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Before You List Your Home, Ask This One Question

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Real Estate Agent with Kona Home Team (LUVA llc) RB-24133

Who Are You Really Hiring When You List Your Home?

Most buyers and sellers are not paying close attention to the mergers and acquisitions happening behind the scenes in real estate right now, and honestly, they shouldn’t have to. But it does raise an important question: when you hire a real estate company, who are you really hiring?

A lot of people choose a brokerage because they trust the people behind the sign. They value local leadership, accessibility, communication, and relationships within the community. So when large national companies suddenly merge or change ownership, some consumers naturally start wondering what that means for the company they originally chose.

What stands out to me is that some of the same companies that once promoted a more virtual and growth-focused model are now recognizing the value of local offices, community presence, and established relationships. That shift says a lot about what buyers and sellers still value.

At LUVA Real Estate, we’re not still trying to figure it out. We have always believed the best service comes from combining local accountability with global reach. That has been our approach for well over a decade. When somebody lists their home with us tonight, they wake up tomorrow knowing it is still listed with the same local company, same ownership, and same leadership they trusted from the beginning.

Being locally owned and operated also allows us to adapt quickly when our clients need something. Decisions happen locally, communication stays direct, and clients are not waiting for answers from a corporate office somewhere across the country.

At the end of the day, real estate is still a relationship business. No matter how much the industry evolves, trust, communication, local knowledge, and accountability still matter. If you are buying or selling in Hawaii, choose a company that will still feel local, accountable, and accessible long after the sign goes in the yard. We would love the opportunity to show you what that looks like at LUVA Real Estate.

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Lance Owens RB-24133

Direct | 808.936.8383 | REALTOR® | BROKER-IN-CHARGE (BIC)  
Residential homes, Condos, Land, Agricultural/Equestrian/Large Acreage
LUVA Real Estate (RB) 21030 | 75-240 Nani Kailua Drive, Ste 7, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 | Office | 808.769.5111 

 National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) 
   2023-2026 NAR Director | 2024-2026 NAR RPAC Participation Council | 2023-2026 NAR Region 13 Leadership Team
   2025-2026 REALTOR Relief Foundation (RRF) Ambassador       
Hawaii State Association of REALTORS® (HAR) 
     2025 President | 2023-2024 State RPAC Chair
     2023 HARLA Graduate  
NAR Designations: AWHD (At Home With Diversity) | PSA (Pricing Strategy Advisor  
West Hawaii Association of REALTORS® (WHAR)
    2024 Hall of Fame: Lifetime Achievement Award
    2023 REALTOR® of the Year
    2018/2022 President

 

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