many Realtors in the past, but never a Real Estate Professional such as yourself. I met with two different Real Estate Associates before inviting you into my home. Not only did you suggest listing at a price that was $169,000 higher, you also informed me that you would sell my property for only 1% commission. There was no catch! You did more advertising than a common real estate office offers at 6%. I also opted not to be placed in the MLS and you still sold my house in less then 60 days. The money you saved me has allowed me to purchase a condo while we build our dream home. You searched high and low and even offered to send out letters to inform homeowners of my intent to purchase in their neighborhood. Well, that wasn't necessary. You found us the perfect condo the day it was first placed on the market. So..... before I start packing up my belongings, I wanted to sincerely thank you for EVERYTHING you did. Including the donation you made to the Humane Society when learning of the tragic death of our beloved Doberman "Skyy". Rick you are the true essence of Aloha Spirit. Your kindness, professionalism, credibility, tenacity and integrity only begin to describe you as a person. People of Kauai deserve to know how committed you are to your clients and how hard you work for them. Simply said "There isn't a better Realtor on Kauai!" I highly recommend you to any buyer or seller. Not only do we call you our "Realtor", we call you our "Friend"!!

Much Mahalos

Janine Hashitate (Saved $53,695)



Having purchased two properties using the services of Rick Emens, it was an easy choice to call him when the time came to list one of the properties for sale. The choice was made even easier by the fact that Rick is now affiliated with Assist-2-Sell. Rick had the property sold within two weeks and the commission we paid was a fraction of what otherwise would have been the case.

Arnold and Judy Breyer (Saved $7,905)



The Bermisa's Of Kapaa Saved $9,705



We were surprised at how thorough Rick was with all the details, and he has a great sense of humor which helped eliminate a lot of the stress of selling our house. We saved $14,475 by using Assist-2-Sell!

Randy & Robin Ell



We would like to thank you so much for guiding us in the recent sale of our Wailua property.

You provided many creative ideas to assist in the marketing of the property and were always available for advice.Your advice prevented delays in closing escrow and saved us a considerable sum of money in other ways. I also observed you to be very professional in your interface with the Realtor representing the Buyers.

It was such a pleasure working with you that we're sorry we don't have another property to sell! But we are going to recommend you and your company to all of our friends!

Bart and Kerry Snyder (Saved $11,560)



I was very impressed by Rick's high-energy personality, enthusiasm for his job, and professionalism during the sale of our property. He has my recommendation for the sale of any property.

In other words "Rick's da Bomb!"

D. Watase (Saved $10,185)



Many thanks for your easy-going, yet vast experience and knowledge in the real estate business. It was very much appreciated!!

We think Assist-2-Sell is both innovative and good for all.

T. Allen (Saved $9,530)



Thank you so much for all your professional expertise and help with the timely sale of our Koali St home - including all the nitty gritty details!!!!

It was truly a pleasure working with you and we will of course refer you to all our friends on Kauai.

Dave, Geerte & Jasmine Hunter (Saved $14,725)



Thank you so much for selling me this wonderful house. I really appreciate all you did for me. Not only saving me money on the condo that I sold but more so showing me this house when you could have so easily sold me another house that you would have gotten you a 3% commission. We spent a lot of time looking at houses. I was able to offer the seller less as they didn't have to pay a commission to another broker saving me even more money.

M. Wenger (Saved $5,490)



Having you sell our house for us was one of the smartest things we ever did. We don't like salesmen (I don't know who does). But after working with you, we consider you more of a friend, then a salesman. You were always fun to talk to, easy going and professional. If we ever need to buy or sell again, we will definitely call you!!!

The Albano's (Saved $11,805)



Kapaa. One acre parcel sold in 3 days!

T. Wilkerson Saved ($7,505)



Dear Mr. Emens:
We wish to express our appreciation for the services you rendered us in the recent sale of our two condos in Lihue. You were prompt, efficient, professional and thorough. We can say without reservation that, in our experiences during the past six years, you are a most accommodating, fair and effective sales agent. In addition, your discounted commission rate has saved us more than half the usual cost in these transactions. We wish to thank you again. We will not hesitate to recommend you to anyone seeking the type of service you offer.

Mr. & Mrs. R. Shen (Saved $18,120)



Dear Rick.

Sylvia and I would like to express our thanks for the excellent job you did in selling our house on Kauai. Everything was handled in a very professional and competent manor, with no unforeseen developments or problems. The sales price was satisfactory and the sales expenses were very modest; also, any problems that may have developed were capably handled by your office staff.

Again, we want to thank you for a job very well done.

The Rodricks (Saved $24,375)



Aloha Rick:

We appreciate your attention to detail and continuing interest in the recent sale of our Halelani Village condo. My business mentor used to always say that "if you want something done, give it to a busy person." - and you've proved that to be true.

We appreciate your active pursuit and candid recommendations that helped us close quickly and uneventfully while still receiving our original asking price. Your high energy and expertise helped us get exactly what we wanted with almost no effort on our part. Best of all, we saved over $12,000 using your service instead of using a traditional real estate service. You set a high mark for the competition.

Best of luck for you and your team's continued success.

The Wilmeths (Saved $12,345)



My husband, Richard Russell and myself were very pleased to have Assist-2-Sell as our realtors. Associates Candy Lind and Rick Emens were extremely helpful in every way and we would recommend them highly to anyone who is considering buying or selling a property. Also, we saved $19,125 in commission and fees pertaining to the sale of our property in Kalaheo, Kauai.

Jane Russell (Saved $19,125)