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Tropic Lightning Real Estate: What a Name!

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Real Estate Agent with Hawaii Military Realty, Inc.

By: David Kucic, RA
CRS, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, AHWD
First Sergeant, USA (Ret)
Tropic Lightning Real Estate, Oahu, Hawaii

           

There are small, medium and large real estate companies in Hawaii.  Some have major corporate names, some are named after individuals and some have other sorts of names.   I am sure there is good reason why companies choose their names.

The company that I selected to be associated with is Tropic Lightning Real Estate.  Our military family knows all to well that the 25th Infantry Division from Schofield Barracks, Hawaii is nicknamed "The Tropic Lightning Division" and that is the first clue of WHO WE ARE!

Tropic Lightning Real Estate was opened just over a year ago by Ed Baumgartner, Sergeant Major, US Army, Retired.  Ed and I served together on active duty together at Schofield Barracks prior to our retirement.  Ed was the 25th Infantry Division Chemical Sergeant Major and I was the First Sergeant for 2nd Battalion, 11th Field Artillery Regiment of the 25th Infantry Division.  Ed retired about 6 months prior to me and got his Hawaii real estate license shortly after retirement.

We both worked for a medium size company on the island prior to working at Tropic Lightning Real Estate.   Our company has one mission:  "Taking care of our military family as they pursue the dream of owning real estate in Hawaii or selling their real estate in Hawaii".  We still believe in and live by the same principles that guided us through our combined 51 years of active military serviceLoyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity and Personal Courage.   While it may not seem like these can be applied to Hawaii Real Estate, you can bet they are definitely a part of the Tropic Lightning Real Estate business philosphy.

Tropic Lightning Real Estate operates on low overhead and there is never any pressure to make sales.  We are not salesmen at Tropic Lightning Real Estate.   A salesman is someone that will sell you something that you may not want.  We will only assist you in finding something that you do want.

We are equal opportunity and are happy to service any civilian clients that are not associated with the military.  Many of our satisfied clients are civilians that have no affiliation with the military but are extremely glad that they found this small company providing such great service.

For all of your Hawaii real estate needs, visit us on the web at www.davidkucic.com.

 

Frank Rubi
Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA
FrankRubiRealEstate.com

1SGT, Good Evening. I guess the big red one was out of the question. ALL THE WAY! Your company's philosophy is one that works. We are in the people business and should serve. You and your crew know that all about service.

Mar 07, 2008 11:09 AM
1SG (Ret.) David Kucic
Hawaii Military Realty, Inc. - Ewa Beach, HI
President and Owner

Aloha Frank!  The Big Red One....another fine unit with a long tradition of meritorious service to the country.  My father in law served in that Division during Vietnam.  Have a good weekend Sir!

Mar 08, 2008 07:10 AM
Bart Whitmore
Keller Williams- Louisville - Louisville, KY
Real Estate Agent
Tropic Lighting  served in the 25th 1st btn 21st inf Gimlets-Bore Brother Bore. My dad served in the 27th wolfhounds during the Korean war.Lovethe name of the company, may all your buyers buy and all your sellers sell  best of luck--- Bart
Mar 08, 2008 07:45 AM
1SG (Ret.) David Kucic
Hawaii Military Realty, Inc. - Ewa Beach, HI
President and Owner
Bart-The Gimlets are another great battalion with a long history of meritorious service.  What year were you here at Schofield Barracks? 
Mar 10, 2008 10:36 AM
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NRC Realty Advisors, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Hoo Rah!! Tropic Lightning.
Apr 01, 2008 02:01 PM
Bart Whitmore
Keller Williams- Louisville - Louisville, KY
Real Estate Agent
1sgt I was there in 83-86, nice place to visit, I still dont miss the big island lol
Apr 03, 2008 09:29 AM
1SG (Ret.) David Kucic
Hawaii Military Realty, Inc. - Ewa Beach, HI
President and Owner

Real Estate Auctions-Roger that!

Bart-The big island is beautiful and is one of our favorite islands.  The only thing I dont have great memories of is Pohakaloa Training Area.  I think that is the same thing you said you dont miss. 

Apr 05, 2008 05:45 AM
Bob Cumiskey
A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL
US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor
I visited Hawaii a couple years ago and am considering another visit this year.  I may look you up.  
Apr 07, 2008 07:27 AM
Anonymous
Michael and Michele Pavlisak

The Kucic's treat you like their own family!  We made our first home purchase through them and they rock!!!!  They truely listen to what you want and make it happen!!  Thanks!!

Jul 06, 2008 08:05 PM
#9
Anonymous
David and Tonya

Thanks for stopping by Mike and Michele!  Hope you had a great 4th of July and we can't wait to hear about your upcoming island adventure.  Aloha,  Dave and Tonya

Jul 07, 2008 03:15 AM
#10
Robin Rogers
Robin Rogers, Silverbridge Realty, San Antonio, Texas - San Antonio, TX
CRS, TRC, MRP - Real Estate Investment Adviser

Aloha, Dave!

Nice blog posts, and I like your company name. I'll look you up next time I'm in Hawaii, looking like around March '09!

Cheers,

Robin

Sep 27, 2008 01:11 PM
Anonymous
Clyde Schiller 11bravo20 69-70 CuChi

Nice name, I hope you are giving a percentage of your sales to the Tropic Lightning Association.

Sep 10, 2010 05:57 AM
#12
1SG (Ret.) David Kucic
Hawaii Military Realty, Inc. - Ewa Beach, HI
President and Owner

I left that company a few years ago to pursue bigger and better things at RE/MAX Honolulu but while I was there, i definitely gave PLENTY back to the division, not the Tropic Lightning Association.

Sep 10, 2010 06:09 AM