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Another full day in Paradise ending at Honolulu Harbor

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with (831) 626-4000 CA #01772851 HI #RB-21268

Just so you don't think I'm having too much fun here in Hawaii, let me tell you this was a Hella gruelling day.

Early morning: A closing in California went off without any last minute hitches.

Late morning and lunch: Drove to Kapolei on the west end of Oahu and met with some wonderful real estate professionals with whom I plan to partner on certain real estate transactions here in Hawaii.

Early afternoon: Drove to the Honolulu Board of Realtors office on the East side of Honolulu to purchase one of their latest Sentrilocks. Very impressive and very complicated. I signed up for a class tomorrow afternoon to learn all about it and the Sentrilock APP. It's a pretty complicated piece of machinery.  Interesting fact: although we have Sentrilocks in California (I use them for my listings in Del Norte County) they must be older models. Nothing like this new baby. Or maybe I just haven't paid attention. DNAOR has their own set of lockboxes for use by agents; in Hawaii you have to purchase your own.

Mid to late afternoon: Met my client of my downtown Honolulu office condo listing on 1188 Bishop Street. We were talking about a lockbox for their door now that his tenant is moving out, but it turns out they have ADA compliant door handles on them. My new lock would just slip off the handle so I have to find a way to attach it. Need to go back to Home Depot to see what I can do about that.

Late afternoon: Stopped off at Macy's at the Ala Moana Shopping Center to get a quick makeover at the Chanel counter. Naturally, ended up buying a few items too. But, hey, I had a closing today so felt I could reward myself.

Sunset: Drove to the Aloha Tower Marketplace where the ships dock at the foot of downtown's Bishop Street. This is Wednesday and Jazz Night at Gordon Birsch. Met some friends there to talk about the state of the world.

Note: A lot of driving for one day for me, with in and out of 3 parking places ($7, $5 and $.75 on the expense account). Kapolei still does not have parking meters and Ala Moana Shopping Center has free parking.

Below is a photo of the One Waterfront Towers apartment complexes near Honolulu Harbor with a gorgeous rainbow pointing at one (the pot o' gold there?)  and the outline of another one, that are seemingly just there in the sunshine, no rain in sight.

One Waterfront Towers and Rainbow

 

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Hella Mitschke Rothwell, Broker/Owner/REALTOR 

 

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Hella Mitschke Rothwell (R)

Real Estate Broker/Owner/Realtor®
Licensed in California #01772851 & Hawaii #RB-21268

Tel. 808-226-1095 or 831-626-4000 

Fax 1-877-822-9332

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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Hella Mitschke Rothwell Your day sounds like too much fun and focusing on the brass ring must be difficult. Let's swap!

Jul 15, 2015 08:35 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

One day I'd like to accompany you on that type of day.....we'd have a great time!

Jul 15, 2015 10:11 PM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor® you have much too much fun during your day....but it couldn't happen to a nicer person.... 

Jul 15, 2015 10:21 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Hella. I can't imagine working in two states separated by the Pacific Ocean but seems like you have it handled.

Jul 15, 2015 10:44 PM
Hella Mitschke Rothwell
(831) 626-4000 - Honolulu, HI
Hawaii & California Real Estate Broker

Sandy Padula and Norm Padula, JD, GRI - "The brass ring" always comes first, but there's always time for seeing what Oahu has to offer.

Roger D. Mucci - Oh, yes, we would. And with your two new knees!

Barbara Todaro - I just balance most days well. Can't forget I am on this gorgeous island.

Jul 16, 2015 02:37 AM
Hella Mitschke Rothwell
(831) 626-4000 - Honolulu, HI
Hawaii & California Real Estate Broker

Sheila Anderson - It can be done. Nothing like electronics. And good people on your team.

Jul 16, 2015 02:39 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Sounds like another day working in paradise.  You do have the best scenery.

Jul 16, 2015 08:36 AM
Hella Mitschke Rothwell
(831) 626-4000 - Honolulu, HI
Hawaii & California Real Estate Broker

Chris Ann Cleland - There is always something to point the camera at all day. Then I choose the one I like best to share. But even the "outtakes" are great.

Jul 16, 2015 11:51 AM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Hella. Always enjoy hearing about your work day in Paradise.

Jul 16, 2015 07:57 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Hella, that is a lot of parking fees, and you did have a busy day.   Have not seen any new Sentrilock lock boxes, have to check out the new ones!

Jul 16, 2015 10:31 PM
Hella Mitschke Rothwell
(831) 626-4000 - Honolulu, HI
Hawaii & California Real Estate Broker

Joe Petrowsky - Thank you, and I never know quite how my day will end. Usually with something fun. Today, I might go down to the yacht harbor to get a ride with cuz' Mike out in the ocean at sunset. We'll see. Much to do between now and then.

Joan Cox - I'll be futzing with mine today. It's a Bluetooth version. Can't wait to use it on my listing.

Jul 17, 2015 05:32 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

I still think you are having too much fun, loved the Rainbow Photo:) what if you put the lockbox on the side of the building where there are some piping or fencing? Endre

Jul 17, 2015 09:18 AM
Hella Mitschke Rothwell
(831) 626-4000 - Honolulu, HI
Hawaii & California Real Estate Broker

Endre Barath, Jr. - locking down the rainbow?

Jul 17, 2015 10:27 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Hi Hella, I can almost feel the gentle breezes and smell the sea air. Gorgeous photo by the way.

Jul 18, 2015 12:40 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Living in Paradise (or between two), someday I hope to stop in for a visit Hella.  Now if I could just find a project out on one of those islands to pay for my trip.

Jul 21, 2015 04:25 PM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

Lovely photo taken on your busy day!  We just implemented the new bluetooth friendly lock boxes over here on Maui.

Jul 30, 2015 11:14 AM
Hella Mitschke Rothwell
(831) 626-4000 - Honolulu, HI
Hawaii & California Real Estate Broker

Debbie Reynolds - Oh, yes. I love those Tradewinds.

Bob Crane - Put your thinking cap on and I'm sure you'll find a way.

Georgie Hunter - They are great, aren't they? I'm still trying to figure out all the things they can do, especially via the APP.

Jul 30, 2015 04:45 PM